Skincare products and reviews
The word acid gets a bad rap for apparent reasons. Pair it with skin, and it sounds like a terrifying combo. The truth is, it’s a match that makes for heavenly skin — but only if done right. Navigating the world of chemical exfoliators can be complicated, especially if you’ve never tried one. But they’re … Read more
I got this as a bonus on my first Style Korean order. A full-sized toner! The funny thing is because I received it as a present, along with a big haul of products, I never bothered to read the ingredients list before using it. I have been using the SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner for a … Read more
iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream has finally arrived in my hands! I’ve been eyeing this product for quite some time before I decided to buy it. While the first IUNIK products I heard about were the serums, unfortunately, I had to turn a blind eye to them since I still had a stack of serum … Read more
Oh, the ever-so-trendy propolis! Also referred to as bee glue, propolis is a natural resin compound honeybees produce that provides many skincare benefits. The ingredient delivers antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe and relieve irritated skin. It’s known as a miracle worker, which effectively repairs damaged skin and heals acne and … Read more
I am happy to see how, every day, more and more people are interested in the effectiveness and innovation of South Korean cosmetics. Korean skincare is not only hugely popular in Korea, but it has taken the world by storm! But if you don’t live in Korea, where can you safely buy Korean skincare products … Read more
I love Korean sunscreens so much that I keep ordering what new sunscreen is getting launched. My latest victim is the Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence. Spoiler alert: I love it! Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence, in a Nutshell : Where to Buy the Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence? The No.1 Clear Filter … Read more
Learning about common ingredients used in skincare products is crucial if you want better skin. Not only is it important to know what ingredients your skin would benefit from, but it’s equally important, or maybe even more so, to know which ingredients might be damaging to your skin or health. Since I’ve been trying to … Read more
You might have heard rumors that sodium benzoate and Vitamin C form a carcinogen. Without careful examination, this looks like a story worthy of the front page of The New York Times! Vitamin C and sodium benzoate, a preservative, will together form benzene, which has been associated with cancer. For the ultra-scientific, benzene is associated … Read more
After noticing the warm hospitality a couple of vitamin C derivative-based serums received on my skin, I figured it was finally time to take the plunge and test out the ‘big brother’ himself. Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum was a no-brainer purchase in this category mainly for two reasons: The first was obviously due to … Read more
As if acne isn’t torture enough and a blow to our self-esteem, we’re left with pesky marks on our skin known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (or PIH for short). Can you eliminate post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and if so, what are the best ingredients and products for treating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation? What Is Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)? So why do … Read more
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