reviews

  • sekkisei lotion

    Sekkisei Lotion Review: Does This Japanese Brightening Toner Actually Work?

    Sekkisei Lotion is one of those skincare products that people either absolutely love or wonder what the hype is about. On paper, it sounds like the perfect brightening toner: Japanese skincare heritage, herbal extracts, and promises of clearer, more radiant skin. But when you look at the actual formula, things get a little more complicated. […]

  • neutrogena stubborn acne line

    Neutrogena Stubborn Acne AM & PM Treatment Reviews: Does It Actually Work?

    Neutrogena’s “Stubborn” acne line makes a bold promise: fade what won’t budge. The morning treatment is designed to clear breakouts while the evening treatment to fade away the dark spots pimples sometimes leave behind. Together, they should be the perfect solution for clearer skin, no? No? Well, only one product impressed me. In this review, […]

  • pacifica bacne warrior

    Pacifica Acne Warrior Review: Is It Worth It?

    What do you do if you’re vegan and acne has just showed up on your back, your shoulders, your chest? You’ve probably scrolled past Pacifica’s Acne Warrior line a dozen times at Target or Ulta, wondering if those cute pastel bottles with the warrior name actually do anything or if they’re just another vegan skincare […]

  • differin vs cerave

    CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum VS Differin: Which One Is Better For Acne?

    Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs Differin: which one is the best retinoid product for your acne? They both promise clearer skin and a smoother texture, but they take wildly different routes to get you there. One’s a gentle, texture-smoothing sidekick loaded with skin barrier support. The other’s a prescription-strength acne fighter that happens to be […]

  • best Korean exfoliating toners

    Best Korean Exfoliating Toners

    ​What’s the best Korean exfoliating toner? Honestly, there aren’t that many. I know, this may be surprising. Korean skincare is touted to be the end all and be all of skincare, but exfoliating toners are one category where I think it’s massively overrated. The problem? Most K-beauty toners  don’t exfoliate much. Korean skincare philosophy are […]

  • best hydrating korean cleansers

    What’s The Best Korean Hydrating Cleanser?

    What’s the best Korean hydrating cleanser? If you’re looking for one, there’s a good chance your current cleanser is leaving your skin feeling tight, dry, or just uncomfortable after washing. And honestly, that’s usually a sign it’s doing too much. A good hydrating cleanser should clean your skin without making it feel like all the […]