Read the product review of Son & Park’s Beauty Water and see what makes this product a cult-favorite amongst Koreans and now, Americans, too!

Getting products from overseas can be a real challenge. Sometimes you have to go through crazy wait times and shipping fees, not to mention the worry of getting a fake from a non-official distributor (yeah, it happens more often than one would think!). One of our goals at Soko Glam is to cut all of that out, and it’s really important to start with a relationship with the brand. So we’re so super stoked to be the official retailer for Son & Park and bring you Beauty Water!

Back in 2015, I was getting my headshot taken by Cha Hye Kyung, a well-known Korean fashion and beauty photographer who regularly shoots spreads for Vogue Korea. My makeup was done by the talented Lee Ja Won, who’s also had her fair share of career highs—she’s worked with the top Korean celebs like Song Hye Gyo, Lee Hyori, and Lee Na Young.

Getting ready for the shoot. Moments before my life changed with Beauty Water.

It was an insane experience that I was lucky to have. But more than the photoshoot itself, I couldn’t wait for my chance to hang out with them so that I could bombard them with a million questions. They were insiders in Korea’s fashion and beauty industry—I knew I was sitting on a potential goldmine of knowledge about Korea’s latest cult products.

Before I had the chance to pounce, the makeup artist started prepping me and asked me if I used any makeup before I came in. I hadn’t, so I told her I did my morning skin care routine and of course finished it off with sunscreen.

She doused a cotton pad with something in this perfect little container and started to gently sweep it across my face. When I say “perfect little container,” I mean a super sleek and gorgeous bottle. The words “Beauty Water” were emblazoned in silver on the front. My eyes widened with curiosity. She was prepping my face with this magical solution and it left my skin clean, soft and hydrated.

“What is this? What did you just put on my face?” I asked (hmm…maybe “demanded” is more accurate). “It’s Beauty Water,” the makeup artist said.“I’m using it to prep your skin. It cleanses like a toner, and it also gently exfoliates and hydrates before I put on your makeup.”

This piqued my curiosity even more because I had been looking for a type of cleansing water that could do more than cleanse. Not to mention I’ve gotten a lot of requests for them, and they’ve been trending in Korea!

That day, I grabbed a bottle to start testing it. Since then, I absolutely had a “THIS-IS-A-HOLY-GRAIL-PRODUCT” moment, and that’s why we had to have it on Soko Glam!

Here’s more about why it made the list.

What is Beauty Water?
Beauty Water is a multi-tasker! It is a toner and exfoliator in one that has cleansing, brightening, softening, and hydration effects on the skin. It is gentle enough for daily use and good for all skin types.

How To Use

After your double-cleanse, douse a cotton pad with the formula and sweep it across your face gently. Since this is a very liquidy product, you can also just splash your hands with the formula and pat, pat, pat with your fingertips to help it absorb into your skin. Don’t forget the neck too! I personally like using a cotton pad because I like to add a boost to the exfoliation properties of this product plus, see all the impurities (a brown streak) stuck on the pad. Makes me feel accomplished, somehow. Ha!

Follow up with your essences, serums, treatment products and don’t forget to moisturize.

What Ingredients Do What?
・⠀Cleanse: Ingredients you can find in your own kitchen! Coconut, corn, potato, and wheat gently cleanse the skin.

・⠀Exfoliate: Willow bark and papaya extracts lift impurities and dead skin cells. Without that extra layer of dead skin cells, you’ll see improvements to your skin tone and texture. Say hello to brighter, smoother skin.

・⠀Hydrate: The second ingredient is rose water. Couple that with lavender and orange fruit extracts, and you’ve got intense hydration for the skin that will keep it healthy and happy.

More of What Makes This Product So Special

1. The packaging. Super sleek design. It looks beautiful on my vanity and in my bathroom. Haven’t seen anything this sophisticated in a while!

2. The pH. A gentle 5 is perfect as your skin is naturally a 4.5-5.5, so it will cleanse, tone and exfoliate without any irritation. See photo below…

3. The scent is very faint and smells natural. It reminds me of the Missha First Treatment Essence.

4. Made by artists, for artists, and now for everyone! The makeup masters and creators of Son  & Park have always believed in creating a smooth, clean and hydrated canvas for the dewy, fresh look with and without makeup. I love how this product was conceived by professionals that know the importance of good skin care and makeup!

5. Price! $30 a bottle for a multi-tasker and ingredients your skin will love? Love affordable Korean skin care!

Skin has a natural pH level of about 5.5, slightly acidic. After using an alkaline cleanser, Beauty Water will help reset to its natural balance

Additional Uses

You can also use this multitasker like this:

・⠀Put some in a travel spritzer and use it to hydrate on the go as a facial mist. At the office or on a flight.
・⠀Reach your Beauty Water to quickly cleanse and hydrate your skin pre and post workout.
・⠀Use Beauty Water to tone after a sheet mask sesh.
・⠀Going out at night and want to refresh before makeup? Use the Beauty Water to reset your face and start fresh and set the canvas before applying makeup.
・⠀Or soak a Q-tip to fix badly drawn eyeliner (we all have those days).

For those of you who are wondering, this product does not cut out my double cleanse as I feel like a proper cleanse using oil and water based cleansers is the foundation for good skin.

When I Use It
I’ve been reaching for the Beauty Water day and night, especially when I don’t have the time to do each step in my routine. Total holy grail status! I thank it for the bright, hydrated, and healthy skin I’ve got going now.

