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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!

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. 

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.

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:

A Complete Guide to Slugging

Guide to slugging

After slugging for the past 3 months, I had to write a complete guide to slugging after seeing amazing results in the hydration of my skin. I learned about slugging from beauty writer, Charlotte Palermino, on tiktok. The idea of applying petroleum jelly to my skin sounded a bit greasy for my taste before I tried it. However, after trying slugging on my face, I was wowed by the results it offered for my dry skin. Here’s a complete guide to slugging:

A’pieu Pure Block Sunscreen Review

A'pieu pure block sunscreen

As an avid sunscreen fan, I decided to try the A’pieu pure block sunscreen after a recommendation from my sister. Korean sunscreens have a special place in my heart because they have a lightweight consistency and are available for an extremely affordable price. Since I wear sunscreen everyday, I refuse to deal with any heavy or greasy sunscreens because they feel gross. Here’s my review of the A’pieu pure block sunscreen to find out if it lives up to the lightweight and affordable hype of K-beauty sunscreens:

2020 Gift Guide for Beauty Lovers

Urban decay ultraviolet palette

With Christmas rapidly approaching, I thought I’d write a 2020 gift guide for beauty lovers. Unfortunately, many of us beauty addicts are extremely picky about products so I’ve listed the best of the best products that any beauty lover would enjoy. Here’s my 2020 gift guide separated out by skincare, makeup, and hair products: