The J. One Jelly pack reflects the cool, clean aesthetic of Ha Jiwon herself. It’s a true supertasker- a term that we love to use to describe products that save us major time while still delivering super visible results. Below are our #JellyHacks– our all-time favorite ways to use the Jelly Pack! Ha Jiwon herself recommends spouting some positive affirmations at yourself as you apply the Jelly Pack! 1. All-in-one...

When I first discovered K-beauty, the Oil Cleansing Method was espoused as one of the primary ways Korean and Asian beauty cultures differed from our own. The concept seemed revolutionary to me as well. Before cleansing oils, I was terrified to wear foundation in fear that it would break me out, mostly due to my own ineptitude at removing it. Now, I love my double cleanse- it’s immensely satisfying to...

Skincare has never been easier (or more skin-tertaining!) now that products come in an innovative capsule format. These capsules amplify the sensorial experience to make skincare entertaining by bursting and melting into skin. Pampering or taking care of yourself (and your skin) on a regular basis should be pleasurable – not a chore. It’s all about enjoying the skin-caring moments of your day. #CapsuleBeauty comes in two variations: pre-portioned pearls...

It starts out innocently enough. You notice a tiny little dark splotch that wasn’t there before, so you add a brightening serum to your routine. Then you decide your pores are a tad too big for your liking, so you add two serums to your routine. It’s only a matter of time before you realize that maybe you’re not cleansing well enough, so you start to double cleanse with an...

We consistently get asked about the differences between toners, treatment toners, essence toners, treatment essences, true essences, and whether or not all of these products are required for building a comprehensive K-beauty routine. (To simplify this, think of treatment toners, essence toners, and treatment essences as one and the same.) For this blog, we’re tackling treatment essences and helping you figure out which one is right for you. While a...

It’s that time of year — when spring break collides with festival season, all the way from South by Southwest in March to Coachella in April to Bonnaroo in the summer. And while festivalgoers have their uniform pretty much down — cut-offs, fringe, boots and all manner of gypsy-bohemian accouterments, not to mention no shortage of skin — what’s really going to get you noticed is young, healthy, dewy (and...

The only time I’ve really thought of parsley is when I see a sprig perched on top of my pasta at a restaurant, or as the ingredient that I sheepishly skim over in a Martha Stewart recipe that I’m trying to ‘lazy-hack’. Parsley tends to be the foot note of the herb world but recently it’s risen to all-star status in my skincare routine. This is clearly not a shot...

When a skincare brand’s name translates into “Glass Skin,” you’re setting the bar pretty high. Glass as in transparent, clear, reflective? All adjectives I want used for my skin. And then when that loftily-named skincare brand releases a cream called Cucu Black Truffle Cream, you better believe I’m thinking I’ve got to pay a pretty penny for that transparent, clear, reflective skin. (After all, black truffle is one of the...

Cleansing is mandatory- but K-beauty finds a way to make everything infinitely more entertaining. We’ve even coined a word for this phenomenon: cleanser + entertainment. Cleansertainment! There’s nothing more satisfying than melting away the day’s makeup, swiping the skin with a cotton pad, and knowing that you’ve really, really gotten everything off your face. We have a few self proclaimed Cleanser Addicts on the GR team- they’re the ones who...

Has everyone felt that moment, when you found the one? Recently, I’ve experienced the below: It was an instantaneous connection. The moment I stopped thinking ‘I’ and was always thinking ‘we’ ever since we met. I’m feeling I cannot live with this one. We go through so many skincare products, looking for that perfect one, eager to start seeing real results. And don’t get me wrong, I have so much...

As I become more literate in the language of skincare, my evaluation of products has gone from “Oh, this feels nice,” “This package is pretty” and “Yes, this seems to work” to an obsessive evaluation of practically every ingredient and review out there. It’s no longer good enough to be a primer; now you have to be a silicone- and oil-free primer. You call yourself a dark spot corrector? Then...

We spend a lot of time thinking about how to help people make sense of Korean beauty. From all the different steps and products names to the unique textures, the K-beauty world can be difficult to navigate. That’s where our new video series #ButSkinFirst comes in. There is this preconception that K-beauty is overwhelmingly complex, or consists of a tedious and time-consuming routine. However, K-Beauty and skincare should be quick,...