Skincare

Cow Brand Mutenka Cleansing Oil review

I’ve reviewed the cult classic DHC cleansing oil before, and today I’m going to review another Japanese option – the Cow Brand Mutenka Cleansing Oil. What is it A no-frill cleansing oil without any fragrance, parabens, or mineral oil (mutenka means additives-free in Japanese). First Impression It’s pink and… Read More

Hair Care

The jack of all trades – an InStyler Max review

Long before InStyler reached out to me to review their new Instyler Max, I’ve been curious about their product. It aims to replace your straightener and curling iron and give you the ability to style your hair 5 different ways. Let’s see how it measures up to its claims.  On first glance, the… Read More

Hair Care

Blowdry your way to better hair with the Panasonic Nanoe

Despite being Asian, I’ve never had the typical straight + shiny locks. Instead my hair is wavy and very much prone to frizziness (I blame my mom for this), and after years of coloring + straightening + heat tools, my hair needed a lot of TLC. What I… Read More