COSRX | Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask Pink, The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel & The Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch: Review

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Recently, YesStyle sent me a handful of skincare products from COSRX, a staple brand in the Korean skincare world that's been stepping up its game in recent years with innovative, effective, and affordable formulas. Today, I’m sharing my thoughts on three standout products: the Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask Pink, The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel, and The Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch. Curious to see how they performed? Keep reading...

NUMBUZIN | No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Essence & No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Full Face Mask: Review

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If you're a fan of Korean skincare, chances are you've heard of NUMBUZIN. Best known for their No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad and the No.3 Skin Softening Serum, the brand has recently introduced an exciting addition to the lineup—the No.9 Face Lifting Set. Designed to combat visible signs of aging, this skincare duo targets wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and sagging skin. The set includes the No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Full Face Mask and the No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Essence. Both are very affordable and formulated with the cutting-edge NAD+ and 50 types of peptides to firm, lift, and smooth fine lines. To read all about these two products, click......

Beauty of Joseon | Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask: Review

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Last year I tried a couple of products from Beauty of Joseon given all the hype the brand was getting. After really enjoying the Relief Sun Sunscreen and the Dynasty Cream (reviewed here), I picked up a few more products from Stylevana. One of them is the Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask (C$19.59 for 140ml). Formulated with 30% red bean extract that provides a gentle exfoliation, the mask promises refreshed and refined skin. To read all about it, click......

Herbivore | Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask: Review

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I've tried several Herbivore products before but the brand has a lot more skincare I've yet to discover. One of them, the Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask (C$68 for 60 ml), seems to be exactly what I need for my congested, combination skin. Formulated with calming blue tansy extract and gentle botanical exfoliants, the Blue Tansy Resurfacing Mask promises to clarify congestion and soothe irritation. To read all about it, click......

Clarins | Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask: Review

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New from Clarins comes a firming face mask inspired by cryotherapy. Cooling the skin by 4°C, the Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask (C$90 for 75 ml) soothes and tightens the skin, creating a more radiant and lifted look. To read all about this cooling mask, click......

Sahajan | Brightening Mask: Review

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Earlier this year when the Indigo Robson St location in Vancouver introduced its Beauty & Wellness Shop offering an extensive selection of clean and eco-conscious products, they sent over a handful of wonderful skincare products available at the shop for me to try out. One of the products that really caught my eyes is the Brightening Mask (C$64 for 50 ml) from Sahajan. Derived from the Hindi word for "intuitive", Sahajan is a natural skincare brand inspired by Ayurveda, the 5000-year-old alternative medicine from India and Nepal. The Brightening Mask, in particular, is inspired by the pre-wedding Haldi ceremony during which the bride dons a cleansing turmeric mask. To read all about this mask, click......

Peter Thomas Roth | FIRMx® Collagen Face & Eye Hydra-Gel Patches & Potent-C Bright & Plump Moisturizer: Review

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To be honest, although I'm an avid skincare enthusiast and have tried a lot of different brands, there are still some that elude me. Peter Thomas Roth is one of them. Maybe because of the steep pricing or the somewhat boring and clinical packaging (although the brand does describe itself as "Clinical Skin Care"), I've only ever purchased one item from Peter Thomas Roth - a Mask-A-Holic Kit that includes all the brand's bestselling masks. Thanks to the magic of TikTok, the brand saw a huge soar in popularity in the recent couple of years so I felt compelled to give it another try. So to read my thoughts on the FIRMx® Collagen Face & Eye Hydra-Gel Patches and the Potent-C Bright & Plump Moisturizer, click......

Keys Soulcare | Skincare Collection by Alicia Keys: Review

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Created by musician Alicia Keys in collaboration with dermatologist Dr. Renée Snyder, Keys Soulcare is a relatively new beauty brand offering a range of skincare products inspired by Alicia's skincare journey. Formulated with clean, cruelty-free ingredients that promise to nourish the skin (and the soul), Keys Soulcare is available exclusively at Sephora in Canada. I recently had the pleasure to try out a handful of products from the brand so today I wanted to share with you some of my thoughts......

Lush | Mask of Magnaminty & Dream Cream: Review

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Earlier this year, Lush released its own podcast called The Sound Bath. After taking a step back from its social media platforms, the brand wanted to create something that "explores what personal, social, and environmental care and wellbeing really mean in today's society". With built-in music meditation and enriching discussions with authors, artists, activists, and experts, The Sound Bath is available wherever you get your podcasts. To promote The Sound Bath, Lush sent me a few self-care must-haves to try out. So today I wanted to give you a low-down on the bestselling Mask of Magnaminty (C$16 for 125 g) and the Dream Cream (C$30 for 240 g). To read my reviews, click......

Herbivore | Moon Fruit 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Serum, Nova 15% Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Serum & Prism AHA + BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial: Review

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After drooling over the absolutely stunning aesthetic and branding of Herbivore for many years, I've finally had the fortune to receive some press samples from the brand, including its latest release, the Moon Fruit 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Serum. Formulated with clean and effective ingredients, Herbivore products are vegan and cruelty-free. Read my review of the Moon Fruit Serum, the Nova Vitamin C Serum, and the Prism Glow Facial today......

