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By Elaine Low | January 11, 2010 | 4 Comments
Diagnosing the Asian American Eating Disorder

Millions of young women across America struggle with eating disorders—an estimated one in five women have disordered eating, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, with 90 percent of those between the ages of 12 and 25. Yet even with these numbers, Asian American women in particular may often feel ignored in the national discussion.

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By Jennifer Kung | January 11, 2010 | 2 Comments
Mochi Survey: Attitudes Toward Asian American Cosmetic Surgery

The prevalence of cosmetic surgery in Asia has reached a point where getting double eyelid (blepharoplasty) and nose (rhinoplasty) surgeries has become akin to getting braces. While cosmetic enhancement is common in the U.S., the social stigma surrounding the issue is much greater than that of Asia.

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By Destynee Powell | January 11, 2010 | 1 Comment
This Season’s Best of the Best

Mochi Beauty Director Destynee Powell picks this season’s must-haves, including haircare, skin care, fragrance and makeup.

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By Jennifer Kung | January 11, 2010 | No Comments

Our Q&A with Dr. Haowen Liu, M.D., a plastic surgeon in Taiwan, on the basic facts of cosmetic surgery.

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By Destynee Powell | January 11, 2010 | No Comments
Banish the Winter Beauty Blues

Our tried-and-true solutions to help you alleviate five winter beauty concerns.

Beauty, Green »

By Kirby Koo | August 30, 2009 | No Comments

Beauty writer Kirby Koo’s picks for her favorite green-friendly L’Occitane products.

Beauty, Features, Green »

By Destynee Powell | August 30, 2009 | 1 Comment

You might say Danny Seo was born to be ‘green’ — as fate would have it, his birthday falls on Earth Day. Coincidence? Maybe, but at the age of 12, Danny started what has become one of the largest teenage environmental nonprofits. By age 18, he wrote an autobiography, which details his unique ideas for green living and won the hearts of the public. Since then, Danny has become one of the most sought after green lifestyle consultants, but he didn’t stop there. …

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By Keila Fong | August 25, 2009 | 1 Comment
Are Mineral Makeup Products Worth It?

Mineral makeup is a trend sweeping the beauty industry in natural food stores and drugstores alike. These formulations are marketed as being more “natural” and skin-friendly, but do they live up to the hype?

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By Kirby Koo | May 3, 2009 | 2 Comments
Hairstyles Fit for a Prom Queen

With prom night just around the corner, we want to help you look your best. Read on for our do-it-yourself tips and tricks for great hair-dos and make up that will transform you into the ultimate prom queen without breaking the bank.

Beauty, Technology »

By Destynee Powell | March 30, 2009 | No Comments

Why use a hand towel to wash your face when a device can buff away dead skin cells in seconds? Why use a wrinkle cream when you can use a wrinkle-zapping device that will minimize the appearance of fine lines in a matter of minutes? And waxing—would you go through the hassle of pain and discomfort if you could have a pain-free, heat-infused hair-removal device? I think not.
Beauty gadgets and gizmos galore are replacing our basic, daily beauty routine more than ever—and …