This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by YesStyle. Benton Let’s Carrot Moisture Cream promises to maintain the oil-moisture balance of the skin and support a healthy barrier function. It’s formulated with carotene, carrot extract, shea butter, plant oils and ceramides. A full list of ingredients is provided at the end of the review. The cream is available on YesStyle (use my reward code KBHOBBIT to save extra), Lookfantastic, and Amazon. The texture is pretty t

The veterans of Korean skincare already know all about peeling gels. If you are new - regular and gentle exfoliation is very important. It removes dead skin cells without damaging the deeper layers. Even the best luxury skincare will have a hard time reaching its target if it has to sit on top of layers of poorly exfoliated debris. Peeling gels is a special category of exfoliating products that blew my mind after the very first use years ago. And I am still amazed after every

Summer is coming (eventually, I think). We’ve had insane weather - a record-setting cold winter, record-setting flooding that devastated the Midwest, and one week we’ve had warm days and hail. Yes, in the same week. But summer will be here, so it’s time to start planning your skincare for the warm weather. I have combination skin with an oily t zone and dry-to-normal everything else. I’m prone to pigmentation (freckles). Benton has been on my radar for some time. Everything I

Centella Asiatica is the superstar of many Korean beauty products, especially those designed for acne-prone and irritated skin. I’ve had many different treatments with that as either a main or a support ingredient (reviews here), and now I own the Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Gel. I’ve had a fantastic time with the sheet masks from the same series (review here) and generally try to keep some centella products on hand “in case of emergency”. The emergency being a breakout,

Every Fall and Winter, I struggle with chapped, irritated hands that sometimes even crack and bleed. I’m not sure if it’s the cold, the dryness of the indoor heated air, the soap we have at work, or some wicked combination of all of the above. Either way, it’s very painful and definitely not visually pleasing. I’ve had great experiences with Benton products so far (reviews here), so I was very excited to get my hands on (see what I did there?) Benton Shea Butter and Coconut H

What’s in your first aid kit? Probably some bandages, antibiotic cream, something for a headache and a fever. Mine also has acne-fighting masks, just in case (although I keep them in a separate spot). I have combination skin with an oily t-zone and dry-to-normal cheeks, and the breakouts are rare. But when they do happen, it is so annoying! A good sheet mask used at the first signs of trouble can make a huge difference. My latest “emergency” mask is Benton Goodbye Redness Cen

I’m always on the hunt for a good eye cream, especially to use in the daytime. At night, I’m less picky - the results are important, but the feel - not so much. But for day, it has to be light and not feel greasy. Thankfully, Korean beauty market has plenty of options, with new ones being constantly added. Benton is quickly becoming one of my favorite brands. So far, I haven’t tried anything of theirs that I didn’t like (you can read my Benton reviews here). One of their new

What can be better than cooling, soothing aloe after a hot summer day? Maybe only a cold drink with an umbrella (but those aren’t great for the skin). Benton Aloe Soothing Mask Pack promises instant hydration and nourishment along with a soothing effect for red, dry and dull skin. It’s available on* eBay. The mask is fragrance and volatile alcohol free, making it ideal even for sensitive skin. 48% of it is aloe water to hydrate and soothe. It also contains green tea (camellia

I’m not a summer person. I like a cloudy, rainy day that doesn’t make me sweat and doesn’t burn freckles into my skin. But, alas, it’s summer and today the high is 95 F (35 C). The outdoor heat + the dryness of the indoor air conditioning = very unhappy skin. I prefer light yet effectively hydrating products, and today I offer you a new release in the world of Korean skincare - Benton Cacao Moist and Mild Toner. It’s currently available on* eBay but some other products from t