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June 19, 2018
How Does Korean Sunscreen Compare
Unlike the American love affair with tanned, bronzy skin, most Koreans avoid the sun like it’s a crazy ex-boyfriend. With spotless translucent skin being the goal, avoiding sun damage is detrimental. Even in the dead of summer, full regalia of head to toe clothing, sun hats and large sunglasses are the norm over cutoffs and bikinis. There’s no doubt that sunscreens are a non-negotiable of the Korean beauty routine. Here, we delve into why Asian sunscreens have a one up on it’s American counterparts.
May 22, 2018
Introducing Peach & Lily Skincare
After a lot of thought about how to introduce our skincare line that we've been working on quietly for the last two years, what felt the most right was launching one of our most passionate endeavors the same way we launched our company now almost seven years ago. We launched without fanfare, without media attention, and without a big launch party. Instead, we focused completely on you. In 2012, we launched by first listening to you discuss what you love about Korean beauty, and then spoke directly to you on launch day sharing about what we did to deliver on what we heard from you.
March 12, 2018
Influencer Spotlight: Grace Pham
We're so excited to launch our Best of K-Beauty Award series. After months of reading through your reviews, poring over your survey answers (we emailed you last year asking about your favorite K-beauty products), digging into formulas and results, we saw 17 products that rose to the top. These stood out over 500 popular products, many of which have been called “skincare holy grail products.”
March 08, 2018
Influencer Spotlight: Ricky Choi
We're so excited to launch our Best of K-Beauty Award series. After months of reading through your reviews, poring over your survey answers (we emailed you last year asking about your favorite K-beauty products), digging into formulas and results, we saw 17 products that rose to the top. These stood out over 500 popular products, many of which have been called “skincare holy grail products.”
August 07, 2017
Why You Really Need A Toner in Your Skincare Routine
Toners get a pretty bad rep, they've been known to sting, irritate and dry out skin. Chances are that you've just been using the wrong formula. Unlike typical American toners, Korean toners help balance and hydrate. Here, we break down why you really need to consider adding a toner to your regimen.
June 26, 2017
The One Line You Need to Try if You Have Super Sensitive Skin
Do you have eczema? Rosacea? Psoriasis? Super sensitive skin?We feel you. Everyone else gets to have fun with skincare and meanwhile, it’s a good day if you can use a product that isn’t going to make your skin situation worse. And your struggle against redness is real. This brand was created by a doctor who saw his baby suffer from dermatitis. He devoted his research to finding a way to strengthen the skin barrier.