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Cece Meadows first founded Prados Beauty after seeing, and feeling, an intense lack of Indigenous representation in the makeup industry while working behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week. These interactions prompted her to take charge and bring the Indigenous experience to the world of makeup.

Since then, Prados Beauty has absolutely exploded onto the cosmetics scene. With trusty formulations and beautifully designed Indigenous centered packaging, it’s easy to see why makeup fanatics, like performer and drag superstar Trixie Mattel, are fans of the brand. 

Beyond an intense commitment to delivering on fun and story-driven makeup, Prados Beauty promises to go beyond donating to Indigenous communities and causes and also focuses on volunteering within indigenous communities and uplifting Indigenous voices across digital platforms.

To get a sneak peek into Prados Beauty and their CEO and founder, Cece Meadows, we talked to her about the brand’s origins, her daily routine, and some of her current holy grails.

1) How did you get into the beauty industry? 

I am an Ovarian Cancer survivor and during chemo I was in the lowest of lows. I was losing my hair at that time and my skin was so fragile.  My amazing friends were makeup artists at the MAC counter and came over one day to give me a makeover! It was at that moment that I realized makeup was such a powerful therapy tool. It helped me look how I wanted to feel! 

Life sometimes throws you challenges and moments when you feel like you cannot go on, makeup however can help transform you into the hopeful and better version of you. From that day forward I was completely in love with cosmetics and decided I would dedicate my life to painting the world beautiful. 

2) What inspired you to start your own brand?

After going into remission and years of being a local makeup artist and influencer, I took a master class in Manhattan at the New York Makeup Academy in 2018. They took graduates to NYFW and I was so excited to be a part of that! I wore a traditional ribbon skirt, my moccasins and a shirt that read “Strong, Resilient, Indigenous,” and the number of models and designers who asked “what does Indigenous mean?” was astounding. I felt like the one and only Indigenous person at these events and it was a very lonely feeling. I went home after that weekend and told my husband that there was so much work to be done. Inclusivity and diversity has historically been lacking at NYFW and in the beauty business. Designers and makeup companies appropriate not just Indigenous designs and traditional regalia, but of a mix of minority races. I wanted to change that. I wanted to be a representative of a whole nation of mixed Indigenous peoples by bringing our faces and stories to the forefront of every possible market. I wanted to be the bridge in helping to bring all BIPOC peoples to the table, to tell our stories and our truths through our lens and not that of history books who most times tell it all wrong.

3) What’s the biggest challenge you have faced as a founder?

Hands down, funding and correct representation. I have probably knocked on every single bank door in corporate America, and every time I get the door shut in my face. I decided that I was going to stop doing that, not only because I was tired of it, but also because I was tired of being hurt about it. 

On numerous occasions after presenting a beautiful and accurate to the cent presentation and projection sheet, I have been told by banks and investors that I have a beautiful story and it should be told. They take one look at the packaging and who’s on the box and suddenly it’s not marketable because it’s an actual Indigenous person representing themselves and not some appropriator with millions of dollars and social influence. 

The hardest part of asking someone else for money and backing, is the notorious question of “what happens if you default on your loan, where will we get our money from then?” These are smart questions to ask when loaning money, but why does the conversation always start with the assumption that I’ll default? Bootstrapping is the way we have been forced to go to grow my business and brand. I am happy that my husband and I have made smart decisions in diversifying our portfolios at a young age, because now we have the freedom to invest in ourselves and the business. We do it on our own terms and we do it for our people. We don’t answer to anyone and we get to give back to others through our philanthropy and successes.

4) Ok, put us in your shoes. What’s an average day in your life like?

 My day usually starts at 6:00 am, as I am a proud wife of a MAJ in the US Army. Our littles go to preschool on post with my love, so I am running around getting my family ready, fed and blessed up for their day. By 7:45am my two eldest children are on the bus to school and my personal routine starts. I am usually on the bike for 30 min in the morning, I shower and then take about 30 minutes to write in my journal and pray. I put the crockpot on and head out the door by 9am for my Starbucks. Haha!

 I get to the office at about 9:15-9:30AM everyday and I am here with my team doing our day to day tasks which include designing packaging, playing with formulas, creating content, and admin stuff. By 3PM I am usually headed home for my kids to get home from school. I do homework, clean and get ready for daddy and the littles to be home by 6PM for dinner. Bedtime is at 8:30PM for the babies and then its relaxation time. I’m usually working on pressing things for the business after everyone is asleep. My normal bedtime is between 11-11:30PM. I get to sleep in on the weekends and that is always nice!

5) What are some of your favorite beauty products at the moment? 

Oh I am absolutely obsessed with OneSize beauty, Fenty Beauty, Nopalera, Ceremonia, Switch2Pure, Anove and of course Prados Beauty. These are all brands founded by BIPOC peoples and although I don’t shop exclusively BIPOC owned, these products truly help my skin and feel curated to my skin tone and type. That is always a win win in my book.

6) Plans for what’s next?

We are working on a fun launch for Pride month and already have plans for May 2022! 

Humbly and proudly, we are the first Xicana and Indigenous owned beauty brand to be sold in a mega retailer. With that comes alot of responsibility and work. Prados Beauty is in it for the generations to come and that means that we will expand our line and keep pushing the envelope when it comes to inclusivity and diversity. We may be a BIPOC owned brand who paints the world beautiful through the lens of Indigenous peoples, but importantly our brand is 100% inclusive and we create products for all. We will continue in that work and also be in more retail stores and spaces in 2022 and 2023. Very excited for the opportunities to come!

