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Time for another round of my skincare empties, aka mini reviews on a bunch of products I finally used up and have been sitting in a box until now. Read More

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

Having your skin suddenly go bananas is not fun, especially when you're totally unprepared. Here are my 5 tips on how you can deal with your troubled skin Read More

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

The DHC Deep Cleansing Oil may be a boring, but it's also a solid oil cleanser for non-acne prone skin, and I can see why it's a bestseller in its category... Read More

Since I'm too lazy to do monthly favorites I figured at least I could do an annual favorites. So here we are, my favorite skincare products for 2015! Read More

My grandma is 97 years old, and asides from dark spots and some wrinkles, her skin is really soft and smooth. She shared her skincare secret with me once: everytime she washes rice, she saves the leftover water to wash her face. That's it. So simple, but it works, and after incorporating the Rice Force Deep Moisture series in my skincare routine, I can vouch for it too.  Read More

Previously I raved about the Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Scrub, and while I still love that dearly, I want to share with you guys another exfoliant that's a little different, but equally amazing: the Cure Natural Aqua Gel from Japan.  Read More