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Dr.Ceuracle 5Α Control No-Sebum Sun Lotion Review

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Jun 10, 2022

Dr.Ceuracle 5Α Control No-Sebum Sun Lotion Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Oshen Skin. It seems like every brand is releasing multiple SPF formulas this year, which is awesome because I see sun protection as the most important step in any skincare routine. I love testing sunscreens and telling people about them in the hopes that eventually everyone finds a formula they love. Dr.Ceuracle 5Α Control No-Sebum Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ is an all-mineral sunscreen with a watery texture and a floral s

PURITO Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer Review

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Jun 3, 2022

PURITO Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer Review

This is a sponsored post with affiliate links. All opinions are my own and honest. PURITO recently came out with two brand new products - PURITO Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer and PURITO Dermide Balancing Barrier Balm. I reviewed the balm here, so today let’s talk about the moisturizer. It is available on Amazon, YesStyle (reward code KBHOBBIT), and Stylevana (code INF10KBH). PURITO Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer features five different types of ceramides at 5,000 ppm

Whamisa Organic Flowers Apple Sebum Treatment Review

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Dec 30, 2021

Whamisa Organic Flowers Apple Sebum Treatment Review

This post contains affiliate links. Whamisa puzzles me - they always nail the packaging, but the contents are a hit and miss for me. Typically marketed as organic, natural, vegan and cruelty free (that part is awesome), they are often full of essential oils and have strong scents that can be irritating to sensitive skin. My skin isn’t sensitive, but this is a good example of how “natural” isn’t always better for everyone and can still cause issues. A few months ago, I got a w

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner Review

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Aug 12, 2021

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner Review

This post contains affiliate links. Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner combines active pore-tightening ingredients with hydrating components for gentle yet effective results. The main reason I bought this toner is to help with pore size (the actual size cannot be altered, but the appearance can be improved). The toner is available on the brand’s official website and on Amazon. The opaque, pinkish liquid is slightly thicker than water and very fragrant. It sm

Dixionist Cyforest™ Essence Infusion Cream Review

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Aug 11, 2021

Dixionist Cyforest™ Essence Infusion Cream Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by By Sophie box. Lately, I’ve been really appreciating good moisturizers. I used to shy away from creams since my skin is combination, but now I understand that a good quality one can make everything visibly smoother, plumper, and more moisturized. One of my recent discoveries is Dixionist Cyforest™ Essence Infusion Cream, available on eBay. It’s a new to me brand (I also have their toner and like it) that’s an off-shoot o

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Jun 7, 2021

I’m From Vitamin Tree Water Gel Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Wishtrend. My skincare routine changes based on skin needs and even the time of the year. As the weather gets warmer, I tend to gravitate toward lighter moisturizers. I have combination skin with an oily t-zone and dry-normal u-zone. I’m From Vitamin Tree Water Gel has been a part of my moisturizer rotation for a few weeks. It’s available on Wishtrend (save with code LUCY15), YesStyle (save with reward code KBHOBBIT), an

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner Review

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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

Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack Review

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Apr 5, 2021

Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack Review

This post contains affiliate links. Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack is a gel moisturizer with sea water and panthenol. It promises to balance out moisture, absorb unwanted sebum, and nourish the skin overnight. Brand marketing materials offer this product as a one-step replacement for essence, cream, and even exfoliation since the mask contains PHA. The non-irritating PHA is included to brighten and gently exfoliate the skin while you sleep. The mask is available on Amazon

The Orchid Skin Water Powder Cushion Review

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Mar 15, 2021

The Orchid Skin Water Powder Cushion Review

I have combination skin with an oily t-zone and am always on the hunt for products that can make that oiliness behave. It’s a delicate balance - I want matte skin that still looks healthy and isn’t dry. Recently I got the coolest product, something unlike anything else I’ve tried before - The Orchid Skin Water Powder Cushion. It’s available on* YesStyle (get extra savings with reward code KBHOBBIT), Stylevana, and Amazon. I won mine in a review giveaway. The Orchid cushion is

By Wishtrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser Review

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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

