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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 ...

Winter Sale 2022: Stylevana Best Buy Shopping Guide Guys and gals, it's time to hit refresh on the calendar and your K-Beauty radar! You can now kick off 2022 on a high note—a wave of MAJOR Winter Sale deals to help you score your favorite K-Beauty products at wallet-saving price! From cleanser, sunscreen to eyeshadow palette and lipstick, we’re helping you score the best 2022 Winter Sale deals across the board and pack your shopping cart with some major skincare MVPs and all ...

Holiday Gift Guide 2021: 12 Best Skincare Sets & Beauty Gifts to Get this Holiday Season Christmas came early—well, not exactly but soon enough to let a Christmas gift guide like this get you into the holiday spirit! If you’ve already started putting up Christmas decorations around the house, chances are holiday gift guides are something that will come in handy for you too. This year we’re prancing through the ranks of holiday gift sets for the best of the best in ...

Top 12 Best Moisturizing Face Oils & Body Oils for Dry Skin Dry skin is no stranger to rashes, itching, flaking and even cracks during the winter time; do not even mention the frequent exposure to moisture-stripping soap and alcohol hand sanitizer this year which could really drive your dry skin crazy. So if you are looking for a solution to curb dryness on your skin, you should try incorporating face oil and body oil into your daily skincare routine. We’ve rounded up a list of ...

K-Beauty Forecast: Best Korean Skincare Brands to Look Forward to in 2022 Can't wait to ring in the new year with the "New Year, New Me" mindset? That makes ALL of us. As we're saying a not-so-teary goodbye to 2021, it's time to welcome 2022 with a much anticipated K-Beauty forecast to check out which Korean skincare brands are going to worth the hype AND a spot on your top shelf. Whether it’s an established OG skincare brand you haven’t gotten around to trying, or a new brand ...

Ingredient 101: What is Retinol & What Does Retinol Do? Retinol is almost always the answer to pretty much any skin issue — acne, fine lines, dark spots, drooping, dullness, dark circles, enlarged pores — you can think of. The best retinol cream or serum can help address all of the above concerns and improve your skin's appearance with consistent use. Keep scrolling to see how retinol can become your next game-changer! What is retinol? Retinol is a derivative of ...

Best Moisturizing Hand Creams & Lotions to Keep Your Dry Hands Happy Why are my hands so dry? How should I care for my dry cracked hands in winter?... If you're facing similar questions with your rescue-needed dry hands, you've come to the right place. Winter time means it's officially time to let our trusty hands feel nourished, appreciated, and cared for, and what better way to do that than with a moisturizing hand cream or hand mask to fix the dry-skin blue? From scented hand ...

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 ...