I’ve been accepting more PR packages lately, which is a bit of a double-edged sword. It means that I can try more products (and tell you about them), but it also means that some people may see my reviews as not as honest or biased because I received the products for free. I can promise… Read More Review: Earth’s Recipe Energy Boosting Toner
The brand Swanicoco has become more and more popular in the US, with the great Fiddy Snails blogging about the brand back in January. When Swanicoco announced a second PR campaign–dubbed Swans 2–on Instagram I eagerly applied, as I had been using their Fermentation Skincare Toner and Serum and really liking them. I was one… Read More Review: Swanicoco Fermentation Snail Care SkinToner
At one point in my life, the word “toner” would have made me shudder and my skin crawl: Western toners are often filled with alcohol and other drying ingredients that damaged my skin. Now, after trying Asian toners (sometimes called lotions), I have a problem with hoarding…I mean collecting… them. I love using light, hydrating… Read More Review: [JOLSE] Olivarrier Dual Moist Toning Lotion (180ml)
Sorry for the posting hiatus–I was on a trip in the British Isles for a week and a half, (which was absolutely lovely). I brought enough sheet masks to do one each night, although I wasn’t brave enough to actually use one on the plane. I didn’t want to embarrass or freak out the teenagers… Read More Review: Holika Holika Skin & Good Cera Toner
Hydrating toners have become an increasingly important step in my skincare routine. Since they’re early on in the routine–usually following cleansing, actives, or a first treatment essence, depending on your routine–they’re meant to prep your skin to absorb everything that follows. That means I look for hydrating toners that absorb quickly while adding moisture to… Read More Review: Klairs Supple Preparation Toner
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