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Curious about the hype behind Korean PDRN creams? A doctor reviews both viral PDRN creams from the Korean pharmacies: Rejuall vs Rejuvenex. Learn the key differences in PDRN concentrations, texture, price and performance, and which cream may suit your skin best. If you are curious about PDRN skincare and its benefits, this comparison will help you make an informed choice....

Chanel’s UV Essentiel Global Protection SPF 50/PA ++++: Is This Luxury Sunscreen Worth Its Price Tag?  Back with another sunscreen review and this time, by popular demand from my patients, it is: Chanel’s UV Essentiel Global Protection SPF 50/PA ++++. This is a sunscreen loved by many beauty aficionados for its lightweight feel and glowy finish. As a fan of Chanel’s fragrance and makeup, I’m excited to evaluate Chanel UV Essentiel Global Protection sunscreen. Related blogpost: Review Chanel Beauty Les Beiges Golden Hour Makeup  Chanel UV Essentiel Global Protection sunscreen was relaunched in 2023 ABOUT Chanel UV Essentiel Global Protection sunscreen  Chanel UV Essentiel Global...

Beauty Blueprint 2025: An exclusive event exploring the synergy between skincare, makeup, and aesthetic treatments between Dr Rachel Ho and renowned makeup artist Rachel Ong. From achieving flawless makeup application with a well-prepped skin barrier to enhancing natural beauty with aesthetic treatments, this collaboration brought together expert insights from both fields with live demonstrations, and insider tips shared with attendees. A recap of the event highlights and expert advice in this blogpost....

Augustinus Bader The Sunscreen SPF 50 has launched- and it's a sunscreen that promises to protect and repair the skin. The active ingredients comprise of new generation UV filters, TFC8® and extracts rich in antioxidants, peptides and essential lipids to support skin health. Sharing the sunscreen science and my review on this sunscreen with a couple of exclusive insiders from the founder, Prof Augustinus Bader himself....

Major acne skincare products, including La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo, have been recalled in the US due to benzene contamination. Learn about the affected products, science of benzene, health risks and news updates....

South Korea is a paradise for cutting edge skincare and makeup trends. Beyond Olive Young and K-beauty pop-ups, some of the most coveted skincare are found in pharmacies. Pharmacies in South Korea offer doctor-approved, over-the-counter skincare products viral on TikTok. Discussing the skincare science and tips on using these Korean pharmacy must buys; and alternatives to these Korean pharmacy skincare in this review....

Will the new Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen live up to its viral TikTok hype? This is the K-beauty brand's first tinted sunscreen; and but it was a huge disappointment for this Korean sunscreen fan because of its relatively lower SPF and unknown PA ratings; and patchy, cakey finish....

6 Thai beauty brands to try when you're in Thailand in this review! With input from my Thai friends, this is a list of T-beauty skincare and makeup brands popular in the country. Also sharing my reviews and recommendations in this blogpost....

Interest for lipohydroxy acid skincare surged in K-beauty; and this acid looks poised for a popularity growth in 2025 and beyond! First developed by French cosmetics conglomerate L'Oréal, this gentle acid is becoming mainstream in Korean skincare as popular K-beauty brands like Torriden, Numbuzin and Some by Mi feature LHA. The skincare science on salicylic acid's gentle sister that's also great for the skin barrier....