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This is a long overdue post for The Ordinary’s Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%! Niacinamide is one of those wonder skincare ingredients that can be used for both acne and hydration. Because it can be used with so many other skincare ingredients, you don’t have to worry about it pilling (the worst!) or adversely affecting the efficacy of your other products.
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I love me a good essence. Ever since the K-Beauty trend popularized this product, lots have been written about its efficacy, need, and place in your standard skincare routine. The idea of a “booster” to maximize the efficacy of your serums, moisturizers, treatments is not exactly new to those of you familiar with the Asian skincare philosophy and ritual. Today’s review is on Tatcha’s The Essence.
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Attention everyone who is looking for an effective and budget-friendly hydrator! Here’s an in-depth review of The Ordinary’s 100% Plant-Derived Squalane. This is a vegan, cruelty-free formula that you can add to prevent loss of moisture in the skin. Suitable for all skin types, even oily and acne-prone skin as it’s non-comedogenic and won’t clog pores.
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The “Buffet” from The Ordinary’s skincare line is consistently one of their best sellers, and for good reason. This multi-purpose anti-aging peptide serum is easy to use, affordable, and effective. Read on for an in-depth review of “Buffet” as well as key product benefits and prices.
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Do a Google search for “best oily skin foundation” and you’ll get a list of dozens of beauty magazines all rounding up all of their favorites. But which foundation is the one all-around best pick that 5 major beauty editors can agree on? Find out below!
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I’ve been excited to share my thoughts about this sleeping mask! I’ve heard so many good things about the Glow Recipe brand, and watermelon is one of my favorite fruits…. so I figured I would at least like how this mask smells. I remember growing up in Taiwan, some women would use watermelon rinds to moisturize their face. I thought it was the strangest thing at the time, but now looking back at it those women might have been up to something! Watermelons are, after all, mostly water.
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How many of us have had the experience of products (shampoo, cleansers, lotions) leaking in our bags on us when we travel? (Raises hand) How many of us have had the experience of having to throw away expensive product at security gates because it violated the 3.0 oz rule? (Raises hand again)
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I’ve been a fanatic about cleansing ever since high school, using my first toner to remove residual dirt and gunk off my face. Since then I learned about the importance of double-cleansing, and how washing your face with cleanser alone is not sufficient. I’ve been meaning to try another Korean cleansing balm, and decided after reading great reviews to try Heimish All Clean balm.
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I first came across Missha’s Time Evolution First Treatment Essence when searching for an alternative to the (very expensive) SK-II Facial Treatment Essence. I really like to use the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, but a 160ml/5.4oz size runs $179 at Sephora, which is difficult for me to justify every other month. I looked up alternatives on blogs, forums, reviews, and came across Missha.
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Makeup removers are something that I blow through fast – I finally had a chance to try out this highly rated makeup removing balm from Clinique earlier this year and am already on my second one. Clinique is known for no-fuss, dermatologist tested skincare. To be honest, I haven’t had the best experience with them in the past.
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