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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”

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”

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 It has been replaced by Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1*, which I reviewed on my IGTV here, and which…… Read more “UPDATED: Review: NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) and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

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”

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”

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”

High protection with a weightless, invisible finish: Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel almost has it all.

How does the new COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence compare to the beloved Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence?

I’m upset. I’m upset to have fallen in love with a product. I haven’t been this upset since the last time I fell in love with a lavishly…… Read more “Review: Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Sleeping Mask”

Bullet journaling in a Hobonichi planner has helped me stay productive despite anxiety and depression. Here’s how.