Beauty Spotlight

Tinted moisturizer has become the hot new must-have in beauty over the past few years. This is especially true with the rise of French and Korean makeup trends. With these looks - less is more. Gone are the days where everyone kept a powder compact in their bags and retouched every time a hint of shine began to show. These days, everyone wants to get behind that glassy skin, no-makeup-makeup look. Cakey foundation is now a no-no. It’s no wonder tinted moisturizers have exploded in popularity - they’ve blended the best aspects of multiple products, making that dewy look that much more achi..

Korea is all about innovation when it comes to its skincare scene and there are so many products out there that do different things. In fact, there are so many skincare ingredients listed on the products’ packaging nowadays that it might get confusing to know what ingredient does what. You might be hearing about retinol and niacinamide, but don’t actually know what they're used for. Here, we list five skincare ingredients that you must know in order to bring your skin to the next level.   Vitamin A  First on our list is Vitamin A, also commonly known as Retinol. There are so m..

The “glass skin” hype has been around more many years now and it is now getting popular once again. “Glass skin” refers to skin that looks crystal-clear, smooth, poreless, and translucent. It is the ideal skin for many around the world.    You might be trying to achieve the “glass skin” but with the multitude of skincare products and routines floating around, you might find yourself getting a little bit confused and overwhelmed. That’s where we step in. Here, we will break down the necessary steps and ingredients you should have to achieve your ideal skin.   Double cleansing is key..

Did you know? International Lipstick Day is on the 29th of July, which means it is just around the corner! With everyone slowly getting back out there, to have fun or for work, it’s time to bring back the lipsticks and celebrate lipsticks on its very own’s special day! Lip Lip Hurray to lipsticks!  Here are our top 5 picks for lipsticks!  ATHE AUTHENTIC LIP BALM (Image: ATHE Authentic Lip Balm) Athe is South Korea’s first vegan-certified brand and one of their most popular products is the Authentic Lip Balm. A highly moisturizing lip balm that takes care of dead skin..

No matter what your makeup routine looks like - full-face or barely there, sculpted or delicate - the underlying constant of a great look is a great skincare routine. You may have heard of serums, which go after your cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. It’s time for you to meet its lesser-known but equally important sister - ampoules. Ampoules are essentially supercharged serums - they have fresher formulas that can take your skin to the next level. Their formulas are more concentrated and potent, which means you really get a bang for your buck. However, everyone has differ..

  Peptide hydrogels have gained notoriety as the hot new product on the beauty market, and for good reason. New products typically ride on hype but don’t always deliver. This isn’t the case for peptides.  Any good makeup look starts with a great skincare routine. When it comes to taking care of your skin, you can never start too early. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the incredible variety of skincare products available. Here’s a tip - if you’re looking for an anti-aging, anti-wrinkle product that really gets you the bang for your buck, consider peptide hydrogels.   What Is Pep..

Beauty looks these days are all about having the most flawless, luminescent, glossy skin. With the rise in popularity of Korean beauty, people all over the world are ditching their pressed powders for 10-step K-beauty skincare routines. However, not everyone has the time or ability to complete the numerous steps it takes to get your skin on this level. Thanks to this boom in popularity, new and innovative skincare products are popping up left and right that make it that much easier to achieve the glassy skin look. All you need are a few minutes to make your skin glow! Take for example, th..

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, celebrate love with a significant other, family or friends, or even yourself. Here are our top picks for a Valentine’s Day gift to pamper yourself or your loved ones!  eSpoir Love Bomb Glitter Bomb Palette    (Image: ESPOIR Love Bomb Glitter Bomb Eye Palette) Not only does the cute packaging screams Valentine’s Day, complete your makeup look with the two bold pigmentation glitter eyeshadow. Off for a Valentine's Date at night? Dazzle your date with these sparkly babes (get them here!)  eSpoir 21 F/W Lookbook Palette Pil..

We know that it’s not easy having acne. It’s embarrassing, annoying and sometimes it can be downright painful. You may have tried every treatment out there, and while you found some that helped other situations, they didn’t help yours.Let’s start with the basics; we all want clear, smooth, and blemish-free skin. Have you ever been in a situation where your face becomes an oil slick due to pimples and their remnants sitting on top of your skin?When it comes to acne-prone skin, you need a routine formulated with the right ingredients to stop your breakouts. Here are some of our favourite acne ca..

Are you an avid makeup enthusiast? Or are you the type of person who still doesn’t know how to put on liquid eyeliner? Either way, I’m sure you’ve heard of Korean beauty products. They are everywhere! The good news is, you don’t need to go searching far and wide for them. K-Beauty products are right under your nose, so to speak. This article will be looking at some of the latest Korean makeup trends that have made their way to being one of the hottest topics in 2021. Mirror Skin One of the biggest trends is hyper-realism and "no makeup makeup" looks, exampled by influential Korean..