At first glance, everything about Beauty of Joseon is textbook K-beauty. The name. The aesthetic. The formulas. And by now you have probably heard the one about how the brand is not actually that popular in Korea. Or wasn’t, until…
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I did not buy this cream. It came as a GWP with an online order, which is usually where my expectations go to die. Also, I tend to ignore viral skincare. Especially the kind pushed aggressively by very young creators…
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Shopping for Korean skincare in Spain has been hit-or-miss—until now. One of my favorite observations after relocating to Spain? K-beauty is everywhere. Mostly at Sephora, where I see shelves lined with Beauty of Joseon and Innisfree (but not VT Cosmetics).…
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Over the last month, Farmacy added two new formulas to their rapidly (yet thoughtfully) expanding range of complexion perfecting potions. Filling Good is the brand’s next step into anti-aging and complements the Honey Halo moisturizer — both are best suited…
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There are two ranges within the Dr Jart+ brand lineup that consistently excite me: Ceramidin and Cicapair. Curiously, both collections are geared toward sensitive skin types, so technically I don’t fit the mold. However, they have been very good to…
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This is what I’ve learned over twenty years of using skincare products: finding a favorite everyday sunscreen isn’t easy. It can be even more elusive than pinning any favorite serum, cleanser or eye cream. It’s the most difficult. Luckily, the…
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On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than getting lost in a great book. Last Monday, I did just that. The problem? I was standing in the pool, resting my arms on the ledge holding said book. Did I…
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Please read: as the world is currently dealing with a brand new level of fear, stress, and uncertainty, I do not want you to think that I am oblivious to what we all are going through. I am back to…
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