[Video] Best J-Beauty SPF? Nivea UV Super Water Essence EX vs Gel EX | Full Review + Swatches

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Hello all! - Tired of heavy sunblocks or white cast? Well, in this post (and in the YouTube video below) you can see the comparison between two cult, J-beauty-favourite SPFs: Nivea Japan’s UV Super Water Essence EX and UV Super Water Gel EX SPF 50+ PA++++. This review includes ingredient breakdowns, to help you decide … Continue reading [Video] Best J-Beauty SPF? Nivea UV Super Water Essence EX vs Gel EX | Full Review + Swatches

Review: TIA’M – Hyaluronic Glow Revive Serum

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Where to purchase: Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK Price: £14.39 Volume: 40ml Made in: South Korea What is it?: A watery, hydrating serum containing 7 types of hyaluronic acid (targeting multiple skin layers) and 5 types of Cica to hydrate, plump and soothe the skin, as well as Panthenol, Beta-Glucanl and Ceramide NP to support … Continue reading Review: TIA’M – Hyaluronic Glow Revive Serum

Review: APLB – Coenzyme Q10 Retinol Ampoule Serum

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Where to purchase: Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK Price: ~£13.29 (Usually on sale for £7.84) Volume: 40ml Made in: South Korea What is it + What does it do?: Contains a 44.1% blend of Coenzyme Q10, Retinol, and Centella water; to help reduce fine lines, improve brightness, and support the skin's barrier. [Also includes Hyaluronic … Continue reading Review: APLB – Coenzyme Q10 Retinol Ampoule Serum

Review: COSRX – Ultra Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (Hit or Miss?)

Where to purchase: Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Skinsider: LINK Price: ~£11.68 Volume: 50ml Made in: South Korea What is it?: This Lightweight, non-greasy and no white cast, SPF50 PA++++ chemical sunscreen protects the skin against UV rays while hydrating and soothing it (using Aloe + Witch Hazel + Niacinamide to help protect and … Continue reading Review: COSRX – Ultra Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (Hit or Miss?)

Review: The Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum – Better than COSRX?

Where to purchase: Byoma: LINK / Boots: LINK / Target: LINK / Space NK: LINK Price: £14.99 Volume: 40ml Made in: South Korea What is it?: A daily, fast-absorbing serum that aims to make the skin feel bouncy, radiant, and smooth. What does it do?: Hydrates + Plumps the skin / Strengthens the skin's barrier … Continue reading Review: The Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum – Better than COSRX?

[Review]: Geek & Gorgeous 101 – Power Peptides Serum

Where to purchase: Geek & Gorgeous 101: LINK Price: £15.25 Volume: 30ml Made in: Hungary What is it?: A potent, milky and moisturising peptide serum designed for smart-aging. It contains a blend of four clinically proven peptides [see below] to smooth the skin's texture and restore bounce. What is it meant to do? Stimulate collagen … Continue reading [Review]: Geek & Gorgeous 101 – Power Peptides Serum

[Video] Numbuzin Skincare Review: Are These Viral Korean Products Worth the Hype?

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Hello everyone! Today, we’re exploring some more Numbuzin skincare—swatching, reviewing and providing dupes / alternatives for the products I’ve been testing, which are: The Numbuzin No.3 Rice Enzyme Skin Softening Cleansing Foam LINK The No.4 Hydrating Glow Mineral Toner The No.2 Protein 43% Creamy Serum Note: If you want more Numbuzin reviews, click HERE. I've … Continue reading [Video] Numbuzin Skincare Review: Are These Viral Korean Products Worth the Hype?

The Inkey List – Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum: Boost Your Skin Barrier Now [Review]

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Where to purchase: The Inkey List: LINK / Boots: LINK Price: £15 Volume: 30ml Made in: Canada What is it What does it do?: A light cream-serum that deeply hydrates and strengthens the skin’s barrier function. It aims to help restore the skin's moisture retention (i.e. makes it plumper) and addresses compromised skin barrier issues: … Continue reading The Inkey List – Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum: Boost Your Skin Barrier Now [Review]

The Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Cream: Best for Acne-Prone Skin?

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Where to purchase: Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / iHerb: LINK Price: £23.24 Volume: 80ml Made in: South Korea What is it?: a lightweight, water-like moisturiser designed for acne-prone and oily skin, containing soothing [Cica + Green Tea etc] and hydrating ingredients to regulate sebum, reduce blackheads [Niacinamide + Zinc PCA+ Pantothenic acid - Vitamin … Continue reading The Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Cream: Best for Acne-Prone Skin?

Review: Rovectin Hyaluronic Soothing Cream – The Ultimate Hydration for All Skin Types?

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Where to purchase: Rovectin: LINK / Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Superdrug: LINK / Skinsider: LINK Price: £24.90 Volume: 60ml Made in: South Korea What is it?: A lightweight, gel-type cream containing eight types of hyaluronic acid, ceramide capsules, Niacinamide and Ectoin. What does it do?: Hydrate, soothe redness, strengthen the skin's barrier and … Continue reading Review: Rovectin Hyaluronic Soothing Cream – The Ultimate Hydration for All Skin Types?