Cover Your Undereye Circles: Kaja Cat Nap and NYX Dark Circle Concealer

Did you stay up way too late after a night of partying and then see dark circles under your eyes the day after? That’s actually not the only reason you might have dark circles. I just always seem to have that dark area under my eyes and sadly, it’s not because I’m partying all the time. While it might be a genetic thing, you can … Continue reading Cover Your Undereye Circles: Kaja Cat Nap and NYX Dark Circle Concealer

Money-Saving Skincare Tips: How to Use a Sheet Mask

If you’re new to the concept of sheet masks for your face, you might be a little hesitant to use these scary-looking sheet masks that have long been popular in Asia and now are more mainstream everywhere. These things work. But it’s an added expense to your existing skincare routine and you should know how to get the most out of them. In theory, it … Continue reading Money-Saving Skincare Tips: How to Use a Sheet Mask

How Snail Mucus Changed My Life: Exotic Anti-Aging Skin Care Products that Work

There are so many advances in skincare coming from Asia, primarily from South Korea and Japan. Compared to the U.S., they are way ahead of other countries in terms of research on anti-aging products. The only catch is that the ingredients used are a bit, um, “exotic.” Snail Mucin – It is what it sounds like, the slime that comes from a snail. Don’t worry, … Continue reading How Snail Mucus Changed My Life: Exotic Anti-Aging Skin Care Products that Work

New Year, New Skin: The 10-Step Korean Skin Care Routine

People ask me all the time for skin care tips because I look a lot younger than my age. Of course some of this is due good genes and being Asian (Korean American)–BUT it’s also the result of good skincare products and habits you can try yourself. Have you heard about how seriously Koreans take their skincare? The now famous Korean approach to skin care … Continue reading New Year, New Skin: The 10-Step Korean Skin Care Routine