5.05.2018

Korean Cosmetic Brands You Probably Never Heard Of


These are Brands that I interacted with last year at Kcon Los Angeles. 

Launched in 2005, Korean beauty brand LADYKIN helps every woman put her best face forward. The brand uses affordable, high-quality and eco-friendly ingredients that are free from parabens and synthetic colors. UV protectants and fruit oils help reverse aging and keep skin silky, moisturized and bright. LadyKin products create long-lasting effects and are available in a vast array of colors that are easy to apply even for beginners. From makeup to skin toners to hydro creams, LadyKin's line captures the essence of the modern woman and her beauty needs.

Cheongdam is an area specializing in makeup, hair, skincare, and fashion located in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea. Many of the beauty salons are recognized as premium beauty salons and have a common name "Cheongdam beauty salon". A number of Korea's top entertainers and fashion stars go there to get their hair and makeup essentials. This made Cheongdam the foremost beauty district in Korea.


Beautytap is more than just K-beauty. We at Beautytap strongly believe that K-beauty is our way of introducing a small part of Korean culture to the world with the hope that the more you grow to love Korean beauty, the more you’ll understand and appreciate Korean culture. It’s our way of sharing a part of us with you. Whether it’s through food, pop culture, or multi-step skincare routines, we at Beautytap believe that as we share our love of K-beauty with the world, we do our part to foster a more diverse perspective, a mutual respect for different cultures, and a deeper appreciation of our brothers and sisters around the globe.


Chae Look is a resort-wear fashion brand offering 'Resort Lifestyle Look.' We propose and style resort and vacation look for those who enjoy the free lifestyle, traveling on a plane or cruise throughout the year, like jet-setters. We propose the 'resort fashion look' with fashion products and lifestyle to women who want to show off their style from the airport and in a resort or vacation site. Our year-round collections designed for all seasons and climates convey a unique sporty and comfortable style and the unique textile design created by Chae Look adds sophistication so that you can dress up and create fashion style of any time, place, and occasion. With the resort lifestyle looks and fashion style proposed by Chae Look, you can show your fashion sense and make more beautiful memories, as a trend-leader.


One of the key lessons I learned at Harvard was that a career built on passion has fuel that seldom runs low. So in 2012, I left my job and launched Peach and Lily—a brand built from a passion that had been brewing since that serendipitous encounter on the streets of Seoul more than 15 years ago. My goal is to empower you to transform your skin by gathering the best information, advice, and innovations that Asia has to offer and putting it right at your fingertips (and on your doorstep). But I never forget that it’s not just about delivering great products—it’s about delivering a whole new level of confidence in your skin.

Does your skin feel tired?
The atmospheric pollutants in our daily environment are considered as a major source of cutaneous stress. It is causing…
Skin Irritations       
Redness       
Sensitive skin
Skin needs to breathe
DMASK is a perfect solution for your skin. We specialize in a high-quality mask and anti-pollution line.
Day by day, better than today
DMASK is ready to protect any skin type in various circumstances. We provide a different type of mask for a different skin condition each day. No matter when, whether before the makeup, bedtime or while sleeping. It always gives you the opportunity to have a better-looking skin for tomorrow.
The difference, high-quality products
DMASK products are formulated with most effective ingredients to provide the best possible solution for a skin problem. Especially, it provides anti-pollution care by preventing fine dust and pollution with a skin protective Pollustop®. It also restores and strengthens your skin barrier for healthier, more radiant and younger-looking skin.
Delightful with the skin
DMASK offers a delightful experience with undeniable results by a fusion of our research and development, effective natural ingredients and modern science.
We provide a high-performance solution for the skin to be breathed every day.
Experience high-performance masks & anti-pollution specialist ‘DMASK’.


be your First Love
“YADAH offers gentle yet effective botanical skincare range.
In order to minimize the harmful chemicals on our skins,
Yadah only uses organic products certified from ECO CERT."
CEO. Anna Kang


RANKISS Co. Ltd. is manufacturing mainly cosmetics which was established in 2007. The main products include cosmetics, hair care product, hair manicure and so on.
 With our efficient systems including full production line for development of new products, such as manufacturing containers and even packing designs, we are capable to provide you with customized products. So we can supply the products with the best quality at a reasonable and competitive price. Moreover, we have more than 100 business contacts regionally. And, we are exporting our products to Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, Russia and China and continue to develop new products and new markets focusing on the American/European Markets. We will try to do our best to grow as a well-known Korean Brand by providing more unique, emotional products.


http://www.elensilia.com/
- young and healthy skin science found in snail mucus
- as the people in charge of growing snails at the farm for escargot which is representative
french food experienced that wound or infection was healed without the scarand skin of their hand became clear and soft the effect existed for about 600million years on earth and have the ability to regenerate and restore their scar on their skin or broken shell.

