Jumiso has been one of my favorite brands regarding serums ever since I tried out their All Day Vitamin Brightening & Balancing facial serum* a few years back. I’ve also tried out another serum of theirs, the Super Soothing Cica and Aloe facial serum*, and I love it! Jumiso released two new toners to complement … Read more
One of the most common things that I hear from aestheticians both online and in my personal and professional life is that dehydration in the skin is one of the most common things they encounter and also one of the most detrimental things to the skin. It’s not too different from the rest of your … Read more
I can’t belif it has taken me so long to write this review! I’m almost finished with the Belif True Tincture of Chamomile (these pictures were taken a while ago), and I feel it’s high time I share my experience with this tincture. I got the Belif The True Tincture of Chamomile a few months … Read more
One of the hardest things I find to buy is sunscreen. I have a love/hate relationship with sunscreen. I know and love the protection it gives my skin, but I also hate how hard it is to find a decent one. In the past, many of the sunscreens I have come across smelled terrible (that … Read more
The Belif Hungarian Water Essence was inspired by the legendary “Hungarian Water” that allowed Hungarian Queen Elizabeth to maintain her beauty far into old age. Based on a moisturizing formula created by applying Hungarian Water to natural herbs, including rosemary and lavender, this water-type essence allegedly transforms aged, dull skin into healthy-looking skin glowing with youth. Let’s see how … Read more
I stray farther from Innisfree products than I should. It is a great brand that makes lovely cosmetics. Still, Innisfree tends to be heavy-handed with the artificial fragrance and I have given away many of their well-formulated cosmetics due to the scent. But, after seeing Innisfree Blueberry Rebalancing Cleanser in a new formulation pop up … Read more
Over the last few years, the buzz for vitamin C regarding anti-aging has been insane! Even with this craze, many people don’t know what vitamin C is or does in skincare. I was running out of vitamin C serum. I discovered this vitamin C serum with over 21k reviews on Amazon, making it one of … 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
I have learned throughout my skincare journey that applying sunscreen is a must and will make a difference over the long run. My latest sunscreen obsession is Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Moisture Sun Cream. It is a moisturizing, antioxidant, and calming sunscreen from the K-Beauty skincare brand Goodal. Goodal Heartleaf Sun Cream, at a Glance: … 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. COSRX Centella Blemish Cream Review: Where to Buy the … Read more
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