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Purito Comfy Water Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ Review

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Jun 21, 2019

Purito Comfy Water Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ Review

Update 3.21.21: As many of you already know, the Purito sunscreens tested below the SPF stated on the label. I decided not to take down my reviews of them, but in the spirit of full disclosure I am adding this update. The brand is currently working on new formulations, and I signed up to be an early tester. I tend to hoard two categories of Korean skincare - toners and sunscreens. I always have several bottles or tubes of them around the house. My long time favorite brand Pur

Benton Deep Green Tea Toner and Lotion Review

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May 25, 2019

Benton Deep Green Tea Toner and Lotion Review

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

[JOLSE] 2NDESIGN Springy Peeling Gel Tone Up Boost 120ml

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May 18, 2019

[JOLSE] 2NDESIGN Springy Peeling Gel Tone Up Boost 120ml

2NDESIGN is a new to me brand with safe and clean ingredients. I’ve already reviewed their amazing cleansing oil here, and today I’ll tell you about their peeling gel that’s sold on* Jolse.com The main purpose of any peeling gel is to remove dead skin cells, making the skin softer and smoother and ready for the subsequent skincare steps. The 2NDESIGN Springy Peeling Gel Tone Up Boost is made with natural cellulose and skin-loving ingredients such as allantoin, trehalose, and

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Apr 21, 2019

A’pieu Madecassoside Sun Cream Review

The A’pieu Madecassoside Sun Cream promises to repair and soothe the skin while protecting it from the sun with SPF 39 PA++. It’s designed for all skin types, especially sensitive and dehydrated ones, and contains only physical sunscreens (some people can have adverse reactions to chemical ones). The product features both madecassoside and 40% centella asiatica extract. These components come from the same centella plant and have been proven to soothe irritated skin and help t

Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Gel Review

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Feb 21, 2019

Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Gel Review

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,

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Feb 15, 2019

Klairs Mochi BB Cushion SPF40 Review

If you’ve spent any time on my blog (for which I sincerely thank you), you have probably noticed that I’m much more into skincare than decorative makeup. I truly believe that healthy skin is beautiful, regardless of age, and that slathering heavy “paint” on the surface that hasn’t been properly cared for isn’t going to look the best. With that said, I still want to look like myself but better. And sometimes, for special occasions or if my skin isn’t behaving that particular d

Dermatory Allantoin Hypoallergenic Moisturizing Toner Review

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Jan 24, 2019

Dermatory Allantoin Hypoallergenic Moisturizing Toner Review

A few months ago, I was on the hunt for a very specific type of toner - it had to be fragrance free, without peptides and growth factors, without BHA and retinol, and with ingredients as “clean” as possible. It also needed to be moisturizing without being heavy, and suitable for my combination skin. Why such a long list of requirements? Because in July of 2018 I found out I was pregnant with our second baby. I am not a doctor, and some might argue with me that these ingredien

Purito Centella Green Level Safe Sun SPF50+ PA++++ Review

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Nov 27, 2018

Purito Centella Green Level Safe Sun SPF50+ PA++++ Review

Update 3.21.21: As many of you already know, the Purito sunscreens tested below the SPF stated on the label. I decided not to take down my reviews of them, but in the spirit of full disclosure I am adding this update. The brand is currently working on new formulations, and I signed up to be an early tester. I’ve had a long-standing love affair with Purito products. They were some of the very first Korean beauty items I purchased, and pretty much everything has worked for me.

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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

CICAGO Cica Clearing Bubble Cleanser Review

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Nov 12, 2018

CICAGO Cica Clearing Bubble Cleanser Review

CICAGO is a new to me Korean skincare brand that focuses on natural, safe ingredients and products containing cica. What is cica? It’s just another term for Centella Asiatica, a medicinal herb praised for its healing and antibacterial properties. Cica is especially popular in products meant for sensitive and acne prone skin. The CICAGO Cica Clearing Bubble Cleanser is a gentle second-step / foaming face wash that effectively purifies the skin and soothes redness and breakouts

Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Mask Pack Review

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Nov 10, 2018

Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Mask Pack Review

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

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Sep 28, 2018

CICAGO Cica Expert Mist Toner Review

CICAGO is a new to me Korean skincare brand that focuses on natural, safe ingredients and products containing cica. What is cica? It’s just another term for Centella Asiatica, a medicinal herb praised for its healing and antibacterial properties. Cica is especially popular in products meant for sensitive and acne prone skin. The CICAGO toner promises to soothe and calm sensitive, reactive skin and improve complexion. It comes in a form of a mist and can be sprayed directly on