Botanic Twenty is gaining popularity as a cosmetics brand that helps prevent dryness and to treat flaky and dry skin.
 Because the environment is dry during the spring and summer seasons, we are more affected by the heat and ultraviolet rays of the sun.
We also are easily fatigued by external stimulation and therefore must take extra good care of our skin.
When our skin is this dry it is important to adequately deliver moisture to our skin and minimizing any chemical substances that are exposed to our weakened skin and
 treating and nourishing it with natural plant-based substances is important when taking care of our skin in the autumn and winter seasons.
 Chemical substances that are included in our cosmetics can cause skin irritations or allergies and also cause various respiratory problems,
and because they can also cause cancer in extreme cases there is a need to be especially careful that we use products that have not exceeded the maximum permitted content for these substances.
 The natal cosmetics company Botanic Twenty minimizes the use of chemical substances and included 20 natural extract ingredients to keep the skin from getting flaky, dry or cracked during the autumn and winter months. 

We have acted as an agent for Korean Pharmaceutical companies and overseas companies. We mainly deal with the Pharmaceutical products, API, Medical device, Cosmetic Products. We have plenty of experience in sales, marketing, and regulatory affairs. Our major business covers export, import, agency and consulting of registration.

A beautiful promise for your skin - BYHERB
Contemporary women’s skin is endlessly exposed to harmful elements such as stress, pollution, and fast food, allowing it to get easily damaged. With the added use of cosmetics that contain multiple harmful substances, skin can never become truly healthy. “BYHERB Co.” is committed to making our skin healthy with pure and natural products under the conviction that nature’s ingredients are most beneficial to our skin.

SHINE&SHINE is...
SHINE & SHINE Co., Ltd is the professional manufacturer and distributor of herbal cosmetics. SHINE&SHINE is specialized in skin care product that can deliver the good nutrients made from red ginseng and natural fermented herbal ingredients to the skin with the herbal bio method.
Brand story
SHINE&SHINE is using the slogan as "Arise your skin and Shine!!" The skin suffering from a tiring daily life and stress are protected by ginsenoside which is the core and rare ingredient in red ginseng and the natural herbal material. That makes our skin arise and shine.

People’s would like to express my appreciation to our customers who send a deep interest and love to Peoples'. People’s is covering a range of basic cosmetics to color cosmetics. On the basis of this cosmetic business, we are ready to become the best company in the global market. Especially, People’s can provide from product concept to design to the provider and always try to deliver an optimized product for customer's concept. People’s always think customers are the top priority and based on this we will repay your love and attention to our customers. Thank you.

Adwin Korea Corporation is the well-established company, which manufactures and distributes high-quality Beauty & Healthcare products in the spirit of partnership and dedication to quality. We do design, manufacture and develop Skincare Cosmetics, Wet Wipes, and Healthcare products for various international markets in top-quality, competitive pricing, attractive packaging, and on-time delivery so that they become saleable, affordable and fulfill the customer's qualitative expectations.

All products are formulated without 5 ingredients that may cause allergies, and the vegetable ingredients to be used are suitable for sensitive skin or people who suffer from allergic rhinitis.
* 5-FREE TREATMENT SYSTEM : Artificial Fragrance / Color pigment / Synthesized Preservative / Synthesized Surfactant / Animal ingredient
* Ultra Moisture Repairing Line (Moisturizing effect)
Helps to clarify the complexion with Betula alba juice and various natural ingredients, leaving your skin clean, supple and more receptive to hydration.
* Multi-Function Line (Anti-wrinkle/Whitening effect)
Contains 10 kinds of medicinal herb ingredients in abundance nourish and moisturize your skin
* Ultra Deep Cleansing Line :
Ultra deep cleansing line is enriched with herbal active ingredients for protection against irritation and strengthens the natural defenses of the skin.

