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
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. Wellage Real Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule, in Short: Where to Buy the Wellage Real Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule 100? In the US, you can purchase this … 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
I couldn’t call myself a beauty editor if I didn’t write much 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… I’m pretty sure I lost money 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
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
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
My newest addition, the Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Serum EX*, is a hydrating, anti-aging serum from the K-Beauty skincare brand Thank You Farmer. I haven’t tried anything else from Thank You Farmer yet, but my fellow muse, Mia, has been enjoying the Thank You Farmer Miracle Age Repair Toner. What is your favorite … 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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