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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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CosRx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Review
This post contains affiliate links. Product won in a giveaway. I’m sort of a veteran of Korean beauty, close to 5 years in, and yet I’m...
Sep 9, 2021


TIA’M Snail & Azulene Water Essence Review
This post contains affiliate links. I won this product in a giveaway. It took me some time to appreciate essences. I used to think of...
Jun 26, 2021


ELMT Skin Activating Solution Review
This post contains affiliate links Wishtrend recently introduced a new, exclusive brand - ELMT (pronounced as “element”) to their lineup....
Apr 30, 2021


ELMT Skin Illuminating Solution Review
This post contains affiliate links Wishtrend recently introduced a new, exclusive brand - ELMT (pronounced as “element”) to their lineup....
Apr 29, 2021


Abib Hemp Seed Essence Activating Pump Review
This review contains affiliate links. I won this product in a giveaway. Abib is a new to me brand. I won a wonderful package through...
Apr 19, 2021


Abib Okjuk Essence Nutrition Pump Review
This review contains affiliate links. I won this product in a giveaway. Abib is a new to me brand. I won a wonderful package through...
Apr 18, 2021


Abib Heartleaf Essence Calming Pump Review
This review contains affiliate links. I won this product in a giveaway. Abib is a new to me brand. I won a wonderful package through...
Apr 15, 2021


Abib Yuja Essence Vitalizing Pump Review
This review contains affiliate links. I won this product in a giveaway. Abib is a new to me brand. I won a wonderful package through...
Apr 13, 2021


Choc Choc Rice Power Essence Review
“Choc choc” is Korean for “well-moisturized skin”. It’s no wonder that a Chicago beauty store chose this for their name. Choc Choc staff...
Mar 16, 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


Pyunkang Yul Limited Edition Moisture Skincare Set Review - StyleKorean Try Me Review Me
I read and hear about Pyunkang Yul all the time, but until recently have never had the pleasure of trying it. The brand was started by a...
Oct 15, 2020


I’m From Mugwort Essence Review
Two things (among many) that I love about Korean beauty are innovation and brand competition. An incredible talent for discovering new...
Oct 8, 2020


Rovectin Activating Treatment Lotion Review
This post contains affiliate links. Products were provided free for review. I am in awe of the innovative Korean beauty industry. Just as...
Aug 13, 2020


I’m From Fig Boosting Essence Review
I’m From is one of my favorite kbeauty brands, so I mention it in my posts and videos fairly often. The recently launched fig line caught...
Jul 4, 2020


By Wishtrend Quad Active Boosting Essence Review
When I first started getting into Korean skincare, essences were a mystery. I didn’t quite understand what they were supposed to do, or...
Apr 20, 2020


Atopalm Real Barrier Essence Mist Review
I used to be all about oil control for my combination skin (oily in the t-zone, dry/normal everywhere else), but lately I’m realizing...
Feb 14, 2019


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


Purito Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence Review
I’m 28 and have combination skin with an oily t-zone and dry-to-normal cheeks. Freckles grow on me like it’s their job, and in the recent...
Jun 20, 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


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...
May 2, 2018
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