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Jan 19, 2021

Etude House Face Blur Mattifying Review

I love face primers. Before I really figured out my skincare routine and made my combination skin behave more like “normal” skin, I used a primer every day (without foundation) to keep the oil at bay and have the face look even and not greasy. Now I dabble in makeup, especially when filming for YouTube, and decided to explore some more kbeauty primers. I’m currently using Etude House Face Blur (Mattifying). It was sent to me by Jolse and is available* on their website. Etude

By Wishtrend Acid-Duo Hibiscus 63 Cream Review

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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

Rovectin Skin Essentials Double Tone-up UV Protector SPF50+ PA++++ Review

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Jan 4, 2021

Rovectin Skin Essentials Double Tone-up UV Protector SPF50+ PA++++ Review

If someone forced me to choose just one skincare step (which would be cruel) to use for the rest of my life, I would choose sunscreen in a heartbeat. I have very fair skin that burns easily, plus the UVA rays are present all year and can really age the skin. And, of course, the skin cancer risk is a real concern. Because of my unhealthy (or healthy, rather), obsession with sunscreens, I’m always trying new ones and am constantly on the hunt for something great. I prefer miner

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Jul 8, 2020

La Muse Lumiere Purifying Mask Review

After living and breathing Korean beauty and skincare for nearly four years, I’d say I am hard to surprise. And yet, there are products that absolutely blow my socks off. One of those products is La Muse Lumiere Purifying Mask. La Muse is a professional Korean spa brand founded by an esthetician who wanted to bring top quality products to people’s homes. By Sophie beauty boxes have featured different La Muse products, and that’s how I acquired this one. The Lumiere Purifying

Yadah Cactus Toner and Yadah Cactus Toner Pads Review

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Jun 10, 2020

Yadah Cactus Toner and Yadah Cactus Toner Pads Review

I love Yadah. Everything I’ve tried has worked very well for my combination skin. Their products are made from certified organic components without harmful additives. I’m combining reviews for Yadah Cactus Toner and Yadah Cactus Toner Pads into one post, because the pads are saturated in the same formula that is in the toner bottle. I stumbled upon these pads and toner completely by accident at a local TJ Maxx. Please note that the packaging has been updated (but the ingredie

Yadah Pore Refining Foam Cleanser Review

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Apr 22, 2020

Yadah Pore Refining Foam Cleanser Review

A foam cleanser is one of the very few skincare items my husband actually remembers to use. But only if it’s around and easy to find. Otherwise, he will definitely just use shower gel… When I saw the Yadah Pore Refining Foam Cleanser at TJ Maxx, I snatched it up. It’s also sold on* eBay and YesStyle. I’m a fan of Yadah products (at least the ones I’ve tried have all been wonderful). This cleanser is 8-free (made without 8 controversial ingredients) and promises to gently exfo

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Mar 31, 2020

Sferangs Clearing T Care Cream Review

I love trying new brands, and Korean beauty definitely doesn’t suffer from a limited brand selection. Sferangs offered to send me something of theirs to try, and I agreed. Sferangs Clearing T Care Cream soothes and moisturizes while controlling excess oil production. I have an oily t-zone and dry-to-normal everything else, so oil control is always on my mind. Yet it has to be gentle enough not to exacerbate the dryer areas of the face. How to use: Apply after serum Can be use

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Dec 2, 2019

Mamonde Pore Clean Clay Mask Review

Can pores ever be too small or too clean? There’s no limit to perfection. I have combination skin with an oily t-zone without any major pore concerns (but I attribute that to a diligent and carefully chosen skincare routine). No genetic magic here. I did a bit of retail therapy toward the end of my second pregnancy (I was so sick of being pregnant and was trying to distract myself). One of the items I purchased was Mamonde Pore Clean Clay Mask. And I’m so glad I did! The mask

A’pieu Stone Peach Pore Less Bubble Mask Review

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Aug 23, 2019

A’pieu Stone Peach Pore Less Bubble Mask Review

This is a prime example of what happens when a brand decides to get fancy. All of the other bubble clay masks I’ve had came in jars with a twist-off lid. But the competition for consumer spending in Korean beauty is very steep - there are hundreds or even thousands of brands, but we each only have one face. The design masterminds at A’pieu decided to put their version of a bubble mask into a can. I can only assume that was done to attract attention and stand out from other br

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

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