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Calling all beauty lovers in Korea! With so many lipstick shades, eyeshadows, foundations and makeup, it’s a headache to try and figure out which is the best for you. Enter Etude House Color Factory. It’s basically a custom makeup house in two of the most famous shopping districts of Seoul—Garosugil and Myeongdong. There’s so much […] Read more…
I know beauty differs in the east and west, but let’s be real. The pursuit of beauty will always be a lifelong endeavor for the fairer sex. Like most Korean women, I ardently feel the need for youthful, beautiful and acne free skin. (I think living in Asia for 5 years caused me to be […] Read more…
Do you guys remember my Blarch Travel Blogging Festa? Yeah, me either. I was #crying because I have no idea why I decided to tackle a massive project at the start of the school year in Korea. Can you say, no life? I’m glad I got through it because the responses were overwhelmingly positive and […] Read more…
What is it really like to recover from LASEK surgery? Everyone’s experience is different and everyone’s eyes heal differently. One of the things that was bothering me while searching the internet was the lack of detailed recovery information. I was mostly going by word of mouth and seeing what I could find on YouTube videos. […] Read more…
Many people are under the impression that Korean skin care, beauty, services are only fit for the Asian market. They’re not. I’m a Latina female and I do have darker pigmented skin and the laser has been working great for me. There’s that myth debunked in the form of yours truly. Many clinics here in […] Read more…
UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 tea ceremonies at Gyeongbokgung have been suspended until further notice. When you think tea ceremony, I’m sure the Land of the Rising Sun first comes into mind. Well, let me tell ya, Japan isn’t the only country who has the art of the tea ceremony down. Just across the sea, lies […] Read more…
You may not think of Korea as having views for days, but I’d like to introduce you to a well known island Koreans frequent down in the south. In today’s global and diverse world, getting another part of the world in another little corner is becoming common ground. Korea has incredible places for photo opportunities […] Read more…
What happens when you get a bunch of creatives and influencers together to promote and share love for Korean beauty? Simple, the Seoul Blogger Brunch. Since coming to Korea, I have been interested in Korean skin care and beauty. It’s the best in the world because it’s super affordable and wonderful quality. Every brand has […] Read more…
Korea is home to a culture that has thousands of years to cumulate. The people are proud of their heritage, history, and homeland and it shows with how well a lot of it is preserved. Haeinsa Temple is the 52nd designated National Treasure of Korea for it’s many cultural properties and historic remains including the […] Read more…
I’m writing this post because over my time as a blogger in Korea, I’ve accumulated an inbox of similar questions with the same tune. “How can I date in Korea if I don’t have milky white skin? Isn’t that what all Korean guys like?” Sometimes I give an eye roll. Other times I’m downright astonished. […] Read more…
Every country has their merits and downfalls and Korea is no exception. After living in Korea for two years, I can confidently tell you about some of the things that are okay to do here but not in the states. Although, I do warn you to take what I say with a grain of salt. […] Read more…
Did you know about 285 million people are visually impaired worldwide? In the US, over 40 percent of the population requires glasses for myopia or nearsightedness to be able to see. Since I was in first grade, I’ve always had to wear glasses. I’m dating myself here, but this was back in the 90s when […] Read more…
