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Laneige Cream Skin Refiner Review
We all have those K-beauty brands that are close to our heart. A few for me are Benton, Cosrx and surprisingly Laneige. I say surprisingly because it was a brand that was a bit of a letdown for me when I first tried it years ago, early in my skincare journey. Laneige was a brand…
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A Selection of Masks for Every Skin Need
Masking is a cornerstone of the Korean skincare regime, I mean the sheet mask was invented by the Asian Beauty industry! Masking can be a great way to target your skincare goals, help maintain or add moisture or just act as a hydration boost whenever you need it. Here are some of my favorite masking…
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6 Moisturizers For Every Skin Type and Skin Want
Moisturizer is one of the the trickiest skincare products to get right, sunscreen aside. It’s one of those products that needs to fit our skin type, but it’s also a product that often has to fulfill a list of wants too. Can’t be too heavy, greasy, must work with makeup, needs to absorb quickly —…
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There’s Something About Mugwort | Missha Artemisia Treatment Essence
Are you a skincare minimalist? Maybe you still perform 10+ steps in your routines but you prefer to use straightforward products with simple ingredients lists? If you fall into the latter category, then I have a product for you! This is the Missha Time Revolution Artemisia Treatment Essence, and it contains only 1 ingredient —…
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Tour of My Current Skincare Rotation (Summer 19)
There are two times of year that signal massive changes in my skincare routine. Winter and summer. Living in a four-seasons climate has its benefits – lots of different activities, a large wardrobe and of course an ever-changing landscape. But it can also wreak havoc on my skin if I’m not ready. While winter is…
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Purito Comfy Water Sun Block | The Best Mineral Sunscreen
I think it’s well established that searching for the perfect sunscreen will likely result in the feeling of wanting to rip your hair out… But seriously, searching for the perfect sunscreen is a personal journey that will likely have many twists and turns. I personally struggled quite a bit when first looking for a sunscreen…
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Keep Cool And Soothe Bamboo Toner and Serum Review
New releases in K-beauty are always an exciting thing, but many new releases have not lived up to their hype (Cosrx, I’m looking at you). But recently I discovered a new-to-me and relatively new-to-the-scene brand, Keep Cool, and their Soothe Bamboo Toner and newly released Soothe Bamboo Serum. And I’m excited! As someone who tests…
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Essential Oil Free K-Beauty Routine
I think one of the biggest questions/controversies in K-beauty these days is the trend of putting essential oils in everything. I consider myself a K-beauty OG (original gangsta). I’ve been rolling strong with my Korean skincare routines for about 7 years and I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go – donkey milk, snail…
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Klairs VS Purito | Sunscreen Showdown!
The world of K-beauty seems to be hitting it out of the park recently! There used to be a time when you had to look to the world of J-beauty to get your high coverage, cosmetically elegant sunscreens. Sure, Korean sunscreens were still light years ahead of their western counterparts, but they were still a…
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Eco Face LED Light Therapy Mask | Is It Worth It?
How do you feel about this whole LED, light therapy trend that’s happening in the skincare world right now? I have to admit they make for a scary (therefore funny) Instagram selfie! But on the whole, I must admit, I’ve thought these devices to be quite gimmicky. Especially because they are so expensive! I mean,…
