korean skincare

  • Not Just Panda Food: Why Bamboo Is The Next Big Thing In Korean Skincare

    Curious about bamboo skincare? Me too. When you say bamboo, I think of cute pandas lazily munching on their leaves up in the Chinese mountains. So cute! But bamboo isn’t just food for pandas. If you’re into Korean skincare, you’ve probably noticed bamboo has found its way into your skincare stash, too. Bamboo water has […]

  • Estee Lauder micro essence activating treatment lotion

    What’s A Skin Essence (And Do You Need One)?

    What’s an essence?! Is it a toner, only thicker? A serum, only less moisturising? A hybrid in between the two? Most importantly, is it a revolutionary product you need to incorporate into your skincare routine… or just another Korean gimmick designed to make you spend more money for little to no benefits? Yep, that’s me, […]

  • hydrated skin needs antiaging

    If Your Skin Is Perfectly Hydrated, Do You Need To Worry About Antiaging, Too?

    “Every time I watch Korean dramas, all the Koreans seem to have flawless and plumped up skin! Does it mean that with sufficient hydration we do not need to worry about anti-aging?” I’m getting this question a lot lately. I totally see why. Korean women seem to have discovered the fountain of youth. No matter […]

  • Triple Cleansing: Should You Do It?

    I sometimes think Korean women add new steps to their skincare routine just for the sake of it. Like, it wasn’t enough to double cleanse their skin every night. Now, they have to triple cleanse it. No wonder they have to apply 12 hydrating products afterwards. There’s cleansing your skin and there’s stripping it bare. […]

  • some by mi aha BHA PHA 30 days miracle toner

    Can This Miracle Toner Really Transform Your Skin In 30 Days?

    Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner has quickly achieved cult status. You can’t google Korean BHA toner without this baby topping every list. How the heck did it do it when… well, I’m getting ahead of myself. Suffice it to say, I’m NOT a big fan of this toner. Here’s all […]

  • I'm From Ginseng Serum review

    Is Ginseng The Secret Behind Korean Women’s Younger-Looking Complexions?

    Move over, snail slime. Ginseng is the IT ingredient of Korean skincare. Used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat all kinds of ailments, it’s made its way in skincare, where it promises to fight wrinkles, erase dark spots and make you look 10x younger. Can it deliver? I’ve put I’m From Ginseng Serum to […]