Korean
My First Cushion Compact Experience: IOPE Air Cushion XP
When I first heard of a compact with a cushion that delivers liquid foundation to yo’ face, I was super intrigued. My Korean people bringing the innovative beauty products! After researching on the good ol’ web, I decided on the Amore Pacific IOPE Air Cushion XP in C23 (Cover Beige). I bought it at Korean beauty … [Read more…]
The Winning Korean Sheet Face Mask!
After landing in Atlanta the other weekend, my face was looking pretty rough. I’m talking about dry skin with more apparent and sad looking wrinkles. :((( During a trip to the ginormous Mall of Georgia (no seriously, its retail floor area is 1.786 million square feet), I stopped by Sephora to get a sheet mask … [Read more…]
So what happens at a Korean Beauty Sample Sale?
Peach and Lily had its very first sample sale with skincare up to 90% off and makeup products at $5 or less ($5 each, 5 for $20, 20 for $60). It was my first beauty sample sale, so I had no idea what to expect. Lauren joined me! My partner in BB crime … [Read more…]
Interesting Korean Beauty Trends
Koreans like to look younger than they actually are. They are always striving for the “dong-an” baby face. That doesn’t sound uncommon, right…aiming for a more fresh-faced appearance? Well, Koreans take that goal to another level by playing up their “aegyo-sal”, which loosely translates into “cute baby eye fat” and “eye smiles.” I prefer the … [Read more…]
Cooking Korean Japchae (Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef and Veggies)
I used this fantastic, easy-to-follow video (with the cutest Korean lady) to make my Japchae. The video and recipe can be found here. I actually omitted the white onions since it gives my husband gas. (haha) I then added 3 jalapenos (we like things SPICY) and about 7 Korean long green peppers (but I suggest … [Read more…]
Week in Pics
Shot a short film in one of my fave parks in the city, Madison Square Park. This is Reeses. She plays hard to get. She was a nice challenge on set. Picked up one of these babies on Craigslist. Week 1 of tracking my activities has been really neat! Double the yumminess with 2 bowls: … [Read more…]