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As spring fades into summer, we’re seeing a lot of foundations ditched in favor of a tinted moisturizer. We get it; who can resist the skin-loving effects or lightweight texture of a tinted moisturizer? The customizable coverage or breathability? One of the best K-beauty innovations, it’s *the* skincare-makeup staple to have, front and center, on your shelfie this season. Each tinted moisturizer is made differently and there are many formulas out there for different skin types and ...

How to Fix Cakey Makeup on Dry Skin During Fall? No one should suffer through a cakey makeup look just because they are born with dry skin. Unfortunately, when dry season rolls around and you’re wearing a full face of makeup, things can get a little bit... "flaky" and cakey. And if you’re on your way out the door, you may not have a lot of time to take it all off and redo it. Thankfully, all hope isn’t lost. There are simple, quick fixes that'll bring you back to your ...

Mid-Year VANA Award 2022: 11 Best Korean Skincare Products of STYLEVANA In a world full of ever-evolving beauty trends and skincare hacks, we splurge on new skincare products every now and then because we're adventurists at heart! And for many of us, we found comfort and joy in our daily skincare routine because skincare is all about having fun in experimenting with what's right and best for you. Our mid-year VANA Award 2022 is all about celebrating that. From cleansers, toners to ...

Mid-Year VANA Award 2022: 11 Best Korean Makeup Products of STYLEVANA Here at the STYLEVANA headquarter we're always on the lookout for the best ulzzang-inspired makeup looks while in the pursuit of a higher standard with the makeup products that actually deserve a shout-out. This Mid-Year VANA Award 2022 of Best Makeup celebrates the legendary makeup staples that all MUAs have tried, tested, and admired. From the best cushion foundation, eyeliner to setting powder and lip tint, read on to ...

It’s official: we’re making every day a self-love, self-care day with our End-of-Year VANA Awards for the best Korean hair & body products of 2022! Our fans have placed their votes and 8 products have emerged victorious from the hundreds of body cleansers, hair treatments and more vying for a spot on the list. This season’s winners are here to take care of you from head to toe, including the bestselling hair serum transforming tresses and the chart-topping body moisturizer ...

What is "Skin Cycling" & Why Dermatologists Recommend It? Have you mastered the art of layering skincare active ingredients in your skincare routine or you're just—as some people might say—winging it? Either way, using actives in your daily skincare routine can be game-changing, but if you're using them too often, you might be doing more harm than good to your skin. Recently, there's a viral skincare trend going around called “Skin Cycling” invented by American ...

8 Best Aloe Vera Soothing Gels for Sun-Kissed Skin Aloe, it’s me again! Last time we talked about which best selling aloe vera face masks would be perfect for your summer skincare routine, and now for this episode of the aloe vera series, we’re rounding up the best aloe vera gels for different skin types and body care – be it dry skin, oily skin or combination skin. You may know aloe vera as a soothing sunburn skin treatment but its skin benefits doesn’t stop ...

5 Best Beauty Swaps to Make for Summer: Makeup Edition Last month we talked about which 5 best K-Beauty swaps you should make this summer to upgrade your skincare routine, so I thought to myself: Why not revamp your makeup routine as well? From base makeup like primer and foundations, to eyeshadow palette and lipstick, we’re switching lanes to making your makeup closet look the most summer-ready as ever. So grab your beauty bag, and consider this your checklist to see what summer ...

#SVDupesAlert: 10 Best K-Beauty Dupes For Your Favorite High-End Brands 2022 There's no greater pain than having to abandon a cart full of your favorite skincare products just because the price gets way too intimidating... That's when you know you need to switch lanes to Korean skincare because you know there are equally skin-loving products at a way-nicer price that will deliver big results on a budget. We can always count on wallet-saving K-Beauty dupes to deliver the same amazing ...

6 Cult-Favorite K-Beauty Brands James Welsh Swears By Cult-favorites, for all the right reasons. If you're a fervent skincare junkie like James Welsh, one of our favorite Youtube influencers, you might want to start sorting out your shelf because here are six Korean skincare brands that will help you take your skincare game to the next level. Whether it's a vegan brand or an up-and-coming brand that deserves a spot on your radar, let James be your guidepost and pick your next ...