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Slugging: What an Occlusive Layer Overnight Really Does
Slugging means a thin occlusive layer as the last step of the evening routine, so that the moisture underneath stays put overnight. Who it makes sense for and who not, what the Korean version with sleeping masks and balms looks like, and which actives should not go under the lid. Read more...
Skin Cycling: Exfoliation, Retinol and Recovery in a 4-Night Rhythm
Skin cycling spreads exfoliation, retinoid and recovery over four nights so that actives can work without overwhelming the skin barrier. How the plan is structured, which Korean products fill each night and how sensitive skin adapts the rhythm. Read more...
Glass Skin: What Is Really Behind It and Which Routine Gets You There
Glass skin is not a filter but well-hydrated, smooth and even skin that reflects light evenly. Which building blocks of the Korean routine contribute to it, how to adapt them to your skin type and what you can realistically expect. Read more...
The 7 Skin Method: Layering Toner for Plump, Deeply Hydrated Skin
With the 7 skin method, you pat a hydrating toner into your skin in several thin layers instead of applying it once. Who this Korean technique suits, which toners work for it and which do not, and how to apply it step by step. Read more...
PDRN in Skincare: What the Korean Trend Ingredient Can and Cannot Do
Salmon DNA in a serum? PDRN is the most searched-for K-Beauty ingredient of the year. We explain what polynucleotides do cosmetically, where the line to medical use lies and how to fit PDRN into your routine. Read more...