Being a person whose skin (before RNW Ceramide serum, that is) frequently resembled a 2000-year-old sheet of parchment, my biggest skin problem has always been the same: Dry, dry, 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 … Read more
I first discovered the COSRX brand by browsing Youtube videos about skincare. Countless Youtubers were recommending the brand, and it took me only a second to look it up and find a product I could use. Cosrx AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner is a toner with hydrating, refreshing, and pH-balancing properties. It won me over, and … Read more
I was thrilled when I came across this Pyunkang Yul Acne Facial Cleanser because I have been searching for the best cleanser for my husband. He has acne-prone, dehydrated, and oily skin with huge pores. Most guys don’t like to spend a lot on skincare. So, he wants a gentle and hydrating cleanser on a … Read more
I am a big fan of the Thank You Farmer. 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 thought … Read more
Breakouts are the worst. They always seem to come up at the most inconvenient times! I’ve tried many remedies, from toothpaste to salicylic acid spot treatments. When one of my favorite Korean YouTubers raved about Cosrx Centella Blemish Cream, I knew I had to try it (scroll along for the video review). At a glance: … 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 as soon as I saw this … Read more
Hello friends, how are you doing? I am back with an ampoule* that has flipped my perception of hyaluronic acids. Be prepared to get your wallet burned after reading this post. At a glance: Where to buy Wellage Real Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule 100? In the US, you can purchase this ampoule from Amazon*. This is … Read more
I started using Dr. Wu Intensive Renewal Serum With Mandelic Acid 18% about eight months ago. I started with the 18% version as I am worried that the 8% one is too mild for my normal to dry skin. My mom uses the 8% version. About a month before purchasing this serum, my friend and … Read more
I wouldn’t be able to call myself a beauty editor if I didn’t write a lot about sunscreens, right? Cliché, but whatever. I was excited to try the Pyunkang Yul ATO Mild Sun Cream! My obsession with sunscreens is no secret. I collect them like women collect lipstick, or how I used to collect beanie babies… pretty sure I … Read more
I was pretty intrigued by the Atopalm Real Barrier Extreme Cream’s brave marketing: Improves skin barrier by 99.5% within two weeks. So, of course, I had to try it. At a glance: Where to buy Real Barrier Extreme Cream? Shop at Amazon*, Atopalm, StyleKorean*, YesStyle*. (*affiliate links) Real Barrier brand After researching, I found that … Read more
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