Category: Articles
The Best Snail Creams. Whom they are for and how to use them.
If you have oily or combination skin, prone to inflammation, enlarged pores, oily sheen, acne, ashen skin tone, then the snail cream will help with those issues.
Snail filtrate is one of the most popular ingredients in Korean cosmetics. Almost all brands have creams, serums, and entire lines of snail cosmetics. (more…)
Top 5 Alcohol Free Toners for Sensitive Skin
In Korean beauty routine, toner is applied onto clean skin right after cleansing. Toner is the bridge between cleansing and the main skin care regimen. It tones the skin and gets it ready for the subsequent moisturizing steps. After the toner, the rest of the treatments are better absorbed. The toner is applied right after cleansing with either a cotton disc or hands.
This list was made using reviews and best sellers from 2016-2017. All toners are alcohol free and suitable for sensitive skin. (more…)
Hyaluronic acid in cosmetics
Hyaluronic acid is responsible for intracellular water retention, supporting a normal water balance, making the skin supple and elastic. Its production decreases with age and sun exposure. The skin becomes dry, thin, flaking and wrinkles appear.
That’s why the Korean cosmetic market is full of treatments with hyaluronic acid in the ingredients. All of them attempt to make up for its loss. (more…)
The shelf life of korean cosmetics
Year/Month/Date is the format used by Korean manufacturers, so the year is first, then month, then day. Most list the manufacturing date, the expiration date is rarely shown. The standard time to use up a cosmetic product is three years from the listed manufacturing date. (more…)
Nasolabial Patch Alternatives
Is it worth it to buy special patches for the nasolabial zone? Today, we will compare three types of patches: nasolabial mustache and two types of eye patches (hydrogel and fabric with collagen).
The regular hydrogel or fabric patch masks for the eye zone also hydrate the nasolabial region well. Nasolabial folds smooth out due to deep hydration. The visual effect from these masks lasts several hours. (more…)
Popular lines of The Saem brand
In this article I will attempt to tell you about the most popular lines by The Saem brand.
The company was founded in 2010. Initially, the products were known only in the domestic Korean market, but they slowly gained recognition and trust around the world. The full name of the brand – Saem of Wise and Beauty – the Source of Wisdom and Beauty. (more…)
Korean Skin Cleansing. Varieties and Most Popular Products
A few months ago, before I started using Korean cosmetics, I was sure that the face should be washed with liquid gel or, at the very least, soap. Naive Chukchi girl. Back then I didn’t know about Korean multi-step method yet. (more…)
Strawberry jam, apricot syrup, and forest berry mousse for delicate lips
A multi-step Korean lip care routine is a thing 🙂
I have tried a multitude of lip balms from local and European makers, but couldn’t find one that worked well. If I forgot to apply it, then my lips immediately got wind burnt and dry.
I have read tons of Korean lip care reviews in our group and on other sites. I ordered and immediately hit the jackpot. I’m so happy! (more…)
The mysterious Korean multi-step care system
The mysterious multi-step Korean care system – in short (as much as that’s possible).
When I first heard the verbiage of “ten step Korean facial care system”, I felt sick. It’s not like the ground fell from under my feet, but I definitely saw a few little green men. (more…)
Confessions of an Internet Shopaholic
Hello, my name is Daria and I’m a shopaholic.
How did it all start? At this point, I’m desperately trying to remember…
Skincare has always been important to me. Even in my early youth, crawling home in the morning from a party, I always removed makeup (yes yes, I’m a nerd like that) and applied at least some cream on the entire face, including eyelids. (more…)