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Best Serum Cocktail Recipes to Save Your Winter Skin Winter is in full swing and, truth be told, my skin isn’t liking it. With a change in humidity, exposure to indoor heaters, and blustery winds, my skin is getting drier and duller by the day… Thankfully, I’ve done the legwork of finding the perfect serum cocktail recipes for different skin issues that you and I might fall victim to, like flaky skin, itchy patches, and rosacea. Whether it’s hydration-boosting or ...

6 Ways to Get the Glowiest Skin For the Holiday Party Season Before you hop on the party train for the holiday season, ask yourself this: is your skin ready to “glow” all out for the party season? If your skin’s been low on glow lately, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We know the dry, wintry days can take a toll on the skin (think: dehydration, acne breakouts, dull skin, dark circles and etc), so here are a few ways to switch up your winter skincare ...

It’s official: we’re making every day a self-love, self-care day with our End-of-Year VANA Awards for the best Korean hair & body products of 2022! Our fans have placed their votes and 8 products have emerged victorious from the hundreds of body cleansers, hair treatments and more vying for a spot on the list. This season’s winners are here to take care of you from head to toe, including the bestselling hair serum transforming tresses and the chart-topping body moisturizer ...

There's nothing like a killer makeup routine to inspire confidence, and make you look and feel your best everyday! Our End-of-Year VANA Awards for the 13 best Korean makeup products of 2022 consist of first-rate mainstays and the most sought-after makeup hits, including cushion, eyeshadow palette, lip tint and more, to jazz up your MOTDs and help you find your most beautiful self. You’ll find these irresistible MVPs in the collections of world-renowned MUAs, influencers, as well as the ...

You’ve selected your picks and the votes are in… presenting the End-of-Year VANA Award 2022: 10 best Korean skincare products of Stylevana! From cleansers to sunscreens, you’ve cast your vote on the elite of the elite, the cream of the crop of Korean beauty. These are the products that have risen to the top for their unfailing high quality performance, trustworthy efficacy and surefire results. They’ve won over the hearts and minds of our loyal fans, and for very good ...

In need of a major spa retreat but don’t have the time? We totally get it, life gets real busy this time of year! But with the colder and drier weather having a heavier impact on the skin, it’s nice to get a little boost in the form of a treatment or massage. Fortunately, with the development of beauty technology and gadgets,getting a spa-level treatment at home is easier and more accessible than ever. Whether you’re looking to invest in your selfcare routine, or are seeking ...

November kicks off World Vegan Month and before it officially starts, we wanted to get you familiar with our underrated K-beauty brands offering vegan products that you *have* to know about. These brands incorporate vegan ingredients into their formulations, and strive to make a positive impact on sustainable product development. You might be wondering, why shop vegan? Vegan products are free of ingredients derived from animals and plant-based - this means you won’t find the likes of ...

How to Fix Cakey Makeup on Dry Skin During Fall? No one should suffer through a cakey makeup look just because they are born with dry skin. Unfortunately, when dry season rolls around and you’re wearing a full face of makeup, things can get a little bit... "flaky" and cakey. And if you’re on your way out the door, you may not have a lot of time to take it all off and redo it. Thankfully, all hope isn’t lost. There are simple, quick fixes that'll bring you back to your ...

What is "Skin Cycling" & Why Dermatologists Recommend It? Have you mastered the art of layering skincare active ingredients in your skincare routine or you're just—as some people might say—winging it? Either way, using actives in your daily skincare routine can be game-changing, but if you're using them too often, you might be doing more harm than good to your skin. Recently, there's a viral skincare trend going around called “Skin Cycling” invented by American ...

Best K-Beauty Essentials to Pack for On-the-Go Travels 2022 Heads up! Travel junkies coming through... With the rest of the world finally opening up and everyone brimming with post-pandemic excitement, it's only a matter of time and the speed of your Internet that you book a flight and catch the next plane flying out so you can *finally* live out your long-awaited (and well-deserved) holiday. And as any globe-trotter knows, packing the perfect bag is an art not easily mastered. Luckily, ...