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Category Archives: Swanicoco

Spring 2017 Empties Report

April 10, 2017by Jude Chao 9 Comments

Today I opened my skincare closet and a massive pile of empties fell out, so I decided to divert some time and energy from the reviews I’m working on and […]

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Swanicoco PHA 10% Coco Peeling Cream review

Review: Swanicoco PHA 10% Coco Peeling Cream

February 12, 2017by Jude Chao 21 Comments

There’s a fine, fine line between effective exfoliation and too much exfoliation. (Finer than the fine lines that we’re trying to minimize here.) Finding that line can be a challenge, since […]

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Chemical Exfoliants, Creams, Korea, PHAs, Reviews, Swanicoco, Uncategorized

Review: Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Complex Care Serum

January 6, 2017by Jude Chao 7 Comments

You may not have noticed, but I really like snail mucin in my skincare. So when my new friend Kevin from Korean beauty brand Swanicoco asked me which of the […]

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Ampoules/Serums, Korea, Reviews, Swanicoco

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Quick review of #Goodal Strawberry Honey Pack, which I finally got around to using this morning after planning to a couple nights ago! . Provided by @goodalbeauty . This is a sugar scrub packaged in a convenient little pod with enough for a few uses. I like this kind of packaging for wash-off packs, since I use them infrequently and hardly ever feel the need for a full-sized tub. . Since it's a strawberry-themed sugar scrub, comparisons to the Skinfood Black Sugar Strawberry scrub are inevitable. The Goodal scrub is significantly less scrubby. The sugar is much finer and less densely distributed throughout. This has a softer consistency overall with a little stretch to it. And it smells like strawberry candy rather than strawberry jelly. . I haven't been using any chemical exfoliants besides the BHA on my nose, so I felt the need for a little flake reduction and smoothing. I massaged this very lightly over wet face and lips. It swept away my bits of winter peeling without irritating my skin and rinsed off easily, leaving a nice smooth surface behind. . I don't love the artifical strawberry scent, but it isn't too strong. . A note: If you have sensitive skin or are already using other exfoliators or products that thin your skin, like strong retinoids, be careful with scrubs or avoid them altogether. Don't use too often (let your skin be the guide, but as a rule of thumb I wouldn't use a scrub like this more than once a week) and stop if your skin gets irritated. . I'll pop a link to my blog post on overexfoliation into my bio if you have any questions! . The Goodal Strawberry Honey Pack is available at @clubcliousa. . . . #koreanskincare #KoreanBeauty #facescrub #facialscrub #skincareblogger #skincarediary #beautyreviews #skincarereviews #kbeauty #abcommunity #rasianbeauty

Planned evening #skincareroutine: Lots of old favorites still, a couple of my top #budgetbeauty picks, some #luxurybeauty, all great stuff for my skin. This will be a great way to wind down! . #Sekkisei product provided by @k_beautywave. #Goodal product provided by @goodalbeauty. #Holysnails product gifted by @holysnails. . Makeup removal: Sekkisei Treatment Cleansing Oil. Halfway through the bottle and I like it! The medium thickness, smooth slip, and easy emulsifying and rinsing properties remind me of Amorepacific Treatment Cleansing Oil. The Sekkisei is much less strongly fragranced. Don't get me wrong, it IS fragranced, but less than Amorepacific. . Foam cleanser: #Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser . Actives: Just Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid on nose and chin. . First essence: #Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum EX. I totally still huff this every time I put it on. . Hydrator/early moisture replenisher: Goodal Waterest Lasting Water Oil . Deep hydrator: #Hadalabo Gokujyun Premium Lotion . Brightening: Holy Snails Great White Shark, the #Sharksauce variant with 10% MAP vitamin C! I love it so much. . Snail: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence for smoothing, resilience, and overall bounce and texture. . Sheet mask: #MyBeautyDiary Hyaluronic Acid. Funny thing, this is the first box I've had where I noticed the fragrance of the masks. Anyone else notice this too? . Moisturizer: #Banilaco Miss Flower and Mr Honey Cream. . Not pictured: I forgot to include the Cosrx snail cream that I use as eye cream. . . . . . . . #kbeauty #koreanbeauty #jbeauty #japaneseskincare #skincarediary #skincareregime #abcommunity #rasianbeauty #skincareaddiction

I'm clinging to products I've loved for years in my simple morning #skincareroutine these days. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. . Plus, these are all budget-friendly and easy to find! . Cleanse: #Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser . Hydrator: #Hadalabo Gokujyun Premium Lotion. This thick, humectant-rich hydrating toner goes a long way towards preserving that watery glow. . Eyes: Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream. I was using this full-face in the morning for a while because I only had an alcohol-heavy Missha sunscreen on hand, and that was great, too. . Sunscreen: #Apieu Pure Block Daily Sun Cream. I find this moisturizing enough to skip face cream when I use it, making my morning routine extra efficient! . What old loves are you guys still holding on to in the new year? . . . . . . #kbeauty #jbeauty #abskincare #abcommunity #rasianbeauty #morningroutine #morningskincare #budgetbeauty #budgetskincare #skincarediary #skincareregime

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