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Moisturiser, Explained: Your Daily Must-Have for Happy, Healthy, Hydrated Skin

Moisturiser, Explained: Your Daily Must-Have for Happy, Healthy, Hydrated Skin

Posted by Melon & Starfish on 20th Jul 2021

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 …
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Toner, Explained: How it Works + Why You Need it in Your Skincare

Toner, Explained: How it Works + Why You Need it in Your Skincare

Posted by Melon & Starfish on 13th Jul 2021

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 second …
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Cleanser, Explained: The Facts You Need to Know Before Washing Your Face

Cleanser, Explained: The Facts You Need to Know Before Washing Your Face

Posted by Melon & Starfish on 8th Jul 2021

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 …
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Review : Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water

Review : Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water

Posted by Katherine Spowart on 6th Jul 2021

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 …
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