Korean skincare is no easy feat. The difference between Western vs. Eastern skincare is the cultural buying habits. Western skincare love ingredients and statistical claims, whereas Eastern beauty prefer the layering of multiple products, texture, and packaging. Ingredients have recently become a trend in the Asian market which is why you see more brands using key ingredients to market their products.
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Product Review | Omorovicza Miracle Facial Oil
Based on the rich culture of bathing and the thermal baths of Hungary, Omorovicza was born out of one of the most beautiful healing springs in the world. A family heritage in the Omorovicza clan, the founders sought to bring the healing properties into the skincare world. The rich thermal waters are what fuels this brand and it's what I appreciate from their story. There is so much to learn from our ancestors and how they went about healing their bodies. That's why I couldn't wait to try this so-called 'Miracle Facial Oil'
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Product Review | Korres Wild Rose 15% Vitamin C Spotless Serum
The bi-phase vitamin C serum is formulated to help with dullness, improve the appearance of dark spots and first wrinkles. The top layer comprises of the wild rose oil which contains 10% Wild Rose Oil, 15% Super C, and a combination of natural root extracts. The water phase is a blend of sea fern extract and provitamin B5 that helps to prevent pigmentation from absorbing into the cells, thus lowering the chances of pigmentation coming back.
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Product Review | Kat Burki Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream
Kat Burki is a nutritional scientist who firmly believes in nutritional ingredients that feed the skin and body. She believes that filler ingredients are unnecessary and has made it her mission to create formulas without them. She instead utilises ingredients that are rich in nutrients that benefit the skin and ensures that each ingredient (if natural) is cold pressed to guarantee efficacy.
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Product Review | Glossier. Milky Jelly Cleanser
Glossier is a great brand with a simple philosophy. They want to create beauty with easy-to-use products and simple formulas. They love that no-foundation foundation look with a splash of 'I woke up looking this flawless' skin. It's a signature of their brand and it is what we really needed in the beauty industry. During a time of fillers, insta-makeup and cakey skin, Glossier was a much needed breath of fresh air.
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