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What do hobbits and skincare have in common? Nothing. Everything. In a true hobbit fashion, I hoard lots of bottles, jars, and tubes, test them, and then share honest reviews with you. Stick around and have a look. Stay for second breakfast.
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Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil Review
Klairs recently released a brand new Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil. I had the original version of it (review here) and liked...
Oct 4, 2020
Rovectin Conditioning Cleanser Review
One of my favorite things about Korean beauty is the constant innovation. Bored with hundreds (thousands?) of existing brands? No...
Aug 7, 2020
Purito From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser Review
A second cleanser is a very important yet often underappreciated step of the Korean beauty routine (to learn about all of the steps,...
Aug 5, 2020
Hanskin PHA Pore Cleansing Balm Review
I’m not sure how I lived without double cleansing for 25 ish years. I can no longer imagine my skincare routine without it. If you aren’t...
Jul 12, 2020
Toun28 Soaps Review - S5, S22, S23 for face and body
One of the many things I love about by Sophie beauty boxes is the exposure to lesser known Korean beauty brands. Toun28 was one of those...
Jul 10, 2020
Cosrx Low pH Centella Cleansing Powder Review
This lovely package with Cosrx Low pH Centella Cleansing Powder came to me in a By Sophie Box. It contains 30 individual capsules with a...
Jun 29, 2020
I’m From Fig Cleansing Balm Review
I am yet to try an I’m From product that I don’t absolutely love. All of them have been amazing so far. And the new I’m From Fig...
Jun 4, 2020
Yadah Pore Refining Foam Cleanser Review
A foam cleanser is one of the very few skincare items my husband actually remembers to use. But only if it’s around and easy to find....
Apr 22, 2020
Oseque Review (and discount)
One of the wonderful things about Korean beauty is being able to experience so many different brands. New ones are constantly being...
Mar 16, 2020
Missha Perfect Lip & Eye Makeup Remover Waterproof Review
Somewhat recently, I bought a mascara that turned out to be waterproof (whoops) and wouldn’t come off with any of my cleansing oils. So I...
Mar 2, 2020
Huangjisoo Sugar No:rinse Cleansing Pads
I absolutely love watching the lesser known wonderful brands become “mainstream”. I first encountered #Huangjisoo a few years ago. At...
Jan 18, 2020
Aprilskin Real Calendula Foam Cleanser Review
A soothing cleanser suitable for all skin types.
Dec 30, 2019
Aromatica Orange Cleansing Sherbet Review
Reading posts about people not double cleansing (using a combination of an oil balm / cleanser and a foaming cleanser) makes me shudder....
Dec 29, 2019
Purito From Green Cleansing Oil Review
Right around July of this year I decided that my skincare stash was getting out of control and started to focus on truly enjoying and...
Nov 15, 2019
Be Mused Korea & The Pure Lotus Review
I absolutely adore Korean beauty and skincare. This adoration is why I’m willing to put up with certain inconveniences that are often...
Oct 18, 2019
Neogen Real Fresh Green Tea Cleansing Stick Review
I love trying new products and new types of products, which is why the world of Korean cosmetics is a gift that keeps on giving -...
Mar 5, 2019
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[JOLSE] 2NDESIGN First Cleansing Oil Pure & Fresh 200ml Review
Taking a bath and cleansing my face at the end of a long day is my favorite (yes, I’m a wild party animal, I know). There’s something...
Feb 22, 2019
Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil Review
I recently finished the oh so popular book Girl, Wash Your Face and I kept wanting to correct it to “girl, double cleanse your face”. The...
Feb 19, 2019
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[JOLSE] Giibon Care Cleansing Pad 30ea Review
Do you ever find yourself just wanting to go to bed and skip the entire Korean beauty routine? Fall face first into the pillow, with...
Jan 11, 2019
LUOKI Double Shot Cleansing Water Review
The best of the best of Korean skincare products will not be beneficial if applied on the skin that is not properly cleansed. Even on my...
Dec 19, 2018
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