Facial cleansing sounds self-explanatory—just clean your face—that’s all there is to it, right? Well, that barely scratches the surface of the when, how, and what. When should we be cleansing our faces, how should we do it, and what we should be using?
We’ve all been there: we’ve painstakingly applied a layer of serum on top of a layer of essence on top of a layer of toner, and as we’re going in for a cute lil moisturizer moment, it all goes wrong. It’s like it happens in slow motion—our layers of product rub off into uneven patches, with those darn white pills absolutely decimating what was supposed to be a stress-free self-care routine. You’ve rubbed off enough white blobs to put the pills in Pillsbury Doughboy.
In today’s world, the number of skincare product choices can be overwhelming. Even the first step in a skincare routine of facial cleansing, you are met with too many products to choose from. With that being said, Korean cleansing balms are becoming an increasingly popular choice.
What is Hyperpigmentation and How do you Fix it? Most of us don’t come to skincare out of a sense that our skin is already exactly as we want it to be. Often, we begin our skincare journey because there’s something specific we’d like to improve about our skin. Very often (at least for my followers and the people I’ve c...
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When I was researching for all the J-beauty products I’d want to purchase on my trip to Tokyo, Minon was one of those brands that kept popping up. So when I looked into it, I found out it has been a cult favourite since 2016 and for years and years, the whole Minon's Amino Moist...
Korea has always been globally known for its thriving music and entertainment industries, but these past few years, Korea has become a leader and driving force for the global beauty industry. They have developed innovative products, creating new categories that have found a permanent place in the skincare routines of c...
There’s a certain very particular, very personal magic to certain skincare products that gets lost in all our talk about ingredients and formulations and proven actives and other technicalities of cosmetics manufacturing.I don’t mean the magic of the experience of skincare, the way a bottle feels in your hand or the sm...
It’s no secret that I am a fan of Korean beauty products. From CosRX to Mediheal, I’ve been impressed with the wide range of innovative items from Korea that are not only reasonably priced, but also capable of treating my finicky combination skin. K-beauty introduced me to one of my favorite skin-related items ever: sh...
If you’re reading this, chances are that you’ve heard of Korean beauty brand, CosRx. Otherwise known as the brand with the crazy snail essence or incredible healing pimple patches, CosRx has been a staple in the Korean beauty community for years. I initially encountered the products in Seoul in 2014 when I first began...
The Story of My Beauty Diary What is the backstory behind Taiwanese skincare brand My Beauty Diary? Whether you’ve tried many of their sheet masks or you’re just starting out, My Beauty Diary has played an important role as a trend-setter in the Asian beauty world. Although sheet masks were not invented in Asia, it has...
Glowieco.com is proud to now carry Holy Snails on our site! It’s inspired by Korean skincare and formulated based on scientific research (plus a bit of fun!). Their products combine finely-tuned concentrations of active ingredients paired with high-quality botanical extracts. No-frills packaging lowers costs so that mo...
Even if you don’t have any makeup to remove, a Japanese oil-based cleanser can be a great addition to nearly any skincare routine. Whether you practice a double cleansing routine or not, here are the 6 best Japanese oil-based cleansers you can buy right now.