LACOSMI is skincare equipment manufacturer for beauty
LACOSMI is now exporting to markets all around the globe.
To pursue customer satisfaction, LACOSMI will do the best to ensure the value of our products and service. Your skin feels like improved by using LACOSMI’s skin care massager. Thank you

As a result of striving for the research and development through establishing alliances with material companies and professional research institutes in and out of the country to derive the fundamental improvement of the skin condition, we developed and are providing cosmeceutical products which are a graft of beauty and science including global technology and quality.
Founded in August 2006, this medical esthetic professional cosmetic company supplies specialized cosmetics to skin care shops, hospitals, drug stores, skin beauty colleges, etc with the specialized service and special cosmetics in the field of skin care.
Based on the natural ingredients, AMI developed scientific patent ingredients for the improvement of skin problems according to the skin types, developed it to the best cosmeceutical formula again, and provides the best skin care solution to customers. We aim to be the company which contributes to the maximization of the happiness of the customers through the improvement of the fundamental skin.

Established on 1994, Joycos operates its two business divisions via Joycos International Ltd. that provides cosmetic packaging service for overseas markets and Joycos Ltd. that manufactures, sells and distributes cosmetic products.

Honorable Mentions

4.17.2018

Popular Japanese Skincare for 2018

Hey Subbies,

I wanted to do a post on the popular skincare in Japan since the trend this year is to look towards Japanese Cosmetics. The reason why I haven't updated anything on Japanese skincare is that many brands have a cult following in Japan because they have a similar process in product development as France. A lot brands in the west would just discontinue their brand line or reformulate it if their budget would allow it in some cases. Simply, it stays in the rotation. Also, it's really expensive to get Japanese brands in the US because of the taxes. Here is an older post so can see what has been updated and what has not in terms of popularity.


Shiseido Anessa Perfect Sunscreen SPF 50+ 4.3
Shiseido ANESSA Perfect UV Sunscreen EX N SPF50+PA+++ is waterproof and suitable for leisure and water sports activities. It offers high protection against UVA and UVB and is proven to be sweat-resistant and sebum-proof by FDA “80 minutes water resistant test”. Infused with hyaluronic acid that moisturizes even the dehydrated skin. Allergy tested.

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil 4.6
An olive oil–based facial cleanser that dissolves makeup thoroughly with zero residue. Its nutritive formula effortlessly breaks down stubborn, waterproof mascara and eyeliner and emulsifies into a cleansing milk when you rinse. Great for removing excess oil and sunscreen, it's a daily must-have even if you don't wear makeup. Your skin will feel soothed, refreshed, and balanced. One try is all you need to see why millions of women swear by it.

SK-II Facial Treatment Essences 4.3
SK-II’s signature product and a highly awarded best-seller. Essentially unchanged for more than 35 years, this essence transforms all five dimensions of your skin to crystal clear – spots are less visible, an appearance of wrinkles is reduced, skin texture is more refined, firmness is improved, and radiance is beautifully elevated.


Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Powder 4.6
Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Powder is a water-activated enzyme powder cleanser and exfoliator that claims to exfoliate, shrink the appearance of pores and remove excess sebum and dead skin cells without drying out the skin.

Kose Sekkisei Emulsion 4
A lightweight emulsion that provides unprecedented translucency and smoothness to skin and protects skin from first signs of aging

Lululun Balance Moisture Mask 4
Pink - for moisture balance. Each box contains the equivalent of 4 bottles of serum! Use daily and set your skin's moisture meter to the max!
Nourish dry, wanting skin with the LuLuLun Face Mask in Pink; one of the best-selling sheet masks available in Japan, specifically designed for daily use to deliver exceptional skincare benefits and effectively balance moisture levels.  

Pola Red Ba Cream 3
Pola B.A Red Cleansing Cream has the following features: Transforms immediately from a cream to an abundant oil to remove all impurities gently.  Easily mixes with impurities and makeup in pores and furrows of the skin for thorough cleansing. The skin is well hydrated after washing for a supple look.
Sumi Haigou Settuken Charcoal Bar Soap 4.6
Absorbs dirt clogged in the pores and exfoliate, leaving your skin smooth. Large size, so both bathing and cleansing yours with your family. Fresh cypress scent.


Cure Natural Aqua Gel 4.3
Cure Natural Aqua Gel is the #1 best selling exfoliator in Japan, selling 1 bottle every 12 seconds. Cure's unique and gentle formula allows for it to be used on people with even the most sensitive skin. Cure's status as a cult hit and Japanese beauty product legend stems from the simple fact that Cure does what it promises: exfoliates gently and effectively, without any harsh chemicals.

