So I was looking at Instagram today when a DM came in from my longtime beautyfriend Rachel at Naruko US, letting me know that she’d created a…… Read more “Surprise Discount on Three of My Naruko Faves”
Category: Creams
Usually the last nighttime step in a Korean skin care routine, creams help lock moisture and actives into the skin with rich blends of emollient and occlusive moisturizing ingredients.
Review: Swanicoco PHA 10% Coco Peeling Cream
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…… Read more “Review: Swanicoco PHA 10% Coco Peeling Cream”
January 2017 Empties Report
It’s a new year, but I still got the same old face, and that face still needs to have things put on it and cleansed off of…… Read more “January 2017 Empties Report”
The Best and Worst Skincare I Used in 2016: A Holy Grail Skincare Routine
2016 was a pretty wild year in a lot of ways. Even my face got a taste of the turmoil. I tried a lot of different products…… Read more “The Best and Worst Skincare I Used in 2016: A Holy Grail Skincare Routine”
Review: Sulwhasoo Radiance Energy Mask
December 28 update: I’ve been told that the spatula may not be real jade. Checking on that now. Precious gems in skincare tend to leave me cold,…… Read more “Review: Sulwhasoo Radiance Energy Mask”
Fiddy’s Flops: The 2016 Dud Report
Amid the love and positivity of the holiday season, I think it’s important to remember that everything is not, in fact, awesome. Actually, for every one stellar…… Read more “Fiddy’s Flops: The 2016 Dud Report”
My Fast Morning Skincare Routine
I originally planned to title this post “My Busy Mom Skincare Routine” but changed my mind because you don’t have to be a parent to want your…… Read more “My Fast Morning Skincare Routine”
Do You Need Actives, Part Deux: Sulwhasoo x2 (A Double Review)
A couple of weeks ago, I talked in a general way about how to decide whether to introduce actives into your skincare routine. Now, as promised, here…… Read more “Do You Need Actives, Part Deux: Sulwhasoo x2 (A Double Review)”
2016 Sun Care Megapost: Fighting Wrinkles with After-Sun Skincare
Yesterday was a hideously beautiful SoCal day, so I dragged the family to the beach for a few hours. Lord Fiddy came home with a vibrant sunburn (“Hey look! I…… Read more “2016 Sun Care Megapost: Fighting Wrinkles with After-Sun Skincare”
#Enabled: May Skincare Purchases and the Stories Behind Them (aka Shopping Habits of a Beauty Blogger)
As a beauty blogger, I make a lot of skincare purchases. Many more, I imagine, than a typical non-blogger beauty consumer would. We’ve talked a bit about…… Read more “#Enabled: May Skincare Purchases and the Stories Behind Them (aka Shopping Habits of a Beauty Blogger)”
Fifty Shades of Snail 