Want to check out some of Prados Beauty’s impactful and downright beautiful products? Here are our recommendations:

The Matriarch Eyeliner ($16)

Prados’ ultra black eyeliner is both vegan and cruelty free. Housed in a chic and easily handled component, this eyeliner can totally be used for a chic flick or full-on Euphoria inspired graphic looks.

The Matriarch Bronzer ($25)

Looking to warm up your complexion? Look no further.

Described as “bringing the same heat as the sun,” the Matriarch Bronzer is a four shade bronzing palette that can cover anything from a soft sun kissed look to an intense contour session.

The Matriarch Palette ($45)

This beautifully curated palette with 30 different shades comes out of a collaboration with artist Steven Paul Judd, a Native American multihyphenate. 

A colorful mix of shimmers and mattes compliment the palette’s neutral tones, making it perfect for day-and-night usage. Did we mention the palette’s artwork is absolutely stunning? 

+Have you tried Prados Beauty?

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If you’ve heard anything about K-Beauty, chances are you’ve heard about COSRX. The South Korean brand has been around for years, empowering skin care devotees to heal, soothe and brighten their skin with their innovative, cruelty-free product lines designed to target specific skin care concerns. 

Whether your skin is sensitive and prone to redness or oily and prone to breakouts, COSRX has the right treatment for you. After a short hiatus, COSRX is back at Soko Glam, and we’re so excited to help you find the star COSRX products that will work best for you.

Here are 5 of our top picks to get you started!

1. Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 

Is your skin in need of a helping hand? The 96.3% snail secretion filtrate in this essence works to repair and rejuvenate skin that’s dehydrated, irritated or in need of a glow-boost. Snail mucin helps to strengthen the skin’s barrier, while allantoin and panthenol soothe and sodium hyaluronate boosts hydration levels.

With continued use, skin is plump and glowing. It’s a bestseller for a reason!

2. Acne Pimple Master Patch 

The holy grail of pimple patches, this hydrocolloid patch helps to protect blemishes from dirt and creates a moist environment conducive to quick healing.

The pouch contains various sizes to cover pimples of any size, and you can wear them overnight or during the day — the clear material practically blends into the skin for incognito healing on the go. Plus, you’ll feel better knowing that while these patches speed up blemish healing and protect the skin from further breakouts, they also help decrease the chances of spots leaving behind dark spots or scarring. At $6 a pack, they’re a must-have.

3. Low-pH Good Morning Cleanser 

Start the day with a fresh, glowing complexion thanks to this gentle cleanser that sweeps away sebum and dirt from the night before.

With BHAs and tea tree extract, the gentle lather of this cleanser keeps pores clear and oil production balanced. It’s safe for all skin types and doesn’t contain any artificial fragrances or sulfates. If you’re a fan of morning workouts, this cleanser belongs in your gym bag, stat. 

4. BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 

If blackheads stress you out every time you glance in the mirror, meet your new skin care savior. With 4% BHA and willow bark water, this toner works to deeply penetrate built-up dirt and dead skin cells in the pores and dissolve them away for a clearer, smoother complexion. Saturate a cotton pad with the solution and sweep over congested areas a few nights a week to discover your best skin yet.

5. Advanced Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch 

Tired eyes in need of a refresh? Pop these patches on for 15 minutes for a brighter, smoother under-eye area that says “I got eight wonderful hours of sleep last night”. With nourishing snail secretion filtrate, brightening niacinamide and hydrating glycerin, these patches help to fight fine lines and can be applied below the eyes, to smile lines around the mouth or to forehead wrinkles for an instant plumping treatment. 

+Which COSRX products are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments!

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We’re embracing being a little bit selfish this Valentine’s Day, and that’s totally O.K. Break out the chocolate, face masks, rom-coms, and fuzzy pajamas. 

If you’re looking for all the self-care skin care goodies to celebrate this February 14th, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve tested it all, from perfectly crafted rose quartz gua shas to face masks laced with the highest quality rose petals. So, we have a pretty good idea of just how to indulge in some skin care as self care this Valentine’s Day.

 Here are our favorite 14 products perfect to celebrate YOU this V-Day.

Glowiest Rose Quartz Gua Sha

What’s more luxurious than a rose quartz skin care tool that relieves tension, improves firmness and boosts radiation in the face? 

This gua sha by Glowiest is shaped for a comfortable grip, the calming crystal pairs great with your facial oils and serums and aids in absorption. So, kick back, relax, and indulge in an at-home facial massage in your coziest clothes.

Klavuu Nourishing Care Lip Sleeping Pack 

Looking to up your lip care game?

This Klavuu Nourishing Care Lip Sleeping Pack is enriched with nourishing avocado, sweet almond, and apricot seed oils to transform lips from chapped to supple and soft overnight. The mask feels silky, not sticky, and instantly refreshes and soothes dehydrated lips. With a subtle vanilla flavor this lip mask is a real treat.

Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum

Banish dullness and focus on your shine with the Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum.

Add this serum into your routine for glowing, radiant skin. This staple contains naturally antiseptic and anti-inflammatory ingredients to help calm and soothe, but also improve cell turnover to heal troubled skin. Niacinamide brightens and revives the complexion, while antioxidant-rich turmeric combats free radical damage to keep skin healthy, bouncy and bright.

Dr. Althea Natural Brightening Velvet Mask

In the mood to kick back and watch a rom-com? Throw on this mask for a self care multi-tasking moment.

