I use my Instagram account partly as a public skincare diary. I take and post photos of my morning and night routines to show how I put all those…… Read more “Reader Questions: Why I Use Sheet Masks After Serums”
Category: Sheet Masks
Sheet masks are thin cotton masks soaked with treatment essence. Fit them over your face and wear for the time specified to enjoy instant plumping and a dewy glow.
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”
2016 Holiday Gift Guide: Skincare Gifting Dos and Don’ts & Gift Ideas for Asian Beauty Beginners
Holiday gifting season is almost here (AGAIN, wtf, where did the year go?). If you’re anything like me, you’re feeling the temptation to use the gifting season…… Read more “2016 Holiday Gift Guide: Skincare Gifting Dos and Don’ts & Gift Ideas for Asian Beauty Beginners”
My Beauty Diary 2016: Is the Update an Upgrade?
In the insanely crowded and competitive Asian skincare industry, product repackaging and/or reformulation are common tactics for brands fighting the never-ending fight to retain customers’ interest in…… Read more “My Beauty Diary 2016: Is the Update an Upgrade?”
My Top 9 Sheet Masks on Amazon Prime
While recording the Snailcast a while ago, Chel and I got to reminiscing about the early days of AB life. Just a couple of years ago, hauls were…… Read more “My Top 9 Sheet Masks on Amazon Prime”
Review: Naruko DermaLane Zero Dark Spot Brightening Renewal Mask
I don’t break out often, but when I do, I’m off to PIH City for weeks afterwards. That’s just how skin rolls. (Straight to PIH City.) Then…… Read more “Review: Naruko DermaLane Zero Dark Spot Brightening Renewal Mask”
Oh My Snails! The COSRX Holy Moly Snail Mask Review
It’s here! The COSRX snail sheet mask that COSRX snail lovers like me have been dreaming of ever since our favorite kooky-clinical-affordable-whimsical K-beauty skincare brand let me announce it…… Read more “Oh My Snails! The COSRX Holy Moly Snail Mask Review”
Spring/Summer 2016 Flops and Faves, Part 3: Yet More Hanbang + the Return of the AHA
Previously: Part 1: Classics and New Faves | Part 2: Best and Worst Ginseng Skincare This final installment of my spring/summer 2016 skincare routine update took me a very long time to…… Read more “Spring/Summer 2016 Flops and Faves, Part 3: Yet More Hanbang + the Return of the AHA”
Naruko Narcissus Repairing Mask Review
I listen to you guys. For example, reader “DanielMattPhotography” left a comment on my review of Naruko Snail Essence Intense Hydra Repair Mask praising the Naruko Narcissus Repairing Masks as “some of…… Read more “Naruko Narcissus Repairing Mask 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”
Fifty Shades of Snail 