The Korean Beauty Show Podcast

On this week's Kbeauty news roundup episode of the Korean Beauty Show podcast, Lauren discusses the latest headlines around the Korean Government's plans to build a biomedical hub in Osong. She talks through the process of bringing Jelly Ko's latest product to life and why the delays that caused it to take over two years. Plus, a recommendation for the K-drama and Korean reality TV fans.    Access...

When it comes to beauty products that don't work for you it can be a little tricky to work out what exactly to do with them. Should you resell them? Bin them? Return them? On today's episode, Lauren discusses her list of top 10 things to do with beauty products that don't work for you.    Access Today's Full Show Notes : https://stylestory.com.au/blogs/podcast/10-things-to-do-with-beauty-products-...

On today's Kbeauty news headlines episode of the Korean Beauty Show podcast, Lauren discusses whether Korean Beauty standards are changing in 2022 with the rise of the "건강미" or "healthy beauty" trend. She also discusses the changing landscape of K-Beauty post pandemic and the reality behind a 1 star review.   CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: www.instagram.com/lauren.kbeauty Shop Kbeauty: www.stylesto...

If you’ve been dabbling in the world of Korean skincare for a while, you’ve probably realised that retinol doesn’t have the same hold over the Korean beauty industry as it does in the West. On today’s episode of the Korean Beauty Show podcast, Lauren is running through some of the many ingredients Koreans turn to for anti-aging benefits instead of retinol.    Acce...

On this week's K-Beauty news headlines episode of the Korean Beauty Show podcast, Lauren discusses whether the lack of representation of women on the boards of Korean beauty companies is ultimately harmful for K-Beauty's competitiveness. Plus, she covers the recent acquisition of Indie Beauty brand One Thing by Aekyung Industries. She answers a listener's question about facial fillers in Korea.&nb...

And no, it's not snail mucin. On today's podcast episode, Lauren shares how Koreans actually treat the signs of aging, from the focus of their skincare routine and philosophies through to the kinds of treatments people are getting in Korea to fight everything from sagging skin, lack of elasticity, dullness, pigmentation and wrinkles.    Access Today's Full Show Notes : https://stylestory...

On today's episode of the Korean Beauty Show podcast, Lauren discusses the new Korean research looking to change the way we treat pigmentation. She also answers a listener's question about the best way to treat dark under arms and introduces a new Bakuchiol toner.    Access Today's Full Show Notes: https://stylestory.com.au/blogs/podcast/is-this-the-future-of-pigmentation-treatment &nbsp...

On today's episode of the Korean Beauty Show podcast, Lauren discusses the trend of waterless skincare and its Korean origins. She covers some of the many benefits of waterless beauty products, plus takes a look at some angles that are a little bit trickier to quantify in terms of sustainability. She then discusses some must-try waterless Korean beauty products.    Access Today's Full Sh...

On today's episode, Lauren shares the latest Korean research aiming to develop a retinol product that reduces the risk of skin irritation based off genetic data. She also discusses a new tone-up cream and green tea toner that's perfect for oily skin. And shares her Korean recommendation of the week that’s perfect for Mums of babies and soon-to-be Mums.     Access Today’s...

Lauren discusses the hottest Korean hair trends in 2022, including soft perms, pink hair, streaks, baby bangs, pixie cuts and more. Plus, she reveals the top trending treatments for hair that you can try at home, as well as some in-salon options to look into at a salon near you.   Access Today’s Full Show Notes at : https://stylestory.com.au/blogs/podcast/hottest-korean-hair-trends-in-2...

On this week’s K-Beauty news wrap-up Lauren covers the K-Beauty product that has sold 12 million units in a year thanks to Korea’s “untact beauty” trend, some bad news for Sephora in Korea and concerns over the future growth of Hallyu (the “Korean wave”). Plus she shares her top picks for Mothers Day and the new guide to TGA advertising of skincare products in A...

Skincare acids are among the most popular ingredients right now, thanks to their ability to exfoliate chemically, as opposed to scrubbing away dead skin manually. But do you need strong skincare acids? And how strong is "strong"? On Today's episode, Lauren answers all these questions & more, plus she introduces her top safety tips to follow when using acids.   Access Today's Full Show Not...

