In my last post, I talked about how serums are among the few skincare product types that can be expected to deliver real skin improvements, since serums…… Read more “Beans vs Blossoms: The Botanical Anti-Aging Serum Showdown”
Category: Lost in Translation
Sometimes English packaging copy written by non-native English speakers is just funny.
Review: COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion
Out here in Fiddyland, the long, hard winter (it got down to 41°F one night!) is finally giving way to spring. There’s a little more moisture in…… Read more “Review: COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion”
Papa Recipe 2 Step Skin Cleaning Solution Review, Volume 1: Surprise Obsession
I wasn’t planning to write this review today (or anytime soon, really). For the last five nights, I’ve been sweatily grunting and straining to push out a big, difficult…… Read more “Papa Recipe 2 Step Skin Cleaning Solution Review, Volume 1: Surprise Obsession”
Review: COSRX Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence
Yeah, so, obviously the thing to do with this product would be to open with a witty comment about its original name, but I got nothin’. I’m…… Read more “Review: COSRX Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence”
Review: Annie’s Way Honey Deep Moisturizing Mask
The product reviewed here was provided by Beauteque. To learn more about my rules for accepting sponsored products, please read my sponsorship policy. I think it’s probably…… Read more “Review: Annie’s Way Honey Deep Moisturizing Mask”
Guest Review: My Beauty Diary Black Pearl Mask, 2015 Edition!
Crazy Snail Lady editorial note: Redditor /u/GiveMeABreak25 is back with an unboxing and review of the 2015 My Beauty Diary Black Pearl masks! I have struggled with…… Read more “Guest Review: My Beauty Diary Black Pearl Mask, 2015 Edition!”
Guest Post: New My Beauty Diary Masks for 2015!
Note from Auntie Snail: I wouldn’t know anywhere near as much as I do about Asian skincare if not for the amazing community over at Reddit’s /r/AsianBeauty.…… Read more “Guest Post: New My Beauty Diary Masks for 2015!”
Bees Are My New Snails, + I’m From Honey Mask Review (UPDATED!)
Note from Fiddy: Originally published on May 7, 2015, this review was updated with a revised rating and some new observations on 2/23/16. New content is in purple.…… Read more “Bees Are My New Snails, + I’m From Honey Mask Review (UPDATED!)”
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Google Translate to Write Package Copy
I was looking through my bins o’ sheet masks earlier and found myself drawn to the ElishaCoy Honey & Royal Jelly. As my eyes scanned down the…… Read more “Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Google Translate to Write Package Copy”
Preview: Missha Longer Name Ampoule and CosRX Returning A-Sol Have Arrived!
Aww yiss. After weeks in transit and customs limbo, my little RoseRoseShop parcel has arrived, containing two of the most exciting Korean skin care products I’ve ever gotten…… Read more “Preview: Missha Longer Name Ampoule and CosRX Returning A-Sol Have Arrived!”