Revitalize dull skin with this nano-microfiber sheet mask formulated with ingredients like oatmeal and rice extract that brighten and even tone. Another key ingredient is nutrient-rich milk protein that boosts elasticity and overall skin health. 

Then I Met You Rosé Resurfacing Facial Mask

We can’t think of Valentine’s Day without immediately also thinking of bouquets of roses.

Then I Met You’s Rosé Resurfacing Facial Mask is a cute pink color which contains luxurious Damask rose petals.

Resveratrol, derived from natural red grapes, and real damask rose petals infused in the formula not only gives this mask its beautiful blush hue but also strengthens and hydrates the skin with antioxidants to prevent premature aging.

La’Dor Wonder Balm

When indulging in a bit of self care, it’s easy to focus on our skin. But, let’s not forget our strands.

This balm is the secret to revive and hydrate damaged, weak strands. Protect hair from damage and breakage that comes from daily styling. La’dor Wonder Balm is additionally formulated with macadamia oil, silk protein and aloe extract to deeply nourish and soften locks.

Neogen Probiotics Relief Cream

Looking for a bit of hydration therapy? 

With 11 types of peptides help encourage collagen and elastin production, and probiotics to build a stronger skin barrier and lock in all the benefits, this cream has it all. Nourishing ingredients like royal jelly, jojoba oil, sunflower seed oil and shea butter help deliver hydration effectively to the skin for a smoother, more supple appearance. 

Sioris My First Essener

Get the most out of your self care routine with this 2-in-1 essener.

Sioris My First Essener is an innovative combination of toner and essence to prep and moisturize skin simultaneously after cleansing! 

Fourteen carefully selected ingredients help calm and nourish skin in one step, so you can simplify your skincare routine. Damask rose flower water also helps soothe skin, minimize pores, and reduce fine lines.

Then I Met You Skin Balancing Duo

This is an OTP we will always ship. This must-have pairing is formulated to achieve smoother and firmer honey-like skin. The Skin Balancing Duo combines two formulas with effective ingredients like birch juice and natural AHAs that will help you achieve a glowing, smooth and healthy complexion.

Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch

Give your eyes the ultimate luxury treatment at home with this hydrogel eye patch embedded with gold, pearl, diamond, and charcoal powders to firm, purify, and revitalize skin! 

The star ingredient in the hydrogel patch is premium essence of snail secretion ferment filtrate packed with bee venom, tea tree leaf water, and seaweed extracts, which all reinforce protection of the skin while soothing, cooling, preventing blemishes, and repairing uneven skin tone. 

I’m From Honey Lip Balm

Chapped lips on Valentine’s Day? We think not. 

The I’m From Honey Lip Balm contains 10% natural honey harvested from Mount Jiri, Korea. Natural honey serves as a natural moisturizer that protects sensitive lips from external irritation and deeply hydrates and nourishes dry lips. 

The formula boasts a non-greasy, non-sticky finish, allowing you to generously apply it throughout the day. It can also be used as a lip mask at night, on dry, chapped elbows, or to soften cuticles.

Necessaire Body Exfoliator

Wrap up your night of self-care with a long, well-deserved shower that tackles everything from scalp detoxification to body exfoliation.

The Necessaire Body Exfoliator is a weekly multi-exfoliation treatment intended to optimize skin health. A gentle AHA/BHA trio of glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids help to remove dead skin cells and renew skin’s appearance, while bamboo charcoal leaves skin feeling soft. The formula is pH balanced and is designed to be suitable for sensitive skin.

British M Annatto Hair Oil

Give your hair the extra love it deserves. Deeply moisturize dry ends and protect your hair from UV damage with this luxurious hair oil that has quickly become a holy grail product and has won a 2017 Soko Glam Best of K-beauty Award.

This annatto-based hair oil from the Amazon is infused with organic pumpkin seed and argan oil to nourish and strengthen dry strands and create long-lasting shine. With white cedarwood, musk, and rose, the scent is light and sophisticated.

Klavuu Green Pearlsation Tea Tree Care Body Spray

Spritz away body acne and irritation with the Klavuu Green Pearlsation Tea Tree Care Body Spray super fine mist! Formulated with tea tree oil and salicylic acid, this cooling mist is an easy way to fight breakouts on your chest, back, and any area that deserves extra attention. Also formulated with pearl and algae extracts, this mist brightens skin and soothes irritation while instantly refreshing skin.

Make what you want of this Valentine’s Day—whatever that may be. But if you’re anything like us K-beauty-obsessed over here, February 14 is going to look like face masks, body care and glowing skin. 

+What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?

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Writing love letters to vitamin C is one of our favorite pastimes around here. This multitasking, antioxidant-rich ingredient protects your skin from free radical damage and can help create a brighter, more even complexion. There’s one catch though: she’s a feisty one.

As amazing as vitamin C is, it’s considered a “volatile” ingredient that tends to expire more quickly compared to other skin care ingredients. 

“Vitamin C is an antioxidant which slows down our cellular oxidative aging,” says Dr. Ava Shamban, a board-certified dermatologist based in Beverly Hills, Calif. “You may notice it is stored in a dark glass bottle or with an airtight pump. This [helps prevent] oxidation or the loss of hydrogen atoms.”

Even though vitamin C products are typically packaged well, they still tend to have shorter shelf lives and are prone to souring. Once your vitamin C has gone bad, it’s best to throw it away. Dr. Shamban says that at that point it can no longer go up against the free radicals responsible for causing oxidative damage to our skin.  

