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The K Skin Aura blog

Korean Skincare, Explained

Honest, practical guides to Korean skincare, written by Mari.
  • 9 min read

What an active ingredient actually is, how strong each one is, and the one active to start with for spots, redness, dark marks, fine lines or dullness.

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Niacinamide, retinol, vitamin C, kojic acid, exfoliating acids. Here's what works with azelaic acid, what to keep apart, and why mixing less usually works better.

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  • 10 min read

Retinal, PDRN, peptides, NAD+. What each one does, how strong the evidence is, who it suits and where it goes in your routine. Find your match in 30 seconds.

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  • 8 min read

For anyone with a shelf full of skincare and no clear plan for it. What to keep, what to pause, what to throw away, and how to tell if anything is missing.

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The signs your skin barrier is damaged, what causes it, and the simple Korean routine and barrier repair creams that calmed my sensitive, rosacea-prone skin.

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  • 11 min read

What epii is, why it went viral, and what each of the five products actually does, from the Double Up Creams to the HPT6 Ultra Drop and the VITA and HPR Pro Shots. Plus a simple morning and evening routine.

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