Hey everyone! I'm currently on a quick trip to Korea, mostly to stock up on skincare without dealing with the nightmare that is U.S. customs these days. With all the shipping delays and import taxes, I figured it was time to shop in person—yes, full-on skincare tourist mode. 😅 While I was running around grabbing all the cult faves, I also wandered into Daiso out of sheer curiosity… and walked out with two unexpected finds.

So here's my review of. 

Daiso Reedle Shot 500

Daiso Moisture Mist 

Let’s dive in—full honesty, from my hotel room in Seoul.

Daiso Reedle Shot 500 – Not for the Faint of Heart

Packaging & First Impressions

First of all, the name is Reedle Shot, not Ridley Shot. It matches the Olive Young version with the same sleek silver and green color scheme. But here's the twist, the Daiso version comes in a boxed set of single-use sachets, like mini skincare shots. Honestly? Super travel-friendly and hygienic.

The ampoule inside is clear and semi-translucent. The overall vibe is very clinical and minimal, no extra frills.

Texture & Application

This stuff is intense. Once you apply it, you immediately feel those microneedle-like tingles. It starts off watery but sinks in fast, leaving that classic “I just did something serious to my skin” feeling.

I used the 500 version—which is the strongest—and yeah, it stings. Not in a subtle way either. It’s more like “tiny electric pricks” that settle down after about a minute. I wouldn’t recommend putting it anywhere near your eyes or lips.

Scent

No fragrance at all. Not even that usual clinical smell some ampoules have. Major plus if you’re scent-sensitive.

Claims & Ingredients

Most of the packaging was in Korean, but based on what I could gather and what I found online, it’s designed for exfoliating, improving texture, and fading post-acne marks. And judging by the sting, it’s definitely doing something.

Performance & Results

I used it three times over the last week, definitely not daily. Each time, my skin felt smoother, looked more even, and had a subtle glow the next morning. That said, I wouldn’t recommend it for sensitive, dry, or compromised skin. I only used it at night and always followed with a heavy moisturizer.

✅Verdict

It works, but it’s not for everyone. If you like strong, active skincare and your skin barrier is solid, the Reedle Shot 500 might impress you. If not, stick to something gentler. I probably won’t repurchase just because the sting was a bit much for me, but I don’t regret trying it.

Daiso Moisture Mist – The Unexpected Hero

Packaging & First Impressions

This one caught my eye because my skin was drying out hard from all the hotel air conditioning. It comes in a light blue and white spray bottle, no branding, just typical Daiso simplicity. I was skeptical at first since it looked so generic, but surprise…

Texture & Spray

The mist is super fine and even, not too forceful, not too weak. It feels really lightweight and doesn’t leave any droplets or stickiness. I’ve been spraying it directly on my face multiple times a day, even over makeup. No issues at all.

Scent

Totally scent-free, which was a relief. I was bracing for that cheap artificial smell a lot of drugstore mists have, but nope, completely neutral.

Performance & Hydration

I’ve been using it every few hours during the day for the past five days. It’s not fancy, but it does exactly what you want a mist to do: cools, refreshes, and leaves no residue. It really helped calm my A/C-dried skin, especially on my cheeks and forehead. I also used it post-cleansing when I was too lazy to do a full routine—and it worked just fine.

✅Verdict

Honestly? Total win. I expected nothing and ended up with a no-fuss, travel-sized mist I keep reaching for. I’m definitely grabbing a few backups before I fly back.

TL;DR

Reedle Shot 500 : A powerful exfoliating ampoule that definitely stings. Not for sensitive skin, but solid results for texture and post-acne care. Use carefully and sparingly.

Daiso Moisture Mist : A fragrance-free, fine-spray mist that’s surprisingly good. Travel-friendly, works over makeup, and totally saved my face from hotel dryness.

Would I repurchase?

Reedle Shot 500: Probably not—too strong for regular use, though I respect what it does.

Moisture Mist: Absolutely. One for my purse, one for my desk, one for the plane.

If you’re in Korea (especially if you’re already bargain-hunting to dodge customs fees), check out the skincare aisle at Daiso. You might find a gem tucked between the hair ties and nail files. ✌️