Having a hard time telling when your vitamin C is expired and has lost its potency? Check out our three top signs below!

Signs It’s Time to Toss Your Vitamin C Product 

There are three key signs of vitamin C expiration to be on the lookout for. 

New Color 

A change in color is the biggest red flag—and usually the first sign—that your vitamin C is expired. 

“Depending on the serum texture and type, it may start to turn a shade of yellow, brown, or even orange,” says Dr. Shamban. “Basically, if it is any shade other than what it looked like when you first bought it, it has already turned bad.”

Textural Change

Along with a change in color, you may notice that the texture of your product has shifted. Common signs include separation, loss of “form,” stickiness, thickness, graininess, or sometimes even thinning out. 

Sour Smell

Each product has its own distinct scent—even if there’s no fragrance added. Dr. Shamban says that if you start to notice a more “sour” smell that’s unusual for the product, it’s probably gone bad. Usually, this is accompanied by a change in color and texture so it should be obvious.

It goes without saying that different concentrations and formulations may have some variations on the above, but any time a product has shifted in appearance and smell that’s a solid sign it’s time to toss it in the garbage can. If you have a hard time remembering what the product should look like, take a picture of the brand-new product in the bottle and/or dispensed onto your fingers and refer to it as needed. 

Bottom Line:

Don’t forget to use your favorite vitamin C product every day! When stored sealed tightly, stored in a cool place, and used consistently, you’ll use it all up before it bumps up against that expiration date.

+What’s your favorite vitamin C serum?

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Thought the new year already passed? Think again. In many cultures, the Lunar New Year has yet to begin! 

Soko Glam is welcoming the Lunar New Year, and ushering in the Year of the Tiger, with a celebratory sale of up to 30% off over 100 renewing and strengthening products! This shared celebration spotlights revitalizing and skin barrier strengthening K-Beauty picks. The best part? There’s no code needed! Revitalizing K-Beauty staples will simply be marked down on sokoglam.com.

Though there’s plenty of star products to choose from, we’re picking out 12 extra special items to keep an eye out for as you browse the sale.

The Korean zodiac is a repeating 12-year cycle of animal signs and their ascribed attributes, based on the lunar calendar. In order, the zodiac animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. To celebrate Lunar New Year and help you shop Soko Glam’s Lunar New Year sale, we’ve hand-picked products to match each special sign! (Find out your sign here!)

The Rat: Saturday Skin Yuzu Vitamin C Bright Eye Cream

Those born during the Years of the Rat are said to be logical realists, shrewd, charming, ambitious, and inventive. These people are clever, bright, and sociable. This eye cream by Saturday Skin with vitamin C is ideal for brightening and infusing energy into the skin!

The Ox: SKINRX MadeCera Cream

The Ox symbolizes prosperity and hard work. Those born under the influence of the Ox are seen as stable and persevering. 

Typically, these are tolerant people with strong character. SKINRx Lab’s MadeCera Cream matches the ox’s strength as it strengthens the skin barrier, brightens, and fights premature aging.

The Tiger: Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner

Those that fall into the Years of the Tiger are seen as sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great sympathy. This mildly acidic and hypoallergenic cream by Acwell contains centella and mugwort extract to soothe sensitive skin, as well as moisturize and balance.

The Rabbit: Solved Skincare Coconut Oil Cleansing Pads

The Rabbit is a lucky sign in the Korean zodiac.  People born in the year of the rabbit are private individuals and a bit introverted. These Solved Skincare Coconut Oil Cleansing Pads are 100% virgin coconut oil to lightly exfoliate as they cleanse to leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated.

The Dragon: Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule 5X

The Dragon is the most colorful and mighty of the signs. Dragons are dominant and ambitious. To celebrate the dragon, give skin a boost of probiotic-packed hydration with this nourishing serum that provides a refreshing burst of hydration upon application.

The Snake: Rovectin Lotus Water Calming Toner

The Snake is the most enigmatic, intuitive, introspective, refined and collected in the Korean zodiac. Those born during the year of the snake are great mediators. 

An extra calming toner by Rovectin soothes skin with lotus flower extract and self-purifying features. This gentle exfoliator helps retain ideal moisture for balanced skin through 7 layers of hyaluronic acid and xylitol.

The Horse: Acwell pH Balancing Watery Cleansing Oil

Year of the Horse are the popular people. They are seen as cheerful, skillful and sometimes talk too much. They are wise, talented, and sometimes impatient.

Licorice extract in this Acwell Cleansing Oil brightens and soothes along with antioxidant-rich extracts to rebalance and bring skin back to an optimal acidity.

The Sheep: Neogen Collagen Lifting Cream

People born in the year of the sheep can be described as elegant, intelligent, dependable, calm individuals, and usually accomplished. This Neogen Collagen Lifting Cream is formulated with ingredients like peptides and ceramides to firm and hydrate and rejuvenate a tired complexion. 

The Monkey: Cell Fusion C Laser Sunscreen 100 SPF 50+/PA+++

Monkeys are the erratic geniuses of the animal signs. Clever, skillful, and flexible, they are inventive and original and great problem solvers. This lightweight anti-aging sunscreen protects from damaging ultraviolet-A and ultraviolet-B rays The formula includes peptides, ceramide and collagen to help regenerate skin and keep the barrier firm and healthy.

The Rooster: I’m From Fig Cleansing Balm

People born in a Rooster year are said to be outspoken and definite when making decisions.

