My long-awaited package from Abib, which contains the latest release from their sun care collection, the Abib Heartleaf Sun Essence Calming Drop, has finally arrived. So, did it revolutionize my sun protection game? Abib Heartleaf Sun Essence Calming Drop Review: Where to Buy the Abib Heartleaf Sun Essence Calming Drop? The Abib Heartleaf Sun Essence Calming … 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
Has the Hanbang trend been missing from the collection of skincare novelties crowding your bathroom sink? If you have felt the need for a concoction of Korean medicinal herbs, Beauty of Joseon has designed an entire product line with this in mind. Since my dry skin can only “take” cleansing oils, I was delighted to … Read more
COSRX has been releasing some interesting new products* lately, and suffice it to say; I’ve been feeling pretty left out from all the hype as I’ve only had experience using their older stuff. As a COSRX fan, I was excited to try their new COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, so I ordered it … 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
I’ve mentioned before that I’m not too fond of the feel of most sunblocks. Since they’re such an essential part of our daily skincare to protect yourself from the harmful sun rays, it’s usually a very uncomfortable exercise in necessity for me. You will love this stuff if you’re in the same boat regarding being … Read more
I stumbled upon Benton on Instagram long ago and fell in love with its Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner, only to be pleasantly surprised that they had other aloe products. After reading about the brand, I furiously opened Amazon and picked up the Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel.
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