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Want to know whether you should try a product? Read my reviews to help make a decision. I evaluate products not only based on my subjective experiences with them, but also based on objective analysis of ingredients and formulations, and I promise to always give my honest assessments. No shilling here.

Sponsored: The Best of Skin1004

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”

November 24, 2022 by Jude Chao

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”

July 1, 2022July 12, 2022 by Jude Chao

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”

November 15, 2021October 12, 2022 by Jude Chao

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”

September 24, 2021 by Jude Chao

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 It has been replaced by Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1*, which I reviewed on my IGTV here, and which…… Read more “UPDATED: Review: NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) and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”

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 by Jude Chao

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”

May 18, 2021June 26, 2021 by Jude Chao

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”

May 16, 2021July 1, 2022 by Jude Chao

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”

February 11, 2021September 30, 2022 by Jude Chao

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”

January 31, 2021November 30, 2021 by Jude Chao

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.

December 22, 2020November 15, 2021 by Jude Chao

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