This Fig Cleansing Balm helps dissolve sebum, which minimizes the appearance of blackheads, it fades dark spots and calms redness for a more even skin tone. Skin is left hydrated and soft after washing!

The Dog: Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter

The Dog possesses the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people’s confidence.

Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter protects the thin skin around your eyes and improves fine lines and wrinkles. It’s suitable for all skin types including normal, dry, combination and oily. 

The Pig: MEDIHEAL W.H.P Brightening & Hydrating Charcoal Sheet Mask

The Pig is the last of the animal sign cycle and is often associated with luck, fertility, and virility. Mediheal W.H.P Brightening & Hydrating Charcoal Sheet Mask contains niacinamide and açai fruit extract to brighten and even out your complexion and offers a hydration boost for a dewy finish.

Soko Glam is so excited to highlight the Lunar New Year and offer tons of markdowns on amazing products for all of your skin care needs! The Lunar New Year sale will run from January 28 to February 3. Jump into the year of the Water Tiger with confidence and shop the sale to celebrate! 

+What do you plan on picking up? Drop your reccos in the comments!

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It’s a new year, and it’s time to reset your rituals and set new intentions for your skin. 

I’m a working millennial mom that’s raising a child during prolonged panicky pandemic times. Honestly, it’s not easy because at the end of the day, there’s only so much I can control.

But what I’ve realized during this challenging time is this: I need to be more intentional about the things I can control.

For example, I can control how I care for myself. My self-care is focused during the evenings when I can decompress and focus on my skin care ritual. My me-time starts at 8PM, when my daughter is down for the night. Sometimes it involves responding to DMs or texts from friends. Sometimes it’s finishing up some episodes of my favorite shows on Netflix. And sometimes, it’s a skin care ritual that makes me feel like I pressed the reset button for my skin and my mind.

The idea of resetting your mind and your skin was the intention behind the latest additions to the Then I Met You family: the Rosé Resurfacing Facial Mask and the Renewing Rich Beauty Cream.

They were formulated to be used together and to complement one another to produce noticeable results. The Renewing Duo, as they’re appropriately named, is for someone like me that’s starting to see signs of aging and looking to smooth out skin texture, buff away fine lines, and plump the skin with deeply nourishing hydration that your skin l craves after a powerful exfoliating treatment.

I’m excited to share that we’ve launched the Renewing Duo as an offering on Then I Met You and Soko Glam so that you can start incorporating this two-step power treatment into your new ritual. When purchased as the complimentary bundle that they are, you’re getting quite the value.

Now let me share the science behind the two products and why they make a difference in your skin when used together:

Rosé Resurfacing Facial Mask

This sparkling facial is a powerful exfoliating mask that has the optimal percentage of 6.5% AHAs (lactic acid) and 0.5% BHAs (salicylic acid), which ultimately resurfaces your skin for that soft, smooth and bright glow.

Apply a thin layer across your skin, and you’ll start to feel it tingle because it’s breaking down dead skin cells and dissolving some of the sludge deep in your pores that make them appear larger. A great effect of this exfoliation effect is that it allows your essence, serum and moisturizer to work better for you because they can penetrate better without having to fight through layers of dead skin.

Coupled with antioxidants such as resveratrol and natural hydrators, such as rose extracts and damask rose petals, just one treatment will give you that post-facial glow. And imagine the results if you continue to apply once or twice a week consistently, allowing your skin to renew in the healthiest way possible.

Renewing Rich Beauty Cream

With any powerful exfoliating mask, your skin will become a little more sensitized and compromised with the layers of dead skin cells that are removed from your skin. This bare, newly resurfaced skin needs a layer of deeply nourishing hydration, one that is more emollient and rich in the form of a cream.

My intention for the Renewing Rich Beauty Cream was for it to be the perfect complement to a powerful exfoliating mask, infusing it with the nourishing element of squalane and baobab, which also give it its unique, creamy and silky texture.

As the reviews have stated: this luxurious Beauty Cream will be your skin savior, because it’s not too greasy or heavy and locks in potent ginseng-antioxidants in with a cocoon of moisture.

I was also simultaneously answering the calls of our community who requested something much creamier and richer than the Calming Tide Gel Cream. This new formulation is suited for normal, combo to dry skin types, or for those that live in colder climates. Seasonal winter blasts of cold weather conditions that can make your skin look and feel chapped, dried and irritated from the elements, will be no longer with this cream in your arsenal. 

I highly encourage you to use the ultra-relaxing and intentional Glow Deeper 9 Point Facial Massage technique when applying the Renewing Rich Beauty Cream, as it can be used morning and night as a standalone moisturizer as well (not just after the Rose Resurfacing Facial Mask). The massage will lift a heavy weight off your facial and neck muscles, improving circulation, and will feel like a heavenly treat on your skin. 

+What’s your favorite skin care duo? Do you plan on exploring the Renewing Duo? Let us know below!

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While following a K-beauty routine can give you smoother, brighter skin, there are some skin concerns that require a little extra help. There are a number of laser procedures available today that will target just about any issue you may be experiencing. There’s an option to help you achieve your skin goals, whether you’re trying to treat hyperpigmentation or sun damage, texture issues and scarring, broken blood vessels or fine lines and wrinkles. Discover which treatment is best for you below.

