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K Beauty Hobbit

Dec 19, 2022

I’m From Rice Mask Review - NEW version

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Wishtrend. I wrote the original review for the I’m From Rice Mask almost exactly two years ago, in December of 2020. I liked the mask back then, and while the huge pieces of rice bran weren’t the most exciting feature of the product, they didn’t particularly bother me. However, many other users passionately hated that aspect of the mask, and I’m From listened to them. The I’m From Rice Mask was recently reformulated and

CosRx One Step Original Clear Pad Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Feb 23, 2022

CosRx One Step Original Clear Pad Review

This post contains affiliate links. I won this product in a giveaway. I’ve been pretty fortunate with my skin - no huge issues with pores, blackheads, or breakouts. But with age I am noticing that the pores are looking a little larger than before, despite my best efforts. I’m also a recovering face picker, and I loooooove to squeeze out sebaceous filaments (the normal, natural part of skin functioning that can look like little blackheads, especially on the nose). Products wit

ELMT Solutions Perfect Duo - Gentle Exfoliating Solution & Advanced Calming Solution

K Beauty Hobbit

Jan 2, 2022

ELMT Solutions Perfect Duo - Gentle Exfoliating Solution & Advanced Calming Solution

This is a sponsored review which contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own and honest. ELMT (pronounced “element”) is a somewhat new addition to the Wishtrend family of brands. Typically, Wishtrend items work well for my skin, so I am excited about every new launch they announce. I have already reviewed (and used up) ELMT Skin Illuminating Solution (read here) and ELMT Skin Activating Solution (read here). I’m currently using ELMT Gentle Exfoliating Solution and ELMT

Dixionist Cyforest Fresh PHA Toner Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Nov 22, 2021

Dixionist Cyforest Fresh PHA Toner Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Sophie Beauty Box Exfoliation can be a wonderful part of a balanced skincare routine. Just like anything in life, the way to approach it is a personal choice. Some people may prefer the potentially rough but immediately effective physical scrubs, while others enjoy the slow and steady impact of exfoliating acids. I use both, depending on my mood and skin condition. Dixionist Cyforest Fresh PHA Toner contains 95% cypress

Zion Health Deep Cleansing Scalp & Hair Scrub Green Apple with Sea Salt Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Nov 16, 2021

Zion Health Deep Cleansing Scalp & Hair Scrub Green Apple with Sea Salt Review

This sponsored post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I’ve always struggled with my hair - it’s fine, straight, and blonde (I dream of thick, curly, red hair). It’s basically the opposite of what I would choose if I could. Alas, we do the best we can with what we are given. I have an oily scalp and dry/normal strands. My hair is currently shoulder length and colored with henna, but in the past I’ve grown it long enough to donate. If you have fine hair, you kn

Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Oct 6, 2021

Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by YesStyle. I will never forget my first peeling gel experience - my face felt so soft and smooth that I was ready to shout from the rooftops. Now that I think of it, it could have been the very first Facebook review I’ve ever done, close to 5 years ago. That fascination with peeling gels didn’t go anywhere - I still enjoy them as a regular part of my weekly skincare routine. My most recent acquisition is Secret Key Lemon

Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Sep 19, 2021

Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Wishtrend. As a skincare community, we went from aggressively rubbing our faces with St. Ives apricot scrub to shunning all physical exfoliators. I still like to use an occasional gentle scrub for that immediate feeling of soft, smooth skin. It’s not a daily or even a weekly practice, but there’s definitely a place for physical exfoliators on my skincare shelf (or shelves, really, because I have so many things). My curre

Mizon Vita Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Aug 21, 2021

Mizon Vita Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel Review

This post contains affiliate links. Exfoliation is a crucial step in my skincare routine. Products work so much better when applied to skin clear of debris and dead skin buildup. I enjoy leave-on exfoliation products like BHA toners, but the physical peeling gels are great as well. Plus, they provide immediate, visible results. I’m currently using Mizon Vita Lemon Sparkling Peeling gel, available on YesStyle (use reward code KBHOBBIT for savings), Amazon, and Stylevana (use I

BEYOND Healing Force Scalp Clinic Exfoliator Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Aug 15, 2021

BEYOND Healing Force Scalp Clinic Exfoliator Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. It took me entirely too long to realize that scalp is skin and needs more than just cleansing. Occasionally, it can benefit from exfoliation, just like facial skin. My current scalp product is Beyond Healing Force Scalp Clinic Exfoliator. It’s available on Jolse. Jolse also has an eBay storefront, but I couldn’t locate this specific item there. I have straight, fine hair and an oily scalp. No particular sensitivit

KLAVUU Green Pearlsation PHA Calming Toner

K Beauty Hobbit

Aug 13, 2021

KLAVUU Green Pearlsation PHA Calming Toner

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Oshen Skin. KLAVUU Green Pearlsation PHA Calming Toner is a gentle exfoliating product to help balance sebum production and reduce the appearance of pores. It features PHA, tea tree, hyaluronic acid, and a Green Complex unique to Klavuu. The toner is available on Oshen Skin, and you can save on your order with my code KBHOBBIT10. Watch the unboxing video here. How to use: Apply to the face after cleansing using a cotton

