Alicia Yoon

Korean Beauty Correspondent | from Seoul and NYC

About

Who's your beauty icon?

Song Hye Kyo

Who are your 5 favorite people to follow on Instagram?

@beautyisboring_ @cntraveler @badgalriri @thehautepursuit  @markabbawi

What's the beauty essential you can’t live without?

I have such dry skin—using an essence makes or breaks my skincare regimen.

What's your desert island album?

Blood Pressures, The Kills

What's your favorite Byrdie.com story?

4 DIY Face Masks You Can Whip Up in Your Kitchen

4 DIY Face Masks You Can Whip Up in Your Kitchen

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Alicia 's Stories

The Crazy 50-Hour Korean Massage That Changes Your Face Shape
The before and after pictures are unreal.
Korean Women Are Microblading Their Hairlines, and the Results Are Unbelievable
You have to see the before and after pictures.
This Korean Toner Trick Will Give You the Glowing Skin of Your Dreams
Forget moisturizer—this technique will save your parched, dull skin.
Bye, BB Cream: These Korean Skincare-Makeup Hybrids Are the Next Big Thing

Korean hybrid beauty products > every other country’s hybrid beauty products.
The Little-Known Ingredient Korean Women Use to Fight Acne
You probably haven’t heard of it, but it works.
The 5-Step Korean Skin Detox

It all makes sense now.
City Guide: The Best Places to Buy Beauty Products in Korea
A local’s guide to the beauty shopping mecca.
What It's REALLY Like Inside a Korean Bathhouse
Lessons From Korea's Most Famous Nail Guru
And find out how to try that awesome glass nail trend for yourself.
3 Korean Skincare Products That Are About to Blow Up
Move aside, essences and ampoules!
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