Skincare products and reviews
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 the positive reviews across all the media platforms … 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
There’s an increasing trend in skincare at the moment: natural skincare. You’ve probably noticed a lot of skincare brands doing away with synthetic ingredients and offering products that feature natural ingredients instead. However, just because an ingredient is natural doesn’t mean it’s good for your skin. Essential oils are one group of natural ingredients added … Read more
Do you use products that contain fragrance? Have you ever wondered if fragrance in skincare is bad for your skin? What if you don’t have sensitive or redness-prone skin? Should you be avoiding fragrance no matter what your skin type? I wrote an article about how damaging natural fragrant ingredients such as essential oils can … Read more
A popular step in the Korean skincare routine is using products containing the chemical exfoliants AHA and BHA. Both these ingredients have fantastic benefits for our skin, but which one is better in helping to clear acne? In short, both AHA and BHA are effective at combating acne, although they do so in slightly different … Read more
I am a packaging person when it comes to skincare. I often buy a product because it looks too cute to be resisted. And this usually ends in disappointment. It was not until I met COSRX that I changed my mind about how skincare brands can be non-cute and non-fancy but effective. Besides, non-fancy packaging … Read more
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