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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. This site uses affiliate links.

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Etude House Look At My Eyes Velvet Review

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Jan 23

Etude House Look At My Eyes Velvet Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. Skincare is my passion, but I struggle with makeup. On one hand, I love taking the time to apply it, but on the other hand I’m so sleepy and short on time in the mornings that I often leave the house with just SPF and mascara (and hopefully wearing some clothes hehe). I’ve been trying to find something for my lids that could be applied easily and quickly, without any special brushes or complicated techniques. Afte

Clio Pro Eye Shadow Palette 02 Brown Choux Review

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Jan 9

Clio Pro Eye Shadow Palette 02 Brown Choux Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Stylevana. I’m a skincare fanatic but can’t say the same about makeup. However, it’s fun to do on occasion and watch the face transform. In the last few years, I’ve had quite a few kbeauty advent calendars, and almost all of them included some makeup. Because of this, I tried things I may not have ordinarily purchased. Clio Pro Eye Shadow Palette in 02 Brown Choux came to me from Stylevana (discount code INF10KBH). It’s

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Dec 27, 2022

Missha Color Fit Stick Shadow Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. Even though I’m very much into skincare, my morning routines are short and utilitarian - a toner pad, vitamin C serum, and SPF. If I’m feeling extra awake or ambitious, I might throw on some mascara and a translucent powder. Even on the best weekday, I don’t have any energy to do a winged liner or anything that would require precision. But having a little something extra around the eyes makes a huge impact, so I t

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Oct 26, 2022

Peripera Ink Mood Glowy Tint Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. I’m pretty sure that buying lip products and using lip products are two separate hobbies… And yet I find myself drooling over pretty glosses and lipsticks all the time. Occasionally, I give into the temptation. Peripera Ink Mood Glowy Tint, available on Jolse, caught my eye with its dreamy packaging and glossy swatches. The Glowy Tints come in 6 colors; mine is 01 Best Beige Menu. They promise a glassy, moisturize

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Oct 24, 2022

h.natural Beauty Blender Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. This antibacterial beauty blender promised to apply foundation evenly without absorbing the product. The sponge is latex free and can be used wet or dry (the size difference between wet and dry is small, unlike with other sponges that swell significantly with the addition of water). h.natural Beauty Blender is available on Jolse. How to use Use wet or dry to apply makeup Wash with soap and water and let air dry be

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Sep 13, 2022

MAMONDE Pang Pang Hair Shadow Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. The older I get, the more peace I make with my skin, body, and life in general. The one remaining pain point is my hair. Not only is it fine, straight, and totally the wrong color, but it’s also getting worse! When you don’t have a lot of hair to begin with, and then it starts to thin due to various factors (hello aging, stress, and autoimmune issues), it makes for a horrible combination. I always recommend seeing

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Aug 26, 2022

Touch in Sol No Pore Blem Primer Review

This post contains affiliate links. I won this product in a giveaway. I have combination skin with an oily t-zone and enjoy a more matte, even look. I use a few tricks to balance the oil production and avoid mid-day shine - one of them is applying a mattifying primer even when I don’t wear foundation. The other tricks for oily skin can be found in this video. I’m currently using Touch in Sol No Pore Blem Primer, available on Amazon, YesStyle (reward code KBHOBBIT), Stylevana

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May 25, 2022

Rom&nd Zero Matte Lipstick Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Drama Beauty. For years and years I mostly tested Korean skincare, but now I’m dabbling in makeup as well. Rom&nd makes some of my favorite lip glosses and tints, so I decided to try their lipsticks. Rom&nd Zero Matte Lipstick Collection promises to provide a velvety light finish without flaking and even smooth out chapped lips. This collection includes 20 colors (mine is 09 Shell Nude) and is available on Amazon, YesSty

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May 22, 2022

Etude House Fixing Tint Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. I think buying and using lipsticks and tints are two completely different hobbies. I always liked purchasing lip balms, glosses, etc, but would almost never actually use them. All of that changed in 2020, when I basically couldn’t use them even if I wanted to (because of constant mask wearing). Now that a lot of the restrictions in the USA are lifted, I have discovered a new love for lip makeup and actually apply

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May 19, 2022

Rom&nd Better Than Palette Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. A few months ago, I set out on a nearly impossible mission - to find a cool toned kbeauty eyeshadow palette with some grays in it. Back in the 1990s, when I was just a kid, my mom mostly used gray and blue eyeshadows, and I guess I was feeling nostalgic. I combed through the entire Jolse eye makeup section and found one option. ONE! Rom&nd Better Than Palette is available in 8 variations on Jolse; mine is 04 Dusty

The History of Whoo Luxury Lip Rouge Review

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May 18, 2022

The History of Whoo Luxury Lip Rouge Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. When I was little, my mom had only two lipsticks. One didn’t have a brand name on it at all (it probably rubbed off), and the other was a cheap Kiki brand (if it was even real, could have been a knock off). Our lives are totally different now, living in the USA and actually getting paid fairly for our work, so it’s time to upgrade our makeup too. I decided to try a more luxury lip product this time, and got one fo