Papa Recipe | Bombee Honey Mask, Blemish Serum, Noble Rot Lifting Essence & Lifting Ampoule: Review

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Recently, the Korean skincare brand called Papa Recipe reached out to me to try out some of their products. Other than seeing their sheet masks down the beauty aisles at my local T&T Supermarket, I don't really know much about the brand. However, as an avid fan of Korean skincare, I happily accepted the offer. As its affectionate name suggests, Papa Recipe was founded in 2012 by a Korean father who created his own skincare recipes to meet the needs of his daughter who struggled with sensitive skin. Now available globally, Papa Recipe offers an extensive lineup of hypoallergenic products for all skin types. Today I have a few products to introduce to you. To read on, click......

Youth To The People | Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask: Review

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New from Youth To The People and just in time for the warm weather, the Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask (C$47 for 59 ml) is a "powerful clarifying treatment" designed to "clear the complexion, visibly reduce pores, and help even skin tone". To read all about this new clay mask, click.......

Biossance | Squalane + Glycolic Renewal Mask, Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum & Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream: Review

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First introduced to me back in 2019, Biossance is a California-based skincare company committed to using only non-toxic, effective, and sustainable ingredients with a focus on sugarcane-derived squalane. I've loved just about every single product I've tried from them so I was excited to delve into a few of their newer releases. To read more about the brand's Squalane + Glycolic Renewal Mask, Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum, and Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream, click......

Honest Beauty | Gentle Gel Cleanser & 3-in-1 Detox Mud Mask: Review

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Founded by Jessica Alba in 2011, Honest Beauty, the beauty subsidiary of The Honest Company, is finally available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart. Made with clean, cruelty-free, and eco-conscious ingredients, Honest Beauty offers a nice array of skincare and makeup products. In the upcoming weeks, I'll be giving you a closer look at some of the brand's skincare products and I am starting today with the bestselling Gentle Gel Cleanser (C$24.99) and 3-in-1 Detox Mud Mask (C$29.99). To read my reviews, click......

Volition Beauty | Detoxifying Silt Gelee Mask: Review

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When I first discovered the Volition Beauty brand on Sephora, the first product of theirs that caught my eyes is the Detoxifying Silt Gelee Mask (C$79 for 60 ml). As someone with oily, combination skin, I love clarifying masks that unclog the pore by attracting impurities and excess sebum. Formulated with black silt that's sustainably harvested from Finnish lakes, the Detoxifying Silt Gelee Mask promises to do exactly that! To read more about it, click......

Derma E | Vitamin C Instant Radiance Citrus Facial Peel & Vitamin C Concentrated Serum: Review

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I was first introduced to Derma E a couple years back at the London Drugs annual beauty event. Founded in Southern California, Derma E is a vegan, cruelty-free beauty brand known for its clean ingredients and affordable price. The brand recently sent over a couple products from its bestselling vitamin C collection. Since its surge in popularity a couple years back, vitamin C remains a key ingredient in my skincare routine so I'm always up for trying new vitamin C products. To read my reviews on the Vitamin C Instant Radiance Citrus Facial Peel (C$29) and Vitamin C Concentrated Serum (C$34), click......

Glowie Co | The Best of Japanese, Taiwanese, and Korean Beauty & Skincare

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Recently, I was approached by the owner of a fairly new online Asian beauty boutique called Glowie Co to check out their offering of authentic Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese skincare and makeup products. Shipped directly from California (free US shipping on orders $25+), Glowie Co makes it easy to shop your favorite Asian beauty products. To see what skincare items I picked up from the online store, click......

Drunk Elephant | F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask: Review

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It's only mid-January and Drunk Elephant already has its first new product of the decade! Described as a "cooling, hydrating overnight mask" formulated with an electrolyte cocktail, the F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask (C$68 for 50 ml) promises to maintain hydration, boost firmness, improve barrier strength, calm redness, and diminish the look of lines. I've been test-driving the product for about a week now and feel ready to share my thoughts with you today. To read my review, click......

DECIEM | NIOD Mastic Must: Review

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In addition to the underwhelming Flavanone Mud (reviewed here), the Mastic Must (C$37 for 90 ml) was another product I picked up from the DECIEM NIOD. Described as an efficient cleansing masque that visibly reduces the appearance of pores, Mastic Must is formulated with sap derived from Greek Mastic trees. So how well does it work? Read my review to find out......

DECIEM | NIOD Flavanone Mud: Review

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As mentioned in my previous DECIEM review (see here), I recently purchased a handful of products from the brand during their November sale. Of all the items I picked up, the NIOD Flavanone Mud (C$39 for 50 ml) was the one I was most excited to try. Touted as a "three-phase rinse-off decongestion system" that's more than just a mask, Flavanone Mud is designed to purify, decongest, and protect the skin. I've used the mask enough times now to share my thoughts about the formulation. To read my review, click......