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Review: Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturising Sunscreen. This Korean sunscreen was one of the most popular sunscreens of 2022; and was sold out in many Olive Young Korea stores in Seoul. This sunscreen is well loved on TikTok and Reddit for its glowy finish and lightweight texture. My take on this popular sunscreen and how it differs from Beauty of Joseon sunscreen, another popular K-beauty sunscreen....

Review of the Dior Addict Lip Glow 031 Strawberry- the lip balm that Dior Beauty released in honor of Jisoo from Blackpink. Will this Shut Down critics or is the Dior Lip Glow a luxury lip balm that is worth trying? This post is for the Blinks and lippie fans!...

What is Ozempic Face? It's the hollow, gaunt and tired looking face due to fat loss from a diabetes medication that also causes weight loss. Ozempic has gone viral on TikTok for the drastic weight loss experienced by users, but this unexpected and alarming side effect is just being reported. A guide to understanding this side effect from Ozempic; how to treat; and how Ozempic compares to Saxenda, another popular weight loss drug in Singapore....

What are active ingredients in skincare and how do they work? Often referred to as "actives", these are the ingredients that are biologically active and can change the structure or function of the skin- to bring about therapeutic benefits for the skin. This doctor's review of active ingredients will give you an overview of these actives to improve your skin; and a guide to mixing them to improve your skin health- from reducing dark spots, fine lines, acne and more!...

The top skincare trends that will dominate 2023- skinimalism, advanced retinol delivery systems, gender-fluid beauty products, clean beauty and cleanical skincare and more in this trend forecast for 2023....

Why is everyone suddenly talking about buccal fat removal? Celebrities are getting this surgery to create a contoured look- think hollow cheeks, sharp cheekbones and jawlines like Bella Hadid and Zoe Kravitz. Lea Michele, is the latest actress to spark rumors about getting her buccal fats removed. Here's everything you need to know about buccal fat removal surgery; its side effects and complications, and why I would not recommend this treatment....

Are you aging while you sleep? Sleep wrinkles or lines may be caused by our sleeping posture. Facial distortion caused by compression and sheer forces on our faces while we sleep on our pillows may worsen wrinkles in the face. Here's everything you need to know about sleep wrinkles; and how to treat and prevent them....

Are retinol alternatives as effective as retinol without the side effects of retinoid dermatitis? A look at the science and evidence behind "natural" and "green" alternatives to retinols- bakuchiol, rosehip oil and peptides. If you've tried them and felt disappointed by the lack of results, here's why....

5 popular retinol serums and creams from Innisfree, Paula's Choice, Kiehl's, The Ordinary and RoC get my review. Find out which performed the best and worst for 2023's review of retinol products!...