29 St. Honore Perfume Body Salt Scrub White Peach Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Aug 7, 2021

29 St. Honore Perfume Body Salt Scrub White Peach Review

Product provided by By Sophie beauty box One of my goals this year is to pay more attention to the body skin and not just the face. I slather so many wonderful skincare products on my face and neck, but often neglect the rest of the skin. 29 St. Honore Perfume Body Salt Scrub in White Peach scent came just in time! Watch the unboxing reel here. I’m having a hard time finding it online, but I see that iHerb carries 29 St. Honore brand (use my code CWN6107 to save on your order

KLAVUU Green Pearlsation PHA Calming Serum Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Aug 4, 2021

KLAVUU Green Pearlsation PHA Calming Serum Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Oshen Skin. Who likes summer? Definitely not me. I get sunburnt super quickly, dislike sweating, and my combination skin starts its own little oil factory when it’s warm outside. I was pretty excited to get KLAVUU's Green Pearlsation PHA Calming Serum (unboxing video here), because it promises to gently exfoliate, calm, and help remove excess sebum. The serum is available on Oshen Skin, and you can save on your order wit

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner Review

K Beauty Hobbit

May 26, 2021

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product won in a giveaway. Every so often, a product goes viral and it seems like everyone is talking about it - bloggers, youtubers, and the skincare community in general. I am always skeptical - is it hype and carefully directed marketing efforts, or is the item really that good? One of those products is Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner. I finally got a chance to try it out for myself and see what all the fuss is about. I won

K Beauty Hobbit

Apr 17, 2021

EssenHerb Black Tea Scrub Review

This post contains affiliate links. I know physical exfoliation gets villainized, but I still like a face scrub every once in a while, if it’s made right. If I am going to use a physical exfoliator, it has to be gentle and contain small, smooth particles. It can’t irritate the skin or feel rough and painful (no St. Ives here, been there done that in high school). Back in January, I bought the EssenHerb Black Tea Scrub to try. It’s available on YesStyle (save more with reward

Whamisa Organic Flowers Serum Peeling Finger Mitt Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Mar 28, 2021

Whamisa Organic Flowers Serum Peeling Finger Mitt Review

I love exfoliation, but it needs to be gentle. Sure, there’s a time and place for robust in-office professional peels, but for my combination skin slow and steady works well. Whamisa Organic Flowers Serum Peeling Finger Mitt pads contain gentle PHA and fermented ingredients for glowing skin without irritation and flaking. I received them for free. These can be purchased on* Amazon (use my affiliate code kbhobbit10 to save on all Credithink offerings). The pads are thin and fa

Whamisa Organic Flowers Deep Rich Lip Scrub Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Mar 26, 2021

Whamisa Organic Flowers Deep Rich Lip Scrub Review

Whamisa has always interested me - they offer a range of products made with organic ingredients, plus the packaging looks so beautiful. I am finally making efforts to try some of their offerings and am currently using Whamisa Organic Flowers Deep Rich Scrub. I received it as PR, but you can purchase it on* Amazon. Credithink is a reputable retailer of Korean beauty - use the affiliate code kbhobbit10 to save on anything they sell, including the scrub - find all of their produ

K Beauty Hobbit

Mar 25, 2021

iUNIK Lime Moisture Peeling Gel Review

iUNIK is a popular brand, but I am just now getting to know their lineup. I liked the snail cream (review here), so decided to try a peeling gel next. iUNIK Lime Moisture Peeling Gel was sent to me as a gift and is available for purchase on* Jolse. Peeling gels offer gentle but effective exfoliation. I try to exfoliate 1-2 times a week to improve skin texture, appearance, and allow all of my other skincare to work as well as it can. The iUNIK gel is made with five fruit extra

Make p:rem Peel Me Radiance Peeling Sleeping Pack review

K Beauty Hobbit

Mar 4, 2021

Make p:rem Peel Me Radiance Peeling Sleeping Pack review

I enjoy Make p:rem as a brand, because they offer unique and interesting products. You can read my reviews of some of their items here. The Peel Me Radiance Peeling Sleeping Pack caught my eye. It’s sold on* YesStyle (use reward code KBHOBBIT for extra savings) and Amazon (use code kbhobbit10 at checkout for 10% off anything in the CrediThink Amazon storefront). This overnight mask promises to peel, tighten, moisturize, and even out the skin tone. I bought it for that last pr

By Wishtrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Mar 3, 2021

By Wishtrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser Review

I love cleansing my face in the evenings. There is something special, relaxing, and almost magical about washing away all the makeup, sunscreen, and responsibilities of the day and getting ready to pamper the skin with hydrating and moisturizing steps. Not to mention that by the time I get to do my skincare routine, the children are asleep and the house is pleasantly quiet. Recently, I’ve had the pleasure to test out By Wishtrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser. It promises to

By Wishtrend Acid-Duo Hibiscus 63 Cream Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Jan 11, 2021

By Wishtrend Acid-Duo Hibiscus 63 Cream Review

I used to not appreciate moisturizers much. For years, I thought I didn’t need any since my skin is combination / oily (wrong). Then I finally embraced them, but was not as excited about creams as I was about toners and other skincare routine steps. Now I can officially say that a great moisturizer can be a game changer. I chose By Wishtrend Acid-Duo Hibiscus 63 Cream to try because it seemed interesting. It’s a daily moisturizer with gentle exfoliating LHA and PHA. The cream

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