Scinic Honey All In One Ampoule

Y'all, I'm trying to finish the Vitamin C post, I swear.  I just get so drained working on it, I burn out and pretend I don't have a blog for a couple of days before repeating.  It's actually ~80% done, if that's any consolation.  Also, I got SnapChat now, and I post some DIY stuff on there.  My handle on there is "theonetruesnail" if anyone wants to follow along.  I've been posting on Instagram a lot, if anyone wants to follow me on there too.  I'm also revising how I review products, and am in the process of going back and standardizing my old reviews.  Today though, I'll be reviewing something I'm pretty excited about, the Scinic Honey All-In-One Ampoule that I got from my first Avecko order.

Hada Labo Shirojyun Arbutin Lotion Review

When I first got started with AB, I discovered Skin & Tonics, and her amazing routines, and the /r/AsianBeauty/ sub on Reddit.  And everybody loves the Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Lotion.  So I snagged it off of Amazon, and was prepared to be amazed.  I got blackheads instead.  I still wanted to try Hada Labo, so I kept my eye out, and eventually decided I needed the Hada Labo Shirojyun Arbutin Lotion instead.  It even has better ingredients!

su:m37 Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick Review

Guys, I just placed my first Avecko order last night.  I'll talk more about that in another post, but I'm going to start adding the Hangul for each product I review now (and go back and add to old posts), to make it easier for others to look up.  I'm pretty nervous about doing this review, as this is arguably one of the biggest Asian skincare products, and has such a cult following.

su:m37 Water-Full Triple Story Ampoule Review + Ingredients Translation

When I first started getting into AB, this was one of those mysterious products that looked so enticing, but I couldn't find any information on.  Couple that with the $100 price tag, no samples, and you've got a product that just lives in my In Case I Hit The Lottery Wishlist.  Luckily, it was included in my Water-Full Set, so I can at least check this off my skincare bucket list (that's a Thing, right?).

Beauty Tools Week: Silicone Cleansing Pad

Closing out Beauty Tools Week is my new favorite!  I got this in my April 3B Box, and am really impressed with it!

Beauty Tools Week: Every Drop Spatulas

Next up on Beauty Tools Week is something that I hunted down like a madwoman.  They were kind of hard to find, and where I could find them, they were stupidly overpriced, but I had to have them.  Have you heard of these Every Drop Spatulas?  They're amazing.  Overpriced, and kind of ridiculous, but amazing.

Beauty Tools Week: Nose Pore Brush

I remember reading about this next product on /r/AsianBeauty a couple of months back, and was intrigued.  The idea of a pore brush is super soft bristles, densely packed together, to help gently lift out debris and (hopefully) sebaceous filaments stuck in pores.

Beauty Tools Week: Konjac Sponge

Konjac sponges are super popular these days.  They come from the fibers of the konjac root, and are great for mild physical exfoliation.  On some mornings, I just wash my face in the morning with a konjac sponge and some water.  Other times, I spread some cleanser onto the konjac and squish around to lather up some dense, rich foam, and massage it into my face.

Beauty Tools Week: Compressed Sheet Mask Tablets

TIL a growing trend in Korea is 1일 1팩, which is 1 mask/1 day.  But I'm poor, and reviewing beauty tools, so let's see how close we can get to being cool and trendy.

Beauty Tools Week: Daiso Japan Reusable Silicone Mask Cover Review: My First HG Product!

I bought this on a whim a couple of months back.  At the time, I thought it was a little kooky, but pretty interesting.  Little did I know how big of a deal this is.

I'm going to be reviewing beauty tools this week, so I figured I'd start off with my first and (so far) only HG product.

Moksha Bidan Cream Review: How I unknowingly tried Horse Oil...and found my new favorite moisturizer

So a couple of things happened.  Back in February, I ordered my first Memebox, and got some pretty spiffy things.  And about a month back, I read a review posted on /r/AsianBeauty about Horse Oil, which I found fascinating, but had no interest in trying, because it kind of squicked me out.

Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago, when I decide to make use of my Memebox items, and try them out.  I put on the "schmancy" Bidan Cream, thinking it was just going to be some junk product.  It spreads like heaven even though I used the tiniest amount.  The smell is a soothing herbally tea scent.  The next morning?  My face is baby soft and glowy.  Fancy pants Sulwhasoo doesn't do this to me.  What. Is. In. This. Thing?  I rip open my Memebox and dig out the packaging.

Here's the product description for the Moksha Bidan Cream on the Memebox Info Card:

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream [Empties Review]

I think this is the most expensive product I've used to date.  I had a moment where I was obsessed with all these luxury brands and their snazzy packaging, and I started thinking up ways I could manage to afford them...  Sure, $220 for a moisturizer doesn't sound that bad, I could just eat ramen for a couple of months...  However, I did not splurge yet.  Full disclosure, this review is on the samples that I bought to try it out.

Review: Etude House Moistfull Collagen Skin

Isn't it odd how there are so many different names for one product?  Especially with skincare, and even more so in Korean skincare.  A toner, for example, can be called "toner" (natch), or a skin,  freshener, softener, hydrator, lotion, or a myriad of other names.  I wonder if it's an effort to make consumers buy all the things (!), or if everybody wants to distinguish themselves, or the Google Translate just changes its mind depending on what they throw in.  

Today, I will be reviewing Etude House's toner from their Moistfull Collagen line.  They call it a "Skin" on their website, but it says "Facial Freshener" on the bottle.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  I've just reviewed the Lotion of this line.  Will the Skin do any better?

Review: Etude House Moistfull Collagen Lotion

Have you ever bought something, and it works just fine, but it makes you so annoyed every time you look at it?  That's how I feel about Etude House's Moistfull Collagen line.  And the thing is, it's not their fault.  It's mine.

A Rant on OST's C20 and C21.5 Serums, and Some Thinky Thoughts on Vitamin C

Hi everyone!  I ran out of my OST C20 a couple of weeks ago, and have been debating DIY vs rebuying, or at least buying a different Vitamin C serum to tide me over.  Now, I'm not a chemist - taking a couple of chemistry classes in college does not a chemist make - but I did do some research into Vitamin C, and what I've found is kind of upsetting.

Image from Wishtrend

Review: su:m37 Water-Full Rebalancing Gel Lotion (with translated ingredients list)

Ever since I discovered Korean beauty, I have been lusting after the su:m37 Water-Full Rebalancing Gel Lotion.  It was way out of my budget though, especially considering I had to build an entire routine, so even the cheapest products added up for a 10-step routine.  However, I ran into a great deal last month though, so here it finally is!

Review: su:m37° Water-Full Skin Refresher (with translated ingredients)

I'm so excited!  We are going to Dallas for a mini-vacation in a couple of weeks, and I just found out there are a bunch of Korean beauty stores all nestled together there.  I will make sure to take plenty of pictures!

Today though, I will be doing my initial review of the su:m37° Water-Full Skin Refresher.  This took way longer than necessary to do, but it's finally here!  I promise, I'll get the review for the Gel Lotion as well as the ingredients lists for the rest of the products in the Water-Full line up ASAP!

Empties Review: Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Cream

I'm a little sad, doing this review.  This product was a lot of firsts for me.  For one, it's my first empty!  It's also my first night cream , ever, and my first snail product.  It did so much good for me, and really, is what started my obsession with AB.

Review: Skinfood Egg White Pore Foam

This was my first Asian beauty product.  I had no idea what to expect, other than it was the recommended cleanser by Charlotte Cho of Soko Glam fame, and I could not find a single review where pH was listed.  Spoiler alert:  this does not have a happy ending.

English ingredients list!