If you turn red from drinking alcohol, this blush may be more harmful than you think! Learn about the Asian Flushing Syndrome, a common disorder in Asia; and the side effects of alcohol on the skin in this blogpost. Cheers!...
Approved by the US FDA in 2023, Skinvive is the new injectable moisturiser in Singapore that improves skin hydration for glowy skin, smaller pores and lesser wrinkles. Microdroplets of hyaluronic acid are injected into the dermis to hydrate and kick start the skin's collagen building for younger looking and brighter skin. All you need to know about this new treatment; and how it compares to Hybrid Cooperative Complex Injectable Moisturiser. ...
Chinese beauty brands are on the rise- and it's more than just Douyin beauty driving the C-beauty demand. Modernising traditional Chinese ingredients with modern formulations, Chinese brands are rivalling their Korean and Japanese brands by providing innovative products at affordable prices with creative marketing strategies that appeal to a wide audience. C-beauty will be big, and here are the brands to know....
My review of K-beauty's hottest release: the new Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-fresh Rice + B5 sunscreen! A discussion on the ingredient list, its finish and how it compares to its original Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics Sunscreen in this review....
An upcoming ingredient for skin barrier and post laser skincare is beta glucan. Beta glucan's benefits in moisture retention, wound recovery and improving skin barrier strength has made an exciting multi-purpose active ingredients. Here's the skincare science on beta glucan in this review....
Headed to Japan and looking for recommendations for Japanese beauty products to try? My recommendations and favourite skincare, cosmetics and makeup products to buy in Tokyo in this blogpost- exclusive Japanese brands, cost savings, and trending new products tried and tested by myself!...
Are you a high or low visual weight face? Knowing your face's visual weight matters to selecting makeup and hairstyles that will suit you, which is why certain styles look better on high visual weight faces (e.g. Lisa Manoban) VS low visual weight faces (e.g Jennie Kim). Analysing TikTok's visual weights theory and sharing how to find your visual weight in this blogpost....
Kim Kardashian may have recently approved salmon sperm facials; but salmon sperm skin injections have already been popular in Asia for more than 10 years! These products are rich in polynucleotides and polydeoxyribonucleotides that repair the skin and improve circulation. All the science and studies behind salmon sperm and DNA facials and treatments in this review....
Aesthetic treatments to undo and delay signs of ageing are on the rise; but how safe are they? Discussing a couple of popular cosmetic treatments that are trending around the world with a doctor's take on risky aesthetic treatments....
Lipcerin is a new generation of lipcare from Korea launched in end 2023. Created for the LG group of cosmetics, this 3rd generation of lip product provides anti-aging benefits using a Penta Turnover Recovery Complex. The skincare science on K-beauty's next big thing; and my review of a lipcerin from Freshian in this blogpost....