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Jenny House Truffle Water Essence Review

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Oct 30, 2020

Jenny House Truffle Water Essence Review

This post contains affiliate links It took me some time to fully appreciate essences. When I was first getting into Korean skincare, I thought essences were simply another version of a toner. But now I’m a fan. I adore them and understand that each one offers unique benefits that go beyond what a toner can do. The Jenny House Truffle Water Essence was gifted to me in a By Sophie Box (see the unboxing video here). It’s sold on* YesStyle (save more with reward code KBHOBBIT), A

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Oct 2, 2020

Dr Different Vita A Cream Review

This post contains affiliate links I see questions about retinol in Korean skincare fairly often. It used to be somewhat hard to find, but one of the beautiful things about kbeauty is how responsive brands are to consumer demand. It’s no surprise that more and more retinol-containing products are hitting the market. A few months ago I got my hands on Dr Different Vita A Cream (it came to me in an influencer By Sophie box). The cream contains retinal and is sold on Amazon and

Swanicoco Bio Peptine Fermentation Eye Care Cream Review

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Sep 26, 2020

Swanicoco Bio Peptine Fermentation Eye Care Cream Review

This post contains affiliate links. The world of dermatologists and beauty gurus can’t seem to agree whether a separate eye cream is needed. In my opinion, a basic moisturizer would work. However, if someone is using peeling, oil control, or other special products on their face, they may not work for the eye area. Plus, I simply enjoy having a dedicated eye treatment. Swanicoco Bio Peptine Fermentation Eye Cream contains 8 concentrated peptides, wild ginseng root, and a pleth

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Dec 8, 2019

Tera Wrinkle Care Tape Review

I grew up hearing my mom say “Don’t raise your eyebrows! You’ll get wrinkles!” and she was totally right. No matter how hard I try, I still have some fine expression lines on my forehead. Some people have laugh lines, and I have what I call “what is wrong with you?” lines. In the past, I have simply tried to remind myself to relax my forehead and used products with #synake (a synthetic peptide made to mimic the paralyzing effects of snake venom). Then I got pregnant, and sinc

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Feb 25, 2019

23 Years Old Seaweed Silky Mask Review

Marine ingredients are often present in Korean cosmetics due to the many benefits they offer. The 23 Years Old Seaweed Silky Mask contains coptis japonica extract, sea water, and algae extract to soothe, deeply hydrate, and provide important antioxidants to the skin. The minerals in the sea water support a healthy skin barrier, which is crucial for keeping the “good stuff” in and the “bad stuff” out of the deeper tissue layers. The mask is available on Facetory and sometimes

[JOLSE] 2NDESIGN First Cleansing Oil Pure & Fresh 200ml Review

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Feb 22, 2019

[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 deeply therapeutic about rinsing off the stress and dust of the world and getting ready to rest up for a new day. Cleansing oils are designed to be used as the first step of this wonderful process, dissolving dirt and makeup that a foaming cleanser alone can’t handle. The 2NDESIGN First Cleansing Oil Pure & Fresh contains only EWG (Environmenta

Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil Review

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Feb 19, 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 book, if you aren’t familiar with it, has nothing to do with actual cleansing, but that’s just where my mind goes. Effective cleansing is the first and, arguably, most important step of any Korean skincare routine - even the most effective, expensive products will not do their job correctly if applied over dirty skin. Cleansing oils are mad

DearPacker Black Ginseng Gold Hydrogel Mask Review

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Jan 21, 2019

DearPacker Black Ginseng Gold Hydrogel Mask Review

I love sheet masks. When I first started to experiment with Korean skincare, I would buy lots of different masks without giving them much thought. But now I’m more experienced and much more selective. I picked DearPacker Black Ginseng Gold Hydrogel mask for the best, most “legit” reason of all - the packaging (I’m giggling as I write this). Of course, the ingredients are very promising (more on that below), and hydrogel masks are usually my favorite type of sheet masks, but j

By Wishtrend Vitamin 75 Maximizing Cream Review

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Jan 9, 2019

By Wishtrend Vitamin 75 Maximizing Cream Review

I’ve been dabbling in By Wishtrend products lately (perhaps you remember my review of their Mandelic Acid Skin Prep Water). One of the latest additions to my Korean beauty skincare collection is By Wishtrend Vitamin 75 Maximizing Cream. It promises to rejuvenate and hydrate the skin. The name comes from the main ingredient - 75% vitamin tree water (also known as sea buckthorn) and vitamin E. These two powerful ingredients have an anti-aging effect and promote elasticity. The

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Nov 18, 2018

FaceTory Sun Bae Soothing Mask Review

Let me make one thing super clear - sun and I do not get along, so it’s definitely not my “bae” (which stands for “before anyone else”). My skin only has two color possibilities - super pale or burnt-to-the-crisp red. That’s it. I couldn’t get a tan even if I wanted one, and that’s OK with me. I do love a good soothing mask, however. The FaceTory Sun Bae Soothing Mask came in one of my summer Facetory boxes (read more about those here) and is available to be purchased on its

