Niacinamide and vitamin C are the most widely studied and effective skincare ingredients. They both have multiple benefits for your skin, particularly regarding antiaging and hyperpigmentation. Many people fear using niacinamide and vitamin C in their skincare routine. This is because some believe that using them simultaneously renders them both ineffective due to them canceling … Read more
The Scinic First Treatment Essence has stood the test of time, continually trending as one of South Korea’s most popular treatment essences on the market. I have been seeking a replacement for my discontinued Holy Grail [Still bitter about that, Missha]. Scinic First Treatment Essence, at a Glance: Where to Buy the Scinic First Treatment … Read more
Niacinamide is an excellent skincare ingredient with many benefits; it’s almost certain that it will do something good for you, no matter your skin situation. I was talking to someone recently, and the question came up: “If you could give your younger self one skincare product, what would it be?” My answer to this question was: a … Read more
It is no secret that I love using toners and serums. Since returning home, my skin hasn’t been behaving as it is taking its time to adjust to the dead cold Chicago winters, and I have found that using Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum has helped my skin. Serums provide my skin with much-needed … Read more
Anyoung haseyo! As I type this, I still get the same happy, giddy feelings over the huge Numbuzin haul Garden of Muses did for its editors. After reading Seo Yeon Lee’s review of the Numbuzin No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner, I picked the No. 3 essence pads to try and review. I’m glad I did. … Read more
I cannot stress enough the importance of applying sunscreen daily, although many people, including myself, are reluctant to slather that rich, sticky layer on their skin. The good news is cosmetic brands are now coming out with lighter textures and more user-friendly sunscreens without compromising their sun-protecting abilities! I have a few sunscreens I love … Read more
Numbuzin No.3 Porcelain Base-skip Tone Up Beige is a tone-up cream with added protection from the sun. It is designed to even out skin tone and is one of Numbuzin’s best-sold products. Numbuzin No.3 Tone Up, at a Glance: Where to Buy the Numbuzin No.3 Porcelain Base-skip Tone Up Beige? The Numbuzin No.3 Porcelain Base-skip … 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 sunscreens. It is a love/hate relationship with me as I know and love the protection sunscreen gives my skin, but I also hate how hard it is to find a decent sunscreen use. In the past, many of the sunscreens I have come across smell … Read more
It was a winter night when I went on my usual late-date-night with a shop called Amazon (you might have heard of it). I bought Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream for 24 dollars with free shipping. Finding the perfect moisturizer is a colossal pain in the butt. There, I’ve said it. For someone who jumps at … Read more
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