The upside of winter: nice, long, hot showers. The downside of winter: dry, tight, crinkly skin after those nice, long, hot showers. Enter Make P:rem In-Shower Face Mask. Talk about a practical remedy (which is what P:rem stands for). Full of free radical-fighting, water-binding algae extract; anti-inflammatory Centella asiatica extract; sodium hyaluronate (the smaller, … Continue reading Product Review: Make P:rem In-Shower Face Mask
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
Much like exercise, skincare is a lifestyle. In order to see true, long-lasting results, you have to put in the effort, day-by-day, every day. And like exercise, sometimes you have to change up your routine, whether to awaken little-used muscles or just to awaken your own interest level. I mean, we go through our … Continue reading How to Enhance Your Masking Experience (With Products You Already Have)
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
June may be Acne Awareness Month, but the battle for clear skin is a year-round undertaking. Take charge of your complexion and exile pimples once and for all with the right ingredients — salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, green tea — and for every step of your skin care regimen. Cleanse: Don't strip skin … Continue reading Banish the Blemish & Control the Oil For Acne Awareness Month
