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How to Treat Maskne During the Hot Summer Season? It's one thing to (finally) make peace with wearing a face mask 24/7, but it's another to deal with mask-induced acne (or "maskne) which, unfortunately, seems like an inevitable, never-ending nightmare, especially during the sweaty summer. From tiny red spots on your chin to serious irritation on your sensitive skin, treating maskne on your face in summer takes more than a simple spot treatment. But don’t worry, even though going mask-free ...

Dehydrated Skin VS Dry Skin: What's the Difference & How to Treat it? Dry skin and dehydrated skin are basically "to-may-to, to-mah-to", right? We know, we know. It can be confusing, but we can help. Dry skin on face and dehydrated skin are two TOTALLY different things. Although the signs of dehydrated skin might fool you and make you wonder "why is my skin so dry all the time," it turns out that what causes dry skin and those dry skin patches is beyond skin deep as the seemingly "dry" ...

Ingredient 101: What are the Blueberry Benefits for Your Skin? Riddle me this: Good for the eyes, yummy in the tummy AND powerful in the skincare department... What am I? Meet ~blueberry~ aka everyone's favorite smoothie ingredient. From a tasty yogurt topping to skincare and haircare, this delicious-sounding superfood is a humble, under-the-radar gem that does not get enough recognition for all the work it has done. So, in honor of Blueberry Month, we're laying down everything you NTK ...

#VANAChatroom: Behind FRUDIA's Fruit Science & Nature-to-Skin Beauty Philosophy If you're a foodie AND also a K-Beauty addict, just the name FRUDIA will probably you an appetite. This Korean skincare brand believes in fruit science (sounds like a yummy concept to me) and builds its beauty philosophy around eco-friendly, nature-to-skin solutions. So sit back, relax, and let FRUDIA be your next delicious obsession! We've spoken with Mr. Kim Young-don, the CEO of FRUDIA, who has given us ...

Which VANA Box Should You Pick to Upgrade Your Summer Routine? (Part II) Your vanity is due for a summer makeover, and STYLEVANA's own exclusive VANA Box collection is already at your service! In case you haven't heard (or read Part I of our VANA Box guide), STYLEVANA is *finally* launching its own VANA Box collection, featuring 5 different beauty boxes all packed with all-hits-no-miss bestsellers and skin-loving Korean skincare products to upgrade your skincare routine! If you're as hyped ...

New In: BEAUTY OF JOSEON x STYLEVANA Exclusive Clear Skin Set is a Skinimalist's Dream Come True Are you someone whose eyes light up when you see a skincare set? Well, same here. That's why this shiny NEW BEAUTY OF JOSEON x STYLEVANA Clear Skin Set is a dreamy addition for skinimalists like us who are looking to switch up (*ahem* trim down *ahem*) their 10-step skincare routine for something more simplistic but equally effective. Exclusively launched at STYLEVANA, this drool-worthy ...

Which VANA Box Should You Pick to Upgrade Your Summer Routine? (Part I) So many products, so little time... At least that's how I feel whenever I see a shiny new skincare collection hit the virtual shelf here at STYLEVANA. For someone lucky enough to experiment with different Korean skincare products, I get excited when I land some real keepers in the game of hit-or-miss. And now the wait is over — STYLEVANA is *finally* launching its own exclusive VANA Box collection, featuring 5 ...

12 Best Lipstick Colors to Wear for Hot-Girl Summer 2021 Lipsticks with major staying power? We love it. But lipsticks that make our lips pop? Even better. With a sea of lip tints and lipsticks out in the open, it's hard to make up your mind with so many fresh new shades, different undertones, consistencies, and finishes. But when it comes to summer 2021 makeup looks, we're seeing vivid pops of lipstick colors and bright undertones taking over our Instagram feed for the #HotGirlSummer ...

5 Best Sun Protection Tips Told by Sunscreen Expert Charlotte Palermino Summer is upon us, which could only mean one thing: sunscreen all day, every day. ICYMI, you should wear sunscreen on days ending with a “Y” - sunny, rainy, windy, and every day in between. Our favorite skincare fairy godmother Charlotte Palermino, who has talked openly about her family history with skin cancer and her own skin cancer scare, puts the PRO in sun protection. Being a real sunscreen junkie, ...

Best Korean Toners to Try for the Brightest Skin of All Time 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 toners came ...