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I Used Only Toner for a Month – What My Skin Taught Me
As a Korean, I was always surrounded by skincare culture. It ranged from multi-step routines to rows of products at every beauty store. Toner, especially from local road shops, has always been a staple. But I wondered: what if I used only that one step for an entire month? I wasn’t trying to follow a…
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Why I Stopped Using Cleansing Oils on My Oily Skin – What Actually Worked
I used to think that cleansing oils were ideal for oily skin. Many others with oily skin believed the same. Because these oils were praised everywhere, from skincare blogs to YouTube tutorials. So when I started building a routine for my oily skin, I naturally reached for one. Everyone seemed to love them. At first,…
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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…