Black Magic: Is Charcoal The New Wonder Beauty Ingredient?
Charcoal is the new substance on everyone’s skin and teeth! Before you start grilling, find out what’s cooking with this “it” ingredient! … more
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Nikki’s Inbox: A Hot, Sweaty Mess
Don’t want to be hot, sticky or sweaty? Here’s what to do, and what to wear! … more
Kose Clear Turn Essence Mask (Vitamin C) Review
An affordable pack of filler sheet masks to stretch your HG sheet masks and budget for your next beauty haul! … more
Doable Beauty Resolutions for the New Year
The new year is young! There’s still time to develop simple yet better skin care habits!… more
Shiseido Deluxe Night Cream (S) Review
I used to associate night creams with women of a certain age. But I realized that you’re never too young to start an anti-aging regimen. … more
Going Beyond BeautyLab: Can You Get Your Beauty Fix and Still Be Earth-Friendly?
Is it possible to love your skin and indulge in beauty hauls while being a better Earth citizen? YES!… more
Utena Premium Puresa Golden Jelly Mask HA Review
With 33 grams of hyaluronic acid-rich jelly, this Japanese mask brand is a definite heavyweight!… more
5 “Affordable” Acne Treatments That Are Total Myths
Toothpaste, lemons, lipstick, baking soda – did these “easy and affordable” home treatments for acne work for me? … more
Mentholatum Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening UV Day Gel SPF50+ Review
SPF 50+, skin lightening effects, moisturizing benefits – will this gel become a favorite? … more
Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask Review
About a year ago, I finally came clean and accepted the fact that just like other women I am attracted to cute packaging on beauty products. Since then I’ve discovered… more
Lioele Triple the Solution BB Cream Review
Over a year ago, I tested and wrote about my experience with the Missha Vita BB cream. The results weren’t exactly what I’d hoped for but that didn’t prevent me… more
Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Serum Review
Innisfree is a reliable favorite of mine. I’ve tried the Jeju volcanic pore clay mask and the Eco Science Serum, and was pleased with both. This time around, the head… more
I Love Yo! ALL-IN-1 Yogurt Cleanser (Aloe) Review
My experience with the I Love Yo! aloe yogurt cleanser started on a hilarious and slightly embarrassing note. Just believe me when I say never place your yogurt makeup cleanser… more
Faith in Face After Shower Look Hydrogel Mask Review
It’s been a little over a year since I tried my very first facial mask and since then I’ve gotten over my fear of slathering clay, gel and essence on… more
LadyKin Twinklight Soft Foam Cleansing (Kiwi) Review
Just after Lunar New Year, temperatures in Hong Kong suddenly dipped and I found myself longing for a whiff or taste of something sunny and tropical to get me out… more