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You’ve probably heard at some point in your life that skincare is essential. The older you get, the more often the topic of skincare will come up. But if you’re anything like me, you’ll try to push the task because you’re “still young” and don’t see signs of aging, and then you’ll find yourself to be one of the last ones to join the...

As many as 94% of women shave some area of their body. While we spend a considerable amount on purchasing products designed to deliver a smoother shave, we also spend hours every month following impractical steps that irritate our skin. Regardless of whether we shave extra sensitive areas like the underarms and bikini line, each region poses its own set of challenges. So here...

We are now in August, and for the past month my skin has been very unpredictable and a lot more sensitive than usual. I personally have sensitive oily skin that is also dehydrated, so I always like using products that can control my oil-moisture balance as well as not sensitize my skin. For the past 3 weeks, I was able to try out the...

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), frequent tanning can actually harm the skin in the long run. In addition to helping you avoid skin cancer, sun protection also helps in slowing down the process of skin aging.

Mugwort is a trending miracle ingredient being widely used in Korean beauty products. But Mugwort is not a new discovery. It has been there for centuries, and its origin goes back to the Grecian times. The scientific name of Mugwort, Artemisia Princeps, bears a close resemblance to the name of the Greek goddess of childbirth, Artemis, who was prayed to by the women and...

Not gonna lie, during all these years I’ve been trying K-Beauty products, I’ve found myself testing some formulas I’ve really hated and some other I’ve loved with all of my heart. Thing is with K-beauty there’s always something new out there, and while some brands only focus on following the trends and coming out with something that looks cute but doesn't really work, other...

"What do you do while using a face mask?"   Usually I brush my hair or style them while doing a mask. If it's late in the night, I just read a book or meditate. It's very soothing. 

It’s summer here in the Big Apple (NYC)! The weather has been getting hot and the sun is radiating down on the big city. “Someone grab me some sunscreen” The one I will be reviewing today is the IPKN Big Apple Sun Cream. For those of you who are unfamiliar with IPKN, it’s a cosmetics brand that pioneered the K-Beauty wave into America. It...