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Mar 30, 2020

Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid Review

I think today is Saturday, which means I should be catching up on my reviews (granted, I might be publishing this at a later date). I think it’s Saturday. My days of social distancing are all blending together. Even though I’m still working (from home) and otherwise staying busy. Work really never ends when you are a parent. In my recent blog post and YouTube video I talked about taking care of your skin while being stuck at home. Proper sun protection is very important, even

Purito Comfy Water Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ Review

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Jun 21, 2019

Purito Comfy Water Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ Review

Update 3.21.21: As many of you already know, the Purito sunscreens tested below the SPF stated on the label. I decided not to take down my reviews of them, but in the spirit of full disclosure I am adding this update. The brand is currently working on new formulations, and I signed up to be an early tester. I tend to hoard two categories of Korean skincare - toners and sunscreens. I always have several bottles or tubes of them around the house. My long time favorite brand Pur

Joah Box (May 2019) - Korean Beauty Box Review

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Jun 3, 2019

Joah Box (May 2019) - Korean Beauty Box Review

Mail day is the most exciting day, even if I know what’s coming. It’s extra exciting if the package contents are a surprise! You may have read my review of the February Korean beauty box Joah Box. Imagine my delight when they sent me their May box! Around May 22nd, a parcel arrived directly from Korea. Inside was a neat black box full of skincare and makeup items by lesser known Korean beauty brands. I will talk about each one below. 1. Thank You Farmer Light Sun Essence This

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Apr 21, 2019

A’pieu Madecassoside Sun Cream Review

The A’pieu Madecassoside Sun Cream promises to repair and soothe the skin while protecting it from the sun with SPF 39 PA++. It’s designed for all skin types, especially sensitive and dehydrated ones, and contains only physical sunscreens (some people can have adverse reactions to chemical ones). The product features both madecassoside and 40% centella asiatica extract. These components come from the same centella plant and have been proven to soothe irritated skin and help t

Purito Centella Green Level Safe Sun SPF50+ PA++++ Review

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Nov 27, 2018

Purito Centella Green Level Safe Sun SPF50+ PA++++ Review

Update 3.21.21: As many of you already know, the Purito sunscreens tested below the SPF stated on the label. I decided not to take down my reviews of them, but in the spirit of full disclosure I am adding this update. The brand is currently working on new formulations, and I signed up to be an early tester. I’ve had a long-standing love affair with Purito products. They were some of the very first Korean beauty items I purchased, and pretty much everything has worked for me.

Etude House Soon Jung Mild Defence Sun Cream Review

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Oct 11, 2018

Etude House Soon Jung Mild Defence Sun Cream Review

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

Simplistic Skin Care MUST Sun Cream Review

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Sep 13, 2018

Simplistic Skin Care MUST Sun Cream Review

I’m a strong believer in smart sun protection. By “smart” I mean products with clean ingredients, physical (and not chemical) filters and a pleasant feel on the skin. Often, one or more of those factors is lacking - either the product is full of potentially harmful ingredients, or it feels sticky and greasy, or it doesn’t actually protect well from the sun. Thankfully, Korean skincare manufacturers have pretty much mastered the art of a good sunscreen. For example, this Simpl

Make P:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream Review

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Jun 21, 2018

Make P:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream Review

I know I risk sounding preachy, but sun protection is the most important step in skincare, in my opinion. Sure, skipping cleansing won’t do anything wonderful for your skin, but a breakout from clogged pores hasn’t killed anyone (that I know of). Skin cancer has. I go through sunblocks rather quickly because I use them every day of the year on my face, neck, chest, and anything else that’s exposed. You can read my reviews of the ones I’ve tried. I’m currently using Make P:rem

Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++ Review

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May 14, 2018

Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++ Review

I’m sure you’ve heard the term “beginner’s luck”, when someone with absolutely no experience suddenly gets a great result. The first time I purchased this sunblock must have been one of those moments. It was over a year ago as I was starting to discover the wonders of Korean beauty and skincare. Since I am only slightly darker than a sheet of white paper, sun protection is a serious issue in my life. Naturally, one of the first things I was hoping to find was an alternative t

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF50+ PA++++ Review

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May 6, 2018

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF50+ PA++++ Review

My skin has two states - glow-in-the-dark white and burnt-to-a-crisp red. There’s nothing in between - no tan, no bronzing - it’s either white or red. I choose white. Many of the Korean skincare fans like myself also dabble in Japanese products and other Asian beauty. A Japanese brand Biore makes very good sunscreens - so far, I have tried two of them. I bought this one (available on eBay and Amazon) because of the large bottle size (90ml/3fl oz) hoping to use it on the body

Catrin Natural 100 Mineral Sunkill RX SPF46 PA+++ Review

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Apr 30, 2018

Catrin Natural 100 Mineral Sunkill RX SPF46 PA+++ Review

Let me spare you a lecture about the importance of sun protection (although, I could talk about it for hours, if you’d like) and just get straight to the point - sun protection is very important, even if your reasons are vain in nature (skin cancer isn’t pretty either, of course). This year, we went from hail to t-shirt weather in under a week (welcome to the Midwest), and my fair freckled skin can get burnt even in the Fall. Dermatologists recommend re-applying sunscreens ev

MISSHA All Around Safe Block Sebum Zero Sun SPF50+/PA+++ Review

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Feb 20, 2018

MISSHA All Around Safe Block Sebum Zero Sun SPF50+/PA+++ Review

I’m 28 and have a very light skin prone to freckles; I burn immediately at any time of the year. I have always taken sun protection very seriously and slathered my face and everything else with gross, white, greasy, smelly US sunscreens. I seriously shiver when I think about it. Ew. And then Korean skincare burst into my life, including their sunscreens. When I ran out of the wonderful Etude House sunscreen, I decided to try the famous MISSHA one. The key ingredients: Tea tre

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