Documenting my Trials and Tribulations with Beauty Products
I first tried the Dr. G Clear R.E.D. Blemish Clear Soothing Cream back in 2021 after eyeing it for years and hearing so many positive reviews. I loved it so much, I featured it in my skincare favourites of 2021. I have purchased this cream a second time in 2023, and have yet again featured…
After seeing it a number of times in the beautysphere, I finally caved and purchased Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ at my local DM drugstore. I was missing the cosmetic elegance of Asian sunscreens. Seeing it in front of me, I thought I would finally give Beauty of Joseon Relief…
When I first heard I’m From came out with a Pear line, I couldn’t help but raise a brow. I felt like they were really stretching the plant and fruit extracts idea and I didn’t have high expectations. Now don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love some of their skincare like the I’m From Rice…
elmt is a new, exclusive skincare brand from Wishtrend, an online retailer of Korean skincare. I was sent the Gentle Exfoliating Solution and Advanced Calming Solution to test out and I’m ready to share my thoughts! For reference, I am acne prone, normal to dry skin. I am currently using 0.1% Tretinoin in my skincare…
Fall is here, the air is around 5 degree Celsius, and I’m using the highest strength of Tretinoin – my face be feeling slightly sensitive! The timing seems fortunate, for I was sent Jumiso’s new Super Soothing Cica & Aloe Facial Serum to try out. I have been using this serum 2x a day for past couple of weeks and I am ready to share my thoughts!
Wishtrend sent me their I’m From Rice Toner to try out, and I’m ready to share with you all my thoughts on this product after using it for a few months.
I love me some chemical exfoliators: they make my skin smoother, keep any wrinkles and acne at bay, and when used in moderation, really amp up the quality of my skin. I guess I was too comfortable using chemical exfoliants in the form of toners and masks, for I was sent the to try out…
If you follow the Korean beauty scene, the latest skincare advice is to use vitamin C and vitamin E products together in your skincare routine. They have been talked about as a power couple and it is highly recommended to combine the two to really maximize both their skincare benefits. The Benefits of Vitamin C and…
In my personal opinion, tried and true, chemical exfoliants are the most effective products when dealing with indented scarring without breaking the bank. I don’t have terribly picked scars, but they are quite noticeable in certain lighting. They have plagued me for many years after having cystic acne, and truthfully, I thought I would have…
I discovered peeling gels while delving into the realm of Asian Beauty. They are supposed to be the gentlest alternative to exfoliating. The idea is while lightly massaging the peeling gel around your skin, all the little bits pilling up is supposed to be dead skin cells. I am a skeptic about this type of…