korean skincare

  • Iope retinol super bounce serum

    What’s The Best Korean Retinol Serum? [2026]

    What’s the best Korean retinol serum? Gone are the days when you couldn’t find a single drop of retinol in Korean skin care. Traditionally, K-beauty brands have focused so much on hydration as the secret to bouncy skin, anti-aging actives (especially those with the potential to be irritating!) have taken a back seat. But I […]

  • Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ PA++++

    Best Matte Korean Sunscreen [2026]

    What are the best Korean suncreens with a matte finish? K-beauty brands are known for making products with a glowy finish. Isn’t glass skin their idea of beauty anyway? If you have oily or acne-prone skin, your complexion is way too glassy and you want the opposite. Protection from sun damage without looking like a disco […]

  • 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 […]