Skincare
5 Best TikTok Beauty Hacks for Blackhead Removal with Rikki
August 20, 2021
5 Best TikTok Beauty Hacks for Blackhead Removal with Rikki
Okay, let's keep this between us... Have you been secretly binge-watching blackhead removal videos on YouTube or TikTok (on repeat) because they are all oh-so-satisfying? Congratulations, you're actually one of us! We all know blackhead removal can be a painstaking process but not unless you have the right blackhead removal tools at your service. We've asked one of our favorite TikTok Beauty Influencers Rikki for some ...
BACK TO SCHOOL: 10-Minute Korean Skincare Routine for Busy Students
August 13, 2021
BACK TO SCHOOL: 10-Minute Korean Skincare Routine for Busy Students
Who doesn't love being indulged in a super-luxe 10-step Korean skincare routine just for the sake of it? But not everyone has the time, especially busy students during back-to-school season when sparing 10 minutes in the morning for a quick skincare routine is the most self-care they can get. So if you want to "ace" the 10-minute Korean skincare routine like a pro, get ready to be "schooled" on 5 (and a bonus) skincare ...
How to Soothe Sensitive Skin with the NEW Haruharu WONDER x STYLEVANA Exclusive Skincare Set
July 30, 2021
How to Soothe Sensitive Skin with the NEW Haruharu WONDER x STYLEVANA Exclusive Skincare Set
The brand NEW Haruharu WONDER x STYLEVANA Exclusive Set is for anyone in search of a soothing routine for their sensitive skin. Packed with 6 splurge-worthy Haruharu WONDER products, this exclusive set includes a cleansing gel, a toner, a serum + more, which is a great place to start if you’re a novice beauty-lover. Exclusively launched at STYLEVANA, this drool-worthy 6-piece skincare set is ...
Ingredient 101: Avocado Benefits for Skin That You Didn't Know About
July 27, 2021
Ingredient 101: Avocado Benefits for Skin That You Didn't Know About
Avocado is called a superfood for good reasons. Apart from being a drool-worthy spread on toast and salad, avocado is brimming with all kinds of good stuff that is not just great for weight loss, but for your skin as well. And do you know the best part? The nutrients it delivers to your skin can help improve your overall skin health. Filled with essential fatty acids and a host of essential vitamins, avocados are a ...
Lab Muffin: Top 6 Trending Asian Beauty Products Reviewed
July 23, 2021
Lab Muffin: Top 6 Trending Asian Beauty Products Reviewed
Cult-favorites, for all the right reasons. If you're a fervent skincare junkie who believes in the science of beauty like Michelle who goes by the name Lab Muffin (or Lab Muffin Beauty Science), you might want to start sorting out your skincare routine because here's her list of tried-and-loved beauty products that will help you take your skincare game to the next level. Whether it's K-Beauty or J-Beauty products that deserve a spot ...
How to Treat Maskne During the Hot Summer Season?
July 23, 2021
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 ...
Plastic-Free July: What is Blue Beauty?
July 13, 2021
Plastic-Free July: What is Blue Beauty?
You heard it here first: BLUE is the new green (beauty). In case you haven't noticed the earth's cry for help, zero-waste and sustainable beauty is the new way of living (and skincare-ing), and Blue Beauty is the newest clean beauty trend everyone should get on board with. If you're already switching from makeup wipes to cleansing oil, kudos to you — you're on the right path of saving the marine life one ocean-friendly step at a time. So, in ...
Dehydrated Skin VS Dry Skin: What's the Difference & How to Treat it?
July 08, 2021
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?
July 05, 2021
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
June 25, 2021
#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 ...