When it comes to the right sunscreen to use, any is better than none at all. But making a choice between mineral (aka physical) or chemical can be a tricky one. In the Korean skincare realm, the chemical sunscreen is heavily favoured – it’s lightweight and easier to wear. But, I actually prefer to wear […]
Category: Skin-care
Glowing skin: The Korean 7 skin method
One of my favourite things about Korean skincare is the post-facial (minus the facial) glow you can achieve with K-beauty products and methods. The 7 skin method is no exception. It has a simple concept – layer a toner or an essence onto your skin 7 times. This intense hydration gives way to a plump, […]
The best Japanese acne spot treatment
After hearing a glowing recommendation about the Lion Pair Acne Cream over on Tina Tanaka Harris’ YouTube channel, I felt extremely compelled to buy. This review comes after almost finishing my second tube. Safe to say, I absolutely love this stuff. If you haven’t already, be sure to try the best Japanese acne spot treatment […]
Water & your skin
After a recent trip to Turkey, I discovered the effect that water can have on your skin. In particular, salt water, and “hard” and “soft” water. Being in London for the last six months has caused my usual summer ocean swimming habits to take a steep downward plunge. So, when I swam off the side […]
How to create your own Korean skincare routine
It’s no secret now that I love Korean skincare. What better to accompany product recommendations on this blog than to share a Korean skincare routine that you can try on your own. Many have created these routines with 10 steps – I am going to give it to you in 8 – how lucky are […]
3 ingredients you need in your acne-prone skincare routine
If you are struggling with acne-prone skin, these 3 ingredients could help. Treating this skin condition isn’t just about minimising or eliminating your blemishes, but calming the irritated skin too. These ingredients are found in lots of products and all work differently to target specific concerns. Here are 3 ingredients you need in your acne-prone […]
My skincare journey
For me, part of having a skincare blog is being transparent about how my skin is looking & progressing. Having always struggled with gut health and acne-prone skin, I put a lot of time into making sure I am keeping a healthy lifestyle – eating well, exercising and taking care of my emotional health. Sometimes […]
My favourite skincare duo for dehydrated skin
In my last skincare guide, I talked about how skin can sometimes look and feel dry, but can actually just be dehydrated (lacking water, not oil). Having learnt this, albeit a little late, I have recently incorporated some amazing products that deeply hydrate the skin and give a nice glow. So, let’s get into my […]
I tried gua sha for 2 weeks – here’s what happened
I’ve read a lot of benefits online about gua sha and jade roller tools and was curious to know what they could do for my skin. It seemed that celebrities loved them to reduce puffiness in their face, but I wasn’t sure how much of a reliable source that was. So, I decided to purchase […]
4 reasons you should switch to Korean skincare
Korean beauty, or K-beauty as it’s so often called, is an industry that has grown in popularity over the years – and for good reason. Although I am not Korean, there is something about K-beauty products that keep me coming back. Believe me when I say I have tried a lot of skincare products, and […]