Skincare
How to Transition Your Skincare Routine From Summer to Fall 2020
October 09, 2020
How to Transition Your Skincare Routine From Summer to Fall 2020
Fall is one of the most promising seasons for some soul-soothing skincare routine; we’re talking about pumpkin spice latte and also all the hydration your skin can get. Before we can taste all the PSL and give you an honest review, we’re focusing on the cream of the crop — the best summer-to-fall skincare products that you should add to your skincare routine if you haven’t already. Without further ado, let’s go through the 5 ...
How to Use eclair LED Mask to Treat Acne and Aging Skin?
October 05, 2020
How to Use eclair LED Mask to Treat Acne and Aging Skin
Haven’t you heard? Hi-tech beauty is the new hype now, and this time we’re spotlighting the oh-so-futuristic LED therapy mask from K-Beauty brand eclair. A common 10-step K-beauty skincare routine (you know the drill: double-cleansing, essence toner, moisturizer, face mask and more...) might already sound luxurious but the ultimate step to top it off is definitely a mess-free, hassle-free light therapy. Scroll down to see ...
#ASKVANA: Top 5 Frequently Asked Skin Care Questions, Answered
September 29, 2020
#ASKVANA: Top 5 Frequently Asked Skin Care Questions, Answered
Skin care may not be a subject taught in school (unfortunately), but there are ways you can still learn from it and even ‘Ace’ it, for example, start by asking skincare questions that concern your skin type and skin problems. We’ve collected some of the most commonly asked skincare questions from you over the last month, and we thought it would be useful to answer them all in one place. From acne treatment ...
Face Essence vs Face Toner: Break Down the Difference with SCINIC
September 22, 2020
Face Essence vs Face Toner: Break Down the Difference with SCINIC
Another week, another K-Beauty brand to add to your radar. This time, we’re eyeing for the indie Korean Beauty brand SCINIC and its two major all-star players: The Simple Calming Toner and the First Treatment Essence. But before we get into the skincare reviews, do you know the difference between a face toner and a face essence? Even if you’re familiar with the 10-step Korean skincare routine, you might still ...
How to Treat Maskne: Skincare Expert Kelly Driscoll Shares 6 Best K-Beauty Picks
September 18, 2020
How to Treat Maskne: Skincare Expert Kelly Driscoll Shares 6 Best K-Beauty Picks
Wearing a mask every day is essential these days, but wearing it all day can burden our skin which might cause Maskne. So, what is Maskne? Maskne means mask acne , a common skin problem caused by prolonged hours of wearing a protective mask. The sweat and bacteria continue to rub onto your skin underneath a mask, causing irritation, dehydration and acne breakouts . But don’t worry, even though going ...
Best SKINFOOD x Black Sugar Cleansing Items for K-Beauty Beginners
September 16, 2020
Best SKINFOOD Products for K-Beauty Beginners: Black Sugar Cleansing Line Review
Let’s face it, we’re all suckers for yummy skincare ingredients that can double as food (or sometimes, drink). And if you have a sweet tooth like me, black sugar might come as the perfect cure for your skincare cravings. Lucky for you, my adventurist instinct has led me to a Korean brand called SKINFOOD, which has a whole skincare line dedicated to using black sugar as a skincare regimen . So if ...
13 Best Korean Skincare Sets & Beauty Gifts You'll Want To Buy For Yourself Too
September 11, 2020
13 Best Korean Skincare Sets & Beauty Gifts You'll Want To Buy For Yourself Too
The season might be changing, but our obsession with skincare sets and beauty gifts isn’t going anywhere. As you know, we’re always looking for ways to spoil ourselves (and our friends and family, of course) so what better way to do that than some K-Beauty pick-me-ups? Lucky for you, we’ve curated a special list of Korean skincare gift sets and more trending Korean beauty products — jam-packed with all ...
Beauty Review: Cassandra Bankson Reveals Her Love-At-First-Try FRUDIA Favorites
September 09, 2020
Beauty Review: Cassandra Bankson Reveals Her Love-At-First-Try FRUDIA Favorites
Beauty products are more than just beauty products. Your cosmetic consumer choices can actually empower better beauty communities and help drive the improvement of the beauty market. This time, YouTube beauty guru (also our favorite K-Beauty expert) Cassandra is back and she’s here to talk about this hypeworthy K-Beauty brand FRUDIA, digging into the Korean brand’s most-loved skincare ingredient ...
HwaHae Beauty Awards 2020: 12 Top Rated K-Beauty Hits That Belong On Your Shelf This Fall
September 07, 2020
HwaHae Beauty Awards 2020: 12 Top Rated K-Beauty Hits That Belong On Your Shelf This Fall
As we all know, 5-star reviews are the new currency of the trending K-Beauty market. They tell us what skincare products, makeup products , or new beauty hits are worth investing our money in. That’s why today we’re eyeing for all the winners of the twice-a-year HwaHae Consumer Beauty Awards 2020 to top up our skincare routine and makeup bag , from best cleansing oil , best lip care, ...
The Ultimate DIY Self-Care Guide: Best Tips for At-Home Nail Care & Hair Care Under $20
September 04, 2020
The Ultimate DIY Self-Care Guide: Best Tips for At-Home Nail Care & Hair Care Under $20
At-home self-care is a big thing now, but are you making the most of it? Apart from yoga, meditation, and trying on a new sheet mask every week (or day, depends on how much of a skincare addict you are), there are so many other things you can do to treat yourself from the comfort of your home, like a full-on nail care and hair care treatment. So to take matters into your own hands (literally), ...