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Jill Gilbert

Meebak Cica Cleanse Duo Review

Meebak cica cleanse duo

I was so excited to try the Meebak cica cleanse duo because I absolutely love cica for treating my acne in a gentle and hydrating way. I was curious to see what cica infused toning pads and cleanser could do for my skin. Let’s get into today’s review of the Meebak cica cleanse duo!

5 Ways to Transition Your Wardrobe to Spring

I wanted to share some fun pieces to transition your wardrobe to spring since the upcoming season is right around the corner! I have been itching for spring because I am so sick of cold grey skies. I feel like pandemic life is much easier in spring when we can spend more time outside instead of being locked up in the house. Any who, let’s get into some fun outfits to transition your wardrobe to spring:

Pyunkang Yul Intensive Repair Cream Review

Pyunkang yul intensive repair cream

I was excited to test the Pyunkang Yul intensive repair cream on my dry skin after hearing great things about it’s deeply hydrating texture. My skin type is naturally dry and I live in a dry climate. It can be tough to keep my skin hydrated in the wintertime when the air is extra dry without a good moisturizer on deck. Let’s get into today’s review to see if this cream passes the test with my dry skin!

Krave Beet Shield Sunscreen Review

Krave beet shield sunscreen

After seeing the Krave beet shield sunscreen sell out over the summer due to Tiktok, I knew I had to try this sunscreen out for myself! I was skeptical to see a product so hyped up. Sunscreen in general is one of my favorite skincare products so I’m very critical of making sure I’m using a lightweight, non-greasy formula without a white cast. Let’s see if the Krave Beauty beet shield sunscreen lives up to the hype!

I Dew Care Vitamin C Serum Review

I Dew Care Vitamin C Serum

Since Vitamin C serums are great for glowing skin, I was excited to try the I Dew Care Vitamin C serum. I used to use The Ordinary Vitamin C suspension 23% about a year and a half ago, but I stopped because the formula really irritated my skin. When I Dew Care gifted me the Bright Side Up serum, I was cautiously optimistic that I could reintroduce Vitamin C into my routine again. 

5 Covid Safe Valentine’s Date Ideas

covid safe Valentine's date ideas

I thought it’d be fun to write covid safe Valentine’s date ideas because many of us have been in close quarters with our partners since the pandemic began with little variation in our routines. Ever since the pandemic began last March, I’ve felt more inclined to celebrate holidays to mix things up and express gratitude despite this being a difficult year for all of us. I know Valentine’s can be a little bit cheesy, but a little cheese can’t hurt in pandemic life. Any who, let’s get into some covid safe Valentine’s date ideas to have a little fun on this holiday!

Glow Recipe Papaya Cleansing Balm Review

Glow recipe papaya cleansing balm

As a big fan of double cleansing, I was really excited to try the Glow Recipe papaya cleansing balm. I love using cleansing balms every night to remove my makeup and sunscreen. When I first started getting into K-beauty 5 years ago, I became infatuated with cleansing balms and they are still one of my favorite Korean products today. I’m going to do a brief overview of double cleansing and cleansing balms for those of you who are new to K-beauty or cleansing balms.

Safe Places to Visit in San Francisco During Covid

San Francisco during covid

In October, my boyfriend and I went to San Francisco during covid to celebrate our 3 year anniversary. We stayed in San Anselmo and primarily visited Point Reyes during our time in California, but we decided to visit San Francisco for the day because it was only half an hour away from our AirBnB. We made sure to travel with lots of extra masks, hand sanitizer, and wipes to keep us safe during the pandemic. Here’s some safe and unique places to visit in San Francisco during covid:

Innisfree Ginger Honey Cream Review

Innisfree ginger honey cream

After I saw the Innisfree ginger honey cream on my friend, Naya’s blog, I knew I needed to try it for myself. Naya has dry skin like mine so I knew this cream would work out for me especially since I’ve had great experiences with Innisfree creams before. I’m a big fan of honey in skincare so I was really excited to try this cream! Here’s my review of the Innisfree ginger honey cream:

Reflecting on 2020

Reflecting on 2020

Today I’ll be reflecting on 2020 here on the blog even though we are well into January. 2020 was a rough year for all of us granted we’ve literally been living through a global pandemic. I wanted to share the ups and downs of my year because I think it is important to reflect and learn from both the good and the bad in our lives. Let’s get into it!