The One Where I Try Japanese Skincare 21 Oct 4:15 PM (yesterday, 4:15 pm)

Can we talk about Japanese skincare? I feel like lately, it’s all about Korea, Korea, Korea. But before SoKo got good at marketing, Japanese skincare was the talk of town. So what happened? Are they so confident in their products, they don’t feel the need to market them as heavily? Or was it all just […]

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Best Korean Chemical Exfoliator: What Works and What’s Just Hype [2025] 18 Oct 6:49 AM (4 days ago)

Okay so korean chemical exfoliators are having a serious moment right now: they’re all over TikTok, everyone’s talking about them, and honestly I wanted to know what the fuss was about. Because an exfoliant is an exfoliant, so what makes these so special? Korean skincare has this whole thing about being gentle but effective, and […]

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Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser Review: Does It Actually Calm Sensitive Skin? 17 Oct 2:28 AM (5 days ago)

If you’ve been scrolling through Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser reviews trying to figure out if this thing is actually worth the hype, you’re in the right place. Look, sensitive skin is exhausting, and finding a cleanser that doesn’t make your face angry is genuinely hard. This one promises to be gentle enough for reactive skin […]

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Dermaplaning VS Microneedling: Which One’s Right For Your Skin? 16 Oct 2:00 AM (6 days ago)

Dermaplaning VS microneedling: one’s basically shaving your face for instant glow, the other’s poking holes in it to trigger collagen production. Dermaplaning’s for when you need to look good like tomorrow, microneedling’s for when you’ve got actual damage you wanna fix over time. I’m gonna tell you what each one does, what it costs, what […]

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Does Azelaic Acid Cause Purging? Here’s What Actually Happens to Your Skin 15 Oct 6:38 AM (7 days ago)

So you grabbed this azelaic acid serum everyone’s been talking about, slapped it on your face, and now two weeks later you’re staring in the mirror wondering why you look like you’re going through puberty again. Does azelaic acid cause purging? Yeah, it can, but here’s what nobody tells you: it’s actually way less likely […]

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The Truth About La Mer’s $95 Sunscreen: Complete Review & Breakdown 14 Oct 3:59 AM (8 days ago)

Look, I’m gonna be real with you: La Mer sunscreen is like $125 for 50ml and yeah, it feels incredible and the formula’s actually smart, but is it smart enough to justify that price? Probably not unless you’re really into that whole luxury experience thing. This La Mer sunscreen review is gonna walk you through […]