Skincare

Fall is right around the corner and we’re ecstatic to be approaching the season of cozy jumpers, Halloween, and pumpkin spiced everything. As the seasons change, it’s only right that your skincare routine changes along with it to cater to your skin needs and concerns in colder temps. Below are 6 easy steps to follow to transition your summer regimen into one appropriate for fall, including tips and products to soothe irritation, smooth over fine lines, and get a hydrating boost when ...

We’ve got to hand it to whoever invented the concept of dupes: getting to save money while shopping for high-performing products and formulas brings an unmatched sense of satisfaction. It really goes to show that expensive products don’t always get you the best results, and sometimes it’s the affordable alternatives making your skincare and makeup routines. Below are our top K-beauty skincare and makeup dupe discoveries that you need to get your hands on ASAP, ready to enjoy ...

Having combination skin can seem like an impossible challenge – how does one tend to dryness AND oiliness when they’re total opposites? Through all the hubbub and the noise, we want to clear the air to let you know: it’s totally possible to master a balanced complexion, and it’s not difficult to do so. Sure, it may seem more complicated to care for combination skin compared to other skin types, but the reality is that the course of action isn’t too different to ...

We’re celebrating the height of the summer the best way we know how: with an all-new limited edition VANA Box drop! Say hello to the Keep Cool Crew VANA Box, serving you hot skincare essentials to battle excess sebum, stave of sensitivity and get you feeling cool and refreshed all through the season. You get to save over 50% on fan-fave K-beauty brands like SKIN1004 and Haruharu Wonder, with a total of 6 routine players to upgrade your summer routine. As always, our VANA Boxes won’t ...

If our years of experience within the K-beauty game has taught us anything, it’s that when a product starts climbing the ranks of our bestsellers list, it’s not for no good reason. We’ve done some sleuthing to bring you the season’s top skincare picks and beauty fan favorites, as approved by our loyal VANA community, that have dominated their top shelves and deserve a spot on your own. From the travel-friendly acne-treating routine to the heavenly after-sun mask ...

How to Pick the Best Sunscreen Based on Your Favourite Ingredient With so many sunscreens on the market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. But what if the key to your perfect shield against UV rays lies in your favorite skincare ingredients? In this guide, we'll explore highly coveted K-Beauty sunscreens featuring powerhouse ingredients like black rice, heartleaf, cica, probiotics, birch juice, and hyaluronic acid. Each unique ingredient brings its own set of benefits, ensuring ...

In the season of sunny days and constant UV exposure, you might be noticing the appearance of dark spots cropping up on your complexion. Dark spots and hyperpigmentation come about as a result of sun exposure speeding up the melanin production process, showing up as excess pigmentation in the form of spots or patches. There are several ways to prevent dark spots and potential damage but our favorite method as of late? Dark spot serums that are easy to add to your routine for an extra ...

Excess sebum can be the result of a number of factors, including weather, hormones or stress levels. You’ll notice it when your skin starts to sport excess greasiness and shine, and if this is you, you’ve likely landed here looking for solutions. Take this as your guide to controlling and handling excess sebum, as we share easy and practical tips to implement into your daily skincare routine for clearing away buildup, impurities and unwanted oils. The goal is to achieve a balanced ...

Sunscreens don’t only come in different forms, but also use different filters. You’ve likely come across the choice of chemical and mineral sunscreen, and may have been confused between the 2 types that use different types of filters in their formula makeup. Take this as your cheat sheet to understanding mineral sunscreen, who should use this type of SPF, and the best K-beauty formulas to add to your everyday routine. Once you’re done reading, you’ll be a master in ...

As we head towards the end of the summer, we enter an exciting chapter of the year: back to school season! A new school year brings endless opportunities to unlock your full potential in all areas of your life, and just because it means the start of 8am call times, it doesn’t have to be all bad. One perk of starting a new semester is shopping for your back to school staples, and yes, skincare, makeup and hair & body care DO count as essentials. Below are our top 10 editor-approved staples to ...