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Jun 30, 2022

I’m From Beet Purifying Mask Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Wishtrend. I love a good wash off mask and the ones made by I’m From have historically worked really well for my skin. Imagine my excitement when the brand sent me their entire new beet line in a special launch packaging (watch the unboxing reel here - I’ve never seen anything like it). I’m From Beet Purifying Mask promises to improve the look of pores, control sebum, and provide a clear complexion. Those claims are pret

Papa Recipe Eggplant Mud Cream Mask Review

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Mar 25, 2022

Papa Recipe Eggplant Mud Cream Mask Review

This is a sponsored review with affiliate links. Product provided by Papa Recipe. I love wash off masks and usually have at least one or two kinds on hand. A few months ago I started using Papa Recipe Eggplant Mud Cream Mask. It has gotten a packaging upgrade since then, but the formula inside is the same. The mask is available on the brand’s official Amazon page. And from March 25 - April 8th, save up to 40% on this mask by following this link (code 20EGGPLANT) which will ap

K Beauty Hobbit

Mar 21, 2022

PURITO Bentolin Pore Clay Mask Review

This is a sponsored post with affiliate links. All opinions are my own and honest. A lot has changed in my life in the last five years, but one thing hasn’t - there’s always a PURITO product (or two or three!) on my bathroom sink. I used PURITO long before I had my own blog or before they were an internationally recognized brand. I still remember when they only had three serums in their lineup. PURITO recently released two new masks, today’s review is for PURITO Bentolin Pore

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

AXIS-Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment Review

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Oct 13, 2021

AXIS-Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment Review

This is a sponsored post and it contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. AXIS-Y was one of the best discoveries of 2020 for me. So far, everything I tried worked really well for my combination skin. My most recent find is the newly released AXIS-Y Spot the Difference Blemish Treatment, available on their official website. YesStyle also carries the brand, so check that occasionally to see when the newest product is added (and use reward code KBHOBBIT for savings). Fo

SOME BY MI Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask Review

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Oct 3, 2021

SOME BY MI Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by YesStyle. I love a good clay mask. I can’t think of any other product that makes my skin soft, supple, and free of excess oil immediately after application. Yet, for years I avoided them, because I thought they were drying out my skin. Turns out, I’ve been using clay masks all wrong! Some By Mi Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask is made with BHA, centella asiatica, tea tree, and matcha. It promises to remove sebum and impuritie

Dr. Different VITAACNAL TX Night Cream Review

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Sep 12, 2021

Dr. Different VITAACNAL TX Night Cream Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Sophie Beauty Box. It’s no secret I really enjoy Dr Different retinoid products - I’ve reviewed their Vita-A cream here and the eye & neck cream here. Today, I have another awesome product to talk about - Dr. Different VITAACNAL TX Night Cream. It’s available on Amazon (official brand store) and Olive Young. Dr. Different VITAACNAL TX Night Cream promises to control excess sebum, help with acne, and minimize the appearan

K Beauty Hobbit

Aug 31, 2021

Isntree Real Mugwort Clay Mask Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Stylevana. I lust after wash off masks the way I used to go after sheet masks. It’s my new favorite skincare “supplement” (aka not part of the regular daily routine, but still so enjoyable occasionally). My first ever mugwort mask was the I’m From one (review here), then I moved on to AXIS-Y (review here), and now I have Isntree Real Mugwort Clay Mask. It’s available on YesStyle (use reward code KBHOBBIT), Amazon, Stylev

K Beauty Hobbit

Aug 24, 2021

TIA'M Vita B3 Source Serum Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product won in a giveaway. Hyperpigmentation is the bane of my existence. I don’t mind and even like freckles, but age spots and other discoloration is where I draw the line. For years now I’ve been successfully addressing pigmentation on my face - watch this video for my best tips. Niacinamide is one of the superstar ingredients when it comes to evening out the skin tone, improving the appearance of pores and even holding back some fine li

