Skincare products and reviews
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
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
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
Sometimes, I feel like a salty old sea dog when trying new beauty products. So once in a great while, something new comes along, and I’m like, “How have I missed this?”. It’s been a long time since that happened, but I was a little lost when I saw the Mary Kay Micellar Water on … Read more
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!
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
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
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
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
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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