Sometime last summer, I received a message from one of my followers asking if I had tried the Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water because it was her favorite. This stuck in my mind; it was time to try it out. Some of the things I bought are based on positive reviews I received on Instagram, … Read more
The numbuzin No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner introduced me to the numbuzin brand. When I read Mia’s experience with the numbuzin No.3 Skin Softening Serum, I decided to get acquainted with the rest of the brand’s products. Someone’s got to try them all, right? I chose to start with this essence toner because of its unique formulation. Never … Read more
I’m only about 547 years later than everyone jumping on this COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner bandwagon, but that’s okay. Better late than never and all that jazz, right? I only recently discovered this toner by browsing YouTube videos about skincare. COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner is a toner with hydrating, refreshing, and pH-balancing properties. … Read more
Well, the Belif train is not slowing down any time soon. Like a waiter who keeps refilling your water glass even after you politely signal that you’re good, Belif has caught on to its great potential and expanded its offerings beyond mere hydration. I’ve been a Belif-er since I tried out their best-selling Moisturizing Bomb Cream*. Consequently, Belif is … Read more
I am a big fan of the Thank You Farmer brand. It has slowly become one of my first choices for Asian beauty stuff. Their skincare is very good, so when I was in the market for a hydrating toner (I guess, when are we not in the market for a new hydrating toner?), I … Read more
There is a time in our lives when we believe that if something’s burning, it’s working. That time is usually during early pubescence when we’re encouraged to slather alcohol-heavy toners and tonics onto our newly blemished pre-teen skin in the hopes that burning away the bacteria will make us look “clean and clear and under control.” Thankfully, … Read more
Thank You Farmer Miracle Age Repair Toner was the first product I tried from this brand. I must admit that I was drawn to the lovely packaging and the cute company name. Thank You Farmer Miracle Age Repair Toner Review, in a Nutshell: Where to Buy the Thank You Farmer Miracle Age Repair Toner? This … Read more
Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Mist is a delicate and easy way to add ceramides to your skin routine. I have loved the Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream for a while, so I decided to try more products from the Good Cera Ceramides Line*. I suffer from eczema occasionally and other sensitivities … 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!
I am a bit of a toner and FTE junkie. I mean, yes, I am a skincare junkie from head to toe, but there is something about these liquid wonders that make my wallet itch. I have all sorts of them: pH-adjusting, milky, hydrating, with or without snail mucin, ferments, toner pads, everything… Well, you … Read more
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