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Which VANA Box Should You Pick to Upgrade Your Summer Routine? (Part II) Your vanity is due for a summer makeover, and STYLEVANA's own exclusive VANA Box collection is already at your service! In case you haven't heard (or read Part I of our VANA Box guide), STYLEVANA is *finally* launching its own VANA Box collection, featuring 5 different beauty boxes all packed with all-hits-no-miss bestsellers and skin-loving Korean skincare products to upgrade your skincare routine! If you're as hyped ...

New In: BEAUTY OF JOSEON x STYLEVANA Exclusive Clear Skin Set is a Skinimalist's Dream Come True Are you someone whose eyes light up when you see a skincare set? Well, same here. That's why this shiny NEW BEAUTY OF JOSEON x STYLEVANA Clear Skin Set is a dreamy addition for skinimalists like us who are looking to switch up (*ahem* trim down *ahem*) their 10-step skincare routine for something more simplistic but equally effective. Exclusively launched at STYLEVANA, this drool-worthy ...

Which VANA Box Should You Pick to Upgrade Your Summer Routine? (Part I) So many products, so little time... At least that's how I feel whenever I see a shiny new skincare collection hit the virtual shelf here at STYLEVANA. For someone lucky enough to experiment with different Korean skincare products, I get excited when I land some real keepers in the game of hit-or-miss. And now the wait is over — STYLEVANA is *finally* launching its own exclusive VANA Box collection, featuring 5 ...

12 Best Lipstick Colors to Wear for Hot-Girl Summer 2021 Lipsticks with major staying power? We love it. But lipsticks that make our lips pop? Even better. With a sea of lip tints and lipsticks out in the open, it's hard to make up your mind with so many fresh new shades, different undertones, consistencies, and finishes. But when it comes to summer 2021 makeup looks, we're seeing vivid pops of lipstick colors and bright undertones taking over our Instagram feed for the #HotGirlSummer ...

5 Best Sun Protection Tips Told by Sunscreen Expert Charlotte Palermino Summer is upon us, which could only mean one thing: sunscreen all day, every day. ICYMI, you should wear sunscreen on days ending with a “Y” - sunny, rainy, windy, and every day in between. Our favorite skincare fairy godmother Charlotte Palermino, who has talked openly about her family history with skin cancer and her own skin cancer scare, puts the PRO in sun protection. Being a real sunscreen junkie, ...

Best Korean Toners to Try for the Brightest Skin of All Time 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 toners came ...

Hi-Tech Beauty 101: What is HIFU & How Does HIFU Treatment Work? Haven’t you heard? Hi-tech beauty is the new hype now, and this time we’re spotlighting the oh-so-futuristic HIFU treatment to take your daily beauty ritual to the next level. A common 10-step Korean skincare routine (you know the drill: double-cleansing, essence toner, moisturizer, face mask, and more...) might already sound luxurious but the ultimate step to top it off? A mess-free, hassle-free ultrasound ...

How to Get Round-the-Clock Sun Protection with AHAs by make p:rem's NEW Sunscreen Line Everyone, repeat after me: AHA + SPF = BFFs. If you're an AHA newbie or someone who's on heavy rotation on AHA products, make sure you never leave out sunscreen in your daily skincare routine. Better yet, make sunscreen your new bestie, especially for those with sensitive skin, because sunscreen and AHA go hand in hand in the world of skincare. Lucky for you, make p:rem has four NEW sunscreen besties ...

#VANAChatroom: How PESTLO Becomes Everyone's Favorite Skin Pharmacist with Ancient Apothecary Wisdom When ancient beauty wisdom meets modern technology, you'll get a Korean cult-favorite brand called PESTLO. This Korean skincare brand checks all the boxes if you need a powerful (and well-researched) skin-healing fix that works hard and beyond to calm and comfort your damaged skin. So sit back, relax, and let PESTLO be your go-to skin pharmacist! We've spoken with Ms. Lee Da Young, the CEO ...

Top 10 Just-Arrived K-Beauty Products to Spruce Up Your Spring Routine So many newcomers, so little time... If you're looking for ways to spruce up your Korean skincare routine this spring with everything NEW, you're in the right place. As more K-Beauty and J-Beauty products arriving at our virtual shelf this season, we feel obligated to introduce the best-in-class favorites to your radar. So, whether you're switching up your skincare routine with a sunscreen or eyeshadow palette, here are ...