beauty

The 10 steps to a successful Korean skin care routine (and how it changed my life)

The 10 steps to a successful Korean skin care routine (and how it changed my life)

Being lazy and vain is a struggle. In previous years, for someone who would fling her wallet straight into closest Priceline store, I’d often been negligent with my beauty habits (like ‘forgetting’ to wipe my makeup off before bed); thinking hey, I can always cover up any problem spots with makeup. That’s what foundation and concealers were made for, right?

Why am I breaking out? 6 reasons why you’re getting pimples, despite your skin care routine

Why am I breaking out? 6 reasons why you’re getting pimples, despite your skin care routine

So you’ve got a proud collection of Korea’s best skincare products that you diligently apply every morning and night like clockwork. You take care not to excessively touch your face, you wear your sunscreen like a second layer of skin, and you treat yourself to sheet mask every other night.

And yet, you woke up today with a bright new pimple (or two). What gives?!

Why does my hair keep falling out?! (6 common reasons you’re experiencing hair loss)

Why does my hair keep falling out?! (6 common reasons you’re experiencing hair loss)

I love having long hair. It’s more adaptable to versatile styles; I love how it looks under my (perpetual) collection of berets and getting that ever-so-cinematic Insta-shot where it flows behind you in the beach breeze.

Long manes are a fun time – until you start getting sick of all the tumbleweeds of hair piled up on your bathroom floor. And don’t get me started on clogged shower drains.

Sleeping in makeup (Part 1): What happens when I sleep with my makeup on? The 3 main side effects

Sleeping in makeup (Part 1): What happens when I sleep with my makeup on? The 3 main side effects

It happens to the best of us. After a long night of clubbing in heels or crunching for project deadlines at the office, doing the whole nightly skincare routine can feel like a total chore. After all, when your entire brain is ready to shut down, its hard to focus on any other priority than sleep.