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Apr 20, 2022

I’m Meme I’m Pep! Balm Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by YesStyle. I’m Meme I’m Pep! Balm is advertised as a long lasting balm for lips and cheeks that will nourish the skin. It comes in several colors, mine is 001 Recharger (I got it from a YesStyle advent calendar and didn’t get to choose the color). The balm is available on YesStyle (reward code KBHOBBIT), Amazon, and Olive Young. How to use Apply a moderate amount to lips and/or cheeks These are the official instructions -

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Mar 6, 2022

Canmake Cream Cheek Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by YesStyle. I have a round face and for years thought that blush wasn’t for me (wouldn’t want to risk looking even more round, right?). Well, I’m shedding some of those myths now and learning to embrace my face (and my body) and use things I want to use, not just the ones I’m supposedly allowed to use. I find cream colors easier to apply and less intimidating than powders. Canmake Cream Cheek is a gel-type color that melts

Canmake Lip & Cheek Gel SPF24 PA+ Review

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Feb 15, 2022

Canmake Lip & Cheek Gel SPF24 PA+ Review

This post contains affiliate links. I’m not a huge makeup person - partially because I’m always sleepy and short on time in the morning, and partially because I’m not very good at applying it. I’m super happy when I find something that’s very easy to use and looks great. One of those products is Canmake Lip & Cheek Gel SPF24 PA+. It comes in several colors; mine is 06 Dark Plum Sugar. I got it on YesStyle (reward code KBHOBBIT), but it’s also available on Amazon. This is a ge

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Jan 23, 2022

Touch in Sol Icy Sherbet Primer Review

This post contains affiliate links. I won this product in a giveaway. Touch in Sol Icy Sherbet Primer, available on Amazon, Stylevana (code INF10KBH), and eBay promises to instantly cool, hydrate, and prep the skin for makeup. It is silicone and oil free and features a special technology to lock in moisture. How to use: Apply before bb cream / foundation (make sure your SPF layer is dry / set) The primer comes in a twist top jar and has a noticeable floral scent (which doesn’

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Jan 9, 2022

RiRe Fork Eyebrow Tint Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by YesStyle. I’m sooo not trendy, and sometimes that works to my advantage. For example, when all the girls my age were plucking their eyebrows into oblivion in the early 2000s, I let my thicker brows mostly be (ok, I still plucked them, but left a lot more than others did). Now that thicker brows are in fashion again, mine fit right in. As a naturally blonde person, I have lighter brows than I’d like, so I tint them (watch

Etude Dr. Mascara Fixer For Perfect Lash #01 Review

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Jan 6, 2022

Etude Dr. Mascara Fixer For Perfect Lash #01 Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by YesStyle. Etude Dr. Mascara Fixer For Perfect Lash is a pre-mascara product that promises to lift and hold lash curl all day without smudging. It comes in two varieties - 01 Volume Up and 02 Extension. I have 01, meant to provide extra volume and lift; 02 focuses on lengthening. All varieties are available on YesStyle (reward code KBHOBBIT), Amazon, Etude official, Stylevana (code INF10KBH), and Jolse. The fixer is clear

The History of Whoo Whitening Sun BB SPF45 PA+++ Review

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Jan 5, 2022

The History of Whoo Whitening Sun BB SPF45 PA+++ Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. I’ve been curious about the luxury side of Korean beauty for some time, and finally started to get my hands on some higher end products in 2021. The History of Whoo Whitening Sun BB SPF45 PA+++, available on Jolse, promises a light, powdery feeling and skin as beautiful as a pearl (partially due to the added protection from the sun). On a daily basis, I stick to translucent powder, mascara, and browcara as far as

Skin79 Super+ Pink BB Pact SPF30 PA++ Review

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Dec 27, 2021

Skin79 Super+ Pink BB Pact SPF30 PA++ Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. I’m a makeup minimalist, not because I have some grand ideas about looking natural, but because I’m unapologetically lazy in the mornings. I can barely wake up enough to get dressed for work, so an elaborate makeup routine is out of the question. I always use three things - mascara, browcara, and powder. My most recent powder is Skin79 Super+ Pink BB Pact SPF30 PA++, available on Jolse and in their eBay store. It

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Dec 12, 2021

CLIO Prism Air Highlighter Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by YesStyle. I’m the first to openly admit that makeup is not my forte. I enjoy it if I have the time to sit and play with various tubes and pans, and I like how some makeup makes me look, but I’m not as obsessed with decorative cosmetics as I am with skincare. However, I got to try some really fun products this year, so I’m trying to publish reviews for a few of my favorites. CLIO Prism Air Highlighter, available on YesSty

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