Summer is here, more hot and humid days are coming - how to prevent and treat 'maskne' (acne breakouts caused by wearing a face mask) during this season? We have set the first step (Mild Cleansing), protecting the skin barrier while cleansing, and then what's next? Read on to learn about Anti-Trouble steps. 😷Types of... Continue Reading →
M.A.S.K (Mild Cleansing) – Best Cleansing Oil
Hope you found the best (water-based foaming)cleanser for you in the previous post. Then how to cleanse oil-like ingredients in makeup and sebum that our skin produces everyday? Here I have added some information and product recommendations for oil cleansers which are popular in Korea. As you may have heard Double-Cleansing is necessary, "almost" a... Continue Reading →
2020 Beauty Keyword (M.A.S.K)
Due to COVID-19, lots of changes in the beauty industry and beauty trends have emerged, especially to self-care, minimal skincare and mask makeup, which reduced in color makeup and also meaning of smudge-free makeup.The restriction of going to spas and salons increased online shopping for cosmetics & exercising equipment, and significantly increased purchasing of soothing,... Continue Reading →
Toner Pad VS Peeling Pad?
If you are not familiar with the name 'Toner Pad', here is the simple explanation - Toner-soaked in-(cotton)Pad, which combines applicator and facial toner for convenient use in busy mornings and helps remove debris on the skin surface after cleansing. There are various options with different purposes in this 'Toner Pad' section so let's have... Continue Reading →
2020 Best Korean Sunscreen(s)
Here is Director Pi's 'Top Of Top' list, which she picked as 'The Best' item by skin type. If your sunscreens are not working well with your skin, you probably should consider if the product is suitable for your skin type or contains any irritants that can cause skin irritations. < Top Of Top 2020... Continue Reading →
2020 Best Sunscreens By Director Pi (Part II)
Even though you're a fan of mineral(physical) sunscreens, or a person who cannot tolerate of white cast or dryness and hard application from mineral sunscreens, then here are some products you need to check. Their formulas get developed with safer ingredients so that minimizes skin irritation and discomfort. Just a reminder, chemical sunscreens need time... Continue Reading →
2020 Best Sunscreens By Director Pi
I've been waiting for this post from Director Pi as new-released sunscreens were on my mind, although I still have lots of unfinished sunscreens however new products are always tempting, refreshing to me - not a good habit though^^; ☀️2020 Sunscreen Trends Reef-safe FormulaYou may already know that sunscreen contributes to coral bleaching and harms... Continue Reading →
Pure Vitamin C Serums Recommendation
'ISOI Bulgarian Rose Blemish Care Serum' and 'Goodal Green Tangerine Vitamin C Serum' are the most popular whitening serums in Korea - they have remained popular for a long time and sold remarkable quantities, with both releasing renewal versions (II and Plus) recently. Especially ISOI Blemish Serum has more than 16,000 positive reviews and ranked... Continue Reading →
IOPE The Vitamin C23 & C25 Serum Quick Review
Are you a big fan of vitamin C serum? I am! 😊 🍋Vitamin C benefits for skin? One of our must-have in daily skin care regimen to improve skin tone and texture is Vitamin C serum. It works as an antioxidant that reduces damage from sun exposure such as hyperpigmentation, aging and sunburn, and also... Continue Reading →
IOPE UV Shield Skin Energy Sun Review
One of my long-time used sunscreen is 'IOPE UV Shield EX(Now XP, renewal version)' - still use it depends on my skincare products, sometimes too well-hydrated sometimes bit dry so I select among my 4 sunscreens(^^;;) according to my daily skin condition as well as demanding makeup look. Early this year, IOPE released new Retinol... Continue Reading →

