Purito Ferments and Centellas!

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!

A Tale of Two Serums by Dr Roebuck’s ~ Ultimate Hydrating and Protect + Prevent

Last year, I was introduced to Dr Roebucks’s and they sent me a few products to try out ~ I did review their POLISH 2-in-1 Facial Scrub here along with an initial impression of the Ultimate Hydrating Serum.  I am so fortunate to bring you some more reviews with Dr Roebuck’s, including the final review … More A Tale of Two Serums by Dr Roebuck’s ~ Ultimate Hydrating and Protect + Prevent

Gimme ALL the Beta Glucan ~ JKosmmune Skin Care Review

Back in late September, JKosmmune (jay-kawz-myoon) sent me a trio of their skincare products to try and I used them for the whole month of October to now (about 6 weeks).  I was thrilled when they sent me their items, as because JKosmmune’s focus and key ingredient is Beta-Glucan.  If you remember, almost 2 years … More Gimme ALL the Beta Glucan ~ JKosmmune Skin Care Review

Dr Roebuck’s POLISH 2 in 1 Facial Scrub & Mask and Ultimate Hydrating Serum Review + Coupon!

[ disclosure: products received complementary for review purposes.   blog post contains affiliate links for a small commission at no cost to you ] I love scrubs and I love masks ~ I also love trying out new brands too!  Dr Roebuck’s is a new brand to me and they sent me a couple of their … More Dr Roebuck’s POLISH 2 in 1 Facial Scrub & Mask and Ultimate Hydrating Serum Review + Coupon!

Urban Skin Rx Skincare Review ~ Dealing with Aging and Oily Skin Concerns

I was recently sent a PR package from Urban Skin Rx, which specializes in corrective skin care for all skin tones and colors. I  was very interested in their line, as I have uneven skin tone, due to both acne hyper-pigmentation (PIH) and sun damage hyper-pigmentation. I also felt that Urban Skin Rx had a … More Urban Skin Rx Skincare Review ~ Dealing with Aging and Oily Skin Concerns

Initial Impressions on Natural Pacific Skincare

I received a lovely press sample package from a new up-and-coming brand, Natural Pacific.  I first noticed this brand with their “damn” serum, which is the Fresh Herb Origin Serum.  I was so honored that they felt I could introduce these products on Instagram and here at my blog.   The following are initial impressions and … More Initial Impressions on Natural Pacific Skincare

Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop Review

[ disclosure: product received in exchange for a review.  contains affiliate links for a small commission ]She tore the azure robe of night, And set the stars of glory there… Joseph Rodman Drake I love Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream (review here) ~ I love this little pot of calming azure blue cream that helps … More Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop Review

Soothing Your Skin with Shangpree: AC Balancing Serum and Snail-Gel Green Premium Modeling Mask

[ disclosure: contains referral & affiliate links. some products were complementary for review purposes ] Continuing on with my Shangpree experience, I was fortunate enough to get a really lovely PR package from Shangpree a few months ago.  They tailored the products to my skin needs plus they gave me a full box of the … More Soothing Your Skin with Shangpree: AC Balancing Serum and Snail-Gel Green Premium Modeling Mask

I just called to say I love you… Saranghae 5-Step Korean Skin Care Review

[ disclosure: products reviewed for review.  all opinions are my own & unbiased ] [UPDATE] This configuration of Saranghae’s products no longer exists.  As of August 2017, they reformulated and also replaced their products.  Two of the products they replaced ~ the eye serum and night serum ~ were the only two items I enjoyed … More I just called to say I love you… Saranghae 5-Step Korean Skin Care Review

Gettin’ Piney With It ~ Hanyul Optimizing Serum Review

Warning ~ this blog post is very picture heavy!!  Last year, I saw on one of my absolute favorite IG bloggers and enabler-in-chief, effyeahkoreancosmetics (I linked to her IG account as I probably cannot use that word here!!) had purchased this amazing gift set from Hanyul.   I hunted high and low for it and as … More Gettin’ Piney With It ~ Hanyul Optimizing Serum Review

Skin Brightening Serums: Skinfood Yuja Water C Whitening Ampoule Serum & Neulii AHA VITA Brightening Serum Review

Neulii product received complementary from RoseRoseShop for review purposes. All opinions are my own and are unbiased. I have hyper-pigmentation issues due to sun damage that occurred in another lifetime when I lived in bright, sunny Southern California.  I have been using actives and brightening serums to try and lighten those spots.  Two products that … More Skin Brightening Serums: Skinfood Yuja Water C Whitening Ampoule Serum & Neulii AHA VITA Brightening Serum Review