Mia Peterson

Director of Content

I'm a thirty-eight-year-old Australian-born, California-raised woman undertaking my Master's in Biochemistry.

My perfect day is a combination of the following: waking up early but without an alarm, drinking coffee on the deck in the cool morning air, an adventure, whether it be hiking a new trail, checking out a new town or a new part of town, taking a trip to a new city, etc., reading in a coffee shop, finding a hole-in-the-wall book store and buying as many books that fit in my arms, walking the dog, and making dinner with my best friend.

I have a passion for all things creative, though my ability often needs to catch up to my enthusiasm. I love all things "kawaii" and collect overpriced Korean stationery. Pieces of paper have a habit of transforming into origami swans around me.

I am the founder and editor-in-chief of Garden of Muses. I test all the products I review, take photos, and create the content. All products are tested for quite a while before being mentioned in the magazine.

I have dehydrated aging skin, and I have begun using more and more anti-aging products. I have recently started tretinoin for anti-aging purposes.

SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner Review

SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner Review

I got this as a bonus on my first Style Korean order. A full-sized toner! The funny thing is because ...

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Best Websites to Buy Korean Skincare in the US?

I am happy to see how, every day, more and more people are interested in the effectiveness and innovation of ...

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence Review

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence Review

I love Korean sunscreens so much that I keep ordering what new sunscreen is getting launched. My latest victim is ...

Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum Review

Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum Review

After noticing the warm hospitality a couple of vitamin C derivative-based serums received on my skin, I figured it was ...

Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm Review

Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm Review

So, we’re all fully subscribed to the double cleansing mantra, right? This nightly ritual has rightfully taken the world by ...

Scinic First Treatment Essence Review

Scinic First Treatment Essence Gives Me That Glow

The Scinic First Treatment Essence has stood the test of time, continually trending as one of South Korea’s most popular ...

Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum Rice Alpha-Arbutin Review

Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha-Arbutin – Good Skin in a Bottle

It is no secret that I love using toners and serums. Since returning home, my skin hasn’t been behaving as ...

Numbuzin No.3 Radiance Glowing Jumbo Essence Pad Review

Numbuzin No.3 Radiance Glowing Jumbo Essence Pad Makes My Skin Glow

Anyoung haseyo! As I type this, I still get the same happy, giddy feelings over the huge Numbuzin haul Garden ...

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum Review

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum Is Good, Not Marry-Me-Good

I cannot stress enough the importance of applying sunscreen daily, although many people, including myself, are reluctant to slather that ...

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ Review

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort Camelia’s Finish Is a Silky Dream

I love sunsticks for their convenience and portability, but finding a good one can be tricky. Because Most of my ...

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