K Beauty Hobbit
Benton PHA Peeling Gel Review
The veterans of Korean skincare already know all about peeling gels. If you are new - regular and gentle exfoliation is very important....
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What do hobbits and skincare have in common? Nothing. Everything. In a true hobbit fashion, I hoard lots of bottles, jars, and tubes, test them, and then share honest reviews with you. Stick around and have a look. This site uses affiliate links.
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K Beauty Hobbit
- Sep 17, 2019
Aromatica LIVELY Super Calming Blue Oil Review
I have been very into Korean beauty and skincare for about three years now. In that time, I’ve had countless toners, emulsions, peeling...
K Beauty Hobbit
- 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...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Jan 24, 2019
Dermatory Allantoin Hypoallergenic Moisturizing Toner Review
A few months ago, I was on the hunt for a very specific type of toner - it had to be fragrance free, without peptides and growth factors,...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Nov 30, 2018
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Review
I love a good hydrating toner. Keeping my combination skin's moisture levels up has been one of the best ways to cut down on excess shine...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Nov 2, 2018
By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water Review
When it comes to exfoliating acids, I’m a huge skeptic. I have no doubt that they work, but at what cost? Strong peels and exfoliants...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Oct 15, 2018
Purito ABP Triple Synergy Liquid Review
Skin exfoliants can be largely grouped into two categories - physical and chemical. Physical ones remove dead cells and debris...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Oct 2, 2018
Etude House Soon Jung Dry Capsule Sheet Review
The world of Korean beauty and skincare never stops developing new things. That’s one of the reasons I love Kbeauty so much! I couldn’t...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Sep 28, 2018
CICAGO Cica Expert Mist Toner Review
CICAGO is a new to me Korean skincare brand that focuses on natural, safe ingredients and products containing cica. What is cica? It’s...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Jul 11, 2018
Simplistic Skincare WONDER Essence Review
Simplistic Skin Care is a fairly new (3 years old) Korean skincare brand. Their goal is to improve skin naturally and gradually from...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Jul 9, 2018
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner Review
The Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner is designed for oily and combination skin (mine is combo). It contains only green/safe ingredients as...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Jul 8, 2018
Mamonde Petal Water Toner Rose Review
I love toners - most of the ones I’ve tried have been very good. It’s a fast, easy, and typically inexpensive way to hydrate the skin and...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Jun 23, 2018
HYGGEE Balance One Step Facial Essence Review
Here’s a fun paradox for you - minimalist Korean skincare. Can the makers of the 10 step beauty routine really bring us something...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Jun 7, 2018
Benton Cacao Moist and Mild Toner Review
I’m not a summer person. I like a cloudy, rainy day that doesn’t make me sweat and doesn’t burn freckles into my skin. But, alas, it’s...
K Beauty Hobbit
- May 9, 2018
Innisfree Forest for Men Review
When I met my husband, he used some highly fragranced US-designed personal hygiene products that quickly gave me contact allergies. I...
K Beauty Hobbit
- May 2, 2018
Purito Fermented Complex 94 Boosting Essence Review
I wrote the original review in November 2017. Now, I’m on my last drops of this great product and can speak about it with even more...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Apr 26, 2018
Toners in Korean Skincare
Forget all you know about toners - Korean toners are special and serve a unique purpose. Here in the US (and in Russia, for that matter,...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Apr 25, 2018
Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence Intensive Review
I have combination skin (oily t-zone, dry to normal cheeks) and the first signs of aging. The Missha time revolution series is well known...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Apr 13, 2018
Innisfree Jeju Lava Seawater Skin/Toner Review
I have combination, typically breakout-free skin. In the winter, I get terribly dry in the heating hell inside and the wind and cold...
K Beauty Hobbit
- Apr 12, 2018
Innisfree Green Persimmon Pore Toner Review
I’m 28 and have combination skin that could shine with oil or flake - never a dull moment. I usually don’t get breakouts and don’t have...
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