TikTok has taken over the world and the beauty industry is no exception. With millions of people using the app every day, it's no surprise that it's become a hub for beauty trends and product recommendations. From skincare routines to makeup tutorials, TikTok is the place to be if you want to stay on top of the latest beauty trends and viral skincare routines or viral beauty products. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the most popular...
Skincare brand CeraVe; it's name derived from ceramides, launched in 2006 as a range developed around three key ceramides, fatty acids and other lipids to help repair and strengthen the skin's natural barrier. The core believe of the brand is that healthy skin is good skin, and they do so by crafting products to replace and add essential ceramides to fortify and protect your skin from irritants and the environment. What are ceramides you might ask? Ceramides are lipids (or...
WHAT IS DRY SKIN? Skin becomes dry when its surface becomes damaged – this causes (invisible) cracks which allow moisture to escape easily and irritants to get in. This results in skin feeling tight, looking dull, lacking elasticity, and (in severe cases) triggers flaky patches, itching, and redness. AM ROUTINEDry skin can easily be aggravated by harsh or drying ingredients, so start your day with a gentle cleanser specifically formulated with dry skin in mind. This one holds the number one...
I'm sure you skincare connoisseurs out there would have heard of cica - the latest skincare ingredient that has been making waves in many popular Korean skincare brands. Due to its skin sensitive ingredients, cica is generally included to calm inflammation, redness and irritated skin. But for those that haven't, I'll be sharing with you the history of cica and it's road to fame of being one of the most popular ingredients used today and at the same time, introducing...
In average, when you are celebrating your 29th birthday, that’s the moment when you will start to look old. The first signs of ageing start to become apparent on the surface of the skin. Fine lines appear first, and over the time, you will start to see wrinkles. Then a loss of volume become noticeable. Our skin ages for a variety of different reasons. Of these reasons, some of them can be avoided and some are can’t. For the reasons...
Kayman Beauty was founded in 2017 to inspire confidence in local beauty products made proudly in Malaysia. They believe that with the right mind and motivation, they can produce high-quality products which have undergone extensive research and development. At Kayman Beauty, they celebrate all skin types and tones, and it is their goal to not only help people achieve healthy, beautiful and radiant skin but also to instill self-love and confidence. Kayman beauty started with a bar soap, CoalFace Soap, which remains a cult...
Another buzzzing ingredient to add to the list of bee-related ingredients. Like the name suggests, this ingredient is suited for royalty. Royal jelly is actually a by-product of bees. Yes, add this to the list bee-related ingredients, on top of honey, propolis, beeswax, bee venom and now royal jelly. Royal jelly refers to the secretion that is produced by worker honeybees. It has a white, milky consistency. Royal jelly is predominantly used to feed the bee larvae (bee babies) when...
Uneven skin tone is also known as hyperpigmentation, it is the irregular darkening of the skin. The cause: overproduction of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin and hair color. This results in dark patches and spots which are typically perceived as "aged skin" and can make you look more than 12 years past your actual age! What is the cause of uneven skin tone? Sun exposure: When your skin is repeatedly exposed to UV light, sun damage occurs. Brown spots and...
The trendy NACIFIC brand is a cosmetic brand that offers natural products, and understands changes and patterns in nature, leading to new changes and improvements constantly being made to products through thorough research and development to bring out only the very best in your skin. Add Nacific's basic skincare essentials to your everyday skincare routine to achieve the coveted Korean glass skin complexion! Nacific Niacinamide Brightening Mask Pack Niacinamide Brightening Mask Pack gives a quick treatment for dull by containing Vitamin C...
Can caffeine really wake your skin up? Who doesn’t love coffee, a quick pick-me-up whenever you need it and for some, it has become a staple in their lifestyle. Those sips of coffee wake you up, aids concentration and gives you that boost in energy, surely that same notion would apply to your skin as well with a few drops of caffeine in your moisturiser or eye cream to revitalise and brighten your skin? Benefits De-puffs the face Caffeine...
