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📍25 N Fair Oaks, Pasadena CA

10/30/2026

Some of the best finds in Korea never make it to your feed — they sit on pharmacy shelves and in local shops, picked up by people who know what to look for. Straight from Korea 3.0 Bundle is our latest picks, exclusively available at PlayLab (in-store & online) while supplies last.

$110 (valued at $121). Limited quantities available. Comment BUNDLE for the link to purchase.

What’s Inside:
1️⃣ Yuhan Minox Pen Gel 5%
2️⃣ Dominas Dark Spot Cream Rx 30ml (+ 2 Deluxe Size 5ml creams)
3️⃣ Daily Eyemask — Lavender Blue Water (1 mask)
4️⃣ Danonal Calamus Cooling Spa Hair Mask Pack (1 cap)
5️⃣ Hanmi PRO-CALM EGF Urea Kera Tone Cream (50 ml)

Swipe for more details on each item ➡️

A Korean pharmacy hair-loss pen from Yuhan Corporation: a 5% minoxidil gel in a unique slim pen format with a roll-on tip. Typically the 5% concentration is made for men to use twice daily but women can use as well once nightly.

Please read the pet-safety warning below before first use. Use only as directed, wash your hands after applying, and keep it completely away from cats and dogs.

The OTC version of the viral K-pharmacy hyperpigmentation cream, this is made to help visibly fades dark spots and evens skin tone while boosting skin elasticity. Clinically tested and deeply hydrating for up to 120 hours, it delivers a soft, dewy glow with a lightweight, soothing texture perfect for both day and night use.

Twenty minutes that actually switch your day off. This self-heating steam mask warms to about 40°C and releases gentle Onyang hot spring v***r over tired, screen-strained eyes, with lavender, lemon, and eucalyptus to help you unwind toward rest.

Menthol calms an overheated, oily-feeling scalp on contact, while iris root water helps rebalance sebum and peptides deeply nourish from roots to ends.

Another K-pharmacy find, this intensive cream is for rough, thickened skin, especially elbows, knees, and heels. Formulated with 10% urea to soften built-up dead skin, EGF to support healthier skin turnover, and vitamin C ester to help brighten darkened areas for a more even-looking tone.

10/29/2026

What happens in Korea doesn’t stay in Korea—it goes straight onto our feed!

We packed our bags, hunted down the best of K-beauty, consumed all the health supplements for energy, and got into more than a few shenanigans along the way.

Occasionally we do some unhinged things for you all and bring back select limited edition special goodies so it’s like you were with us on this trip. Running around town for Kimchi vests, medical-grade hair loss treatments, and the best quality supplements that Korea has to offer.

We do it because we love you! Thanks for giving us purpose🫰Without you, we’d just be two overly critical skincare fiends doing clinical trials on our faces for absolutely no one else’s benefit 🤪

10/28/2026

Final part to mom’s mini-makeover! We’re tackling sparse hairlines and thinning spots with the cult-favorite Etude Pang Pang Hair Shadow.

As hair naturally thins with age, visible scalp around the crown or temples can make styling tricky. This compact powder gives the illusion of a fuller, thicker hairline in under a minute!

1️⃣ Dab: Press the built-in puff directly onto the powder cushion.
2️⃣ Pang Pang (Tap Tap): Gently pat along the sparse areas, wide parting line, or receding temples.
3️⃣ Blend: Softly diffuse the edges inward toward the hairline so it melts invisibly into her natural roots without harsh lines.

It’s sweat-resistant, doesn’t feel heavy, and took 5 years off her hairline instantly. Mom couldn’t stop looking in the mirror! 🥹

Available in-store and at PlayLabBeauty.com.

10/27/2026

The mother-daughter fun continues! That 3-to-4 week gap between hair appointments when the grays start peeking through? We’ve all been there. Or say you’ve just got a couple of stubborn strands to cover up. Today, we’re testing the Modubom All Day Hair Tint on Mom to see how effortlessly it camouflages regrowth!

• Zero Mess: Applies cleanly right where you need it without staining the scalp or flaking onto clothes.
• Natural Finish: Blends seamlessly into natural hair color without that stiff, powdery, or greasy feeling.
• Quick & Portable: Perfect for 60-second touch-ups before stepping out the door.

Mom was genuinely amazed at how natural the blend looked—and how fast it took! Would you try something like this? Let us know in the comments.

