Skincare

Get your wallets ready: a new season is upon us and with that brings a brand new VANA Box collection! Today we’re proudly presenting the first box of 3 launches this season, the Most-Hearted Makeup Collection VANA Box *cue fanfare*. Made up of 7 beloved makeup items, including a cult-fave mascara and a glitter trio that’s practically stars captured in a jar, they’re guaranteed to complete your makeup routine for any occasion, day or night.You’ll find picks that the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

6 Ways to Get the Glowiest Skin For the Holiday Party Season Before you hop on the party train for the holiday season, ask yourself this: is your skin ready to “glow” all out for the party season? If your skin’s been low on glow lately, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We know the dry, wintry days can take a toll on the skin (think: dehydration, acne breakouts, dull skin, dark circles and etc), so here are a few ways to switch up your winter skincare ...

Why is Skin pH Balance So Important & How to Maintain It? Okay, so you might’ve learnt the concept of pH in chemistry class in high school but, besides changing colors on a litmus test paper, what do you know about skin’s pH balance? Skin pH level is actually a good indicator to tell if your skin is in a healthy balance. And currently a lot of Korean skincare brands are trying to put the “low pH” or “pH balancing” label on their products and claim ...

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 ...

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 ...