Huangjisoo Centella Repairing Mask Review

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Sep 22, 2018

Huangjisoo Centella Repairing Mask Review

The Huangjisoo Centella Repairing Mask made such great promises - to strengthen the skin barrier, repair and soothe the skin. It came as a gift with my Huangjisoo cleansing oil, which I’m in love with - review here. I have combination skin with an oily t-zone and dry-to-normal cheeks with occasional breakouts, so I like centella products since they help everything heal better. Needless to say, I had high hopes for this mask based on the brand’s wonderful cleansing oil and foa

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Aug 6, 2018

Urang True Rose Repair Essence Review

Urang stands for Ultimate Radiant + Natural Glow. It’s a new to me brand of Korean skincare founded by an aromatherapist Jina Lee. Urang is cruelty free and uses natural and organic ingredients to make effective yet safe products. The True Rose Repair Essence nourishes and hydrates all skin types, including sensitive and mature. The main ingredient - organic rose water - soothes and calms. The essence contains no artificial fragrance, additives, toxic chemicals or preservativ

Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum Review

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Aug 3, 2018

Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum Review

This wonderful green bottle completes my Purito centella collection (read reviews for the pads, toner, face cream and eye cream). The Purito Centella Green Level Buffet serum supports a healthy skin barrier, lightens pigmentation, improves the look of wrinkles and hydrates. It’s available on eBay and Amazon. Active ingredients: Centella Asiatica extract - a healing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial herbal extract. Niacinamide - reduces pigmentation, tightens pores, improve

Purito Centella Green Level Recovery Cream Review

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Jul 27, 2018

Purito Centella Green Level Recovery Cream Review

Do you have a favorite, trusted brand? Trusted to the point of not even having to review ingredients for safety, because you know that they are all safe and high quality? For me, that brand is Purito. I think I’ve owned every product they make, and you can read my reviews here. I’ve had many, many samples of their Centella Green Level Recovery Cream (not to be confused with the centella eye cream, reviewed here), and now I have a full size. It’s available on eBay, Amazon, and

Simplistic Skincare WONDER Essence Review

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Jul 11, 2018

Simplistic Skincare WONDER Essence Review

Simplistic Skin Care is a fairly new (3 years old) Korean skincare brand. Their goal is to improve skin naturally and gradually from within instead of promising quick miraculous results to the users. The brand strives to make quality, simple products with natural, organic and safe ingredients suitable for all people, including those with sensitive skin and during pregnancy (but please consult your doctor). You may have seen my review of their BEGIN cleanser here. The usual st

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Jun 24, 2018

Beaucros Rose Mask Pack Review

I’ve been sheet masking like crazy this month, I think it’s been a mask a day… But it helps me relax and it’s better than stuffing my face with food out of boredom, right? Plus, beautiful skin is never out of fashion. As if June wasn't stressful enough already, I also managed to throw out my back and am just now finally moving relatively pain free (it’s been 5 days). Recently, I pulled the Beaucros Rose Mask Pack from one of my Facetory boxes (if you want to learn more about

Purito Centella Green Level All In One Mild Pad Review

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Apr 15, 2018

Purito Centella Green Level All In One Mild Pad Review

Not that long ago, in high school, I had some skin issues - forehead pimples, for example. And back then I bought some round peeling pads at Target (Clean&Clear or Biore, maybe?) that smelled awful and dried out my skin. Since then, I’ve been scared to try anything like it and stayed away from them. But, as you already know, I have a love affair with Purito products. I was ecstatic when I had almost every product from their limited (at the time) line. But then they released n

Purito Centella Green Level Eye Cream Review

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Apr 2, 2018

Purito Centella Green Level Eye Cream Review

About me: 28 y.o., combination skin with freckles, getting first signs of aging. I’ve been looking for an eye cream that’s light enough for mornings and not greasy for some time now. I wanted hydration and no interference with makeup. I’ve already gone through two “bear” sticks from The Saem but wanted something new. I use Etude House collagen cream at night, but it’s too much for mornings. I love Purito for its non toxic ingredients, and everything I’ve tried so far has work

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