The Meekah Skincare Magazine

Creativity in the beauty industry is not a piece of cake. There are people behind ideas and making them alive. The Meekah's concept of releasing a skincare magazine is brilliant. It's a unique way to introduce a new customer to K-beauty or let people try new products. Today I'll share with you my skincare magazine experience with The Meekah.

How to treat teenage acne?

The school year is starting, so I thought it's an ideal time to focus on teenage skin problem - acne. No matter if you're 15 or 45, acne problems don't know the age, but acne might have different forms and background. How to balance your skincare and diet during the teenage years to make your skin free from acne? 

Shopping Guide: Sephora Asian Beauty

One of the shops where I usually buy K-beauty (as well as Western brands) in Sephora. You can find Sephora in many countries like the United States, Canada, Germany, Russia, Australia and we can go on. Later this year (in October) Sephora will be opened in South Korea but before that happens let me show you which Asian brands you can find at Sephora and which product is worth a try.

Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask - a new version of cult Laneige Water Sleeping Mask?

Have you ever had this feeling like some trend is almost over - at least the hype over Centella is not that huge as it used to be. And then Laneige introduced Cica Sleeping Mask which none of us wanted, but we all needed it! Yes, today I'm going to review Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask thanks to Asian Beauty store - Jolse. Is Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask a new version of one of my favourite sleeping masks? Is it better than different Laneige Sleeping Masks? Do you need to try it?

All the things you need to know about Eyecare!

Dark circles, fine lines, eye bags, puffy eyes and milia are the most common eye care issues we try to fight with every day. The skin around our eyes is delicate and thin, it has fewer oil glands and needs special care. No matter if you're 16 or 61 there's still time to start focusing on the eye area. I've selected eye care tips and products for eye problems we have to deal each day based on my skincare and esthetician practice.

Fighting pigmentation with Neogen Real Vita C Serum & Neogen Real Vita C Powder Lemon

After many years of fighting with acne, one of my biggest concerns is pigmentation. Neogen Real Vita C Powder Lemon and Neogen Real Vita C Serum are new Neogen products.  I used to be careful with Vitamin C before, but Neogen changed my skin and my routine. Pigmentation changes can take years to cure, but with Neogen this time got a bit shorter. Today I want to show you the results of using both treatments on my face and body to reduce post-acne pigmentation problems. 

Holy Grail of Essences in a new version | Missha Time Revolution Artemisia Treatment Essence Review

Missha Time Revolution is a skincare Holy Grail for a huge number of people. Some say that it's a dupe for cult J-beauty SK-II Pitera Facial Treatment Essence. Missha won't stop surprising me with new releases so when I saw Missha Time Revolution Artemisia Treatment Essence I knew I need it, why? Because I like herbs and Artemisia is the latest skincare trend. 

Mugwort & Artemisia in a skincare - is it worth a hype?

Mugwort skincare is the latest Kbeauty trend, some companies already released full artemisia skincare series. Hanyul, Missha, I'm From and Tonymoly are only some of the brands with Mugwort skincare lines. But is Mugwort skincare really worth a try? Artemisia is a herb mostly used in traditional medicines, we still don't know this ingredient as good as we know Centella. In this post, I want to check different Mugwort products like essences, masks, ampoules, etc. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to test them all but we will dig some ingredients to see which product is the most affordable and which formula can work.

The power of Cica! A by BOM Blue Cica Azulene Dew Soothing Hydration Cream and A by BOM Blue Cica Soothing Mask Review

Every season can be challenging for the skin but I feel like my skin has the biggest problem with summer - acne, dryness, allergic reactions and the feeling of always oily skin makes me feel bad about myself. The first thing I usually go for during the summer is a lightweight moisturizer. Thanks to Bemused Korea I was able to try A by BOM Blue Cica Azulene Dew Soothing Hydration Cream - a hydrating moisturizer based on Deep Sea Water, Azulene and Pentavin. Since it's summer and I spent half of my vacations at the office I added to my routine A by BOM Blue Cica Soothing Mask for better effect. Is this duo an answer to all skin hydration problems?

Centella and Peptides in one? Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum Review

The serum doesn't have to be expensive to work. Affordable skincare products can be hard to find but it's not an impossible quest. Neulii is a quite unknown brand but affordable price and interesting ingredients will catch the eye of many customers. Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum is a product that mix peptides and your all-time favourite ingredient - Centella. Can anything in this mix go wrong?

K-beauty meets nature! Meet Bellflower Idebenone Serum and Bellflower Heartleaf Houttuynia Treatment Serum

Some brands are popular on Instagram and blogs more than others like Glossier or if we talk about K-beauty, Klairs. Lately, I see a huge interest in a brand called Bellflower. During over 3 months I've tried 2 different Bellflower serums - Idebenone Brightening Serum and Heartleaf Houttuynia Treatment Serum, it's been quite a long time but finally I can share with you review of both serums and tell you bit more about brand but also Idebenone which still seems to be unknown ingredient even if lately it's more often used by companies in skincare products.

