It’s that time of year again! The clocks have shifted back an hour, darkness falls before 6pm, Mariah Carey has risen from her slumber to lay claim…… Read more “The Best of NIOD and The Ordinary 2021: My Picks for Deciem’s Slowvember Sale”
Category: BHAs
Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) get deep down into pores to loosen and dissolve accumulated sebum, sweat, dirt, and dead skin cells, preventing breakouts and reducing the appearance of pores.
Off-Blog: Sheet Mask Ingredients, Anti-Aging Lessons, Acids Prep
I don’t post nearly as much here as I do on Instagram, but I am always writing something! Here are my latest articles on other sites. GlowieCo…… Read more “Off-Blog: Sheet Mask Ingredients, Anti-Aging Lessons, Acids Prep”
Reader Questions: Recognizing and Treating Overexfoliation
Recognize the signs of overexfoliation and learn how to treat and prevent it for improved skin health.
Do You Need Actives in Your Skincare Routine?
I know I haven’t been great about answering comments and questions here latelyand I’m super sorry and am working to catch up!, but since I manually approve…… Read more “Do You Need Actives in Your Skincare Routine?”
How to Exfoliate: Multitasking with Chemical Exfoliants
The most recent episode of the Snailcast was all about acids and how to exfoliate safely and effectively, and I’m super bummed because I wasn’t able to join…… Read more “How to Exfoliate: Multitasking with Chemical Exfoliants”
Review: COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid keeps pores clear without excessive risk of irritation.
COSRX News: COSRX Now Available Stateside!
Good news for those of you who have been dying to try out the COSRX products I’ve been raving about, but who have been hesitant to order…… Read more “COSRX News: COSRX Now Available Stateside!”
Review: COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol
Have you ever accidentally bought the wrong product, but then the product came all the way from Korea and returning it would be way too much hassle…… Read more “Review: COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol”
Spring/Summer 2015 Routine Overhaul Status: Complete!
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: flexibility is critical to maintaining healthy skin. Your skin is a complex living ecosystem, subject to all sorts…… Read more “Spring/Summer 2015 Routine Overhaul Status: Complete!”
Brand Spotlight: COSRX
If you’ve been following the changes I’ve made to my skin care routine recently, then you may have noticed that I’ve swapped out my trusty Paula’s Choice 2% BHA…… Read more “Brand Spotlight: COSRX”
Fifty Shades of Snail 