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107 Soseo VINBIOME Vitamin C Serum Review

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Nov 22

107 Soseo VINBIOME Vitamin C Serum Review

This is a sponsored post with affiliate links. Product provided by Be Mused Korea. My morning routines are super basic - a water rinse (or toner pad), vitamin C, and sunscreen. Most dermatologists and aestheticians agree that adding vitamin C to the morning routine can help fight free radicals and make sunscreen more effective. 107 beauty is a lovely brand - they make one of my favorite moisturizers (review here), and I’m also currently using their cleanser (review here). Of

Jumiso Power Up Vitamin with Hyaluronic Acid Review

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Nov 15

Jumiso Power Up Vitamin with Hyaluronic Acid Review

This is a sponsored post with affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I’ve been curious about Jumiso for some time, especially seeing all the positive reviews online, and now I finally got to try some of their offerings. I received Jumiso Power Up Vitamin with Hyaluronic Acid set plus some other goodies. Watch my unboxing reel here. The gift set includes two of the brand’s best sellers - Jumiso All Day Vitamin Brightening & Balancing Serum and Jumiso Waterfull Hyaluronic To

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Oct 21

iUnik Daily Serum Trial Kit Review

This post contains affiliate links. Product provided by YesStyle. I live dangerously and tend to purchase skincare without spending much time on samples first. Plus, traditional sample sachets are typically too small to be truly useful in deciding if the product is for me. But trial kits are a whole different story. The iUnik Daily Serum Trial Kit includes three of the brand’s best sellers - Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum, Rose Galactomyces Synergy Serum, and Tea Tree Relief

Papa Recipe Niacinamide Zinc Serum Review

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Jul 27

Papa Recipe Niacinamide Zinc Serum Review

This is a sponsored review with affiliate links. All opinions are my own. It’s no secret that I adore Papa Recipe serums. It was hard not to slather all four on at once when I got them, but I made myself test them more or less in order and tried to be patient. I’m finally ready with my next review. Papa Recipe Niacinamide Zinc Serum is helpful for improving pigmentation, skin tone, and blemishes. Niacinamide is a multi-functional ingredient with a multitude of benefits from m

Papa Recipe Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review

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Jul 25

Papa Recipe Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review

This is a sponsored review with affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Expect lots of Papa Recipe reviews from me, because I seem to love everything I try (and I’ve been trying many of their offerings). Papa Recipe Hyaluronic Acid Serum is one of their latest releases. It promises to plump and moisturize the skin. In addition to various molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, it also contains rose water rich in vitamins A, C and K. This cocktail not only moisturizes, but hel

Papa Recipe Retinol Bakuchiol Serum Review

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Jul 15

Papa Recipe Retinol Bakuchiol Serum Review

This is a sponsored review with affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I have a confession to make - I’m in the middle of a love affair with Papa Recipe (or, more specifically, with their serums). These formulas are amazing and the bottles are HUGE! Click on #PapaRecipe to check out my other reviews. One of the new Papa Recipe products is Retinol Bakuchiol Serum, available on Amazon (save 20% until July 28th with code 203I1BO3 at this link) and ABT global mall. ABT global

Papa Recipe Collagen Peptide Serum Review

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Jul 7

Papa Recipe Collagen Peptide Serum Review

This is a sponsored review with affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I love a good serum. It can take a skincare routine to a whole new level. Papa Recipe’s Blemish Serum was impressive, both in efficacy and size (review here), so when the brand asked if I would like to test some of their newest formulas, I happily agreed. One of the four new launches, Papa Recipe Collagen Peptide Serum, is available on the brand’s ABT global mall (ABT stands for “all beautiful things'')

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum Review

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Jun 27

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum Review

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

Blithe Pressed Serum Crystal Iceplant Review

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Apr 17

Blithe Pressed Serum Crystal Iceplant Review

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

It's Skin Power 10 Formula Co Effector with Phyto Collagen Review

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Mar 28

It's Skin Power 10 Formula Co Effector with Phyto Collagen Review

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

Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 10% Serum Review

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Mar 23

Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 10% Serum Review

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

Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum Review

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Mar 16

Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum Review

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

Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Essence Review

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Mar 8

Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Essence Review

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

Farm Stay Dermacube Vita Clinic Serum Review

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Mar 5

Farm Stay Dermacube Vita Clinic Serum Review

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

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Feb 25

Papa Recipe Blemish Serum Review

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

VEGREEN Fragrance-free Cica Serum Review

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Feb 8

VEGREEN Fragrance-free Cica Serum Review

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

Mary & May Centella Asiatica Serum Review

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Jan 25

Mary & May Centella Asiatica Serum Review

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

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

By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 21.5% Advanced Serum Review

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Dec 24, 2021

By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 21.5% Advanced Serum Review

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

Mary & May Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Serum Review

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Dec 15, 2021

Mary & May Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Serum Review

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

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