Hince Second Skin Foundation: Give Yourself a Youthful Glow

December 31, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

I am on a never ending quest to find the perfect foundation for me and my fickle skin, so when I came across Hince and it’s uniquely titled Second Skin Foundation, I couldn’t help but be intrigued.

Gua Sha: Four Quick Tips and Common Mistakes To Avoid

December 24, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Gua sha has become a bit of a trend these days, and I see people trying it all over social media. I have actually been holding on to this gua sha tool since the last time I visited the U.S., I just haven’t had the time to thoroughly use it and test it out. Until […]

Face Oils for beginners & Squalane Oil: The Perfect face oil?

December 17, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Choosing the right face oil can be an overwhelming task. There are so many out there, each with different properties claiming to be good for your skin in some way. You might not have even used a face oil before and are wondering why you’d even want one. Don’t worry, I’m here to help! Let’s […]

Laka Soul Vegan Lip Balm: Gender Neutral Beauty

September 9, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

Three Soul Vegan Lip Balms in the colors Mauve, Berry, and Rose

Laka is one of the most interesting Korean beauty brands that I have come across in a while in terms of its messaging. It promotes the concept of gender-neutral beauty, featuring both male and female models using their lip, check, and eye products in their advertising. This message is reinforced by their packing and product […]

3CE Take A Layer Multi Pot: Versatilty in A Pot

September 2, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Two pots of 3CE Take A Layer Multi Pot in the colors Diotima and Cabbage Rose

3CE’s Take A Layer Multi Pot has been around for a few years, but it one of the true staples of my makeup collection. Whether I am going on date or a weekend trip, I always make sure that this multi-use lip and cheek product is tucked safely away in my purse.

Hair Loss in South Korea: How to Reverse It in 3 Ways

August 30, 2021.Reading time 15 minutes.

Woman touching her long, dark, healthy hair

So, you’re noticing that your hair is starting to thin out. Maybe it started with a few hairs and then some months later, you find clumps in the drain. Why is this happening? And more importantly, what can be done about it?

Mascara Hack: A Little Bit of Powder?

August 26, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Woman dipping mascara wand into setting powder

We all dream of butterfly lashes, ones that with a single blink flutter softly in the wind. False lashes are one option, lash extensions are another, and of course there are probably more mascaras available than there are fish in the sea (I mean, not really, but you get my point). So when a hack […]

Disco Brows : Bring on The Shimmer & Shine

August 23, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

My love of all things social media means that like so many others, I am pretty obsessed with TikTok. It’s an addictive landscape where anything and everything you could want to watch is at your fingertips if you just keep scrolling long enough. My FYP is cocktail of delight, mixing cute animals melting my heart, […]

Innisfree Simple Label Tinted Moisturizer

August 19, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

A few months back, Innisfree launched their Simple Label line: a range of eco-friendly, materialist, vegan products. Out of all the products in the line, I decided to try the Simple Label Tinted Moisturizer. Between wear a mask daily and suffering in the scorching heat and humidity, I wanted a base that was light and […]

Nose Job and Revision Rhinoplasty in South Korea: My Story

August 11, 2021.Reading time 24 minutes.

Before, during, and after rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty

I want to tell you a little story about my two nose jobs in Korea. Yes. You heard me. Two. I know that I don’t look like I’ve gotten work done…but we’ll get to that part later. I think the biggest reason why I want to write about these rhinoplasty experiences is because, even to […]