Beauty

Miracle 10: Super C

Sun, 02/28/2016 - 14:04 - kcarterhickey

From the time I was 8 until I was around 10 years old, I had some strange breakouts that plagued me (and my poor Mother while we were in France!). I got teased quite a bit because of it. When kids called me the traditional, silly, childhood names reserved for acne I wasn’t really bothered because they were mislabeling the issue. They weren’t zits, but nobody really knew what was going on with my face. At one point it all just cleared up, and since then I’ve always been the kind of person who found pride in being able to wash my makeup off with soap and water and still have pretty flawless skin.

Pimple-Fighting Asian Products

Tue, 02/23/2016 - 01:14 - chilisarang

Breakouts.

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101 Guide to 11 Must Have Korean Cosmetics

Sun, 10/04/2015 - 11:35 - Trazy

South Korea is known for its beauty. We’re talking known known. People from all over the world flock to Korea in an effort to achieve the flawless skin of so many K-pop stars and actors. You wanna know how it’s done? An impeccable skin care routine. Korean cosmetic stores line the streets of Seoul like no other. There are literally 4 or 5 on each block brimming with the latest skin care innovations and make up.

Cat-face or puppy-face, which one is yours?

Fri, 08/28/2015 - 19:40 - Trazy

“Do you like cats or puppies?” I’m not asking you about real cats or puppies. I’m talking about the face type of a person. In Korea, it’s common to classify people’s (usually women’s) faces into cat-faces or puppy-faces based on the shapes and the ratio of eyes, nose, mouth and facial lines.

Let us explain more about each type with the examples of Korean actresses. Why don’t you run to the mirror and check which face type you have? :)

Soonsiki Hair: A Cut Above the Rest

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 16:51 - SeoulSearching

There are few moments in everyday life that feel as good as walking out of a salon with a fresh cut, a new color and an amazing blowout. A visit to the hair salon has the ability to make one feel like a new person, free of any worries or insecurities one may have had previous to the visit.

Yet, it has been my experience in Korea that sometimes going to the salon has a completely opposite effect. And it's not just me. Other international residents living here have told me they often leave the hair salon feeling less secure, having been insulted (however unintentionally) by stylists, and left with the complete opposite of what they asked for, most often because they were coerced into getting a "hot Korean style," or were not able to communicate because of a language barrier.

The Roots

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 14:00 - kcarterhickey

Wax and Relax at Catchup Waxing

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 11:21 - SeoulSearching

Spring is one of my favorite times of the year here in Korea, but sadly, it's short lived. Soon enough, summer will be here which means bikinis, beaches and bright sun... all of which can cause great distress among us gals. Fortunately for us (and willing guys, too), Catchup Waxing offers premier services to ensure that its customers' bodies are in tip-top shape for the season.

With multiple branches throughout Korea, Catchup Waxing is accessible and convenient for just about everyone. I decided to check out the franchise's Apgujeong location in Seoul, which also happens to be its most luxurious, for a few treatments.

One For The Girls- The Miracle ‘Magic Straight’ Hair Treatment

Wed, 12/17/2014 - 13:19 - Kathryn Godfrey

I have always loved hairdressers in Korea- I can get a cut and style for about 15,000 won (approximately £8) which is just amazing, and about a quarter of the price I’d pay back in England. What’s even better is that the hairdresser always does a good job, even when I can only mime what I want done- a massive relief, especially the first time I went, having no idea what to expect and scared that miss-communication would lead to an awful cut.

Then I discovered ‘Magic Straight’, which brought my love of Korean hairdressing to new heights. I’ve always suffered from unruly curly hair which is prone to frizzing. So during our first humid Korean summer, I had a permanently electrocuted look about me, static frizz which I just couldn’t tame. Needless to say I hated it.

A Visit to TengTeng Skin Clinic

Fri, 12/12/2014 - 15:25 - SeoulSearching

Last year, over 399,000 people flocked to Seoul for medical tourism purposes. And for good reason. Not only are medical procedures far cheaper than those in other countries, but Korea's medical facilities are state-of-the-art and medical practitioners are some of the most experienced in the world. This proves especially true for cosmetic procedures, which are extremely commonplace in this appearance-focused city.

And it shows. Koreans not only have beautiful faces but flawless skin, as well, thanks partially to their use of elaborate, systematic skin care regimens and regular visits to the dermatologist.

Wash Away the Winter Blues at Seoul's SK-II Boutique Spa

Sat, 12/06/2014 - 21:10 - SeoulSearching

If the recent drop in temperatures and merciless wind are any indication of what's to come this winter, we're in for a long, cold season. And if you're like me, this weather is anything but enjoyable. Between the incessant time spent inside and the pain endured in the frigid outdoors while in transit, coming down with a case of the winter blues is almost always inevitable.

Contrary to popular belief, however, there is a cure which does not require a prescription. All one simply needs to do is to head down to SK-II Boutique Spa for a truly healing experience.