This summer, I discovered a love of frolicking in the surf with my son. I also discovered how poorly my precious Nivea Sun Protect Water Gel and my Biore Aqua Rich…… Read more “Review: Neutrogena Beach Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70”
Category: Drugstore
As much as I love Asian skin care and makeup, you just can’t beat Western drugstore products for affordability and accessibility.
Lavender FOTD Take Two; Makeup (and Skincare) as Hobby and Art
For those who don’t share my passion, it must sound really weird to hear makeup called a hobby or an art. Over the last six months or so,…… Read more “Lavender FOTD Take Two; Makeup (and Skincare) as Hobby and Art”
Wearable Lavender FOTD and Lioele, Peripera, and Too Cool for School Swatches and Mini-Reviews
Lavender is one of my favorite colors (and fragrances), but I had a hard time finding wearable lavender makeup until I started checking out Asian products. Today…… Read more “Wearable Lavender FOTD and Lioele, Peripera, and Too Cool for School Swatches and Mini-Reviews”
How to Shrink Pores (Temporarily), Plus 3 Pore Myths
Visible pores rank as one of the most common complaints people have about their skin, and photos of models and celebrities with their pores Photoshopped into oblivion…… Read more “How to Shrink Pores (Temporarily), Plus 3 Pore Myths”
First Impressions feat. CosRX AHA, Memebox Finds, Milani Baked Blushes, and More
Man. I haven’t gotten the chance to try out so many new products, all at once, since I first started getting into Asian skin care. I got…… Read more “First Impressions feat. CosRX AHA, Memebox Finds, Milani Baked Blushes, and More”
New Additions to the Family, and the Importance of Flexibility in Skin Care
If you’ve checked out my skin care routine in the last month or so, you may have noticed a few changes. I’ve made some additions and subtractions…… Read more “New Additions to the Family, and the Importance of Flexibility in Skin Care”
5 Ways Your Makeup Could Be Aging You (And How to Fix It)
I talk a lot on this blog about anti-aging skin care ingredients, products, and routines, and I’ve even covered some good habits for healthy skin. There’s no…… Read more “5 Ways Your Makeup Could Be Aging You (And How to Fix It)”
Feels Like Summer FOTD feat. Japanese Blush Fail
The other day, I read an article on Refinery29 about a Japanese blush style that sounded like it might work for me. The method involves placing the blush…… Read more “Feels Like Summer FOTD feat. Japanese Blush Fail”
Soft Spring Face of the Day Feat. Quick Tutorial for Asian Lashes
It’s a lovely sunny day where I am, the perfect kind of day for a soft spring look. This quick and easy FOTD builds a little extra…… Read more “Soft Spring Face of the Day Feat. Quick Tutorial for Asian Lashes”
All About the Konjac Sponge (Plus an Amazon Discount and Gentle Cleanser Recs!)
Post updated 6/25/16. Everyone has an inner conflict. Here’s (one of) mine: I love getting my skin very, very clean, but I hate all the cleansers that…… Read more “All About the Konjac Sponge (Plus an Amazon Discount and Gentle Cleanser Recs!)”
Fifty Shades of Snail 