Fujiko : Mayu Tint 4.2
This is a new makeup trend that putting a long lasting eyebrow color on, called "eyebrow tint", which could last for as long as 3 days!

Opera Lip Tint 4.3
Based on lip care oil, so it's shiny and gentle smooth texture. Popular since debut, Japanese cosme awarded.#5 coral pink is especially called "Bride's Lip".

Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream 4.5
Yu-Be is a highly concentrated glycerin moisturizing cream from Japan. Invented in 1957, Yu-Be remains one of the longest and best selling skin care products in Japan today.
Awards: Shecky's Best Of 2013

Honorable Brand Mentions 
Shiseido
Canmake
Biore
Cezanne
Hada Labo
Kate
KAO
RMK
Rhoto
Sofina Primavista
Tatcha




3.18.2018

2018 Fashion Trends #UltraViolet

Hey Subbies,



I've looked at trends this year and nostalgia hit me hard. There so many 90s inspired trends this year. Even the colors of the year threw me into a loop because we got another violet but it gave me Prince's Purple Rain and Tinashe's Amethyst Album. I guess they inspired by U2 UltraViolet!?! But I am so happy to be able to get back into doing these types of posts again. Apparently, this year mantra is "Inclusion "since Rihanna set a precedence in the cosmetic world I guess. However, this is kind of ironic because brands have been "inclusive" already while other brands research and marketing department roles have been lackluster; they don't check to see if other demographics they tap into sadly. The other probably is when they try to expand into new growing markets they fail because of pure ignorance on their part. The mantra should be Expansion and Corrective Marketing. Anyways, if you have an itch for spring cleaning then I have posted on essential for your closet here. And, when I was thinking about this post I thought about those trying to save money on their next shopping trip. I don't go shopping that much but when do I try to buy or go towards accessories especially as I get older. Without further a due, here are trends that you can take into fall of 2018.

Lavender + Pastels

Red and Pink

Sexy Suit


Sheer to Clear

Embellish-a-Little

Asymmetry

Bold Beauty

Bag Lady

LoGo Galore

Flower Power

Hair Trends

I don't know what is going on YT but most of the Natural hair community is going back to damaging their hair all for the sake of simplicity. If you don't know what I am talking about well recently I have seen a lot of YT Naturals are Relaxing (aka a perm) their hair. I rather the girls get SILK Press which are amazing and no need for dangerous chemicals. If you are not growing your hair then you probably need to add some supplements like Biotin to your diet and moisturizer a whole lot more (weaves are protective style but it does teach you how to deal with your hair). It takes about the same amount of time to do hair 2-4 hours for styling whether straight or curly so to me this trend is bs. It has only been a month...What happened to Wakanda Forever! Sorry, for the rant but people are really trying it in 2018. As far as I can see, Curls and Coils are here to stay in 2018.

Curlie Me Shirley

Sleek Yet Chic

Ribbons Oh My

Banger

Cosmetic Trends

This year masks will be all over the place. I've seen so many ads the last three months just on clay-esque masks, so this year is all about purifying the skin. The other very popular trend that was actually covered by The Doctors of all places. However, it another skin like trend coming out of South Korea but it has two takes on how to meet the look. The first being the sole use skincare, while the second used both skincare and minimal touch up with makeup on problem areas.


Glass Skin 

Mask Off / Mask On

Turquoise Liner

Gold Glow Highlight

Rose Gold Inner Eyeshadow Highlight

Glitter All Over

Twiggy Lashes


~Seeya

3.04.2018

Ick Adora Grey Lens Review

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[Indoors]


ICK ADORA GREY LENS


Diameter: 15mm
Base Curve: 8.6mm
Water Content: 42%
Power Range: 0.00 to -8.50
Lifespan: Yearly disposable contact lens (We recommend  you to change every 3 - 6 months)

Appearance/Design: 7/10
Comfort: 7/10
Recommend: Yes

Comments: First, I like these lenses over the green version of this line. In addition, the design works a lot better with the gray than the green making it less unnatural. I recommend them for both every day and cosplay because these are the type of contacts you can kind of get away with on an everyday base. 

5 words to sum these up:

Cosplay

Everyday

Gray

Natural

Unnatural