korean skincare

  • 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 […]

  • korean toner pads

    Top Korean Toner Pads: What To Buy, What To Skip [2026]

    What are the best Korean toner pads? The Koreans are OBSESSED with toner, to the point they’ve popularised a whole new category of them: toner pads. And I’ve got thoughts. If you’re a regular here, you know I think toner is totally unnecessary and I’m allergic to adding an extra step my skin (and wallet) […]

  • korean cruelty-free skincare

    Cruelty-Free Korean Skincare Brand: The Complete List

    Can we talk about cruelty-free Korean skincare? I was out skincare shopping with a friend the other day and she was looking at those harsh scrubs because they’re made with natural ingredients (as if that’s a guarantee they’re good…). So I suggested a gentler option, like a Korean exfoliant. And that’s where the cruelty-free issue […]