KLAVUU Green Pearlsation PHA Calming Toner

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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

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

Phykology Seaweed Bubble Clay Mask Review

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May 18, 2021

Phykology Seaweed Bubble Clay Mask Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by BeMused Korea. Wash-off masks are such a joy - I try to use them 1-3 times a week, depending on my mood and the mask type. Lately, I’ve been enjoying Phykology Seaweed Bubble Clay Mask. I have had the privilege of trying out the entire Phykology line courtesy of BeMused Korea. Save on any full priced items any time with my affiliate code KBHOBBIT, or get 20% off Phykology with code PHYKB20 until the end of May, 2021. Phy

K Beauty Hobbit

Apr 29, 2021

ELMT Skin Illuminating Solution Review

This post contains affiliate links Wishtrend recently introduced a new, exclusive brand - ELMT (pronounced as “element”) to their lineup. I was lucky enough to receive two of their products for testing before the brand even launched. Today’s review is for ELMT Skin Illuminating Solution. Even though I have had this longer than most people, I am still actively using the product and looking forward to being able to discuss long term results in the future. For now, I can share f

AXIS-Y New Skin Resolution Gel Mask Review

K Beauty Hobbit

Mar 29, 2021

AXIS-Y New Skin Resolution Gel Mask Review

AXIS-Y is a newer but already dear to me brand of Korean skincare that uses high quality ingredients. What really stands out is the brand’s focus on the climate and its effects on the skin. Their 6+1+1 Advanced Formula skincare (611) was developed specifically for people with acne-prone, oily skin who live in a humid climate. 611 means 6 key / active ingredients, 1 core ingredient, and 1 patented technology. I’ve already reviewed AXIS-Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Mask, Complete

Wishtrend Team Sensitive Box - Preview and Promo Codes

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Mar 13, 2021

Wishtrend Team Sensitive Box - Preview and Promo Codes

Update - these are available now* here. If you’ve spent any time on my blog, you already noticed my affinity for the Wishtrend family of brands - By Wishtrend, Klairs, and I’m From. Their products work so well for my combination skin. I am always eager to share any specials the site offers with my followers. Something exciting is coming in just two days - Wishtrend Team Boxes! Whether you are Team Dry, Team Oily, or Team Sensitive, there’s something for you. Each box contains

AXIS-Y Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule Review

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Mar 10, 2021

AXIS-Y Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule Review

AXIS-Y is quickly becoming one of my favorite Korean skincare companies. What really stands out is the brand’s focus on the climate and its effects on the skin. Their 6+1+1 Advanced Formula skincare (611) was developed specifically for people with acne-prone, oily skin who live in a humid climate. 611 means 6 key / active ingredients, 1 core ingredient, and 1 patented technology. You can read my reviews for their cleanser, mugwort mask, and sunscreen by clicking on the links.

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

K Beauty Hobbit

Feb 22, 2021

Logically Skin Acne Cleanser Review

Salicylic acid didn’t interest me as much as some of the other kbeauty ingredients. It’s just not as exciting as hyaluronic acid, allantoin, or a whole lot of other things that I only learned about in the last 5 years. Salicylic acid was around even when I was a teen, so I wrote it off as boring. And yet, there’s a reason why it’s still popular - because it works so well for breakouts! I’m currently almost finished with Logically, Skin Acne Cleanser. It was gifted to me throu

Skin&Lab Dr Pore Tightening Glacial Clay Facial Mask Review

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Feb 19, 2021

Skin&Lab Dr Pore Tightening Glacial Clay Facial Mask Review

I gave up on clay masks about a decade ago, because I thought they were super harsh and drying (I used to let them dry completely on my face, then had a heck of a time washing them off, irritating my skin in the process). Now that I know now to let them dry (they still work just as well), they are a weekly staple in my skincare routine. One of the masks I’ve been using is Skin&Lab Dr Pore Tightening Glacial Clay Facial Mask. Available on* YesStyle (save with reward code KBHOB

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

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