Is this really the best foam for oily skin? | Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser review

After a long season of internships, it's exam season (or I should say it was when I wrote this review) here so my skincare routine is getting weird - I use fewer products or just choose products to focus on acne or dryness. There's one thing that doesn't change in my routine - cleansing is a must! Lagom is a brand which you saw on kherblog before - Gel to Water Cleanser formula was innovative, how about Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser? It's definitely a cleanser which you need to know.

Are pimple patches with needles better than regular ones? | A'Pieu Madecassoside Needle Spot Patch Review

Acne can take ages to cure and you're still not guaranteed that your skin will stay flawless forever - it can attack you again with a bigger force. Still, the worst case scenario is a pimple before an important event like a party, wedding or a date. Hopefully, the rise of pimple patches saved my skin so many times but what if we mix pimple patches, one of the coolest skincare ingredient - Madecassoside - and skincare trend technology - microneedles - together? One of the most powerful healing inventions or... the worst thing ever for your skin? Korean brand called A'Pieu decided to risk and release Madecassoside Needle Spot Patch, obviously, I couldn't say no to myself since if the technology and skincare are involved then I can't say no!

Joahbox June 2019 | First K-beauty subscription box you need in your life

I have to admit that I barely ever choose beauty boxes, mostly because finding the one which I'll really like is hard. Local boxes don't really fit my standards but there are options like Joahbox - a box full of Kbeauty products. It's a nice change after seeing many natural boxes and other boxes with the main theme. What's inside June box and is it worth it?

Is this the best sunscreen for every skin type? Krave Beauty Beet The Sun SPF50 PA++++ Sunscreen Review

People usually hate this skincare step, but some people love it! Sunscreen might not be your favourite step and there's a huge number of reasons why people don't use them - problems with using sunscreen under the makeup, white cast or even problem with finding ideal protection. Sunscreens can be tricky, but if I have to choose a sunscreen I've got a system - always go for Asian (Korean or Japanese) sunscreens and buy them from brands which you can trust, that's why this time I gave a chance to Krave Beauty Beet The Sun Sunscreen. 

Stay safe during the summer - Sunscreen and Suncare | #suncareweek

Some people love suncare, others hate it because tan in some countries is a sign of healthy skin - even from a biological point of view tan is a protective reaction to sun radiation. Do you know how to protect yourself from sun damage of your skin, what SPF means and which substance protects you from UVA and UVB? What parts of your skincare you should change and how to survive the summer heat without ending up in a hospital? Are sunscreens bad or good for you and what are the differences between the US and the rest of the world if it comes to sunscreens?

Hanyul Pure Artemisia Watery Calming Cream Review | Meet the most popular skincare ingredient of 2019 - Mugwort/Artemisia

Herbs are a part of cosmetology I like the most, they have long stories - usually related to traditional medicine in different countries and sometimes they even have their own legends. Mugwort - the most popular ingredient of the year 2019, at least in South Korea brands are releasing products inspired by Artemisia with a speed of light. One of the Artemisia-influenced products is Hanyul Pure Artemisia Watery Calming Cream, I couldn't say no to it after my good response to the Hanyul's Yuja series. Is Artemisia (or Mugwort) really an ingredient you need in your stash?

Time For Pore Care - Neulii BHA PHA 5.5 Peeling Pads Review

When you hear word acid then you probably think of a painful treatment or something dangerous but not every acid is bad. Some acids are good for your skin and you can even use them at some. Neulii BHA PHA 5.5 Peeling Pads are one of the most popular BHA treatments from Korea among bloggers, I honestly don't know any other brands than COSRX and Neulii having such a huge popularity of BHA treatment in online media. Are peeling pads really as good as people find them?

The best eyeliner for a makeup novice | Tonymoly Back Gel Eyeliner Review

Some people prefer eye pencils while others - eyeliners. I'm definitely in the 2nd group - eyeliners are my life but because my eyelids are quite tiny and oily, finding a good eyeliner is a hell. I've tried many different eyeliners and usually, none of them worked for me because the brush was too fat or the ink didn't work with my oily eyelids but finally came the day in which the author of Blackliner blog - Inga - recommend me Tonymoly Back Gel Eyeliner.

Affordable sheet masks and cosmetics? Althea x A'Bloom series

I'm during the 2nd week of internship as an aesthetician so I thought it's a good time to introduce you to new products available on Althea: A'Bloom Collection that is made out of 4 different sheet masks, makeup puffs and BHA stick. A'Bloom is a cute collection of affordable prices since the most expensive product in this post costs... 4 $!!!