Vely Vely
VELY VELY is a Korean skincare brand built around glass-skin radiance and barrier repair. Our shelf runs 30+ products across the Glass Skin ampoule, essence and cream line, the Black Rice and Black Bamboo hydration ranges, the L22 barrier cream, a collagen sun serum, eye and lip care, plus a few makeup pieces like the ultrathin eyeliner. Most jars and bottles come in more than one size, so you can pick a travel format or a full-size pump for daily use.
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Buying guide
How to choose VELY VELY skincare
VELY VELY is a Korean brand known for its glass-skin look and barrier-focused formulas. The range we carry covers everything from a hydrating ampoule to a sun serum, so the right pick depends on which step you want to upgrade and what your skin needs. This guide walks through the main product lines, what each one does, and how to put them together.
The Glass Skin line
The Glass Skin range is the heart of the brand. We stock the Glass Skin Ampoule, the larger 160ml Glass Skin Essence, and the Glass Skin Cream. These are layered hydration steps that aim for the dewy, even, almost translucent finish the name describes. If you are new to VELY VELY, this trio is the usual starting point: essence first for thin watery hydration, ampoule for a concentrated boost, then the cream to seal everything in.
Barrier and soothing care
For skin that feels tight, reactive, or stripped, the L22 Barrier Cream and the Black Bamboo range are the calming picks. The L22 cream is a richer occlusive step meant to repair a compromised moisture barrier. The Black Bamboo Mist (sold in 80ml and 150ml) gives a quick refresh through the day, and the Black Bamboo hand and nail cream extends that soothing care beyond the face. Reach for these when hydration alone is not holding.
Black Rice hydration
The Black Rice line leans on rice extract and hyaluronic acid for plumping moisture. We carry the Black Rice 10 Hyaluronic Cream in 50ml and 90ml, an unscented version for sensitive skin, the Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream, and the Black Rice Facial Oil in 10ml and 30ml. This is a good route if your main concern is dryness and you want a fragrance-free option.
Sun and daytime protection
The Collagen Sun Serum is VELY VELY's daytime SPF step. Unlike a thick traditional sunscreen, a sun serum reads more like a lightweight skincare layer, which makes it easier to wear under makeup. Apply it as the final morning step after your moisturiser and before any colour. Daily protection is what keeps the rest of your brightening and barrier work from being undone.
Eye and lip care
For the more delicate areas, the Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream targets the thin skin around the eyes with bakuchiol, a gentler plant-based alternative to retinol. The Healthy Lip Oil 6ml is a nourishing tint-free treatment for dry lips. Both are small add-on steps that round out a routine without much extra effort.
Treatment masks and lifting
The Bakuchiol Superbium Lifting Mask is a periodic treatment step rather than a daily one. Use it once or twice a week when you want firmer-feeling skin and a more sculpted finish. Because bakuchiol is gentler than retinoids, this mask is friendlier to sensitive skin than many firming products.
Choosing sizes
Many VELY VELY items come in two sizes. The Black Bamboo Mist is 80ml or 150ml; the Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream is 50ml or 90ml; the facial oil is 10ml or 30ml. Start with the smaller size to test how a formula sits with your skin, then move up to the full size once you know it is a keeper. The small bottles are also the practical choice for travel.
Building a VELY VELY routine
A simple order works well: cleanse, then essence, ampoule, eye cream, moisturiser or barrier cream, and finish the morning with the Collagen Sun Serum. At night you can swap in the facial oil or the lifting mask. You do not need every product at once. Pick the line that matches your main goal, whether that is glass-skin glow, barrier repair, or fragrance-free hydration, and add from there.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the VELY VELY Glass Skin line?
It is the brand's signature hydration range, made up of the Glass Skin Essence (160ml), the Glass Skin Ampoule, and the Glass Skin Cream. The three are designed to layer for a dewy, even, translucent finish. Use the essence first, then the ampoule for a concentrated boost, then the cream to seal it in.
Which VELY VELY products are best for dry or sensitive skin?
The Black Rice 10 Hyaluronic Cream comes in an unscented version made for sensitive skin, and the L22 Barrier Cream is the heavier choice for a compromised barrier. The Black Bamboo Mist is a gentle refresh through the day. If fragrance is a concern, start with the unscented Black Rice cream.
How do I use the Collagen Sun Serum?
Apply it as the final step of your morning routine, after moisturiser and before any makeup. A sun serum is lighter than a classic sunscreen, so it layers easily under colour. Reapply during the day if you are spending extended time outdoors.
Is the Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream a retinol product?
No. It uses bakuchiol, a plant-derived ingredient often chosen as a gentler alternative to retinol. That makes the eye cream and the Bakuchiol Superbium Lifting Mask friendlier to sensitive skin than typical retinoid firming products, while still targeting fine lines and firmness.
Why do some VELY VELY products come in two sizes?
Several formulas, like the Black Bamboo Mist (80ml and 150ml) and the Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream (50ml and 90ml), are sold in a smaller and a larger size. The smaller size lets you trial a formula or pack it for travel, and the larger size is the better value once you know you will keep using it.