As a pale, sun-aware person prone to freckles, I am always using some sort of sun protection, during any time of the year and in any weather. Even on my laziest days, I may skip all the skincare steps and all makeup, but I won’t set foot outside without sunscreen. Because of that, I finish bottles and try new ones regularly. Today I offer you a review of Etude House Soon Jung Mild Defence Sun Cream SPF49 PA++. This is a non-irritating, mineral sunscreen from a line designed f

Here’s a fun paradox for you - minimalist Korean skincare. Can the makers of the 10 step beauty routine really bring us something “minimalist”? Let’s explore! HYGGEE is a Korean brand (unfamiliar to me prior to this product) that delivers the optimum oil to moisture balance depending on your skin’s needs. This One Step Facial Essence fulfills the functions of toner, essence and serum, freeing up both precious shelf space and time (and possibly money, depending on what you are

The aging process is inevitable for everyone lucky enough to live a long life. Some experts say it starts around age 25, which means anti-aging products are appropriate way before we are officially “old”. This ogana cell cream has a high concentration of peptides (100 ppm) to keep the skin in its best shape for as long as possible. I’m 28 and have combination skin with an oily t-zone and dry-to-normal cheeks. A bit about peptides and why we need them. With age, the amount of

When I ran out of the CosRx cleanser (read the review here), it was time to try something new/ As usual, I prefer a different cleanser for the mornings vs at night. This time, I ordered Laneige Foam Cleanser - Moisture. I have combination skin with an oily t-zone, but hydration is still important, especially when it’s cold (oh yeah, this year we had hail in April!). I work out (and sweat) most mornings, so it’s important to wash that off with something more potent than water