Frequently Asked QuestionsWhich Korean facial cleanser is the best?The better question here is: Which Korean facial cleanser is best for your skin type? "Korean cleansers come with a variety of active ingredients that can help with multiple skin types," says Dr. Chang. “This allows you to customize your skin-care routine based on...

The serum is also super hydrating thanks to hyaluronic acid, so your skin is smooth and taut. As far as where this serum fits into your skin-care routine, you can use it day and/or night before your oil-based serums (like the brand's vitamin C or retinal serums) and moisturizers.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are...

This look captures the elegance of the reeded-glass panels in a mid-century modern home (or the fancy glasses you take out only during the holidays). “It takes the minimalist, solid-colored mani to the next level,” says Gianni Garcia, creative director at Art Nail NYC. Look closely and you’ll see this manicure has...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat makes Korean scalp treatments different from Western ones?Korean scalp and hair treatments differ from many Western ones because they treat the scalp like skin. They’re usually lightweight, water- or essence-based formulas designed to absorb quickly and “create a healthy environment to nourish hair growth,” rather than coating the hair...

Some things don’t need to be reinvented. Sliced bread? Awesome. Paperclips? Never change. So it was a surprise when Olaplex announced it was reformulating its fan-favorite bond repair treatment, Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector. It’s a paperclip. A dependable fix when things are a little frazzled and disorganized.Olaplex No.3 Plus Complete Repair Treatment...

"We have so many patients with severe acne now because they can’t wash their face regularly or apply treatments, because if you want to keep using your topical treatment, you must find a way to wash your face. We tell patients who want to continue to preserve water in bottles, get a...

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs Korean hair care as good as Korean skin care?Korean hair care is as advanced and thoughtful as its skin-care counterpart. “La’dor is an example of a brand that feels like skin care for your hair,” says Cho. “I remember trying their snail treatment for the first time and being...

When it comes to naming manicure trends, some monikers come easier than others. Demi Lovato's “dolphin skin nails” — weird but accurate. Megan Fox's “melting crystal ball manicure"? That one didn't roll right off the tongue. But as soon as I saw Selena Gomez's latest manicure, I knew exactly what the trend...

For those of us on the East Coast or in the Midwest, winter is far from over, but when I see a blonde Megan Thee Stallion, I'm instantly transported to a hot, sunny day in the middle of allureJuly. Emphasis on hot.The rapper, who spent a few days in Milan for the...

In the summer of 1997, my sister, my mother, and I locked arms as we walked through Seoul’s Dongdaemun market. We looked like any other Korean family—except my sister and I gave it away with our American swagger in our Tommy Hilfiger zip-ups and Jansport backpacks, pinching our nostrils like clothespins. “What’s...