This is a sponsored post with affiliate links. All opinions are my own. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum is a multi-purpose product that promises to hydrate, soothe, and brighten the skin. In addition to the star ingredient - soothing madagascar centella - it also contains ceramides, adenosine, niacinamide, and various beneficial plant extracts, including ivy leaf to improve the look of dull skin. Niacinamide is a popular ingredient for improving the appeara

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Stylevana. Kbeauty market is bursting at the seams with products, and sometimes the only way to stand out is to invent something brand new (or at least present it as a brand new concept). I remember when Blithe first released its splash masks and pressed serums, and how the sjuncare world went crazy for them. It’s been a couple of years since these products came out, and I finally decided to try one for myself. Blithe Pr

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Sophie Box. It's Skin Power 10 Formula Co Effector with Phyto Collagen is a firming essence (or serum) that promises to nourish, replenish collagen and help with elasticity. It’s available on iHerb (discount code CWN6107) and Amazon. How to use Apply after toner Gently pat in Follow with moisturizer (and SPF in the morning) The serum (or I’ve also seen it referred to as an essence) comes in a glass dropper bottle. It has

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. As someone with fair, freckle-prone skin, I’m constantly looking for products to address hyperpigmentation and redness. I’ve heard lots of good things about azelaic acid, but haven’t owned any products where it was the star - until now. Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 10% Serum promises to help with redness and pigmentation left behind by acne and blackheads, brighten the skin and repair the damaged tissue. It’s availabl

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Oshen Skin. Is there anything niacinamide cannot do? It’s a multi-talented ingredient that can improve the look of pores, pigmentation, and even fine lines and wrinkles. And while many products contain niacinamide, sometimes it’s nice to have a dedicated item where it’s the star (and the percentage is clearly stated). Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains 2% niacinamide and 93% Chaenomeles Sinensis

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by GlowieCo. I've been on a jbeauty (Japanese beauty) review roll lately, and I hope you like it. Today’s product is the iconic Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Essence. This essence combines vitamin C (ascorbic acid) with vitamin E (tocopherol acetate) to brighten the skin, fade hyperpigmentation, and prevent new issues from happening. It’s available on GlowieCo (code kbhobbit10), YesStyle (reward code KHBOBBIT), Styl

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Stylevana. Farm Stay Dermacube Vita Clinic Serum is advertised as a fast absorbing, hydrating serum that forms a barrier to keep moisture in all day. It promises to improve elasticity, protect from external irritants and nourish the skin with a special vitamin complex. The serum is available on YesStyle (reward code KBHOBBIT) and Stylevana (code INF10KBH). The star ingredients are panthenol, niacinamide, and various plan

This is a sponsored review with affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Papa Recipe Blemish Serum promises to hydrate, brighten, improve the look of wrinkles and dry areas, and help with hyperpigmentation. The star ingredients are 10 kinds of hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump, niacinamide to help with pore appearance and pigmentation, galactomyces ferment filtrate to moisturize and refine texture, and adenosine to improve the look of fine lines. The serum is available on

This is a sponsored review and contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Vegreen is a fairly new to me brand, but I was very impressed with their vegan mucin products - toner (review here), serum (review here) and cream (review here). The most recent addition to the Vegreen family is Vegreen Fragrance-free Cica Serum. It’s available on Amazon, eBay, and Oshen Skin (discount code KBHOBBIT10). Vegreen Fragrance-free Cica Serum is 70.7% centella asiatica leaf water plus

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Oshen Skin. Mary & May Centella Asiatica Serum is made with 95% centella to soothe irritation, improve elasticity, and help with breakouts. Minimal ingredients (only 7), no fragrance and no alcohol make this a potentially great choice for people with sensitive skin. It’s available on Oshen Skin (use my code KBHOBBIT10 for a discount). How to use: Apply to clean face and neck after toner Gently pat in Follow with the rest

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

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Wishtrend. It took me some time to effectively work vitamin C into my skincare routine. I used to get intimidated by the supposedly unstable formulas and the risk of oxidation. But now vitamin C serums are a constant part of my morning routine. I’m currently using By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 21.5% Advanced Serum, available on Wishtrend (code LUCY15), YesStyle (reward code KBHOBBIT) and the official Wishtrend Amazon store

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Oshen Skin. I’m having a great time trying out various Mary & May products. It’s a new to me brand and so far I’m pretty impressed. Mary & May Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Serum, available on Oshen Skin (use KBHOBBIT10 for a discount) promises to improve elasticity and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. I first heard about idebenone in skincare a couple of years ago, but never had it as a star ingredient in a

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Wishtrend. Klairs is one of my favorite brands - pretty much everything they make works really well for my combination skin. I used and loved their midnight recovery cream, so it made sense to try the Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drops as well. These are available on Wishtrend (code LUCY15), Amazon, YesStyle (reward code KBHOBBIT), Stylevana (code INF10KBH), and iHerb (code CWN6107). This overnight serum feature

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by YesStyle. Haruharu is a very popular brand (at least if you are in the skincare social media space, you have probably seen their iconic, award-winning packaging). I was unsure about them at first - the hype isn’t always justified - but have grown to enjoy a lot of the offerings. I reviewed the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice toner and cream, and now it’s finally time to talk about the serum. This is a lightweight, gel-like pr

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by the brand By now, I’ve tried almost every Klairs product in existence. These tend to work really well for my combination skin, and I find the packaging and the overall user experience pleasant too. Somehow, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum has escaped by grasp - until now! Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum promises to soothe the skin (makes sense, based on the name), restore healthy moisture levels, and support skin barri

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Jolse. I had a rocky start with Some By Mi as a brand - their 30 day miracle toner is a massively overhyped product, and when everyone is praising something, I often automatically want to hate it. But I try to be fair and use the products before forming an opinion (it’s why I suffered through the whole Fifty Shades of Gray series and can say with confidence that it’s not for me). The toner left me somewhat unimpressed -

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Stylevana. Buying travel kits is a great way to try out products before committing to full sizes. They are much better than sample sachets, since people often need more than a single application to decide if they want to keep using the product. This summer, I received Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Travel Kit. I already own a full size version of their famous toner (review here), but the serum and cream were tota

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided as PR. Sulwhasoo was the first luxury Korean brand I’ve ever encountered. I’ve known and admired them from afar for at least five years now, but only recently got a chance to try a few products. Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum promises hydration, radiance, brightening, and improvement in the look of wrinkles. Sign me up. The product is available on YesStyle (reward code KBHOBBIT), Amazon, Stylevana (code INF10KBH), an

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by Wishtrend. It’s finally Fall! Like most kids, I used to live for summer, especially since my birthday is at the end of July. Fall used to mean back to school, and then later back to university. But now that I'm an adult (at least age-wise), I realize that Fall is actually the best season. It’s finally cool enough to wear cozy long sleeves, take walks without sweating, and enjoy all things pumpkin, especially here in the