So, we’re all fully subscribed to the double cleansing mantra, right? This nightly ritual has rightfully taken the world by storm – you know the drill, somewhere somebody does something right, then America and Europe get involved, and there’s no looking back. I mean, sure, Caroline Hirons might have immortalized the phrase double cleanse, but … 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
I am a big fan of B_LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser, and I will most likely repurchase that one and stick to it. But I am also a skincare junkie, so I wanted to give this Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Gel; Be Clean, Be Moist, a try too. It is a lightweight, gel-to-foam cleansing … Read more
After reading about the double cleansing method, I eventually got my hands on The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Rich Facial Cleansing Oil. I am also using Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water, which also does a good job. Yet, the experience of using a cleansing oil is simultaneously exciting because you don’t need to use … Read more
This might sound a little weird, but cleansing is my favorite step in my skincare routine. It’s refreshing and awakening, especially when you have oily skin and live in a warm climate. I have tried numerous cleansers, and gel cleansers are my favorite, as they are less stripping than foam cleansers. But in the rare … Read more
Has the Hanbang trend been missing from the collection of skincare novelties crowding your bathroom sink? If you have felt the need for a concoction of Korean medicinal herbs, Beauty of Joseon has designed an entire product line with this in mind. Since my dry skin can only “take” cleansing oils, I was delighted to … Read more
Regarding your beauty regime, do you have a multi-step Korean skincare routine, or are you more of a makeup junkie? Cosmopolitan centers such as Paris and New York have defined most of the standards of cosmetic beauty we follow today. However, our search for undisputed experts takes us further east regarding the latest in skincare. … Read more
Did you know our magazine has ranked the Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam as one of the best Korean water-based cleansers in ? Pretty cool, right? I’m a fan of low-pH cleansers, so I’m excited to try this Pyunkang Yul cleanser. Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam Review, at a … Read more
Sometimes, I feel like a salty old sea dog when trying new beauty products. So once in a great while, something new comes along, and I’m like, “How have I missed this?”. It’s been a long time since that happened, but I was a little lost when I saw the Mary Kay Micellar Water on … Read more
If you’ve read about beauty, skincare, or makeup, you’ve probably seen the term “Korean double cleansing” pop up somewhere. You might have also seen terms like “oil cleanser,” “foaming cleanser,” “second cleanser,” and “cleansing balm,” and they probably all seem a little confusing. Unless you’re the kind of person to spend a lot of time … Read more
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