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Slugging is back for winter: can acne-prone skin do it too?
Slugging means finishing your evening routine with a thin layer of petrolatum such as Vaseline. It started overseas and comes back every winter in Korea as well. The positive stories Much less tightness on waking Flaky s
0 0Slugging: who it helps, who should skip it
Slugging means finishing your night routine with a thin layer of an occlusive like petrolatum, so water has a harder time leaving the skin. It went viral on TikTok, but the idea is old: dermatologists have used occlusive
0 02023 Seoul Hallyu Travel Guide “Person:able Seoul”
When deciding to travel and choosing a destination, the most common next step is gathering information about the place. Travelers search for what kind of city it is, must-see attractions, foods, and shopping items. Thoug
0 0Bukchon Hunters Local Experience Playlist
Bukchon is a neighborhood where the atmosphere of old alleys and the individuality of small business owners coexist. Only when you visit the small shops filled with Bukchon’s own handiwork, tastes, and stories do you see
0 0Bukchon Hunters Gourmet Outing Playlist
Bukchon is a neighborhood where the atmosphere of old alleys coexists with the individuality of small business owners. Only when you meet the small shops filled with Bukchon’s own craft, tastes, and stories do you see th
0 0How to Choose a Highly Moisturizing Lip Balm: Check Just Three Things in the Ingredients List
When you stand in front of the lip balm section, they all say “highly moisturizing” or “hydrating.” It’s hard to tell the difference from the claims on the packaging. In that case, turn the box over and check the ingredi
0 0Poll: which viral skincare trend do you think is most overrated?
TikTok and skincare forums have turned a lot of Korean-inspired habits into global trends. Some stuck, some faded, and some still spark arguments every week. A quick refresher on the contenders: Glass skin: the ultra-dew
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0 03 Things to Check When Choosing a Lip Balm at a Pharmacy
When you stand in front of the lip balm section at a pharmacy, you’ll see several lip balms that look similar. Here are three things worth checking before choosing based only on price or brand. 1. What’s near the top of
0 0How to Choose a Deeply Moisturizing Lip Balm: What Determines “Long-Lasting Hydration”?
There are many lip balms labeled “intensive moisture,” but how long they keep your lips hydrated varies quite a bit from product to product. You can usually tell the difference from the full ingredient list. Moisturizing
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