NOHJ Milky Glow - Calming Moisture Mask Review

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Nov 15, 2018

NOHJ Milky Glow - Calming Moisture Mask Review

I finish almost every day with a relaxing sheet mask. The NOHJ Milky Glow - Calming Moisture Mask promises glowing skin and is available on YesStyle, Facetory, and eBay. Active ingredients: Portulaca Oleracea Extract - fights aging with strong antioxidant properties Milk Extract - evens out the skin tone and moisturizes Blueberry Fruit Extract - protects the skin from photo damage (as in, the sun) and reduces fine lines and wrinkles How to use: Cleanse the face and use toner

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Nov 14, 2018

SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule Review

My combination skin (oily t-zone, dry-to-normal cheeks) dries out like crazy during the cold seasons. And while it makes my already dry areas even more dry and flaky, the oily zones compensate but getting even oilier! I take Fall and Winter hydration very seriously. Many people with dry skin types have been raving about SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule, available on eBay, Amazon and YesStyle, so I decided to try it. Active ingredients: Honey extract - honey is loaded with vita

Adaline Keep Cool and Drink Ocean Sheet Mask Review

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Nov 6, 2018

Adaline Keep Cool and Drink Ocean Sheet Mask Review

Another day = another sheet mask. Adaline Keep Cool and Drink Ocean mask is meant to cool down and hydrate your skin, especially after a hot day or a sweaty workout. I recently stumbled upon an article that equated overheating the skin to having unprotected sun exposure as far as aging goes. Which means that effectively bringing down the temperature to the normal range should help you stay looking younger longer - great! I work out at least five times a week, and often by the

Secret Key Pink Racoony Hydro-Gel Eye & Cheek Patch Review

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Nov 3, 2018

Secret Key Pink Racoony Hydro-Gel Eye & Cheek Patch Review

This post contains affiliate links. I love patches! Korean beauty products (and any other ones, really) rarely produce immediate results, but patches usually do. And the effects get better and better the more you use them. The Secret Key Gold Racoony patches are quite internet famous, but for me they didn’t work at all - I hated everything from the awkward shape to the parabens in the ingredients and ended up tossing most of the contents of the box in the trash (and I’m usual

LUOKI Nordic Glacier Water Sleeping Pack Review

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Oct 31, 2018

LUOKI Nordic Glacier Water Sleeping Pack Review

Today’s global market makes the following possible - a person born and raised in Russia can live in the USA and buy a sleeping mask made in Korea using Icelandic glacial water. Wow! If you have not heard the term “sleeping pack” before, it’s simply another way of saying “night mask” or even “night cream”. Korean skincare doesn’t differentiate between day and night creams, but instead offers more intensive nourishing night masks to be used several times a week. These are usual

Candy O'Lady Sweet Lemon Candy Mask Review

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Oct 30, 2018

Candy O'Lady Sweet Lemon Candy Mask Review

There are days when a sheet mask is the highlight of my evening (dear family, I love you all very much, but sometimes mom just needs a timeout in a warm bath with a mask on; in silence). I’m always hunting down interesting and unusual masks, and the Candy O’Lady Sweet Lemon Candy Mask’s packaging caught my eye in a major way. It’s available on eBay, Amazon, and Facetory. The microfiber mask promises to brighten and protect the skin with beneficial ingredients such as niacinam

Clearouse Healing Ginseng Nourishing Mask Review

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Oct 16, 2018

Clearouse Healing Ginseng Nourishing Mask Review

The Clearouse Healing Ginseng Nourishing Mask is designed for dull, tired, stressed out skin. Ginseng contains many phytonutrients, which makes it an ideal and prized anti-aging ingredient. It's sold on Facetory. How to use: Apply to a clean face after toner Leave on for 10-20 minutes Remove, pat in the remaining essence and follow with the rest of your routine My impressions: I’ve had a couple of ginseng sheet masks and a peeling mask (review here), and most of them have ver

NOHJ Modeling Mask Serum Chrysanthemum Review

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Oct 10, 2018

NOHJ Modeling Mask Serum Chrysanthemum Review

I’m a bit of a sheet mask hoarder, especially when it comes to Korean sheet masks, and sometimes one can sit in my fridge for weeks, patiently waiting its turn. A few days ago, I randomly pulled out the NOHJ Modeling Mask Serum Chrysanthemum to use. I did not expect it to be so impressive to all the senses! It’s sold on Facetory. Key ingredients: Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract - hydrates, minimizes pores and makes the skin smoother Gold Extract - increases elasticity

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Oct 9, 2018

Benton Fermentation Eye Cream Review

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

Royal Skin PRIME EDITION Anti-Wrinkle Bio Cellulose Mask Review

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Sep 26, 2018

Royal Skin PRIME EDITION Anti-Wrinkle Bio Cellulose Mask Review

Bio cellulose is the queen of sheet mask materials. It’s a completely natural substance that actually helps the serum of the mask work better and penetrate deeper. And the fit is impeccable (and very pleasant to the skin). The Royal Skin PRIME EDITION Anti-Wrinkle Bio Cellulose Mask is made with fermented coconut water and promises a plethora of benefits. It’s available on Facetory. Let’s look at some of the active ingredients: Adenosine - a yeast derived anti-aging, soothing

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