Category: Articles

Korean anti-aging cosmetics: types and how to choose

It is no secret that the most popular facial products in Korea aim at lightening pigmentation and anti-aging.

An interesting fact – you won’t find a serum “for women after 40 years old” or cream “for aging skin 60+” from Korean manufacturers. Koreans believe, that one should first and foremost focus on the state of the skin, not on the “passport age”. Some need anti-aging care at 25, others – only at 40. (more…)

Korean routines by skin type – examples

It can be quite hard for a beginner to come up with a full routine. I hope that ready-to-use, and, most importantly, working routines will help you in correctly picking out skincare products.
In our Korean Tricks group Irine Kor recently started a flash mob – “A relay race of one day of summer skincare or OMG! All of this has been on my face in one day!”
19 ladies from 8 countries shared their Korean skincare routines. For ease of navigation, the routines are grouped by skin types and concerns. Let’s go 🙂 (more…)

My Korean summer toners

Hello again 🙂 I want to tell you about two of my Korean toners for this spring and summer. (more…)

Korean creams for sensitive skin

I’ve been getting ready to write this review for awhile, and have promised myself to do that many times, but it was hard to get my thoughts together and make it maximally useful and not too long.

Today we will compare two similar tubes, one of which is basically out. (more…)

Korean concealers – comparison

I want to raise the topic of Korean decorative makeup again, specifically Korean concealers.
Today we will talk about two very good concealers, which I use almost daily. (more…)

Korean vitamin C serums comparative review

This comparative review of Korean vitamin C serums has been brewing for some time. To the point that everything in the pictures is a repeat purchase except for the It’s Skin serum. A bit about myself: combination, sensitive skin prone to breakouts and pigmentation. Light coperouse veins on the nostrils. (more…)

Ciracle Anti-Redness K rosacea cosmetics review

Ciracle Anti-Redness K is a soothing line for rosacea and sensitive, couperose-prone skin.
The line not only soothes and reduces irritation and dryness but also reduces redness. (more…)

Comparison: alive:lab centella dressing powder and tosowoong vita clinic vitamin dressing powder

I’ve been wanting to write a comparative review of these two products that became irreplaceable in my daily skincare routine. So, let’s talk about powdered spot treatments. These products are multifunctional. They can be used as a spot treatment or mixed into serums, creams, and masks. (more…)

Ray:dear LED patches review

K-Beauty Expo 2017 in Seoul say an interesting new thing – LED patches. Two weeks later, I had them.
This cosmetic device combines IT technology with technologies from world renowned cosmetics manufacturers. A beautiful box includes the patches themselves, a charger, gel serum and a set of double sided stickers. (more…)

Purito Centella Green Level Line Review

Happy weekend, everyone. Since the article will be long, I’ll start with my skin type. I have combination, sensitive skin prone to breakouts with light couperose veins. At the same time, it’s where hot and dry where I live so I want extra hydration and anti-aging. (more…)