Everyone has a skincare routine; whether its a swift wipe to remove your makeup at the end of the day, or a ten-step morning routine with serums, acids, and retinoids. Lets face it, we all have a skincare regime. Skin-soothing ingredients are an exceptional group of ingredients that work to visibly calm signs of irritation or sensitivity when applied to skin. They’re often derived from plants, and the best of them deliver antioxidant benefits, too. Sensitive and sensitised skin, including...
Call it the ruler of all skincare; Moisturisers have been the centrepiece of skincare for decades. Though serums, and essences have stolen its limelight recently; no skincare routine is complete without the perfect moisturiser. “Do I have to moisturise, my skin’s feeling oily already?” Moisturising the skin maintains the integrity of the skin’s barrier function, so it’s important for your overall skin health. All skin types need moisturisation, even oily skin! Getting to know your skin, what it likes and...
What is hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation occurs when the skin produces more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. This can make spots or patches of skin appear darker than surrounding areas. Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition. It affects people of all skin types. Some forms of hyperpigmentation, including melasma and sun spots, are more likely to affect areas of skin that face sun exposure, including the face, arms, and legs. Other types of hyperpigmentation form after an injury or skin inflammation,...
The endless skin benefits of cucumber With Malaysia’s hot and humid climate, cucumber is essential not only to our bodies and lifestyle, but in our skincare as well. For our body, the cooling effects of cucumbers help to keep our body hydrated and ward off the heat while maintaining the water balance in the body. A glass of ice-cold cucumber-infused water is just perfect when suffering from a hot day. Whereas, for our skin, the cooling effects of cucumber have become lifesavers...
What's the difference between gel, cream & lotion moisturizers? Skincare can be very confusing and hard to delve into when you first start out, it’s the same for everyone. No one is born a professional, it takes time, experience and countless trials and errors. One of the most common question we face is “What are the differences between the types of textures for moisturizers?”. So today, let’s talk about that. We’ll be covering 3 types of moisturizer textures; Gel, Cream...
Does charcoal really suck out all the toxins in our skin? I think we can agree that charcoal products have become so prevalent in not only the skincare industry but also the lifestyle, F&B or health. For example, we see in drinks, burgers, body wash, toothpaste and a whole lot more. And I can guarantee that almost everyone has bought a charcoal mask at least once. But what is charcoal and does it actually benefit the skin as many brands...
WHAT IS COMBINATION SKIN? Combination skin is neither dry nor oily, in fact it’s both – which is where things get complicated – you can’t use two different routines, so you need to find the middle-ground and there’s not really a one-size-fits all solution. Typically combination skin has a mix of oily areas where you’ll see a lot of shine and clogged pores (usually the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin)) and dry patches (cheeks and jaw, and hairline) where you’ll...
What are the causes of acne? Acne is a common skin condition where the pores of your skin become blocked by hair, sebum (an oily substance), bacteria and dead skin cells. Clogged pores cause acne itself. These may be attributed to excess production of oil (sebum), bacteria, hormones, dead skin cells or ingrown hairs Certain things can cause acne and/or make it worse: Fluctuating hormone levels around the time of a woman’s period. Picking at acne sores. Clothing and headgear,...
Retinol is often hailed as the gold standard for anti-aging and acne treatment — and for good reason. It helps improve fine lines, fade pigmentation, and speed up cell turnover. But while the results can be transformative, using retinol incorrectly can lead to irritation, peeling, and even breakouts. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned user, here are the most common mistakes people make when using retinol — and how you can avoid them for healthy, glowing skin. 1. Starting...
iUNIK aims to help find happiness through minimalism in an era of excess. Nowadays, many skincare products are pointless, with fancy looks at exorbitant prices. iUNIK breaks those ridiculous rules! They make effective skincare products with natural ingredients and reasonable prices. iUNIK was founded in 2017 and it prides itself on using only hypoallergenic ingredients for all its skincare products. Its name is an acronym for "Ideal Unique Natural Ingredients Knowhow". Ideal: Ideal for skin Unique: Unique and effective products Natural: Using only natural,...