Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate has considerable benefits for the skin and is a beloved skincare ingredient in Korea and Japan. As usual, Koreans are ahead of the game and have had fermented skincare on the market for a while, but only recently has it become popular out West. Several products have Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate as the … Read more
Niacinamide is a favorite ingredient among skincare enthusiasts. Niacinamide benefits range from reducing hyperpigmentation, acne, and post-inflammatory marks to even reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Niacinamide Benefits Guide: Niacinamide in the Skin Care Market If niacinamide were a person, it would be your friendly friend. Your friend is always there when you need it to … Read more
Being a person whose skin (before the RNW Ceramide serum) frequently resembled a 2000-year-old sheet of parchment, my biggest skin problem has always been Dry and dry. I was drawn to K-beauty years ago because everything I read, from 10-step routines to reviews of products, seemed to have a heavy focus on moisture. I was … Read more
When I saw Purito Centella Unscented Recovery Cream online, it struck me like lightning. A CICA cream from Purito? Yes, please! If you had followed me for a while, you would have known my crazy love for Centella serums, which I will review soon. I immediately carted this out when I saw it sold on … Read more
I was pretty intrigued by the Atopalm Real Barrier Extreme Cream’s bold marketing claims: Improves skin barrier by 99.5% within two weeks. So, of course, I had to try it. Real Barrier Extreme Cream, at a Glance: Where to Buy the Real Barrier Extreme Cream? The Real Barrier Extreme Cream which comes in a 1.69 … Read more
Starting tretinoin can be a rollercoaster of emotions, from “OMG! My skin looks incredible!” to “OMG! Half My Face Is Flaking off at the Office!” or worse, “OMG! Even moisturizer stings!” When starting tretinoin, the irritation that occurs during the early phases of retinization could be discouraging. Moreover, if you are too eager to get … Read more
Picture this: you’ve been taking excellent care of your skin and love how it looks and feels. You recently purchased an exfoliating serum everyone’s raving about on social media. But within a week or so, your skin seems to have turned on you, like it’s ANGRY. Maybe it’s burning, itchy, really dry, and flaky. Your … 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
I thought creams were all the same until my beloved holy grail, Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream*, came along. I know, spoiler alert! I enjoyed this cream so much that I decided to buy the Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Mist, which is quite okay (later edit). As the story goes, I … Read more
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
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