Aging is no joke. It’s no secret that as we get older, our skin becomes more rough and dull, while brown spots, fine lines and wrinkles become more of the norm. And even worse, it’s outright confusing to have this appearance when we have a daily solid skin care routine in place (cleanser, toner, moisturizer […]
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May
May
How can something that sounds so intense be good for your skin? Well, if you know how to use a glycolic acid peel the right way, it’s NOTHING like the image we have of Samantha, from Sex and the City, appearing with a face as red as a lobster after receiving GA treatment (forever branded […]
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May
May
When it comes to anti-aging, there are many who try and wind back the beauty clock with plastic surgery, but little do they know that the most effective way in tackling aging skin is with a healthy diet filled with collagen-rich foods, among others. Don’t know what collagen is? Simply, it’s the most abundant protein […]
The women of Japan have been famed for centuries for their porcelain-like skin. And recently, the world is just catching up! In this part of the globe (North America), western skin care and beauty industries are in a fervor for their youthful appearance, emulating and experimenting with different Japanese skin care routines. But what exactly […]
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Apr
Apr
One day in early 2018, South Korean beauty standards took an unexpected turn. MBC (Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation) news anchor, Lim Hyeon-ju, ditched her false eyelashes and contact lenses for a pair of round-framed glasses — LIVE on television. This event instantly became an online sensation, making national headlines. Why? Because her actions were perceived as […]
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Apr
Apr
The chic, effortless French girl style sparks images of a girl who’s bold and red lipped, wearing a tailored blazer, while holding a wicker basket and a glass of red wine. In France, who is this girl exactly? Or rather, what is her personalized beauty regimen like? And what about her characteristics? The French […]
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Apr
Apr
Are you interested picking up crucial beauty secrets from a culture that has evolved for over 1200 years? Today, J-Beauty (Japanese Beauty) has evolved alongside different cultures, mixing and matching traditional looks and styles with not so traditional ones. Kimonos, the T-shaped robe emblematic of classical Japanese beauty, now has a more fashion, modern counterpart. Hakamas, the protective […]
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Apr
Apr
Here’s an investigative report on the super trend of Korean plastic surgery, from your beauty editors… Imagine: your child has just passed his or her college-level entrance exams and is off to university. You, of course, couldn’t be more proud. But how should you reward such academic rigor? Allow him or her to go […]
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Apr
Apr
It seems like everyone has their own routine of how to get glass skin – but the question is, does it address your skin issues? The Korean glass skin routine is only one piece to the world of Korean skincare and beauty, therefore, it shouldn’t be used all by itself. However, if you’re new to […]
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Apr
Apr
French beauty standards. Or should we call it the chic, effortless Parisian style aesthetic? Either way, the term usually sparks images of a bold, red lip girl who wears a tailored blazer and holds a wicker basket on one arm and a glass of red wine with the other. But in Paris, who is this […]