One of the best things about Korean skincare is that there really is something for everyone. No matter what your skin type and skin concerns are, there…… Read more “Sponsored: The Best of Skin1004”
Category: Reviews
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SPONSORED: Papa Recipe Is One of the Best Korean Skincare Brands to Fly Under the Radar
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”
The Best of NIOD and The Ordinary 2021: My Picks for Deciem’s Slowvember Sale
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”
New and Reviewed: COSRX Balancium Comfort Cool Ceramide Soothing Gel Cream
Over the past couple of years, I’ve developed a pretty serious addiction to gel creams. I generally have at least a couple of gel creams open and…… Read more “New and Reviewed: COSRX Balancium Comfort Cool Ceramide Soothing Gel Cream”
UPDATED: Review: NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) and CAIS3
9/16/2021 Update: NIOD CAIS2 is no more. It has been replaced by Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1*, which I reviewed on my IGTV here, and which…… Read more “UPDATED: Review: NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) and CAIS3”
Review: New COSRX Cica Foam Cleanser, Cleansing Balm, and Cleansing Oil
It’s been a big couple of years for COSRX. They’ve expanded beyond their beginnings as a small and relatively unknown brand focused on bare-bones AHA and BHA…… Read more “Review: New COSRX Cica Foam Cleanser, Cleansing Balm, and Cleansing Oil”
Will You Bee Mine? A Propolis Serum Comparison Review
Ingredient trends come and go (anyone else remember when starfish had a brief moment in the sun?). That’s why I’m so grateful when a trendy ingredient that…… Read more “Will You Bee Mine? A Propolis Serum Comparison Review”
The Best of 2020: Health, Fitness, and Haircare Faves
In the first installment of my Best of 2020 list, I mentioned how the events of 2020 forced me to learn how interconnected all of our pursuits…… Read more “The Best of 2020: Health, Fitness, and Haircare Faves”
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”
Updated Review: Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
High protection with a weightless, invisible finish: Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel almost has it all.
Fifty Shades of Snail 