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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. Stay for second breakfast.
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I’m From Ginseng Eye Cream Review
I’ve been so into eye creams lately (for a little bit over a year now). I know that a dedicated eye product is technically not required,...
Mar 19, 2021


Jenny House Truffle Water Essence Review
This post contains affiliate links It took me some time to fully appreciate essences. When I was first getting into Korean skincare, I...
Oct 30, 2020


Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel Review
I’m incredibly picky about eye products. I can use a less than ideal face wash or a moisturizer that’s not quite to my liking, but never...
Oct 20, 2020


Dr Different Vita A Cream Review
This post contains affiliate links I see questions about retinol in Korean skincare fairly often. It used to be somewhat hard to find,...
Oct 2, 2020


Swanicoco Bio Peptine Fermentation Eye Care Cream Review
This post contains affiliate links. The world of dermatologists and beauty gurus can’t seem to agree whether a separate eye cream is...
Sep 26, 2020


23 Years Old Seaweed Silky Mask Review
Marine ingredients are often present in Korean cosmetics due to the many benefits they offer. The 23 Years Old Seaweed Silky Mask...
Feb 25, 2019
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[JOLSE] 2NDESIGN First Cleansing Oil Pure & Fresh 200ml Review
Taking a bath and cleansing my face at the end of a long day is my favorite (yes, I’m a wild party animal, I know). There’s something...
Feb 22, 2019


Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil Review
I recently finished the oh so popular book Girl, Wash Your Face and I kept wanting to correct it to “girl, double cleanse your face”. The...
Feb 19, 2019


By Wishtrend Vitamin 75 Maximizing Cream Review
I’ve been dabbling in By Wishtrend products lately (perhaps you remember my review of their Mandelic Acid Skin Prep Water). One of the...
Jan 9, 2019


Benton Fermentation Eye Cream Review
I’m always on the hunt for a good eye cream, especially to use in the daytime. At night, I’m less picky - the results are important, but...
Oct 9, 2018


Manyo Factory Bifidalacto Complex Review
Manyo Factory Bifidalacto Complex is an anti-aging essence described by the manufacturer as “magic”. 90% of it consists of Bifidobacteria...
Jul 5, 2018


Manyo Factory 4GF Eye Cream Review
Aging is a … witch! Thankfully, there are many tools of varying intensity, invasiveness and cost to help with all the age-related...
Jul 2, 2018


Manyo Factory Galactomyces Niacin Special Treatment Essence Review
I’m 28 (at least for another two-ish months) and have combination skin with oily t-zone and dry-to-normal cheeks. I’m very fair (ok,...
Jun 9, 2018


Huangjisoo Pure Daily Foaming Cleanser (Anti-Aging / Pollution) Review
Prior to this cleansing foam, I was not familiar with the Huangjisoo brand at all. It was founded by the Korean Dr. Huang Ji Soo whose...
May 25, 2018


Yadah Revitalizing Jelly Pack Review
As usual, I’m a sucker for interesting packaging. I already had a bit of positive experience with the Yadah brand, so I confidently...
May 19, 2018


Anskin Modeling Mask Collagen Review
I have a wonderful husband. When my Korean skincare “illness” started, he quietly and without complaints observed the growing mountains...
May 18, 2018


Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream Review
I really hope my mom doesn’t read this review or I'll get in trouble for complaining. When I was a little kid growing up in Russia, we...
May 17, 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...
Apr 25, 2018


Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Science Activator Ampoule Review
I’m 28, have combination skin with occasional breakouts, and wrinkles that are trying to pop up on my forehead (I’m actively fighting...
Apr 15, 2018
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