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Iunik Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum | Effective and Affordable?
What was your skincare routine like when you first started to get into K-beauty? I like looking back at my routines to see how far I’ve come (some big mistakes) and what similarities there are (things my skin truly loves). Looking back I see snail, always lots of snail, and that hasn’t changed too much.…
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Makeup, Confidence and Korean Skincare
Makeup. It can make us look put together, emphasize our favorite traits, make us feel powerful or just plain pretty. But makeup is also a tool we use to cover up things we don’t like; acne, scars, dark marks, dark circles, the list goes on. In my early twenties I got very much into makeup.…
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Skincare Showdown! The Ordinary v.s. Drunk Elephant Marula Oil
It seems like facial oils are the hottest thing in skincare these days. Gone is the time of thinking oil was the cause of acne and clogged pores, only to be used by those poor individuals whose skin was too dry. These days our thinking has changed and there seems to be a facial oil…
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The Best Korean Hydrating Toners for Your Skin Type
Anyone remember the Clinique three-step skincare routine? Cleanse, tone, moisturize? Toning in Western skincare, growing up in the late 90s and early 00’s, meant an astringent, cleansing and oil-removing formula that probably contained alcohol. This scarred me for life! No, not really, but it definitely left a sour taste in my mouth about toners and…
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Asian V.S. Western Skincare
It’s pretty obvious that I love Asian beauty products. I mean, look at this blog! I’ve been in deep with my Asian beauty going on six years now and I can’t get enough! But, being that I don’t live in Asia or am of Asian decent, many of my friends and family are curious to…
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Korean Skincare Product Shopping Guide by Skin Type
Shopping for skincare can be pretty exciting! Actually, searching for a product can be more fun than using it! Am I the only one? I love to research, read reviews, dream and lust after my wishlist, but I realize the world of skincare products is big and all that research can be intimidating! Finding a…
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3 Myths About Hyaluronic Acid Busted
There are just some skincare ingredients that are universally loved. Those ingredients that just work for every skin type and every goal. One of those ingredients I think many of us are thinking of right now is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is sort of the wunderkind of the skincare world and the darling of skincare…
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Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence Review | Sunscreen or Essence?
What is the hardest skincare product for you to find? For me it’s always been sunscreen. I’m picky, or should I say my sensitive skin is picky, and most sunscreens fail to pass my long checklist of requirements. I require my sunscreens to: Not dry out my dehydrated skin, have no white cast, layer underneath…
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2019 Skincare Resolutions
2019 is almost here, and I can’t believe how fast this last year flew by! 2018 is going to go down as one of the most important and transformative years in my life for so many reasons, including starting this blogging journey and learning so much more about my skin. I’m not usually into New…
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Blue Ribbon Anti-Aging Product? | Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop Review
One of the most beautiful and elusive colors in skincare is blue. It’s so serene and calming yet often it means lots of yucky dyes have been used in the product. One way that products can get a natural blue color is from an ingredient called azulene. Azulene is often found in the chamomile plant…
