It feels like eons since my last trip to Morocco and Spain, and I'm seriously itching to get traveling again. But until we decide on our next destination, I'll have to settle for a spa-cation. So when Biologique Recherche recently invited me to try out one of their facials at the Peninsula Hotel in … Continue reading My Biologique Recherche Facial at the Peninsula Spa
In a way, I’ve grown up with K-beauty. My mom is Korean, after all, and my earliest lessons, from how to apply eyeliner to DIY cucumber facials, were all passed down from her. I got my first professional facial with my mom — at a strip mall storefront in a Korean enclave of southern … Continue reading 5 K-Beauty Lessons That Changed My Skin
It's a tale of two facials, really. The American facial and the Korean facial. Each can be amazing. Each has its pros and cons. But I definitely prefer one over the other. I'll let you know which I prefer after I break down the difference between the two. What made me really think about … Continue reading The Sulwhasoo Facial: A Tale of Korean vs. American Facials
Confused about essences? Not sure what chok-chok means? And why do some Asian skin care brands call toners "lotions" and lotions "emulsions"? Here, a handy guide to all the words and terms you’ll need to decipher K-beauty like a pro. Ampoule: In Korea, ampoules are hyper-concentrated versions of serums, made for use as a two- to … Continue reading The K-Beauty Glossary: Terms You Need to Know
Korean dramas are winning hearts the world over, and it’s not just for their meme-worthy tropes (back hugs!), easy-to-love storylines and easier-on-the-eyes stars. K-dramas provide an insight into the hottest trends coming out of Korea, whether it’s fashion, food, or jjimjil-bang (bathhouse) etiquette, and Korean beauty is no exception. Indeed, if Korean dramas are … Continue reading Skin Care Like a K-Drama Star
