Snail mucin is a trending skincare ingredient obtained from snails. It contains a number of proteins, vitamins and glycolic acid for a number of skincare benefits. Learn more about this popular Korean skincare ingredient and my review of COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence which is currently viral on TikTok....
Skincare and K-beauty fans, this is your sign to head to Seoul. Sharing my best and favourite beauty stores and experiences in Korea; beyond Olive Young, Tamburins and Sulwhasoo. Get a personalised colour analysis, live your K-drama dreams and discover flagships of your favourite brands (and at better deals) with all my recommendations and tips in this review....
AestheFill is a dermal filler that making headlines for the wrong reasons: A lady in Singapore has gone blind after receiving AestheFill. This is a new filler from Korea; and it works differently from traditional fillers. Here's all about AestheFill; why PDLLA fillers can cause blindness and these risks can be minimised. I'll also share my reasons for not offering AestheFill to my patients at all. ...
My review of my facial and massage at the Sulwhasoo Spa & Flagship in Dosan, Gangnam. This came highly recommended by friends, so I tried the Signature Ginseng Treatment. My honest review; with photos and all about this luxury hanbang K-beauty brand that is immensely popular in Seoul, Korea....
Review of my personal colour analysis in Seoul. Seasonal colour analysis and personal colour analysis workshops are trending in Korea and Singapore; thanks to videos of colour drapings and dramatic reactions that have gone viral on TikTok and Instagram. My review of my session in Seoul and a short history of how seasonal colour analysis came to be this popular....
Can collagen creams replenish collagen in the skin and remove wrinkles, sagging and dullness? The science and data show that collagen skincare can't be absorbed by human skin. But collagen skincare is not entirely useless. It helps to reduce lines and improve firmness in a way that might surprise you. An evidence based look at collagen skincare products in this review...
Is retinol getting banned in Europe? The European Union looks to implement new regulations that will restrict retinol use to 0.3% in facial skincare in 2024. Does this mean retinol is dangerous? Learn more about the reasons for these new rules; timelines and how you may be affected by the EU retinol restriction even if you don't live in there in this review....
Aklief (Trifarotene) is the newest US FDA approved retinoid for the treatment of acne on the face and body in children, teenagers and adults. It is now available in Singapore. How does Aklief work and how does it compare to tretinoin? Everything you need to know about this new retinoid in this review....
What is Butterfly lips and why is it considered to be more dangerous than lip filler trends from before? Explaining this new trend; and the controversy behind lip taping....
Tokyo is a mecca for all things beauty- Japanese and global skincare, makeup, beauty tech and hair care products. It can be confusing to navigate the gargantuan complexes of drug stores and beauty halls of departmental stores. My recommendations and guide to the places to shop and experience the best that Japanese skincare has to offer; from drug stores to luxury brands- with where to score the best savings that are cheaper than duty free. Plus, I'll share a smart beauty experience, and the quintessential Japanese secret to younger skin....