10/26/2026

Giving my mom an instant under-eye refresh with Dr. Melaxin Eyebag Cream!

If stubborn under-eye bags or loss of firmness are your main concerns, the technique and formula make all the difference:

• The Goal: Firm, lift, and de-puff mature under-eyes.
• The Technique: Dot lightly under the eye, smooth gently toward the temples, and tap with your ring finger until absorbed.

When to use? Best for nighttime use! It has spicules and will leave a glue-like residue so it’ll interfere with makeup.

Watch her under-eyes look smoother, tighter, and more awake in real time.

Save this post to show your mom (or treat yourself)! 💾

10/25/2026

Did the beauty industry invent eye cream just to sell you a 15ml bottle for the price of a full-size lotion? 🧐

Let’s cut through the noise for the final part of our eye care series:

❌ NO, you don’t need an eye cream if all you want is basic moisture. A gentle, non-irritating face moisturizer does the job.
✅ YES, an eye cream is worth it if you’re treating specific concerns like morning puffiness, stubborn dark circles, or fine lines with specialized, eye-safe active ingredients that won't cause milia or burning.

Skincare should always serve your skin's goals, not marketing trends!

That wraps up our eye care series—save this post for the reality check you needed! 💾

10/24/2026

Stop tugging your under-eyes! The skin around your eyes is up to 10x thinner than the rest of your face, which means how you apply your eye cream is just as important as the formula itself.

The Proper Application Technique:
💍 Use Your Ring Finger: It naturally applies the gentlest pressure, preventing tugging on delicate skin.
🫘 Pea-Sized Amount for Both Eyes: More isn’t better! Excess product can cause puffiness, milia, or migrate right into your eyes.
🦴 Follow the Orbital Bone: Tap the product along the cheekbone and brow bone, working inward to outward. Your facial muscles will naturally migrate the hydration inward without getting product on your lash line.
🪶 Gentle Tapping Only: Never drag or stretch the skin—pat until fully absorbed to promote microcirculation.

Have you been rubbing or tapping? Be honest in the comments! 👇

10/23/2026

Before or after moisturizer? Let’s end the eye cream debate once and for all!

The golden rule of skincare layering is thinnest to thickest consistency, and eye cream is no exception. Here is how to place it properly:

If your eye cream is light (gel, serum, or fluid texture):
Apply it BEFORE your daily moisturizer. A heavy face cream will create a barrier that stops light eye actives from penetrating delicate skin!

If your eye cream is rich (thick balm, heavy butter, or occlusive formula):
Apply it AFTER your moisturizer (or in place of moisturizer on the orbital bone) to lock in deep hydration without sliding around.

Where does eye cream currently sit in your routine—before or after? Drop your steps below! 👇

10/22/2026

Target your exact under-eye concern! From morning puffiness to deep fine lines, here’s your K-beauty eye care breakdown:
👁️ Puffiness: Shaishaishai Caffeine Eye Cream
🤎 Dark Circles: Sana Soymilk 4-in-1 Eye Cream
🕳️ Hollowness: Dr. Melaxin Calcium Volume Multi Balm
⚡ Fine Lines (Beginner): Chemist Confessions Double Play
🔥 Fine Lines (Advanced): K Secret Seoul 1988 Liposome Retinal
👑 Best All-Around: Abib Collagen Eye Cream
💦 Extra Care Treatment: Abib Collagen Eye Patches

Save this post so you always pick the right formula! 💾
(Thanks to Aija Voi for the request!)

10/21/2026

If chemical filters trigger irritation or breakouts for you, mineral sunscreens are the answer—and these two K-beauty favorites get the formula so right without the heavy, chalky mess.

💜 Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Daily Relief Sunscreen
• The Vibe: Deeply soothing & hydrating.
• Key Features: Formulated with fermented black rice and hyaluronic acid to deliver a natural, satin-dewy finish with minimal white cast.
• Best For: Dry, combination, and sensitive skin types needing extra barrier love.

💚 Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+
• The Vibe: Lightweight, matte & protective.
• Key Features: A cult-favorite 100% zinc mineral sunscreen infused with Centella Asiatica and Pycnogenol to soothe inflammation and absorb excess oil.
• Best For: Sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin looking for a clean, non-greasy matte finish.

Or go with the Cell Fusion C Laser Defense Sunscreen if you want to try a chemical/physical blend for the best of both worlds!

Save this post for your next daily SPF restock! 💾

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