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 love sunsticks for their convenience and portability, but finding a good one can be tricky. Because Most of my skincare-addicted life has been dedicated to sunscreens from the Far East, I was thrilled when they recently launched the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick. It’s a rare gem of a chemical sunscreen that glides … 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
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 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
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… pretty sure I lost money on that … Read more
I bought the Jumiso Waterfull Hyaluronic Sunscreen when planning for my vacation. Since I am using retinoids, I buy (and like to test) a lot of sunscreens. This was a good choice, although summer vacation in Coachella Valley wasn’t our best decision thus far. We hadn’t even thought of Palm Springs existing in a desert … 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. Being a CosRx fan, I was excited to try their new CosRx Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, so I jumped ahead … 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
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