Skincare

6 Ingredients Your Skin Barrier Will Love Want to know the secret to *really* good skin? It all starts with a healthy skin barrier which, little did we know, is one of the hottest skincare trends set to take over in 2023. When your skin gets itchy, irritated, or feels like burning, it’s actually a sign that you damaged your skin barrier which can lead to breakouts, rashes, premature wrinkles, and more. But rest assure, here are a few ingredients that can help fix it up like a pro. So ...

Look into your current skincare lineup and you’ll probably spy a “Hyaluronic Acid ___" here and a “Vitamin C ___" there. No routine is complete without its backbone, the basic ingredients that build its foundation, but this is only the beginning. With the right skincare combinations and ingredient pairings, you have the potential to level up on your skincare journey and achieve your best skin yet. Wondering how to up your glowiness or put an end to texture? You’ve come ...

K-beauty serums have caused much fanfare over the years, with some accumulating cult followings like the BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide, or Dear, Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop. We constantly see them raved about on our FYP and Explore feed, and we agree for very good reason. However, some serums don’t get the same recognition but definitely should not be slept on. As K-beauty experts, we had to give these hidden gems their time in the spotlight and share them to ...

Eye care is a hotly debated topic. We’ve seen some swearing by it, while others deem it a glorified moisturizer. From our perspective, eye care is underappreciated and underestimated. Dermatologists agree that the eye area is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the face, and so it requires the right products to take care of it without overwhelming the skin. The eyes can also be sensitive to certain ingredients and substances, meaning you have to be aware of what you’re ...

Welcome to February, the season of love! The 14th marks Valentine’s Day, a time to celebrate the people you love and cherish, and there’s nothing better than knocking their socks off with an amazing gift. We’re walking through 14 gift ideas (we had to do it!) that would make wonderful presents for any Valentine, be it your significant other, beloved family members, ride-or-die gal pals, or even yourself. From top-notch skincare to dazzling makeup picks and a comforting ...

One of the most frequently asked questions we get at this time of year is “How should I take care of oily skin in the winter?” It’s a great question that highlights a common concern and we can totally see why you’d be asking it: between maintaining oil and water levels in the skin and ensuring your skin gets the nutrients it needs, winter skincare for oily skin can be confusing. It’s your lucky day because we’re breaking down our top picks for treating oily ...

As you travel further through life’s journey, you may notice that the skincare routine of your earlier days isn’t really doing anything for your skin anymore. Mature skin requires a different approach to tackle skin concerns and maintain it in a healthy state, and this is when the skincare space can start to become convoluted. There’s the term ‘anti-aging’ that gets thrown around, alongside products with bold claims of erasing 15 years off your face, but how should ...

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 ...

Been enjoying your winter? It’s about to get a whole lot better because we’re launching Part 2 of our Stylevana Winter Sale This second half brings a whole slew of new brands and products on offer, perfect for stocking up on routine mainstays or discovering something new to try out. As usual, we had to hook you up and let you in on the excitement. Take this as your guide to navigating the best deals and can’t-miss products from this season’s sale. Our Winter Sale Part 2 ...

Do you ever feel like your skin is—how should I put this—extra “naked” during winter? When your skin is being exposed to the cold, harsh weather all day without a coat of protection to lock in the moisture, it makes a brutal case for itchiness, flaking skin, or even severe peeling. That’s when facial oil comes in and rescues your skin from the wintry woes. Jojoba oil, in particular, is giving us main character energy this season in terms of its intensely hydrating, ...