Ingredients

Vietnamese Skincare Ingredients: A Complete Glossary of 20 Key Botanicals

Vietnam's botanical diversity is exceptional. The country spans 15 degrees of latitude - from subtropical mountain forests in the north to the tropical Mekong Delta in…

By Cezary Kowalski  •  May 20, 2026
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Routine

Korean Skincare Routine for Humid Weather: What to Keep, What to Drop

The Korean skincare routine for humid weather requires a different approach than the 10-step sequence developed for Seoul's temperate climate. The routine was not…

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Vietnamese Skincare Routine: What It Actually Looks Like

Ask a Vietnamese woman in her 50s what her skincare routine looks like, and the answer will probably…

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Thorakao: Vietnam’s Oldest Cosmetics Brand That No One Is Talking About

Cocoon was founded in 2013. Thorakao was founded in 1961. That gap - 52 years - is the…

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Is Korean Skincare Cheaper in Vietnam? An Honest Answer

The assumption is reasonable: Vietnam is in Asia, Korean skincare comes from Asia, therefore buying Korean skincare in…

May 27, 2026