How do you do your brows? Are you a brush and go kind of person? Do you sketch on a little pencil as you're running out the door? Do you combine layers of pomade and powder, then comb it all through with a spoolie? Do you gamely apply those brow stains that are supposed to wear for two-plus days?
You know all about the green and blue algae that grows in the ocean, but what about the hot pink algae that thrives in frigid climates? It sounds like something straight out of a cartoon but nature is lit, kids, and snow algae is 100% real.
Unfortunately, our skin doesn't respect our out-of-office and tends to keep following up, no matter how hard we're trying to be on vacation. Though travel can do wonders to help us relax, expand our universal perspective of the world and teach us about cultures vastly different than our own, there are other aspects that aren't exactly healthy. Or, rather, a benefit to our sensitive pores that tend to react to various environments. Circulating air on an airplane, a rainforest climate that induces instant sweating, a diet heavy in dairy, sugar and other acne-inducing ingredients and dehydration all contribute to breakouts on the go. Just because you're in South America, Europe or Asia, you don't have the luxury to sacrifice your skin care routine. Instead, taking care of your skin—especially if you're zit-prone—is a 24/7 gig. (Sorry.)
With your skin enduring cold winds and all that indoor heating this month, it could definitely use a pick-me-up. That's where hydrating masks come in. Guaranteed to perk up complexions with dewy excellence, these masks kick moisture up a notch and many include added benefits like anti-aging aides and stressed skin soothers.
Looking to give your skin care routine a makeover for the new year? Luckily, there are so many exciting new products to choose from... particularly in the world of Korean skin care and beauty. We asked K-beauty experts like Charlotte Cho (founder of Soko Glam and Then I Met You), Sarah Lee and Christine Chang (co-founders of Glow Recipe) and Alicia Yoon (founder of Peach & Lily) about all the new products they've been curating, creating and testing lately.
