Lately I keep thinking about how long I’ve been using and writing about Korean skincare. It’s been a looong time. Almost ten years, to be exact. I…… Read more “SPONSORED: Papa Recipe Is One of the Best Korean Skincare Brands to Fly Under the Radar”
Category: Essences
One of the more confusing steps in a Korean skin care routine, essences can be either light, watery, and intended for use immediately after cleansing, or thicker and more gel- or serum-like in texture. Either way, essences deliver a skin-quenching boost of hydration and a healthy dose of actives to improve skin health both immediately and with long-term use.
The Best of 2020: Skincare Faves
You know how I know 2021 is going to be a better year than 2020? Because it’s January and I not only remembered that I want to…… Read more “The Best of 2020: Skincare Faves”
Review: COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence
How does the new COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence compare to the beloved Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence?
Beauty Monogamy: My Long-Term (Skincare) Relationships
Skincare products come and go, but these regularly repurchased holy grails are here to stay.
Spring 2017 Empties Report
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…… Read more “Spring 2017 Empties Report”
Review: Amorepacific Intensive Vitalizing Eye Essence
Christopher Walken once said that Winston Churchill once said that “the eyes are the windows of your face,” and I’ve been thinking about that quote a lot…… Read more “Review: Amorepacific Intensive Vitalizing Eye Essence”
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”
December 2016 Empties Report
My skincare closet is overflowing with bottles and jars, and not all of them have stuff in them anymore. It’s time for a purge! Some of the…… Read more “December 2016 Empties Report”
Review: Olivarrier Dual Moist Hyaluron Essence
Lately I’ve felt conflicted about new beauty brands. They simultaneously attract and repulse me. Attract because who doesn’t love a new shiny? But repulse because there are…… Read more “Review: Olivarrier Dual Moist Hyaluron Essence”
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”