Struggle with redness and flushed skin when the weather is warm out? Check out the latest innovative releases from Seoul, Korea for cooling your skin in 2026. From floral extracts to nano-hyaluronic acid, it's science that will keep you cold and refreshed all day ❄️

Top Korean Beauty Summer Picks - How to Beat the Heat this Year

If you follow Korean beauty trends, you’ve likely heard of Medicube’s Age-R Booster Pro. This breakthrough device stimulates facial muscles, opens pores, boosts product absorption by 490%, and promises visible lift and elasticity. But how exactly does it work — and is it right for you? Let’s break it down.

Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro Review: Does it Really Lift, Tighten & Improve Skin?

It’s the No.1 skincare device in the world – with an ultimate 6 functions, complete with electroporation therapy, muscle stimulation and LED shades to boost your skin barrier. But how do you incorporate it into your routine? Read our guide to taking your skincare to the next level with the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro.

How to Use Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro: Complete Beginners Routine Guide

Curious about a retinal product that has a low irritative index, but deeply penetrates to help smooth fine lines and wrinkles? Let's talk about the new Celimax Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster and how it might be your ticket to smoother, brighter skin.

Celimax Vita-A Retinal Shot Review: Does it Really Work for Wrinkles and Skin Texture?

Anua’s sensitive skincare promises another award-winning product with their TXA Niacinamide serum. Does it match the hype and work in real time?

Anua Niacinamide TXA Serum - Can it Heal Your Skin and Bring Out Your Glow? 

It’s one of the top selling Beauty of Joseon products, but in a demure and clear bottle it’s not spoken of often. It’s the top arbutin product on the market and promises to lift dark spots, hydrate and leave skin with a deep, lasting glow. Does it deliver and is it worth it? Let’s review Beauty of Joseon’s Glow Deep Serum.

Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum (Rice + Alpha Arbutin) – Honest Review

If you are looking to buy TXA/Niacinamide serum for your skin tone and glow - there's only one brand to buy from... wait, there's two! And they're almost identical? What should you buy? Let's dive in and find out who is the king and who is just second best.

Battle of the Niacinamide – Anua vs Medicube – Which is the Best TXA/Niacinamide Combo? 

It's golden, glowing and enriched with skin-repairign nutrients unlike ever before! The Axis Y Triple PDRN serum promises deep skin repair, a soothing glow and the firming power of peptides all in a single, gold bottle. Is it the secret to glowing skin? Check out the before-and-after below!

Axis Y Triple PDRN Barrier Boost Serum Review - Golden Care

Struggling to figure out how to maximise your skincare routine? We have you covered; complete with layering techniques, product types & how to maximise your skin glassiness and hydration (the Korean beauty way 🩷).

How to Layer K-beauty Products: The Correct Order

Numbuzin No.5's skincare line is famous for brightening agents, gentle hydration, and oily skin care. How does their sun serum hold up in the popular skincare line? Is it worth adding to your routine? Check out our review below!

Numbuzin No.5 Glutathione Tone-Up Sun Serum Review - Sun & Make-up in One

One of the most expensive, single booster masks on the market. Dr Jart+ is famous for high cost skincare that is incredibly worth it... but can you really see the difference in just one mask? Let's see the before and after and see if you can improve your skin in one shot.

Dr Jart+ Cryo Rubber Brightening Mask Review - Is the One Shot Worth It?

Thome is the newest darling in skincare devices, known for its powerful ultrasound technology that smooths skin and boosts collagen. Learn about their philosophy, how the Glow Signature and Twenty Up devices work, and how to build the perfect routine!

Guide to Thome Skincare – Devices, Benefits & Skincare Routines 

It's viral, soothing & rich in herbal calming essence for your hair. But does the Seapuri Scalpy Hair serum really reduce hairfall and improve your locks? We test it for ourselves to see if this is just a viral fad, or the real deal for hair loss.

Seapuri Scalpy Hair Serum Review - Restorative Hair Care

Intense hydration ideal for dry skin repair and has been popular for over a decade... what is the secret inside make-up powerhouse Etude's Soon Jung x2 Hydro Barrier Cream? We test it to discover, does it really contain twice the moisture of your old-school barrier cream?

Etude Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream X2 Review - Upgraded Biome Care

This famous K-beauty skincare treatment is designed to boost deep hydration, firm skin and vanish fine lines for a youthful glow. Can it achieve this goal? See the before-and-after benefits, how to use and downsides to 50+ ingredients!

 Numbuzin No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-Sil Essence Review - Over 50 Peptides!!

K-beauty skincare devices use advanced technologies like EMS, microcurrent, ultrasound, and LED light therapy to boost collagen, enhance product absorption, and contour the face at home.

Which Skincare Device is Top in K-Beauty? How Technology is Changing Routines

Lightweight, dewy and built around 30% rice extract. Does the internet’s favourite Korean sunscreen actually protect, sit under makeup, and stay comfortable on real skin?

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Review — Rice + Niacinamide SPF+50

Abib has dazzled with their dark spot care line, infused with vitamin C, glutathione and deeply gentle care. But can a toner pad alone really brighten and lift skin texture and tone? See the results in our before-and-after review.

