I’m not going to lie. The Korean beauty market can get saturated at times. With one release after another, it can be challenging to keep up—and our wallets get a beating, too! Popular brands like COSRX, Beauty of Joseon, and Benton already have a cult following, not to mention their bestselling products, which have become staples in our routines, … Read more
Tretinoin, a form of vitamin A, is a well-established treatment for acne. Tretinoin is also highly effective as an anti-aging ingredient. It improves wrinkles, brightens and smooths the complexion, lightens age spots, and tightens sagging skin. But tretinoin also increases sun sensitivity. Therefore, sun protection is vital to avoid sun damage. It is mandatory on … Read more
I love Korean sunscreens so much that I keep ordering what new sunscreen is getting launched. My latest victim is the Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence. Spoiler alert: I love it! Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence, in a Nutshell : Where to Buy the Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence? The No.1 Clear Filter … Read more
One of the most common things that I hear from aestheticians both online and in my personal and professional life is that dehydration in the skin is one of the most common things they encounter and also one of the most detrimental things to the skin. It’s not too different from the rest of your … Read more
I cannot stress enough the importance of applying sunscreen daily, although many people, including myself, are reluctant to slather that rich, sticky layer on their skin. The good news is cosmetic brands are now coming out with lighter textures and more user-friendly sunscreens without compromising their sun-protecting abilities! I have a few sunscreens I love … Read more
There’s a new Korean skincare brand on the block – and it’s one unlike any other! This brand might have only popped into your radar this year. Or, if you’re familiar with Korean skincare, you’ve likely heard of Numbuzin. My fellow beauty editors from Garden of Muses and I tried everything from this new Seoul-based … Read more
Numbuzin No.3 Porcelain Base-skip Tone Up Beige is a tone-up cream with added protection from the sun. It is designed to even out skin tone and is one of Numbuzin’s best-sold products. Numbuzin No.3 Tone Up, at a Glance: Where to Buy the Numbuzin No.3 Porcelain Base-skip Tone Up Beige? The Numbuzin No.3 Porcelain Base-skip … Read more
I love sunsticks for their convenience and portability, but finding a good one can be tricky. Because Most of my skincare-addicted life has been dedicated to sunscreens from the Far East, I was thrilled when they recently launched the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick. It’s a rare gem of a chemical sunscreen that glides … Read more
One of the hardest things I find to buy is sunscreen. I have a love/hate relationship with sunscreen. I know and love the protection it gives my skin, but I also hate how hard it is to find a decent one. In the past, many of the sunscreens I have come across smelled terrible (that … Read more
Well, the Belif train is not slowing down any time soon. Like a waiter who keeps refilling your water glass even after you politely signal that you’re good, Belif has caught on to its great potential and expanded its offerings beyond mere hydration. I’ve been a Belif-er since I tried out their best-selling Moisturizing Bomb Cream*. Consequently, Belif is … Read more
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A science-based skincare magazine covering everything from ingredient spotlights, reviews, skincare guides, and routines to busting myths, finding dupes, and breaking down trends.
Our passionate and knowledgeable editors review their beauty crushes.
