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Retinol Done the Korean Way
The Korean approach to skincare has always been about gentleness. So for a long time, Korean brands steered clear of retinol, a potent anti-aging i...
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PDRN - It's a thing!
We need to get this out of the way right up front - Polydeoxyribonucleotide, or PDRN is the latest transformative skincare ingredient -- and it com...
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Autumn is Here! Here's How to Protect Your Skin
The arrival of Autumn brings subtle changes to your skin. The onset of cooler weather - and certainly the addition of indoor heat - can make skin f...
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To Tone or Not to Tone? We Say YES!
I will declare my bias up front - I love toners! Korean toners are some of the best in the business and they are true game changers for any skin ty...
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Moisturizing Acne Prone Skin? Counter Intuitive, right? Wrong!
I first heard about the importance of hydrating and moisturizing acne prone skin from my sister. She went to a dermatologist, who said her skin was...
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Self-Love, Self-Care and Loss
Many of you know that I recently lost my Dad. It has been a really difficult time for our very close, very small family. We have endured a life cha...
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In Praise of Double Cleansing
I have always been disciplined with cleansing my skin from my teens onward, but I could never find a product that both removed all of my make-up an...
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Snail Mucin: Worth The Hype or Just Another TikTok Trend?
Snail mucin in skincare is having a moment - again! It has been a staple of Korean skincare for years and it is enjoying a viral renaissance than...
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Refreshing Summertime Skincare Routine: Mists and Minis!
Welcome to SLB, where we believe in easy skincare routines that leave you plenty of time for summer adventures. With the hot weather upon us, it's...
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Here's to Pampering the Mother Figures in our Lives!
My mom didn't focus a lot on skincare when my sister and I were growing up.
She was a nurse, a mom, a wife, a daughter, sister and friend, and a p...
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Keeping Your Glow All Through Winter
Brrrr! If you live in Canada, or other northern regions, it is COLD. And DRY.
Cold temperatures reduce moisture in the air, and when combined with...
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Dog Days of Summer “ruff” on your skin? I’ve got you!
Summer is still here, in all its glorious August heat, humidity and dog days!
It's a little hotter in Toronto, Ontario and a littler cooler in Regi...
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