It’s 2022 and skincare is everywhere, yet the one question I still get asked is about the correct order of 10 step skincare routines. And it makes sense: With the influx of ex–high school friends turned Facebook “skincare consultants,” the rise of trendy celebrity beauty products, and the overwhelming drugstore skincare selection, everyone is now […]
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Skincare Essence vs Serums: What’s the Difference?
Skincare essences and serums are essential elements of the multi-step Korean skincare routine. Despite their similarities, they are not the same. Skincare essence resembles a serum and helps treat specific conditions like dark spots, fine lines, oily skin, dryness, and hyperpigmentation. But it should not be confused with serums. How are they different? Essences are lighter and […]
Benefits of Using Cleansing Oil for Face: Oily Skin Type
Using a cleansing oil for your face might seem counterintuitive, especially if you already have oily skin. Won’t it worsen sebum production and make your face shinier? The short answer is no. It turns out that going oil-free is not always the best way to go for oily skin types. Researchers and dermatologists are highlighting the perks of oils […]
Properties and Application of Hyaluronic Acid
Skincare products often have a long list of ingredients that can be difficult to decipher. Hyaluronic acid is one such ingredient that you might have seen on various products. But what is it exactly, and what does it do? Below are all the basics you need to know about hyaluronic acid, from its properties to […]
How to get your skin ready for winter
Sure, winter is cold. But it has its perks. Warm blankets, chunky knits, fireplaces and hot chocolate are some of them. But for a lot of us, it’s a thumbs down from our skin. The chilly season means that humidity levels drop and the air becomes drier. The result? Parched skin that feels uncomfortable and looks, well, under the weather! Want to prep your skin for the cold months ahead? Here’s how to level-up your winter skincare game for healthy, happy skin all season long.
How to build a 10-step K-beauty skincare routine
Want juicy, glowing skin that even a K-pop star would be jealous of? Here’s how to build a K-beauty skincare routine (product suggestions incoming!) using the widest range of Korean skincare in South Africa.
Toun28 – Skin Care Paradigm Shift
Toun28 is a relatively new South Korean skin care brand founded by Jung Maria and Park Jun-su in 2017. What makes this brand so unique in the never-ending World of K-Beauty is that this brand is classified as a beauty and tech start up. The tech category comes in due to the fact that this brand aims to provide customised skin care products to address specific skin concerns based on the data that they collect, namely customers’ facial conditions as well as climate and environmental data.
The Seoul Guide: Hyperpigmentation and how to treat it?
Start treating your dark spots and scars with Japanese and Korean skincare (J and K-Beauty) products! The products are well known around the World to produce spotless, glowing skin. This post explores how hyperpigmentation forms and how you can use the active ingredients in the products to give you evenly-toned and glowingly-clear skin. Summary Here’s a […]