Skincare

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 ...

Ingredient 101: Why Are Fermented Skincare Products the New Hype for Glowing Skin? In case you didn't get the memo, fermented ingredient is one of the K-Beauty trends expected to bloom in 2022. There is already a whole new generation of Korean skincare products that put famous fermented ingredients like, galactomyces, bifida ferment filtrate, kombucha and fermented rice water into the mix. But are they really worth the hype? (And the answer is YES.) That's why it's time to take a close ...

6 K-Beauty Brands Your Favorite K-Pop Idols Swear By - BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO, and MORE How do K-pop idols have flawless, crystal clear skin? What Korean skincare products are actually sitting on their bathroom shelf or vanity? You wouldn’t be the first nor the last to ask this very question. Lucky for you, STYLEVANA has been in the K-Beauty loop long enough to know all the insider tips to answer those questions for you. We have rounded up some of the best Korean skincare brands that ...

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 ...

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. ...

5 Best Sheet Mask Hacks To Try For Your Next Night-Off When I first introduced sheet mask to my skincare routine, I was amazed by the results and how glowy my skin looked afterwards. It was a love-at-first-try until I realize there are so much more to explore and learn about making the most out of a good sheet mask! As a proud (and consistent) sheet masker, I believe that sheet masks can solve most — if not all — of my skin problems and have been my go-to self-care fix. So from ...

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 ...