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Let’s talk about moisture! When discussing topical hydration for the skin, many brands use the terms moisturiser, cream or lotion interchangeably. For our purposes, there isn't really a difference but different product lines may use varied terminology. Most of us know that moisturisers refer to your face creams, but the term hydrator might be more encompassing of what these …

Do you tone your skin? Toning is a step many people are tempted to omit, simply because they aren’t sure what toner does. If this is you, not to worry. Once you better understand the amazing benefits of toner, you’ll never be tempted to skip this skincare step again. Here’s what you need to know: Toner is the secon …

A good facial cleanser should always be the first step in any skin care ritual. Specially formulated to purify and cleanse, these products utilize surfactant ingredients, which interact with the skin’s natural barrier and disrupt the pH balance. This effectively works to break down dirt, excess oil, bacteria, pollution, dead skin, makeup and any other impurities on the surfac …

Beauty of Joseon is a long-standing, favourite K-beauty brand, well known for the nourishing Dynasty Cream. The brand is based on the traditional beauty methods of the women of the historical Korean Joseon Dynasty, with modern, herbal skincare formulas. Over the past couple of years, Beauty of Joseon has released a handful of exciting, high-quality new products, including the Ginseng Ess …