Category: Brands

November/December Skincare Results – Part 1: Kiku-Masamune, Melano and Gu:aam Method

January 1, 2016

I started a long term 6 ~ 8 week skincare testing routine back in November, which included the following products Daytime: Kikumasamune Skincare Lotion –>  Gu:aam Method Black Pearl Conchiolin 35 Whitening Serum  –> Zymogen Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Serum (T-Zone) –> Melano CC Essence with Vitamin C & E –> Graymelin Propolis 80 Energy Ampoule … More November/December Skincare Results – Part 1: Kiku-Masamune, Melano and Gu:aam Method

PrimaryRaw Plain Sun DoYou 두유 Sunscreen: theWhite & theBeige Review

December 27, 2015

Disclaimer:  All products were purchased by me.  For those who read my blog, they will notice that even though I advocate for wearing sunscreen and have horror stories about my own lack-0f-wearing sunscreen in my yute and now am suffering the hyper-pigmentation consequences, I still loathe wearing sunscreen.  Granted, formulas have come a long way, … More PrimaryRaw Plain Sun DoYou 두유 Sunscreen: theWhite & theBeige Review

Treatment Guide for Fine, Straight & Oily Hair ~ Asian/Western Fusion

December 18, 2015

Note:  Even though the products mentioned here work for my hair type doesn’t mean some of them wouldn’t be of interest to those who have curly, dry, damaged or coarse hair.   All products mentioned in this review were purchased by me I have been working on this review of several hair treatment products for a … More Treatment Guide for Fine, Straight & Oily Hair ~ Asian/Western Fusion

Graymelin 100% Beta-Glucan Ampoule Review – Hyaluronic Acid on Steroids

December 11, 2015

Disclaimer:  This product was received complementary from W2Beauty.com, all opinions and thoughts are my own. Last week, I reviewed the Graymelin Propolis 80 Energy Ampoule that W2Beauty so generously contributed.  This week, I am now onto my second Graymelin product, once again received for review purposes from the lovely Alice at W2Beauty.   Just so everyone … More Graymelin 100% Beta-Glucan Ampoule Review – Hyaluronic Acid on Steroids

It’s Skin Jeju Wild Ginseng Bio Cellulose Mask Review

November 30, 2015

Disclaimer: I received this product complementary from Jolse.  All opinions are my own and unbiased My readers know I love Jeju-y things and also all manners of hanbang (I always referred to it as Asian herbal ingredients, until I found out that hanbang is the more appropriate term!).  So when Jolse gave me the opportunity … More It’s Skin Jeju Wild Ginseng Bio Cellulose Mask Review

And now for something completely different ~ Boscia, Lancôme & Innisfree

November 26, 2015

As I was preparing to go into a longer testing period with other products, I wanted to try out a few items for a couple of weeks just to see how they worked on my skin.  This is just an initial impressions blog review, as I used these 3 items in a very light skin … More And now for something completely different ~ Boscia, Lancôme & Innisfree

#RANBonusBox Q4 Unboxing + Black Friday Deals

November 25, 2015

I am a member of Rakuten Affiliate Network and every quarter, they select 50 people to received their bonus box.  I was VERY lucky for Quarter 4, as I was chosen to receive this box.  AND WOW.  What a box!! Disclosure:  I received this box complementary from RAN (Rakuten Affiliate Network)  There are affiliate links … More #RANBonusBox Q4 Unboxing + Black Friday Deals

Gushing Unapologetically ~ AmorePacific Enzyme Treatment Peel Review

November 16, 2015

My readers know when I totally adore and love a product!  I guess it shows in my writing or something.  I am not one to gush over products that much ~ usually, I will say, yes, it worked well or it did this or that.  I would say that 70% of my reviews fall in … More Gushing Unapologetically ~ AmorePacific Enzyme Treatment Peel Review

Unboxing Beauty Travel Destination: Jeju Island Review + Giveaway!

November 16, 2015

I curated a bag over the summer time for Beauteque and I really enjoyed coming up with the items in my Fresh Citrus Fix collection for you.  I was very surprised and honored when Beauteque approached me  a few months ago to curate another collection for my readers.  Once again, I chose the theme of … More Unboxing Beauty Travel Destination: Jeju Island Review + Giveaway!

Rice Force Deep Moisture Series Initial Impressions Review

November 15, 2015

For some reason, lately I have been able to get a few sponsored (ie vendors willing to send me products to review) products. For full disclosure, the products in this review were sent to me to try.    Rice Force did not pressure me into writing a review and that was optional.  All opinions, like all … More Rice Force Deep Moisture Series Initial Impressions Review