On this week’s episode of the Korean Beauty Show Podcast, 6 listeners share the best skin tips they’ve learnt to this day, plus Lauren discusses the latest Kbeauty news headlines, including LG Household & Health Care’s acquisition of Creme Shop.  Access Today’s Full Show Notes at: https://stylestory.com.au/blogs/podcast/the-best-skin-tips-youve-learnt-to-this-day &...

On today’s episode of the Korean Beauty Show, Lauren discusses the problems with Korea’s clean beauty trend. She delves into some of the myths being used by K-Beauty brands to market their products, issues with the rating apps and the industry’s reliance on the EWG Green Grade rating system.    Access Today's Full Show Notes : https://stylestory.com.au/blogs/podcast/the...

On this week’s Kbeauty news headlines episode of the Korean Beauty Show podcast Lauren discusses how the city of Seoul is betting big on Kbeauty as well as how some brands are being affected by lockdowns. Plus, she introduces new releases from SKIN1004 and the latest Korean beauty product reviews.    Access Today's Full Show Notes at: https://stylestory.com.au/blogs/podcast/seouls-...

April is Rosacea Awareness Month. On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren discusses the impact of this chronic and widespread facial disorder. She talks through what to do if you suspect you have rosacea and some at-home Kbeauty products that might be a good fit for those with skin sensitized by rosacea.     Access Today's Full Show Notes : https://stylestory.com.au/blogs/po...

On today’s Kbeauty news headlines update, Lauren discusses some of the top K-Beauty growth areas for 2022, including Korean brands seeking halal certification, cosmetics for pets and the rise of custom cosmetics.  Access Today's Show Notes : https://stylestory.com.au/blogs/podcast/top-k-beauty-growth-areas-in-2022   CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: www.instagram.com/lauren.kbeauty Shop K...

On today’s episode, Lauren discusses what goes into launching a new Korean beauty product. She talks through the process of making Jelly Ko’s latest product, Dewy Glaze Toner, and what took place in the 573 days from start to finish.    Access Today's Full Show Notes at: https://stylestory.com.au/blogs/podcast/behind-the-scenes-of-a-k-beauty-launch   CONNECT WITH ME Inst...

On this week’s Kbeauty news update episode Lauren covers the rise of live streaming by Chinese re-sellers in Korean duty free stores, a marriage between two of the biggest KBeauty stars in the world and a special new product release 1.5 years in the making.    Access Today's Full Show Notes : https://stylestory.com.au/blogs/podcast/a-marriage-in-kbeauty-heaven   CONNECT WITH M...

If you’re umm-ing and ahh-ing over whether to spend big on a hero skincare product, chances are there’s a great K-Beauty product that looks, smells, feels and works very similarly! Although they’re great products in their own right, here is a list of the best Korean skincare dupes I’ve found in 2022.    Access Today's Full Show Notes : https://stylestory.com.au/bl...

On this week’s Kbeauty news headlines show, Lauren discusses Korean cosmetic exports reaching a record high and answers a listener’s question about which Korean beauty brands use recycled plastic. Plus, she discusses new releases from Benton and shares her recommendation of the week.  Join the Jelly Ko waiting list to get an exclusive offer when our new product drops: https://styl...

Korean body care products don’t get as much air time as face products. On today’s episode, Lauren discusses why that is, some of the key differences between western body care and Korean body care as well as the importance of Jjimjilbang (sauna) culture in Korea.    Access Today's Full Show Notes : https://stylestory.com.au/blogs/style-story/korean-body-care   CONNECT WIT...

On today’s episode of the Korean Beauty Show, Lauren discusses Ahn In Suk's (Director of the Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences) latest YouTube video discussing whether the focus on ingredients lists and green grade ratings is setting back the future of the Korean cosmetics industry. Lauren also answers a listener’s question about Korean cleansing sticks.    Access To...

On today’s episode of the Korean Beauty Show, Lauren discusses 8 reasons why your eye cream isn’t working and what to do about it, plus some of the best Korean beauty eye creams on the market.    CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: www.instagram.com/lauren.kbeauty Shop Kbeauty: www.stylestory.com.au Style Story’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/stylestory_kbeauty Jelly Ko’s I...

On this week’s news update episode of the Korean Beauty Show podcast, Lauren discusses the price of Kbeauty products rising and answers a listener’s question about what the new President of Korea might mean for visitors to Korea, foreigners and women. Lauren also introduces a new show segment “Recommendation of the Week”.    Access Today's Full Show Notes at: http...