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How to Use Mugwort Essence: A Gentle Guide from Real Experience
Mugwort essence might sound unfamiliar at first. However, for those of us who enjoy exploring skincare from nature, it’s a quiet gem. I came across mugwort essence after trying various calming products that didn’t quite deliver. Unlike those trendy ingredients that get hyped and forgotten, mugwort has stuck around for centuries—especially in Korean skincare. This…
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Rice Toner Benefits for Dry Skin: A Korean Perspective
How a Simple Korean Skincare Habit Made a Difference for My Dry Skin Growing up in Korea, skincare was a quiet habit passed down through generations. My grandmother used to rinse rice every morning. Instead of throwing away the milky water, she would pat it gently on her face. I never questioned it. She simply…
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How to Do the Perfect Korean Night Skincare Routine
Introduction: More Than Skin Deep Skincare, to me, used to be all about products and results. Following one trend after another, I was constantly chasing the next big thing. At the time, I truly believed there had to be a “perfect” product that would give me flawless skin overnight. It never worked that way. Eventually,…
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What Is Skin Cycling, and Should You Try It?
I first came across the term “skin cycling” during one of those late-night scrolls through beauty content. At first, I didn’t give it much thought. I figured it was just another trend floating around social media—probably something complicated or overhyped. But as the term kept popping up from both influencers and dermatologists, my curiosity got…
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2025 Summer Nail Trends: What’s Hot, What Works, and What I’ve Learned
When summer rolls around, I always find myself wanting something fresh on my nail art. Over the years, I’ve realized that nail trends reflect more than just color. They often embody the summer nail trends that everyone talks about. They’re little expressions of mood, season, and even identity. As we move into the summer of…
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Body Oil vs Lotion vs Balm: What I Learned From Using All Three
When I first started exploring skincare beyond just washing my face. I assumed that all moisturizers were more or less the same. Whether it was lotion, body oil, or some thick balm in a tin. I thought they just kept your skin soft. But over time after going through cold winters, hot summers, and a…
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How to Choose the Right Lip Tint for Your Undertone
Choosing the right lip tint for your undertone can make a significant difference. I used to do this all the time when I was just starting to explore makeup. What I didn’t realize at the time was that understanding my skin’s undertone could have saved me from a lot of confusion. In this post, I’m…
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What Do Younger Generations Look for When Choosing Cosmetics?
Introduction Many people around the world admire the glowing skin of Korean actors and K-pop stars. With the rising popularity of K-beauty worldwide, we were curious—what influences younger generations as they choose cosmetics these days? And how do they feel about the K-beauty trend? To explore this, we conducted an online survey and interviews with…