korean skincare

  • korean oil cleanser acne-prone skin

    Best Korean Oil Cleanser For Acne-Prone Skin

    What’s the best Korean oil cleanser for acne-prone skin? This is a tricky question – and one I get a lot, so I just had to write about it. The Koreans are obsessed with double cleansing. They’ll give you the spiel that every one needs an oil-based cleanser to remove oil-based impurities and a water-based […]

  • Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream

    Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream: Worth The Hype?

    Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ is showing up everywhere with claims of being the ultimate sun protection that protects, hydrates AND soothes all at once. Claims like this don’t get me excited. They get me suspicious. Because that’s a lot of promises from one product, and the skincare world is […]

  • brightening korean toner

    What’s The Best Brightening Korean Toner [2026]?

    What are the best brightening toners from South Korea? Korean beauty has a reputation for dewy, glass skin and they pretty much promote anything as brightening. The truth is, most of these toners do NOT brighten skin. I mean, you just have to look at the ingredient lists to find out they may plump up […]

  • korean vs japanese beauty standards

    Japanese VS Korean Beauty Standards: What Are The Differences?

    Ever wondered what’s the difference between Japanese vs Korean beauty standards? In the West, they’re often lumped together. But, just because they come from Asia, doesn’t mea they have the same approach to beauty. It’s true both countries are obsessed with healthy skin. Both have beauty industries that have had a huge impact globally. Both […]

  • oily skin korean routine

    Korean Skincare Routine For Oily Skin

    What’s the best Korean skincare routine for oily skin? I’ve already written a post on how to take care of oily skin types and it’s just 3 steps in the morning. Compare that to 10 steps in a Korean skincare routine! But if you’re a fan of skincare products and rituals, this is how I […]

  • peach and lily cleansers

    Peach And Lily Cleanser: Which One Is Right For You?

    Peach and lily cleanser review: three cleansers, three completely different formulas, and the kind of price point where you really want to know what you’re getting before you commit. At $29 to $35 a pop these aren’t drugstore picks you can just grab on a whim and return if they don’t work out, so if […]