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10 Best Korean Serums That Speak Your Skin's Love Language "I have too many serums..." says no one ever. Speaking as a seasoned skincare junkie, building a 10-step Korean skincare routine shouldn't be that complicated. But when it comes to choosing the best serums to treat aspecific skin concern or one that is compatible with your skin type, it can take a lot of time and research. And good news to our fellow Korean serum addicts, we've done the legwork to hunt down the 10 best Korean face ...

Best Eye Creams for Different Skin Concerns To some people, eye cream seems like a step that you can casually skip in your 10-step Korean skincare routine. But TBH, having a powerful anti-aging eye cream in your skincare routine makes all the difference to bring you closer to your #SkinGoals. In case you don't know, the skin under your eyes is very delicate and demands extra TLC, especially on the days when you're sleep-derived and not getting enough z's... So whether you're new to the ...

What is Exfoliation & How to Exfoliate Face? Good skin comes to those who exfoliate. Ask any skin care experts, they will tell you that a good exfoliator is an essential part of any skincare routine, especially if you’re a K-Beauty junkie like us. But do you really know what exactly exfoliating does? We’ve also received a lot of DMs asking whether exfoliation is the “real deal” for tackling acne (or better yet, maskne). But the thing is, it takes time and ...

Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2022: 10 Best Gift Ideas For Your K-Beauty Obsessed Lovers Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means your SO (and perhaps yourself) is probably doing some last-minute gift shopping on the web right now. Look, we know it's not easy. Getting the best Valentine's Day gifts says a lot about how much and how well you know each other, so if you want to step up your game and go above and beyond from just chocolate boxes and fancy rose bouquets, here is a ...

Valentine's Day Makeup Guide: What is the Best Lipstick for Your Skin Tone? Ever found yourself stuck in the lipstick aisle thinking to yourself over and over again, "Which lipstick should I wear for my skin tone?" With a sea of lip tints and lipsticks out in the open, it's hard to make a decision given that there are so many fresh new shades, with different undertones, consistencies, and finishes that will make you scratch your head more. But no worries, here's a run-down of how to choose ...

How to Build a Body Care Routine For Body Acne & Different Skin Concerns? If you've spent the entire 2021 reflecting on your self-care routine with that much me-time lying around, 2022 will be the year you manifest it. The first step? Treat your body to the perfect body care routine because you simply deserve the best. From acne body wash to moisturizing body lotion for mothers-to-be, here's a break-down of how you should build your body care routine according to your skin concern and ...

Cassandra Bankson: 10 Best Korean Sunscreens of 2021 for Every Skin Type Skintellectuals or not, we swear by sunscreens *religiously* here — wear it every single day, rain or shine. And if you're a fervent skincare junkie like Cassandra Bankson, one of our favorite STYLEVANA Influencers, who believes in the power of year-round SPF, you might want to pick the best sunscreen for your skin type to really get the result you want. Whether it's mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin or ...

Ingredient 101: What is Hyaluronic Acid & Are You Using It the Right Way? So many hyaluronic acid skincare products, so little time... Many skincare ethusiasts might consider themselves experts on the subject and professed their love and obsession over this all-star ingredient — for all the amazing reasons, of course. But there's actually more to this moisture-binding ingredient besides that it can be found naturally in the skin, its hydrating ability, and glow-boosting power. ...

Best Acne Treatment: How to Identify and Treat Different Types of Acne? First things first, not all acne is the same. There are so many factors — genetics, environment, hormones, just to name a few — that can lead to different types of acne breakouts which require different ingredients and solutions. From blackheads, whiteheads to papules, there are inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne that commonly appear on the face. So before you decide to jump the gun and pop them ...

Best Hydrating Toners and Essences To Save Your Dry Skin This Winter To some people, toner seems like a step that you can casually skip in your 10-step Korean skincare routine. But TBH, having a dew-delivering face toner in your skincare routine makes all the difference to bring you closer to your #SkinGoals. Back in the day, skin toners were often formulated with alcohol so that they can pose as an astringent that gives a "skin-tightening" illusion — until some innovative Korean ...