Skincare products and reviews
In the ever-evolving world of skincare, we often find ourselves surrounded by many products promising to transform our skin. Yet, amid all the high-tech solutions, a humble botanical treasure often goes unnoticed – licorice root extract. Let’s dive deep into this wonder ingredient that has been cherished for centuries, and discover the benefits of Licorice … Read more
Adenosine is commonly found in many Korean skincare products, especially serums and creams. You may have spotted it in ingredient lists before and wondered what it is. Today, I’m shedding some light on adenosine and explaining how this somewhat lesser-known ingredient can help you fight wrinkles. If you don’t have enough time to read this … Read more
The first step to starting your Korean skincare routine is finding the right cleanser for your skin type. In this post, I am referring to water-based cleansers, a.k.a. second-step cleansers. If you have oily and acne-prone skin, this can be especially difficult since you don’t want to start your skincare routine with something that will … Read more
This past week, I’ve encountered many people asking about AM skincare routines, especially “anti-aging” routines. While I’m not sure I’m on board with “anti-aging” as a concept (although I am on board with more specific goals, like “wrinkle-smoothing”), I have a sense of what people are getting at when they say it. Typically, they mean … Read more
The Scinic First Treatment Essence has stood the test of time, continually trending as one of South Korea’s most popular treatment essences on the market. I have been seeking a replacement for my discontinued Holy Grail [Still bitter about that, Missha]. Scinic First Treatment Essence Review: Where to Buy the Scinic First Treatment Essence? Like … Read more
Niacinamide is an excellent skincare ingredient with many benefits; it’s almost certain that it will do something good for you, no matter your skin situation. I was talking to someone recently, and the question came up: “If you could give your younger self one skincare product, what would it be?” My answer to this question was: a … Read more
Chemical exfoliation significantly impacts your skin’s appearance. It can help fade hyperpigmentation, clear acne, and prevent fine lines and wrinkles. However, knowing where precisely chemical exfoliation should occur in your skincare routine can be confusing. A question I see often is whether you should exfoliate your skin before or after using a toner. TLDR: You … Read more
It is no secret that I love using toners and serums. Since returning home, my skin hasn’t been behaving as it is taking its time to adjust to the dead cold Chicago winters, and I have found that using Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum has helped my skin. Serums provide my skin with much-needed … Read more
Anyoung haseyo! As I type this, I still get the same happy, giddy feelings over the huge Numbuzin haul Garden of Muses did for its editors. After reading Seo Yeon Lee’s review of the Numbuzin No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner, I picked the No. 3 essence pads to try and review. I’m glad I did. … Read more
Centella Asiatica, also known as cica in the skincare world, is an ingredient that works wonders for soothing red and inflamed skin. Centella Asiatica skincare products are one of the fastest-growing Korean skincare categories. Centella has been in the ingredient spotlight for a solid minute now, and I’m not complaining. Its prominence in skincare began … Read more
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