K-beauty moves faster than any other corner of the beauty industry. A new hero ingredient seems to appear every few months. And brand loyalty? Never met her. It is always about chasing newness. I test the formulas that excel at the basics: hydrating, cleansing, and moisturizing. I don’t expect miracles, but I do expect visible results.
This is where I review all of it: centella creams, PDRN serums, sunscreens, essences, and the cult favorites everyone is talking about.
Start with the review everyone reads: Madeca Cream Time Reverse, without the hype.
Want the highlights? Here is my K-beauty haul of 10 Korean skincare buys.
It is no secret that I favor certain face wash formulas. A sure way to score that extra bonus point goes to all with directions that state “apply to dry skin before adding water”. Working that creamy, balmy, and comforting…
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Dotting each i and crossing every t in intriguing and innovative, the BB cream pioneer, Dr. Jart+ has just come out with a Night Beauty Balm. Quite possibly the first BB formula without sunscreen, this latest pigmented treatment is flexible…
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The latest from Laneige made its way from Korea to select Target stores in the US and the new Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel and Repairing Mask are continuing the stateside success of the iconic Water Sleeping Mask from last year.…
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During the summer months, I always advocate avoiding at least two things: overexposure to the sun and experimenting with Retinol products. Well, I broke both rules last week and with countless new products to try my skin was exhibiting more…
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It takes just a minute watching a K-pop video or any K-drama (Korean soap opera) to notice the people’s flawless complexions. Especially when you don’t understand a single word. When Target decided to elevate its beauty department with Korea’s LANEIGE…
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You know you’re pushing the season when you switch to a darker tint and up your SPF to 50. With snow still on the ground. It’s mid-March. Maybe I’m feeling desperate. Or delusional. I broke into my AMOREPACIFIC CC cream…
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