Jen’s Beauty Life

When I first moved to Australia, I didn’t expect my skin to change this much.

I had lived in Korea for most of my life, where skincare routines felt almost second nature. My skin was familiar to me — predictable, manageable, and mostly stable.I assumed that as long as I kept using the same products, everything would stay the same.

I was wrong.

The climate shock my skin didn’t see coming

Australia’s climate was the first surprise. Stronger sun exposure. Dry air.Sudden temperature changes. Constant wind.

All of it started to show on my skin. My skin became noticeably drier, more sensitive, and more reactive. Products that had worked perfectly well before suddenly felt too strong. Even makeup began to sit differently, clinging to dry patches that had never existed before. The change wasn’t dramatic overnight, but slowly, I realised my skin was no longer behaving the way it used to.

Learning to listen to my skin again. At first, I tried to “fix” the problem quickly.

I switched products. Layered more. Expected fast results. But that approach only made things worse. Over time, I learned that my skin didn’t need more.
It needed less pressure and more patience.

I started paying closer attention to hydration, barrier health, and how my skin responded day by day — rather than chasing instant changes. Gentle routines, consistency, and understanding my skin’s limits became far more important than trends or quick fixes.

A shift in how I think about skincare

Living in Australia changed not only my skin, but also the way I think about skincare. I began to value long-term skin health over visible short-term results.

Skincare became less about correcting and more about supporting — especially in an environment that constantly challenges the skin. This shift is what led me to start documenting my experiences more intentionally.

Why I’m sharing this journey here

This blog is a space where I reflect on how environment, lifestyle, and everyday choices affect our skin — particularly through the lens of living in Australia.

I’m still learning, adjusting, and refining my routine, but sharing this journey feels meaningful.

If you’ve experienced similar changes after moving countries or adapting to a new climate, you’re not alone.

This is just the beginning.

* This post is not sponsored and reflects my personal experience.