Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream Cured My Dry Patches!

ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream Review

Have you ever used a cream for the first time and thought, “Holy moisturizer”? As a beauty enthusiast, I always want to try new things, so I don’t typically use the same products repeatedly (even if they work well for my skin). And it doesn’t help that there are seemingly infinite newer and better products … Read more

Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam Review

Pyunkang Yul Low PH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam Review

Did you know our magazine has ranked the Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam as one of the best Korean water-based cleansers in ? Pretty cool, right? I’m a fan of low-pH cleansers, so I’m excited to try this Pyunkang Yul cleanser. Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam Review, at a … Read more

NYK1 Lash Force Eyelash Growth Serum with Before & After Photos

NYK1 Lash Force Eyelash Growth Serum review

Today I’m reviewing the NYK1 Lash Force Eyelash Growth Serum*. You might be interested in the product if you’re like me and have not been blessed with beautiful, long, fluttery lashes. NYK1 Lash Force Eyelash Growth Serum Review I was skeptical about this kind of serum as I’ve tried several different ones. I didn’t see … Read more

Round Lab Mugwort Calming Toner Is Brilliantly Soothing

Round Lab Mugwort Calming Toner Packaging

I was just thinking about how I wanted to do a calming toner to combat all the redness I was experiencing. I was also coming to the end of my beloved Benton toner bottle. When I opened the package, there was Round Lab Mugwort Calming Toner! Perfect!

LAA Vitamin C

vitamin c serum LAA

Ask any doctor about the benefits of vitamin C, and they’re bound to rattle off a laundry list: it helps immune function, keeps your heart healthy, and promotes clear vision. A dermatologist, however, will likely share a few more perks regarding your skin because the ingredient is a true skincare workhorse. Vitamin C, also known … Read more

The Tretinoin Purge – How Long Does It Last?

Tretinoin Purge - How long do retinol uglies last?

Since I started consulting the internet for skincare research, every skincare sub has at least one person explaining their initial tretinoin purge phase when extolling their virtuous results after starting tretinoin. Usually, it goes something like this, “At first, the purging from tretinoin was horrible, but a week later, my skin cleared up, and now … Read more

The Benefits of the Korean Double Cleansing Method

Benefits of the Korean Double Cleansing

If you’ve read about beauty, skincare, or makeup, you’ve probably seen the term “Korean double cleansing” pop up somewhere. You might have also seen terms like “oil cleanser,” “foaming cleanser,” “second cleanser,” and “cleansing balm,” and they probably all seem a little confusing. Unless you’re the kind of person to spend a lot of time … Read more

Missha All Around Safe Block Waterproof Sun Milk Review

Missha All Around Safe Block Waterproof Sun Milk

I’ve mentioned before that I’m not too fond of the feel of most sunblocks. Since they’re such an essential part of our daily skincare to protect yourself from the harmful sun rays, it’s usually a very uncomfortable exercise in necessity for me. You will love this stuff if you’re in the same boat regarding being … Read more

Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream Review

Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream Review

Holy. Fudge. Where do I begin this review? My absolute fall and start worshipping at the altar of Korean Skincare Jesus products. This is what made me a total convert. I can’t remember where I first read about this cream, but I remember google taking me to a review from the (a fantastic read, by … Read more

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