Part 1 | Part 3 It’s a hard life, beauty blogging. Much like the hunter-gatherers of prehistoric times, we bloggers enjoy periods of plentyof awesome new beauty finds but…… Read more “Spring/Summer 2016 Flops and Faves, Part 2: The Best and Worst Ginseng Skincare I’ve Tried So Far”
Category: Star Ingredient
Star Ingredient posts feature ingredients with scientifically proven benefits. Look for these ingredients the next time you shop for a skin care product to maximize your chances of picking a winner.
The Lord of the Herbs: The Fellowship of the Root (Ginseng Megapost)
You’ve heard me talk about it on Twitter. You’ve seen it creeping inexorably, product by product, into my skincare wardrobe. You got a taste of it when I…… Read more “The Lord of the Herbs: The Fellowship of the Root (Ginseng Megapost)”
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream Reviews
Fiddy reviews COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream.
Seaquest: The Next Chapter
Sorry, this has nothing to do with Jonathan Brandis or dolphins and everything to do with the next phase of my skincare ingredient exploration. I still love all…… Read more “Seaquest: The Next Chapter”
Star Ingredient: Adenosine
The skincare industry thrives on the frustrations of consumers struggling to find real solutions to their skin problems. That’s why such a wide selection of products exists: consumers jump…… Read more “Star Ingredient: Adenosine”
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!)”
Star Ingredient: Niacinamide
Few skin care ingredients make me as happy as niacinamide does. Niacinamide is one of the few actives that I actively (ha, ha) seek out in my…… Read more “Star Ingredient: Niacinamide”
Star Ingredient(s): AHAs and BHAs
By request from the awesome Angelanrenee of BeautyandtheCat’s Beauty Blog, it’s time to talk about chemical exfoliation! Exfoliation in general is vital to achieving bright, smooth, and…… Read more “Star Ingredient(s): AHAs and BHAs”
Star Ingredient: Hyaluronic Acid
Crazy Snail Lady note: Updated on 6/18/15 with some information I recently learned about hyaluronic acid. Want to achieve plumper, firmer, smoother skin in an instant? Or…… Read more “Star Ingredient: Hyaluronic Acid”
Fifty Shades of Snail 