As I was browsing through YouTube videos one day, an incredibly cute Asian girl doing a makeup tutorial caught my eye. Lindy Tsang, who is known as “Bubbi” on YouTube, is originally from Ireland (with a cute accent to boot!), but I immediately connected with her cheerful-yet-sincere personality and easy-to-follow videos.

Remember when packing for a trip required purchasing and labeling those (not-so-cute) plastic bottles to stash your favorite beauty necessities? Thanks to mini versions of today’s must-have beauty products, we can forgo the time-consuming and unsightly plastic bottle routine. Here are a few of my favorite travel-size products that will make you look and feel fresh and fabulous—on and off the plane.
Fresh Fabulous Hair in Seconds
Ojon Rub-Out Dry Cleanser To Go, $10
This product allows you to clean your hair without water by gently and instantly ridding your hair of impurities, …

If your makeup bag is often the heaviest thing in your suitcase, follow these simple tips to cut down what you bring while still maintaining your beauty routine on the road.

1. Let your products multi-task
There is no doubt that bringing one product instead of two will save you space. But, in addition to conventional dual-use products such as makeup removing cleansers or two-in-one shampoo and conditioner, here are some others products to check out. Try using Vaseline as both a lip balm and eye makeup remover. You may need a …

These days, online beauty gurus, who teach viewers makeup and hair tricks through uploaded videos, are a dime a dozen. But 18-year-old Canadian Michelle Trinh has managed to stand out among the pack as one of the most followed experts on the internet.

We’ve all had one of those mornings—maybe you overslept for an 8 a.m. class, forgot about an important assignment due that day or are rushing to work after a long night. To help you get out the door sooner, we’ve got some easy tips to trim your beauty routine. Whether you’ve got five, 15 or 30 minutes, here are some ways to quickly get yourself ready for the day ahead.
Streamline your routine
Even on more leisurely days, it always helps to choose and set …

From annoying roommates to exhausting classes and internships, the stress of college life can lead to breakouts and frown lines. Considering the high costs of dermatology visits and prescriptions, here are some tried-and-true natural, inexpensive do-it-yourself facial masks to relieve and nurture your skin.
Plain Yogurt Facial Mask
Good for those with sensitive skin, plain yogurt is filled with Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), protein and fat. Together, these ingredients illuminate and brighten your skin while increasing elasticity.
Ingredient: Any plain yogurt from your local market.

Cleanse your …

After splurging on college necessities such as textbooks, a laptop, and food, we often find ourselves in a rut when it comes to shopping for affordable personal care items. Mochi’s Beauty Director Destynee Powell offers a college-friendly approach to affordable makeup, hair and skin care products for both girls and guys. Check out her picks below to start shopping and saving.

As college students, weekdays consist of endless readings and papers, followed by long nights of partying and dancing. Before you know it, your mind and body are over-worked and far from being relaxed. We talked to acupuncturist Dr. Park Suk Jun for tips on how to relieve some common effects of stress inside your dorm room—for free.
Whether at home or in class, I am always staring into the screen of my laptop or phone. Recently, I discovered that I constantly rub my eyes because of increased eye fatigue. Here’s how …

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.

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.