skincare

  • exfoliation vs microdermabrasion

    Microdermabrasion VS Exfoliation: Pros, Cons And Verdict

    Your bathroom cabinet probably has at least a couple of exfoliating products sitting in it right now. So, is microdermabrasion actually going to do anything they can’t? They’re not as different as they seem. Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, whether that’s with acids, scrubs, brushes or […]

  • facial vs microdermabrasion

    Microdermabrasion VS Facial: Which Clears Your Skin Faster?

    Microdermabrasion vs facial: if you’re looking for smoother, brighter skin, you might wonder whether one is actually better than the other. The problem is, it’s like comparing apples to oranges. Microdermabrasion is a specific type of exfoliation, while “facial” covers a wider range of treatments, from cleansing and extractions to exfoliation and hydration, depending on where you […]

  • Korean beauty store in Chicago

    Korean Beauty Store In Chicago: Where to Buy K-Beauty

    Looking for a Korean beauty store in Chicago? It might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of K-beauty, but if you’re looking for Korean skincare or makeup, you do have some good options. Especially if, like me, you prefer to actually walk into a shop and browse Korean skincare […]

  • south korea beauty standards

    Korean Beauty Standards: The Truth Behind K-Culture

    If social media is to be believed, every Korean woman has glass skin, a tiny V-shaped face, huge eyes, and somehow looks 19 forever. That’s also apparently the goal for everyone else. Except… that’s not really true. The internet has turned Korean beauty standards into this mythical checklist that millions of people are trying to […]

  • tanning after laser hair removal

    Can You Tan After Laser Hair Removal Without Ruining It?

    You’ve just spent a decent amount of money on laser hair removal and are excited to finally not having to shave every other day. And then summer shows up like: “Hey, remember me?” Suddenly you’re thinking about beach days, pool afternoons, holidays you booked months ago, and…  can you tan after laser hair removal, or […]

  • cerave foaming cleanser review

    Does CeraVe Cleanser Expire? Everything You Need to Know

    Yes. CeraVe cleansers (like all skincare products out there) expire, and if you’ve got a bottle sitting behind your bathroom mirror from three Christmases ago, it’s worth actually checking on it. The ingredients that make your cleanser work, break down oil, hold onto water, keep bacteria from throwing a party inside your bottle, all of […]