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Dr. Jart Cicapair Cream Review

Dr. Jart cicapair cream

The Dr. Jart cicapair cream caught my eye while I was shopping from a holiday sale on Dr. Jart’s website. I was really curious about this cream after I had such a great experience with the Dr. Jart ceramidin cream a few months ago. I’m extremely picky about moisturizers because I have very dry skin and I live in a desert climate. I couldn’t wait to find out if the cicapair cream would be enough to hydrate my dry skin type!

Heimish All Clean Cleansing Balm Review

Heimish all clean cleansing balm

The Heimish all clean cleansing balm is one of the most popular cleansing balm formulas out there! Cleansing balms are a part of the Korean double cleansing method. The double cleansing method uses an oil cleanser like this one to remove oil based impurities (makeup and sunscreen) then following up with a gentle water based cleanser for water based impurities (dirt and sweat). Let’s get into today’s review of the Heimish cleansing balm!

Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream Review

Dr. Jart ceramidin cream

I couldn’t wait to try the Dr. Jart ceramidin cream after hearing so many great things about Dr. Jart’s ceramidin line. I’m already a huge fan of their ceramidin sheet mask so I had a good feeling about the cream since ceramides are incredible for hydrating dry skin and protecting the skin barrier. This was actually my first time trying a full sized Dr. Jart product as opposed to a sheet mask. Let’s get into today’s review to see if this moisturizer was a winner!

Beauty of Joseon Repair Serum Review

Beauty of Joseon repair serum

The Beauty of Joseon repair serum caught my eye when I saw snail mucin on the bottle. I am a big fan of snail mucin skincare as someone with dry skin and post acne marks. This Korean brand emphasizes traditional skincare from the Joseon dynasty. I couldn’t wait to try this serum because of it’s eye catching color and stellar rating! Let’s get into today’s review:

Why You Need a Low pH Cleanser in Your Skincare Routine

Low pH cleanser

I learned the importance of using a low pH cleanser after an experience with a high pH cleanser that striped my skin. A high pH cleanser can completely throw off the balance of your skin and cause all sorts of skin conditions. Keep reading to learn the importance of low pH skincare and how cleansers can affect your skin!

Banila Co. Cleansing Balm Review

Banila Co. Cleansing Balm

I’m so excited to review the Banila Co. cleansing balm which was one of the first products I started using when I got into K-beauty five years ago. Cleansing balms are used in the double cleansing method which begins by removing makeup and sunscreen with an oil based cleanser like this one then following up with your typical foaming water based cleanser. Let’s get into today’s review!

Spring 2021 Sephora Sale Guide

Spring 2021 Sephora sale

It’s time for the Spring 2021 Sephora sale so I wanted to share my recommendations and what I’ll be purchasing from the sale! Sephora doesn’t have sales very often so now is a great time to restock on the basics as well as try out some new beauty while it’s on sale. Here are my current recommendations for the Spring 2021 Sephora sale:

Krave Matcha Hemp Cleanser Review

Krave matcha hemp cleanser

I couldn’t wait to try the Krave Beauty matcha hemp cleanser after my great experiences with the Krave Kale-lalu-yAHA exfoliator and Krave beet shield sunscreen. I discovered Krave Beauty on Tiktok over the summer and I have truly loved every product I’ve tried from them. I was so excited to get my hands on this cleanser after it was sold out when I originally tried to purchase from the brand. Let’s see if the Krave cleanser lives up to the other products in the line!

Etude House Barrier Cream Review

Etude House barrier cream

After seeing the Etude House barrier cream recommended by many K-beauty fanatics on Tiktok, I wanted to give this cream a try for myself. I heard it was a great cream for dry, sensitive, and acne prone skin. I have dry skin so I am very picky about choosing moisturizers that will keep my skin hydrated in my dry climate. Let’s see if the Etude House barrier cream lives up to the hype and keeps my dry skin hydrated!

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!