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Truezyme: Skincare Products using ferments, hanbang & Jeju ingredients

April 16, 2020

Truezyme (true + enzyme) is a Korean brand that uses hanbang and fermented ingredients along with Jeju Island sourced ingredients to create a non-toxic skin, scalp and hair line. They do not use parabens, silicone, sulfates, petroleum-based surfactants and petroleum-based chemicals and it is EWG rated green. I received these products from the brand for … More Truezyme: Skincare Products using ferments, hanbang & Jeju ingredients

Secret Key Starting Treatment Essential Mask Review

December 16, 2018

It’s no secret that I do love Secret Key ~ I know that Secret Key is considered a low end cosmetic brand in Korea, but this brand is very solid and I like so many of their products. I recommend their Lemon Peeling Gel, Snail + EGF Repairing Eye Cream, and Honey Bee AC line, Starting Treatment … More Secret Key Starting Treatment Essential Mask Review

Purito Ferments and Centellas!

March 7, 2018

I received a lot of PR products from a new “green” Korean Skincare brand called Purito. The brand name “Purito” means “purify” and “soil”, emphasizing the pure and natural ingredients used in their skincare. Their philosophy is to be honest and make safe, natural products, without artificial fragrances, preservatives, surfactants and PEG’s. Purito strives to … More Purito Ferments and Centellas!

SoyBio+ Fermented Mist + Lumpoule 20 Review

December 19, 2017

I mentioned this before in my previous Soy Bio+ review on the Fermented Cream (review here) ~ but I thought a little intro on this brand and how I know about it is sort of nice. Back in 2014, when Memebox was Global (sigh), they gave us a couple of Soy Bio+ items ~ the … More SoyBio+ Fermented Mist + Lumpoule 20 Review

Naruko DermaLane 1000-Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Eye Cream Review

December 4, 2017

This is my third item that I have tried from the Naruko DermaLane 1000-Molecule Hyaluronic Acid series. I really love the Hydrating Night Gelly and the Essence ~ I was given the chance to try out the eye cream in this series and since I am always keen in trying new eye products, I said … More Naruko DermaLane 1000-Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Eye Cream Review

Zymogen Dr. K Natto Lotion Review

November 27, 2017

Zymogen is a brand that focuses on fermented ingredients ~ fermented herbs and other botanicals such as houttuynia cordata, centella, luffa, pomegranate and lithospermum ~ with a focus on oily, blemish prone skincare. Fermented ingredients work well with my aging, yet oily skin ~ I have issues finding good anti-aging skincare as they are normally … More Zymogen Dr. K Natto Lotion Review

Naruko La Creme Face Renewal Miracle Mask & Chiffon Lip Hydrating Essence Review

August 10, 2017

Naruko was busy this summer, releasing four new products ~ La Creme Rouge De Couture lipstick in 3 shades,Tea Tree Blemish Clear Mattifying Toner (review here), La Creme Chiffon Lip Hydrating Essence and La Creme Face Renewal Miracle Mask. Rachel at Naruko was SO generous and sent me 3 of their new items. If you … More Naruko La Creme Face Renewal Miracle Mask & Chiffon Lip Hydrating Essence Review

Naruko DermaLane 1000-Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Essence Review

July 8, 2017

[ complementary product received for review purposes. contains affiliate links ] As I truly love the Naruko DermaLane 1000-Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Night Gelly, Rachel at Naruko suggested that I try the matching essence. It is summer time in the Northeastern part of the USA and I am trying to combat my oily skin without … More Naruko DermaLane 1000-Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Essence Review

SoyBio+ Fermented Water Cream Review

May 27, 2017

Back in 2014, when Memebox was Global (sigh), they gave us a couple of Soy Bio+ items ~ the small little fermented lumpoule (I guess lump means lumps of soy beans and poule for ampoule – all I know is that I kept singing “She’s lump, she’s lump, she’s in my head…da da dada” oh … More SoyBio+ Fermented Water Cream Review

Naruko DermaLane 1000-Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Night Gelly Review

May 22, 2017

[ complementary product received for review purposes. contains affiliate links ] I am a HUGE fan of the Taiwanese Naruko Night Gellys ~ those are their versions of a sleep pack ~ they are very hydrating, gel-creams that work fantastic for my oily skin. The Tea Tree Night Gelly (review) is my HG for when … More Naruko DermaLane 1000-Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Night Gelly Review

Naruko La Creme Face Renewal Miracle Essence Review

April 15, 2017

[ complementary product received for review purposes. contains affiliate links ] If you follow my blog, you will notice that I love Naruko and have written several reviews on their products ~ their Tea Tree Night Jelly and Job’s Tears Enzyme Powder Wash, along with assorted masks, are part of my HG lineup. I think … More Naruko La Creme Face Renewal Miracle Essence Review