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BARR: A Vegan, Minimalist K-beauty Brand

BARR: A Vegan, Minimalist K-beauty Brand

Posted by Katherine Spowart on 22nd Jan 2021

If you are anything like me, then you may have only recently heard about Barr Cosmetics, the Korean skincare brand. Female-founded by two Korean women, Barr products are slowly becoming more and more visible in the K-beauty community and there’s a level of buzz about their popular Centella Asiatica collection. The brand message is loud and clear- minimalism is key. Barr c …
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Beauty of Joseon: Which Serum for Your Skin Type?

Beauty of Joseon: Which Serum for Your Skin Type?

Posted by Katherine Spowart on 8th Jan 2021

Beauty of Joseon is a brand inspired by the historic Joseon Dynasty of Korea and each of their products has a beautiful, traditional aesthetic. Famous for their best-selling Dynasty cream, in 2020 the brand released three gorgeous new serums, Calming, Repair and Glow. Each one has a unique formula to cater to specific skin types and issues, all while including traditional Hanbang (Kore …
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EYE CARE + Preventative Ageing

EYE CARE + Preventative Ageing

Posted by Melon & Starfish on 21st Dec 2020

Taking care of the delicate skin around our eyes should be an important part of any skincare routine, no matter your age. As we get older, this area is often where many of us first begin to see fine lines pop up because the skin is much thinner than the on the rest of the face. This area is also particularly susceptible to fine lines because of the daily use our facial muscles …
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LIP CARE 101 : How to Treat and Protect Dry Lips

LIP CARE 101 : How to Treat and Protect Dry Lips

Posted by Katherine Spowart on 14th Dec 2020

Dry lips are the bane of my life and unfortunately something I deal with year-round. Come winter, my dry lip situation can become pretty painful and uncomfortable if I don’t take good care of this delicate area of the face. Over the years, I’ve acquired a method and products to prevent and tackle dry skin of the lips, and I’m here to share. …
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