As the new year started, lots of cosmetic brands released new products. Mac, L'Oreal & Biothem have already launched a cushion foundation, a gradation eye-brow pencil from CLIO, anti-pollution products from Laneige & Kiehl's as well as many more. I also love a brand new product, doesn't matter what it is^^;; and limited edition package.... Continue Reading →
What’s wrong with ‘A Mask A Day’?
It's been a long time to write a blog - have been busy throughout the holidays and had a great time off, hope you all had a good holidays~!! - and today I'd like to share some pros & cons about masks. In Korea, lots of celebrities, especially K-pop idols, mention their beauty secrets and... Continue Reading →
How to make your lip plumping?
The other day I opened my email and found this interesting article - "The Ombre Lip". I know that it's not new trends in beauty industry - it probably started in the ends of 2013, but just didn't know exactly what the term & meaning was of "Ombre". It's a very similar gradation of color... Continue Reading →
Essence? Serum? What’s included in your daily skincare regimen?
Even if new to this term, you may have heard about "Estee Lauder Brown Bottle" or "SK-II / Treatment Essence". So What's different? If the texture is bit watery - you can call it an "Essence" and if kind of tacky texture - that's the serum (most of Korean brands call "ampoule"). Serums are not... Continue Reading →
The Surprising Korean Skincare Trend – ‘Fermentation’
Karen Ballou, CEO of Immunocologie, a new American skin-care company also tapping into fermentation technology, agrees. “By fermenting key ingredients, we actually enhance the effectiveness of the active ingredients that are loaded in the product. Most [un-fermented] skin care is created by heating up a blended formula to a high temperature and then cooling it... Continue Reading →
How to ‘Double Cleanse’ and why is double cleansing important?
<What Is Double Cleansing?> The double cleanse starts out with an oil cleanser to break down make-up, SPF and sebum on the surface of your skin, then following it with a deeper water-based cleanse - you need two different formulas to properly and thoroughly cleanse your face. < Step One> Oil Cleanser: Gently draws out... Continue Reading →
What is the Cushion Foundation?
Quite literally, it’s a lightweight SPF foundation soaked into a sponge cushion, within a compact. The cushion keeps the formula moist so that you get the dewy benefits of using a liquid foundation, combined with the convenience of a portable compact format. The cushion also releases an appropriate dose of foundation onto the sponge, allowing... Continue Reading →

