Beauty minimalism ‘Skip-care’ – skipping skincare products or steps, this K-beauty trend started few years back. Although it wasn’t popular like ‘7-skin method’ or ’10-step routine’, this recommendation grows by dermatologist and benefits are proven, so it is worth considering in your daily beauty routine. 🤸♀️Definition of Skip-care It simply means minimize your skincare routine […]
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2020 New Cushion Foundations Quick Review
Before moving on ‘Skip-care’ post, I’d like to share some information about 2020 New Cushion Foundations in Korea – there are so many but I have picked some which you may be interested in, like me 😅 It seems that this year makeup(cushion) trends go to ‘semi-matte’ than dewy look which looks more natural, not […]
2020 Beauty keyword M.A.S.K – A (Anti-Trouble)
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
HERA Glow Lasting Cushion Review
One of the best-selling cushion foundations in Korea is the ‘HERA Black Cushion’ which has lightweight, medium to high coverage with long-lasting effect and delivers semi-matte finish.I have enjoyed this ‘Black Cushion‘ more than ‘HERA Mist Cushion‘ even though a slightly lighter shade than Mist Cushion, resulting sometimes in a hard to blend visible line […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]