Are Ulta Beauty stores reselling used, returned makeup? That’s the question of the hour in two lawsuits currently being filed against the beauty store brand.
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Pinterest is filled with great ideas. From crafts, to recipes, to fashion, it’s a great resource for your everyday life and home. But as far as skincare goes, some things the site touts are truly cringe-worthy. And some are even dangerous! Below are the five most notorious beauty “hacks” that abound on Pinterest and why you should stop using them immediately!
Winter can wreak havoc on skin of all types. The combination of dry, cold outside air and central heat can destroy your moisture barrier and strip all of the hydration from your skin. So if your skin has been feeling tight and dry this winter, you’re not alone.
Originally published via Modest Truth Mag on June 21, 2017.
Asian skincare is a growing trend around the world. Online companies as well as brick and mortar stores continue to pop-up, selling Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese products globally. What makes Asian skincare special? A focus on hard-hitting ingredients and a customizable approach to skin. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for your skin, and Korean skincare especially uses a number of single, powerful solutions rather than one mediocre one. In our previous post on Korean Beauty, we discussed Vitamin C, the wonderful brightener that can help even your skin tone and reduce the appearance of scars and post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. This month, we’re talking about snail filtrate! Yes, snails. The slippery, slimy creatures you find in your garden or (in certain restaurants) on your plate. But wait, before you run away screaming, let’s discuss the power of snail slime. Originally published in Modest Truth Magazine, May 27, 2017.
Asian skincare is a growing trend around the world. Online companies as well as brick and mortar stores continue to pop-up, selling Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese products globally. What makes Asian skincare special? A focus on hard-hitting ingredients and a customizable approach to skin. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for your skin, and Korean skincare especially uses a number of single, powerful solutions rather than one mediocre one. When I was originally searching for a face oil, I was a little hesitant. Moist oils are...well...oily. But after a few recommendations for Banila Co's Miss Flower and Mr. Honey Essence Oil, I decided to take the plunge. And although the price is a little steep, I'm really glad I did.
What follows is a review of my (current) holy grail level face oil. Beauty blogging is something I have been doing for several years. When I first moved to Korea, I put it to the side to focus on work and settling in. Now that I feel more comfortable in the ROK, I'm going to pick back up my beauty and skincare blogging.
For my first post in quite a while, I would like to focus on a product that has absolutely reversed the dry spots on my face. It's a product with an interesting ingredients list that has moisturized my thirsty skin like nothing else. Without further ado, click below to read more on Moksha Bidan Cream. |
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