The Long Game in Skin Care: Why You Should Stick to It
I did a double take. I had just returned from a 16-day trip across Spain and Morocco. And while the history, the culture, and the architecture were simply breathtaking and […]
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AnnaMPark
Anna M. Park is a beauty writer and editor of the beauty, style, and travel blog StyleUnderPressure.com.
How to De-stress With K-Beauty Skincare
Sometimes it seems that I’m living under a never-ending to-do list of deadlines and obligations and appointments. I check one off and, like a weed, another grows in its place. […]
A Deep Dive into Micellar Cleansing Waters
Once upon a time, over a century ago, French women had to wash their now-famously glowing skin with harsh Parisian water. That is, until a British university discovered micelles in […]
Ingredient Spotlight: Sahara Prickly Pear Cactus and Other Survival Botanicals
Snow. Sleet. Frigid temps. Searing heat. These are some of the extreme climates from around the globe. And while an August in Seoul can sometimes feel like it pushes the […]
1 Day, 1 Mask: Korea’s Top Beauty Trend
It’s called “1 day, 1 pack.” And while this is not a reference to an unfortunate nicotine habit, it may well be just as addictive. 1 일1팩, as it’s called […]
5 K-Beauty Lessons That Changed My Skin
In a way, I’ve grown up with K-beauty. My mom is Korean, after all, and my earliest lessons, from how to apply eyeliner to DIY cucumber facials, were all passed […]
I had a massive breakout — and LJH Tea Tree Mask saved me
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Yeah, not this time. I had just gotten back from a big beauty convention, and my souvenirs from weren’t just bags and bags […]
The K-Beauty Glossary
Our definitive guide to all the words and terms you’ll need to decipher K-beauty like a pro. Ampoule: In Korea, ampoules are hyper-concentrated versions of serums, made for use […]
Skincare Like a K-Drama Star!
Korean dramas are winning hearts the world over, and it’s not just for their meme-worthy tropes (back hugs!), easy-to-love storylines and easier-on-the-eyes stars. K-dramas provide an insight into the hottest […]
Mind Over Matte: Oil Control For Every Step of Your Regimen
It’s an annual ritual. As soon as we’re on the other side of Easter, and as plans for Memorial Day weekend loom, I break out the big guns. No, not […]