Abib Glutathione Dark Spot Pad Vita Touch Review – Lighter Skin from Toning Pad?? 

It's a question that people like to ask the internet, What is Arktastic? We're a passionate team with a variety of talents, all dedicated to bringing you an amazing beauty experience (not satisfied with the normal). We've been through wild times (from Covid-19 lockdowns to the ever-changing world of Korean beauty) and always come out stronger. Find out our story here!

What is Arktastic? Our Journey from Marketplace to Beauty Tech

Lightweight, nourishing and infused with the plumping duo of salmon PDRN and hyaluronic acid. What is the real-time effect on fine lines and skin healing? See the amazing before-and-after in our in-house review of the beloved Medicube PDRN Pink Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cream.

Medicube PDRN Pink Hyaluronic Acid Cream Review - Fine Line Care

What is NAD+? How has it been used in skincare and is it worth adding to your routine? We break down the science and facts to this enzyme to see how it might compete in your skincare routine.

What is NAD+? The Secret Enzyme to Skin’s Energy

The hype is real - this serum has been exploding across social media. Infused with NAD+ enzyme and healing EGF, what is it really? Does it have real science to back it up? And what does it really do for your skin? We have all the tea ready for you to learn ~ 🍵

Medicube EGF NAD+ Firming Serum Review – Real Results?? 

On the back of the popular TXA/Niacinamide combo, Medicube created a separated capsule cream that activates as you use it. Is it the secret to clear skin? Let's put it to the test!

Medicube TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream - Clearing Treatment

We've got an amazing new app and we're not afraid to use it! Find out how to earn points and get amazing rewards to spice up your beauty routine. Earn Pogi Points with Arktastic

The Power of Pogi Points - Arktastic

Medicube uses the latest technology for their skincare, but surely a 1 minute acid peel is too fast?? Can a 1 minute treatment really be the equivalent of a deep 9 minute peel? See the before-and-after in our in house review.

Medicube Red Acne Succinic Acid Peel – Treating Pores in Just One Minute?? 

Is this mini kit the secret to unlocking a healthy, fuller scalp? Check out our review as we put this rosemary-infused kit to the test to see if the hype around rosemary and scalp health holds up!

Aromatica Scalp Scaling Trial Kit Review – Rosemary in Hair Thickness 

Want the convenience of K-beauty, sales, blogs and Pogi's skincare assistance all in the convenience of an app? Experience fast loading, new releases and amazing deals at your fingertips with our latest jump in technology!

The Arktastic App - Launching Beauty to the Next Level

It's not common thing for a skincare brand to be so ubiquitous with only several key products. What made Celimax the number 1 beauty brand on Amazon and is it just virality or something deeper? We dive into the world of Celimax and how they grew from sensitive, simple skincare to a global phenomenon.

The Story of Celimax - Brand History, Range & Philosophy

Retinal is restricted in Australia. Why? When did this happen? What does this mean for the future of retinal-based products? Is it dangerous? We have the inside scoop and scientific research to help guide you on what this means for the future of some of your favourite skincare products in Australia.

The Retinal Restriction – The Truths, Dangers & Future of Retinal in Australia 

Is scalp care, reduced hair fall and healthier hair simply as easy as a tonic? This popular K-beauty purchase seems to think so. With a powerful herbal scent, gentle soothing of the scalp and lightweight, easy application - is the Kundal Scalp Care Tonic the secret to luscious locks?

Kundal Head Spa & Scalp Care + Scalp Tonic Review – Deep Herbal Scalp Care 

Dr Althea has mastered subtle, soothing and repairing skincare. But has their hidden hit been staring at us the whole time? We review the 2%, richly exfoliating and hydrating Salicylic Clear Pads to see if they can improve and heal acne.

Dr Althea 2% Salicylic Acid Clear Pad Review -  Acne Repair

It's a saviour to some and irritating to others, do you really need double cleansing? Check out the history, science and real-time benefits of double cleansing and whether its worth adding to your skincare routine.

The Science of Double Cleansing - Do You Need It In Your Routine?

The vibrant new Numbuzin No.3 Bifida Zero Pore serum has exploded across South Korea. With celebrity inserts & lightweight formula to improve pores and produce glassy skin - does it really work? Check out our in-house review and see the before & after.

Numbuzin No.3 Bifida Bakuchiol Zero Pore Serum Review – Unlocking Glassy Skin 

If you live in the south of Australia (like many of us), chances are its freezing right now. With many regions hitting sub-zero, how are you looking after your body? If you're struggling with dry patches, tightness, itching and more - this is the guide for you!

Guide to Winter Body Care - Lotions, Bathing & More!

It is viral, it's ingredient list is crazy and it contains a variety of exciting agents to boost fine lines, radiance and hydration. But is it worth adding to your routine and how should you use skincare balms? Find out the scoop here 🍦

Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Multi Balm Review - Deep Hydration

Dr Melaxin has released their own wrapping mask, designed for deep pore care and to lock in maximum hydration. Compatible with oily, combination and acne-prone skin, is it the secret to unlocking your own glass skin? Let's find out!