Musings from Korea, Japan, & NYC
Posted on July 08, 2016
LAGOM: Hydrate Your Skin With Cutting-Edge Aquaporin Technology
There are many ‘keys’ to healthy skin. And there are many expert opinions about the “right” way to achieve clear, healthy, beautiful skin. But one thing the experts agree on is hydration. Hydration is KEY. And while most skincare products... Read More
Posted on June 30, 2016
Korean Beauty Goes West: We just opened our second Peach & Lily store!
I’ll always remember the day we were given the opportunity to open our first-ever Peach & Lily store in Macy’s. It was the summer of 2015, and I was walking back to our office from the meeting with Macy’s clutching... Read More
Posted on June 22, 2016
KOREAN SKINCARE ESSENTIALS FROM KICHO: BRINGING BACK THE BASICS
We're delighted to introduce you to our newest brand: Kicho. Kicho means “basic,” (기초) in Korean, and refers to a stripped-back, natural approach to skincare. This one word serves to illustrate the brand’s mission—they seek to strip products of unnecessary,... Read More
Posted on June 16, 2016
Introducing 24/7—Multiplay Must-Haves For The Busy Girl-On-The-Go
Koreans take at least two things seriously: 1) skincare (you already knew that) and 2) work. That combination, unsurprisingly, means showing up to work and looking your most radiant is a goal for most Koreans (that includes men, by the... Read More
Posted on June 07, 2016
PeachPoints: Introducing Our Brand New Customer Loyalty Program—Shop This Week, and Earn 2x The Points
When Peach & Lily first launched, in 2012, K-Beauty was hardly the phenomenon it is today. In fact, it hadn’t even reached trend status yet. Even though there was no other US-based retailer focused on K-beauty at the time –... Read More
Posted on May 31, 2016
Complete Your At Home Spa Day With Korean Spa Shangpree's Deluxe Kit
We wanted to end the #BareItAll flash sale series on an especially exciting note, so we present you with a 24-hour-only opportunity to get the best of Shangpree for 40% off. The Deluxe Home Spa Kit is already a limited-time-only... Read More
Posted on May 30, 2016
A Serum Chock Full of Roses From Korea’s BEST Plastic Surgery Clinic
Facial plastic surgery is an interesting phenomenon in Korea. Services run the gamut from less invasive "lunchtime procedures" to full-blown facial reconstruction involving pulled teeth and required overnight stays—sometimes longer. In the Sinsadong area and Apkujeongdong area, the subway stops... Read More
Posted on May 29, 2016
The Lotus Mists: Refreshing Pick-Me-Ups From Jeju Island
The Lotus Mists: First, a primer on mists. You may remember those little Evian bottles—they were everywhere in the early aughts. Perhaps you loved them, or perhaps you thought, why would I ever spend money on a can of ‘fancy’... Read More