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I'm Just A Girl Who Loves...

August 8, 2026

“You’re so hard to please.” 😐 Are you sure? All I want is a poreless complexion, unbothered barrier, zero texture and a glass skin glow…...

Alanna Chen

5 Products I ACTUALLY Repurchase (As Someone Who Works in K-Beauty)

August 7, 2026

Confession… I might be skincare’s consumption final-boss, but there are very few things I’d ACTUALLY buy again. ...

Alanna Chen

KOCOLENS 🥥 Low-Contrast Looks #SALE

August 6, 2026

Your eyes, but softer 🤍 Turn down the saturation with low-contrast lenses that gently melt into your natural eye colour. Where natural meets noticeable... could...

HIKOCO New Zealand

BTS’ Grammy Decision Explained

July 30, 2026

The Grammys introduced a new category... BTS wasn't having it. ...

Jenna De Vega

What Your FIFA Crush Says About You 🏆⚽️

July 25, 2026

Sad about the World Cup coming to an end? Don’t fret - we’ve still got one final lineup for you! A friend of a friend...

Alanna Chen

FIFA 2026's GLOW UP: K-Beauty Launches That COULD Be Real...

July 24, 2026

Because no collab is ever TOO crazy… FIFA 2026 gave us bromance, heartbreak and enough plot twists to believe it was another season of Heated...

Alanna Chen

Wishing You Health & Balanced Glow 🌟

July 18, 2026

Welcome the new season with renewed skincare rituals and little moments of self-care. Mānawatia a Matariki, Beauties 🌟 ...

Alanna Chen

Just Landed: July's NEW K-Beauty

July 14, 2026

Consider this your K-beauty insider report for July! I've rounded up the newest, buzziest launches worth knowing… and about to take over your feed (or...

Jenna De Vega

SKIN IQ OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES @ HIKOCO TAKAPUNA

July 14, 2026

in just 45 mins, Skin IQ reveals your personalised profile 📋 unlock your skin data, uncover your concerns, and take you out of the guessing...

HIKOCO New Zealand

The ARMYs Were Right... I Get The BTS Hype.

July 10, 2026

BTS has been around for approximately 4,773 days... I've been an ARMY member for 6. ...

Alanna Chen

KATSSERALLIT: The Clapback Crossover of The Century

June 26, 2026

Iconic by mistake? More like Iconic on PURPOSE. LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE mark the first-ever collaboration between three HYBE girl groups. ...

Alanna Chen

Korea’s Next IT Girl: Wonhee From ILLIT

June 23, 2026

Korea is obsessed with ILLIT’s Wonhee and honestly, we get it 👀 ...

Jenna De Vega

Trisha Paytas Is in Her K-Idol Era

June 18, 2026

Move over Jennie, Wonyoung & KATSEYE - there’s a new star entering her K-pop era! From her viral K-beauty routine to fried chicken mukbangs and...

Jenna De Vega

The Rookie Guide: Gift Ideas For Your (Favourite) June Birthday Girl

June 12, 2026

Because it’s really not that complicated. “June babies are so hard to gift…” We’re really not. ...

Alanna Chen

Build Your Bedtime Stack 📚🌙

June 11, 2026

The perfect bedtime ritual? Layered self-care that lets you slow down, switch off, and wind down for the night - without needing to leave your...

Alanna Chen

What Your Skincare Says About You 🔎

June 11, 2026

Which member of the friend group are you? If you’re a fan of any of these moisturisers we’re taking a guess… The mum friend! Or...

Alanna Chen

Kendall Jenner Named Anua’s First Global Ambassador

June 4, 2026

With Anua investing over $3.3 million into their partnership with Kendall Jenner, one question comes to mind: is K-Beauty becoming just… Beauty? ...

Jenna De Vega

Your Ex Sucks? We’ve Got You, Girl x

May 30, 2026

We’re WAYY better 😘 Whether it’s a little healing or some extra TLC, we’ll give you everything your toxic ex situationship couldn’t: consistency, reliability 𝘢𝘯𝘥...

Alanna Chen