Alicia Yoon
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Past articles by Alicia:
The Crazy 50-Hour Korean Massage That Changes Your Face Shape
Ryu Bae is a magical therapist in Korea who can completely transform your face shape with her hands. → Read More
Korean Women Are Microblading Their Hairlines, and the Results Are Unbelievable
Alicia Yoon breaks down the next biggest trend in beauty procedures: hairline microblading. → Read More
The Little-Known Ingredient Korean Women Use to Fight Acne
You probably haven’t heard of it, but it works. → Read More
The 5-Step Korean Skin Detox
It all makes sense now. → Read More
City Guide: The Best Places to Buy Beauty Products in Korea
A local’s guide to the beauty shopping mecca. → Read More
What It's REALLY Like Inside a Korean Bathhouse
There are usually the thin towels lined up by the main bathing area and a scale. I have a habit of weighing myself before I go in and get my body scrub because so much dirt comes off, that it’s curious to see a whole half pound invariably come off when I get out. (In reality, I’m sure it’s actually the sweat and not the exfoliated skin.) The main bathing area is usually stocked with some sort of… → Read More
Lessons From Korea's Most Famous Nail Guru
And how to try that awesome glass nail trend for yourself. → Read More
3 Korean Skincare Products That Are About to Blow Up
Move aside, essences and ampoules! → Read More
7 Beauty Products Real Korean Women Love
Street beauty, Seoul style. → Read More
The Korean Way to Get Better Skin Without Spending a Dime
Korean estheticians will typically massage your face during facials because this is known to help work out your muscles and boost circulation. The massages can range from lightweight strokes to lymphatic drainage–focused types and even intensive deep tissue massages. Here are four easy massages that you can do every a.m. and p.m. (or whenever you feel like you need an extra boost) and can all be… → Read More
5 Summer Skincare Tips Every Korean Woman Knows
Our Korean beauty expert tells all! → Read More
5 Incredible Skin Secrets, Straight From the Streets of Korea
Real women, real talk. → Read More