If there’s one thing we’ve all heard about Korean skin care it’s that there are a lot of ‘steps’. But never fear because today we will be starting at the very beginning, which we’ve heard it’s a very good place to start. 

Let's talk Step 1 of the K-Beauty routine; cleansing balms! 

Feeling Overwhelmed By The Different Korean Beauty Cleansing Options? We're making it easy for you with this round-up of the best on the market.  

While oil cleansing is great for removing makeup, sunscreen and other oil-based impurities as the first step of a double cleansing routine, they have plenty of other uses as well.  

On today's episode of the Korean Beauty Show podcast Lauren shares her top 5 tips for using up old cleansing balms and oils. From cleaning your makeup brushes to removing spots of old sunscreen, check out these tips before you chuck your old cleansers in the bin. 

Today, I'm reviewing the cult classic cleansing balm from Banila Co (Say that three times in a row) - Clean It Zero! 

If you've never tried a cleansing balm before then stay tuned – I promise this is one skincare product your routine is missing.

The Korean Beauty Routine differs from a typical western skincare routine and one of the steps in the routine that stands out is the double cleanse.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Korean double cleanse method (and how to do it!)

One of the most important parts of any skincare routine is makeup removal. What goes on, must come off. However, it's important that this step be done gently. 

So – what are the best ways to remove your makeup at night? Let's take a look

STYLE STORY is excited to curate Beauty of Joseon’s latest releases, the Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm and Apricot Peeling Gel.

Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of different cleansing options and the differences between them? On the STYLE STORY blog we're demystifying the different types of K-Beauty cleansers. From powder cleansers to cleansing waters, foam cleansers, balm cleansers and more. 

We’ve got the tree tinselled, Bublé blasting and, most importantly, your shopping sorted!

With the help of your voting in our Best Of K-Beauty Awards, have compiled a list of the best Korean Beauty gifts to give this season.

Let's take a look. 

On episode 234 of the Korean Beauty Show podcast, we covering celebrities favourite Korean beauty products, tips and tricks. From Queen Letizia of Spain to Jisoo from Black Pink it's safe to say that K-Beauty has pretty wide appeal. And when it comes to how to get the most of out our your products some celebs have wackier tips than others. Tune into find out.

Lauren runs through the bestselling K-Beauty skincare products of 2022 and looks ahead to 2023 skincare trends.

Being a mom means wearing many hats — nurturer, chef, chauffeur, personal shopper, and more — all rolled into one. With so much to juggle, it’s easy for skincare to take a backseat. But taking a few minutes each day for yourself isn’t just self-care; it’s essential.

Cleanser is the jumping board of your whole skincare routine, which is why it’s important to nail it. Here's how to pick the perfect cleanser for your skin type and why it matters in the first place.

In this episode, Lauren breaks down the most disappointing K-Beauty products and formats she tried in 2025, and why the marketing didn't match the real-skin results. 

We’re kicking off the best of K-Beauty Awards 2021 with a list of the most innovative Korean beauty products. These are the products that have captured the hearts and reviews of our STYLE STORY beauty community.

Ain’t nobody got time for…. complicated skincare routines!

You don’t even have time to put petrol in your car let alone spend half an hour every night clocking up 12 steps on your skincare regime. We hear you!

We’re kicking off the best of K-Beauty Awards 2021 with a list of the 10 most innovative Korean beauty products.

These are the products that have captured the hearts and reviews of our STYLE STORY beauty community.

One of this year’s most delicious skincare trends, donut skin has exploded in popularity with influencers like Hailey Bieber showing us glazed skin goals.

With plenty of ways to achieve a dewy glazed look, what are the best products for donut skin in Australia?

Read on to find out!

Lauren shares how she does the grits method to remove blackheads, plus some of the biggest changes in the Korean cosmetics market post COVID-19. We've got new releases from COSRX & Laneige, plus how to deal with dry skin this winter. 

Just as you’re changing your wardrobe for fall and winter, it’s a great time to change up your skincare too!

There's one trend on everyone's lips for the beauty industry in 2024. It's multifunctional beauty products! While this trend isn’t exactly a new one, there’s no denying it’s not going anywhere soon. 

The truth is, acne doesn’t always magically stop when we turn 20 and, for some, affects us as adults. When adults suffer from pimples and breakouts this is referred to as "hormonal acne". 

Let's take a look at what it is and what we can do about it. 

It may surprise you that I don't love the vast majority of products I try. When it comes to cult K-Beauty products, there are plenty that I don't rate for a whole range of reasons.  What are they and why didn't they work for me? Tune in to find out. 

From stinging nose strips to painful extractions, blackheads are one of those pesky skin problems that never seem to budge. So - how do you get rid of blackheads? Let's take a look! 

On today's episode of the Korean Beauty Show podcast, Lauren discusses Korea's untact skincare trend. Thanks to the pandemic, people have turned to a variety of contactless services and even skincare products.

On Episode 209 of the Korean Beauty Show podcast Lauren shares the best-selling Kbeauty products for the first half of 2023. Plus, are Korea's sun patches a passing fad or here to stay? Korea's MFDS gives the green light for a new sunscreen ingredient. Plus, which popular Korean Beauty sunscreen caused Lauren to have a bad allergic reaction?