What transpires when a K-beauty pro slowly and thoughtfully introduces a K-beauty newbie to the world of Korean skincare? To quote her: “Such a big difference!” Here, a peek into their conversation, including a newcomer’s perspective (intimidating), how she got started (slowly), and the one thing that made such a big difference in her skin. (And no, it wasn’t 10 steps.)   Working in the beauty industry, I’ve always had a semi-consistent stream of messages from friends, their family members, and coworkers asking my opinion on various products. But lately I’ve been getting an increasing number of questions specifically about K-beauty. Korean beauty has solidified itself as more than just a passing fad; online retailers are popping up every week, more and more content creators are making Korean beauty products a part of their online presence, and Korean skincare products are lining an increasing number of shelves at major ret...

Breakouts can be the bane of our skincare existence. But to treat them correctly, you have to first know what they are. Here, a primer on the different types of breakouts and what you can do to deal with them.   Breakouts. Sigh. For a lot of us who aren’t genetically blessed (like my sister, who’s never had a pimple in her life, true story), they are an inevitable aspect of our lives. For me, I’m prone to hormonal acne and the occasional cyst. But what’s the difference? What are the different types of breakouts you can have? And how can you treat them? Never fear, for your unni Sheryll is here!   What is a breakout & what are the different types?   First things first, a breakout is when your skin gets irritated due to a multitude of things — clogged pores, hormones, dirt, debris, incompatib...