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”
Category: Hydrating Toners
Amazon Skincare Buys: The Good, The Great, The Bad, and the Terrible
“Unfortunately, this sunscreen is laden with more alcohol than me after a KBBQ night with my coworkers. My liver might be able to take it, but my face wasn’t.”
Review: Naruko Jingcheng 60 Actives Youth Activating Enhancer
They may not be as exciting as serums and ampoules, but hydrating toners are some of my favorite Asian beauty products. One such hydrating toner is the very…… Read more “Review: Naruko Jingcheng 60 Actives Youth Activating Enhancer”
January 2017 Empties Report
It’s a new year, but I still got the same old face, and that face still needs to have things put on it and cleansed off of…… Read more “January 2017 Empties Report”
Fermentation, First Essences, and that FTE Glow: Secret Key vs. Naruko Facial Essence Review
Years ago in a meeting room in faraway Asia, hardworking cosmetics marketers discovered that the story they’d spun, of peasant sake brewers with mind-blowingly soft and youthful hands,…… Read more “Fermentation, First Essences, and that FTE Glow: Secret Key vs. Naruko Facial Essence Review”
Just some quick COSRX news
Very quickly, because I’m too excited to hold this in anymore: I have permission from the lovely Hye Young at COSRX to drop some news about a couple…… Read more “Just some quick COSRX news”
Hail Hydra! Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion Review + Hada Labo Lotion Tips
The OG version of Hada Labo’s famous Gokujyun “Lotion” never held my interest for long, even though I did keep it around and occasionally changed my mind,…… Read more “Hail Hydra! Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion Review + Hada Labo Lotion Tips”
Updated Review: Enprani’s Dear by Enprani Moistfull Booskin
June 4 2016 update because Fiddy can’t let things go: Moistfull Booskin has been spotted on Amazon Prime! Fulfilled by Amazon and everything! Much thanks to @anthecrawford…… Read more “Updated Review: Enprani’s Dear by Enprani Moistfull Booskin”
Why I Started Using Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion Again
That’s right, I’m back on the Hada Labo train. Apparently hyaluronic acid might be more than just a basic hydrating ingredient. This blog post and podcast from…… Read more “Why I Started Using Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion Again”
Why I Stopped Using Hada Labo Hyaluronic Acid Lotion
Don’t worry, Hada Labo fans. I didn’t suddenly discover something bad about the famous and bestselling hydrating toner. The thing is, I just keep discovering other products…… Read more “Why I Stopped Using Hada Labo Hyaluronic Acid Lotion”
Fifty Shades of Snail 