Skincare
Toner Pad and Booster Pairings to Preserve Your Skin's Best Form
September 10, 2024
As the saying goes, “great alone but better together”. This rings true for a lot of things in life like with friends or food and wine pairings, but we’re especially drawn to the amazing synergies created by the right toner pad and booster pairings. Through just 2 steps of your daily routine, you get to target your specific skin concerns and work your way towards a healthier, glowier complexion. There’s nothing complex about it – these duos just work. Scroll ahead ...
7 Best Sunscreens Worth a Spot On Your Fall Lineup
September 06, 2024
Despite the turning of the leaves and the drops in temperature, sun care remains ever as important. You might be getting less sun than you did during the summertime but your skin still requires adequate protection to defend against harmful UV rays and the consequent skin concerns – think fine lines, dryness and dullness. Luckily your beauty advisors at Stylevana are here to bring you the 7 best sunscreens for your fall routine, including hydrating and nourishing formulas to deliver the ...
Ingredient 101: How Tranexamic Acid Will Get You Your Brightest Complexion Yet
September 04, 2024
You’re likely already familiar with common ingredients like Niacinamide and Vitamin C for fading dark spots and hyperpigmentation, but Tranexamic Acid is the lesser-known acid bursting onto the skincare scene. Originally used in medical contexts to treat heavy bleeding, when applied topically it yields amazing results in eradicating those pesky dark marks and brightening your complexion. Read all about Tranexamic Acid below to find out what it is, how it works, and what Tranexamic Acid ...
How to Transition Your Summer Routine to Prepare for Fall
September 02, 2024
Fall is right around the corner and we’re ecstatic to be approaching the season of cozy jumpers, Halloween, and pumpkin spiced everything. As the seasons change, it’s only right that your skincare routine changes along with it to cater to your skin needs and concerns in colder temps. Below are 6 easy steps to follow to transition your summer regimen into one appropriate for fall, including tips and products to soothe irritation, smooth over fine lines, and get a hydrating boost when ...
The Affordable K-Beauty Dupes to Bring into Fall
August 29, 2024
We’ve got to hand it to whoever invented the concept of dupes: getting to save money while shopping for high-performing products and formulas brings an unmatched sense of satisfaction. It really goes to show that expensive products don’t always get you the best results, and sometimes it’s the affordable alternatives making your skincare and makeup routines. Below are our top K-beauty skincare and makeup dupe discoveries that you need to get your hands on ASAP, ready to enjoy ...
Dry AND Oily? Mastering Balance for Combination Skin
August 27, 2024
Having combination skin can seem like an impossible challenge – how does one tend to dryness AND oiliness when they’re total opposites? Through all the hubbub and the noise, we want to clear the air to let you know: it’s totally possible to master a balanced complexion, and it’s not difficult to do so. Sure, it may seem more complicated to care for combination skin compared to other skin types, but the reality is that the course of action isn’t too different to ...
STYLEVANA Exclusive: Unboxing the NEW Keep Cool Crew VANA Box
August 21, 2024
We’re celebrating the height of the summer the best way we know how: with an all-new limited edition VANA Box drop! Say hello to the Keep Cool Crew VANA Box, serving you hot skincare essentials to battle excess sebum, stave of sensitivity and get you feeling cool and refreshed all through the season. You get to save over 50% on fan-fave K-beauty brands like SKIN1004 and Haruharu Wonder, with a total of 6 routine players to upgrade your summer routine. As always, our VANA Boxes won’t ...
Crowd-Pleasers and Scene-Stealers: Most Repuchased Beauty Buys of the Season
August 19, 2024
If our years of experience within the K-beauty game has taught us anything, it’s that when a product starts climbing the ranks of our bestsellers list, it’s not for no good reason. We’ve done some sleuthing to bring you the season’s top skincare picks and beauty fan favorites, as approved by our loyal VANA community, that have dominated their top shelves and deserve a spot on your own. From the travel-friendly acne-treating routine to the heavenly after-sun mask ...
How to Pick the Best Sunscreen Based on Your Favourite Ingredient
August 16, 2024
How to Pick the Best Sunscreen Based on Your Favourite Ingredient
With so many sunscreens on the market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. But what if the key to your perfect shield against UV rays lies in your favorite skincare ingredients? In this guide, we'll explore highly coveted K-Beauty sunscreens featuring powerhouse ingredients like black rice, heartleaf, cica, probiotics, birch juice, and hyaluronic acid. Each unique ingredient brings its own set of benefits, ensuring ...
Best Dark Spot Serums for Your Skin Type to Correct & Brighten
August 14, 2024
In the season of sunny days and constant UV exposure, you might be noticing the appearance of dark spots cropping up on your complexion. Dark spots and hyperpigmentation come about as a result of sun exposure speeding up the melanin production process, showing up as excess pigmentation in the form of spots or patches. There are several ways to prevent dark spots and potential damage but our favorite method as of late? Dark spot serums that are easy to add to your routine for an extra ...