So you want to treat pitted acne scarring and deep wrinkles?
Try: Fractional CO2 Lasers

Fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers are considered the best for treating deep texture issues, including acne scar pitting and deep wrinkles, because they have the longest wavelength of any laser on the market. The CO2 laser beams deep into the skin and then fractionates into thousands of small shafts of light, which then penetrate damaged collagen and encourage the growth of new, healthy collagen fibers at a deep level, resulting in repaired and smoothed skin texture over time. CO2 is not recommended for treating skin redness and can occasionally exacerbate redness issues in the skin, so if this is an issue for you, pulsed dye laser could be a better treatment option (more on that below!).

Depending on how deep the textural irregularities are that you are treating with CO2, treatment downtime may be longer and your skin could take more time to heal. It can take up to two weeks to experience full healing, and full results won’t be seen for three to six months, but the ultimate results will provide smoother, more even-toned skin with less pitting and deep lines and a rejuvenated, healthy glow.

So you want to treat broken blood vessels and rosacea?
Try: Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy

If you experience a concentration of broken blood vessels and rosacea that displays in small red lines across the face, pulsed dye laser therapy could be the treatment for you. Pulsed dye laser treatments specifically target red pigment in the skin and destroys the damaged blood vessels. As it treats each area, it can feel like a small rubber band snapping on the skin’s surface. Immediate side effects include swelling and flushing and your doctor may apply an ice pack to the skin to soothe any of the discomfort or ask you to take an antihistamine to reduce swelling.

Extensive rosacea may require more than one treatment, but most patients with mild capillary issues will notice a reduction in skin redness after one session.

So you want to treat unwanted hair?
Try: IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Hair Removal

If you have an excess of unwanted dark, coarse hair anywhere on your face and body, it can be treated with IPL hair removal. During this process, highly concentrated light pulses target the pigment in hair follicles, heating them until the follicle is destroyed, resulting in decreased or ceased hair growth, depending on how many treatments are performed. Typically, you’ll see results after three to six professional sessions. Because IPL is drawn to dark pigments, these hair treatments work best on those with fair skin and dark hair, as the contrast allows the hair pigments to attract the bright light best.

So you want to treat overall skin texture and tone (with minimal downtime)?
Try: Laser Genesis

Laser Genesis is a subtle, noninvasive laser treatment that treats the topmost layer of skin with heat, encouraging collagen regrowth. It is a great introduction to laser treatments as it is an all-in-one treatment that targets scars, darkness and texture issues in a painless, low-impact procedure. Because the treatment is so gentle, results aren’t as noticeable as other laser treatments, but if you have minor skin issues, Laser Genesis is a great way to deal with any minimal texture irregularities and bring back a healthy glow to your skin.

So you want to treat hyperpigmentation and dark spots?
Try: IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacial

Just like IPL hair removal, intense pulsed light therapy is used to treat dark spots as well, as the light targets dark pigment in the skin. IPL therapy causes a controlled injury to the dermis, just below the skin’s topmost layer (the epidermis). This results in a stimulating and regenerative effect that causes the skin to produce more collagen during the natural healing process.

Skin will experience tenderness and redness immediately after the procedure, but these side effects will subside in a few days to a week. Best results – smoother, brighter and more even-toned skin – are seen in a few months after getting the treatment once a month. 

Remember, the best way to prevent dark spots and hyperpigmentation from occurring is to use an SPF daily to keep UV damage at bay and keep your skin youthful and even-toned.

Bottom Line

There is only so much that products can do, and if you’re experiencing one of the concerns mentioned above, it might be time to bring in the big guns. Interested in one of the treatments? Talk to your dermatologist to see if it’s the right choice for your skin.

+Have you had a laser treatment performed on your skin? Let us know about your results!

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Soko Glam’s once again driving purposeful action within the skin care and beauty industry with the second installment of their Beauty For Good program, the Conscious Beauty Collective.

Back in May, we announced the K-Beauty destination’s first ever Beauty For Good capsule collection, the AAPI Founder’s Collective, which sought to bolster the voices of Asian-American beauty founders. The initiative went a step further and donated a portion of proceeds from the capsule collection to The AAPI Community Fund.

This time around, Soko Glam’s sights are set on promoting a greener beauty and skin care space. In order to focus on community backed (and loved) brands that are doing some serious good, Soko Glam tapped One Tree Planted partner, Naturium, Versed, the affordable line pushing empties recycling taking over Instagram, and climate neutral certified chic body care brand Nécessaire.

Honing in on their message, through the month of December, Soko Glam will donate a portion of proceeds from the Conscious Beauty Collective to 1% For The Planet, a global movement with a unique model that supports a network of nonprofits addressing urgent environmental issues through funds and action. 

The Conscious Beauty Collective hits Soko Glam December 21st, and features more than 20 products from the three sustainable, and totally Instagrammable, brands.

Let’s explore some of the new sustainable friendly goodies hitting Soko Glam this week!

Naturium Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

Created by skinfluencer Susan Yara, Naturium’s focused on creating a greener skin care industry. Not only does the brand have an on-going partnership with One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization that looks to “restore forests, create habitat for biodiversity, and make a positive social impact around the world,” but they also partner with Plastic Bank, who works to hire coastal community members to collect plastic bottles and plastic waste that would otherwise end up in the ocean! We love hearing that! 

Naturium’s Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10% is probably our favorite of the newest curations from Naturium to hit Soko Glam, as it taps into the power of azelaic acid, a gentle alternative to AHAs and BHAs, to help fight breakouts and keep the skin bright. The alternative is a superstar when it comes to battling hormonal acne. Did we mention this lightweight emulsion contains niacinamide to further brighten the skin? 

Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator

Besides being absolutely aesthetic, this impactful body care brand is committed to offsetting their carbon footprint. They’re so committed that they’ve been Climate Neutral Certified since 2019 and have just received their Plastic Neutral certification. 

The holy grail body care line also donates 1% of their yearly sales to environmental causes as a member of 1% For The Planet.

Nécessaire’s The Body Exfoliator is one of the brand’s top sellers, combining the best of chemical and physical exfoliation methods to leave the body smooth and incredibly soft. Although this gel scrub works well for all skin types, it’s also a great pick for those with keratosis pilaris, as it helps to mitigate all signs of strawberry skin!

Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel Cream

Let’s get into recycling focused Versed! The brand prides itself on its affordability, but also on it’s in-house recycling program. 

They’re letting you cut out the trip to the closest location that accepts skin care empties with their very own recycling program. Simply wait until you have 3 Versed empties to email the brand about your recycling wishes. They’ll send you a prepaid label that you can slap on the box you filled with your now product-less containers. Then all you have to do is drop it off at your local FedEx location. The best part? Versed will send you a code for 15% off your next purchase as a thank you! 

It’s easy to rack up Versed empties, especially with products like the Dew Point Moisturizing Gel Cream. The fun starts with the texture, a lightweight jelly dream, and continues on into the formula with hydration favorites like hyaluronic acid and aloe. 

+What brands do you think are doing sustainability well? Let us know below! 

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Black Friday is basically here are Soko Glam’s celebrating with their biggest Cyber Weekend sale yet!

Soko Glam’s Skin Care Wonderland Sale continues with a sitewide 30% OFF everything* (using code SGWONDERLAND30), but they’re kicking it up a notch for Cyber Weekend (which for Soko is starting 11/23) and offering 40% OFF orders of $195+ with code SGWONDERLAND40.

But that’s not all! From 11/23-11/29, gift sets will be included in the sitewide sale for the first time ever. If you’ve been waiting to fill your cart, this sale is definitely the time to score some amazing deals.

Here are our top picks to grab for everyone on your list (and of course, treats for yourself, too!)

good light Moon Glow Milky Toning Lotion

You may have seen this good light superstar popping up all over TikTok, and for good reason. Combining gentle AHA exfoliation with deeply hydrating snow mushroom and moisture-locking ceramides, this toner alleviates redness, reduces pore size and balances oil production. It’s a perfect treat for winter-dull complexions and makes a great gift when paired with Klairs Toner Mate 2 in 1 Cotton Pad, because who doesn’t love the gift of good skin?

$22 $15.40 with code SGWONDERLAND30 until November 29th*

Brillie Hand Wash Variety Set

If you’re seeking the perfect host gift, look no further than this eco-friendly set. Designed to reduce single-use plastic, Brillie has created powdered hand washes that activate when you add water. Simply add the solution of your choice to their stylish refillable bottle, mix with water—et voila!—a luxurious hand soap that lathers into a creamy foam for clean and comfortable hands. This set includes a starter bottle and three pouches in Almond, Vanilla and Fresh scents. 

$20 $14 with code SGWONDERLAND30 until November 29th*

Chasin’ Rabbits Limited Edition Set

This might be the cutest set out there, and while we recommend giving it as a gift, we won’t blame you if you keep it for yourself. Featuring three of our favorite Chasin’ Rabbits products (in full-sizes!), this set stars the Mindful Bubble Cleanse, a head-to-toe purifying charcoal cleanser, Magic Beauty Shroom, a hybrid essence for healing and hydration, and Green Golden Ruler, a yogurt-like cream packed with antioxidants and probiotics for a more balanced complexion. Packaged together with a tie-dye dust bag, stickers and a super-soft headband, this set is the perfect introduction to the Chasin’ Rabbits line.

$85 $59.50 with code SGWONDERLAND30 until November 29th*

Acwell pH Balancing Intensive Eye Cream

This is definitely a holy grail eye cream. The hydrating Licorice pH Balancing Intensive Eye Cream formula features licorice water and licorice extract to brighten dark circles and hyper-pigmentation.

This brightening dream is a great way to start the day, as it features caffeine to help depuff after a good night’s sleep.

$30 $21 with code SGWONDERLAND30 until November 29th*

Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen

The winter days may be shorter, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to skip out on SPF. This lightweight new sunscreen from Neogen is a treat to apply with its fast-absorbing, airy finish. Featuring 20 kinds of plant extracts, it hydrates and calms without clogging pores or leaving a white cast. At a savings of 30% off until November 29th, you can grab a tube for yourself and your besties, because gifting sunscreen says, “I love you, and I want you to protect your gorgeous self!”

$32 $22.40 with code SGWONDERLAND30 until November 29th*

Unpa Bubi Bubi Bubble Lip Scrub

Recently repackaged and reformulated for even more bubbles, this innovative lip treatment is the perfect stocking stuffer (but maybe grab one for yourself, too). With its unique bubbling effect, it gently exfoliates dead skin cells away without being abrasive, while shea butter, olive oil and ceramide NP nourish so lips are left soft and protected. 

$12 $8.40 with code SGWONDERLAND30 until November 29th*

What caught your eye during this Cyber Weekend Bonanza? Let us know in the comments!

*SGWONDERLAND30 30% OFF and SGWONDERLAND40 codes do not apply to Then I Met You or books. Gift set discounts only valid 11/23-11/29. Sale ends November 29th, 2021.

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