Dr. Ceuracle | Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence & Vegan Kombucha Tea Gel Cream: Review

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Besides the two cleansers I recently tested, Dr. Ceuracle also sent me two of their bestselling skincare products: the Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence (C$40 for 150 ml) and the Vegan Kombucha Tea Gel Cream (C$35 for 75 g). Formulated with probiotic-rich kombucha tea extract to help strengthen the skin barrier, both products promise a balanced, hydrated, and healthy complexion. To read my full review and thoughts, click...

Naturium | BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%: Review

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As someone with oily combination skin who chronically struggles with congested, enlarged pores, salicylic acid (a type of beta hydroxy acid, also known as BHA) is one of the key ingredients I consistently look for in skincare. Lately, I’ve been on a bit of a BHA toner binge, testing out everything from the St. Ives BHA Exfoliating Toner to the SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner, Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner, Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid, and the PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid. 

Naturally, the Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% (C$29.99 for 120 ml) made its way onto my list of BHA toners to try. Sitting comfortably in the midrange price tier, this toner is formulated with encapsulated salicylic acid and bioactive fruit acids that gently exfoliate the skin to "reduce the appearance of pores, smooth and even skin tone, and reveal more radiant, brighter looking skin." To read more about my experience and thoughts on the formulation, click...

Celimax | Ji Woo Gae Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad: Review

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During a visit to Costco in Seoul, I came across a twin jumbo pack of the Celimax Ji Woo Gae Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad (~C$30 for 2 x 80 Pads). I had never heard of the brand before, but with such an incredible price and my undying love for BHA products, I decided to take a chance. Now that I am nearly through the first jar, I am happy to report that it was absolutely worth it. To read my full review of the Celimax Ji Woo Gae Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad, click...

SKINFOOD | Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad: Review

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SKINFOOD is a well-known Korean skincare brand celebrated for its use of nutrient-rich, food-derived ingredients. One of their bestsellers, the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad (~C$25 for 60 pads), had been on my radar for a while. However, because I always felt that toner pads are a bit pricy and wasteful, I held off on trying them until I came across a great 3-for-1 deal at a Korean Costco. Buying a jumbo pack of a product I had never used before was definitely a bit of a gamble, but I am happy to report that the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad truly lives up to the hype. To read my full review, click...

Bubble Skincare: Cleanser, Toner, Serum, Eye Cream, & Moisturizer: Review

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Founded in 2020, Bubble is one of the newer skincare brands that really caught my attention. With its colorful, fun, and eye-catching packaging, Bubble targets younger skincare consumers seeking effective, research-backed products at an affordable price. After trying several products from their lineup, I’m excited to share my thoughts and reviews. To read on, click......

Belif | Aqua Bomb PHA Exfoliating Toner Pads & Moisturizing Bomb Toner: Review

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I've used a lot of Belif products in the past but I've actually never tried any toners from the brand. Granted, Belif is most known for its moisturizers (namely The True Cream Aqua Bomb and The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb, reviewed here), but the brand has amped up its toner offerings in the past few years. Today I will be talking about the Aqua Bomb PHA Exfoliating Toner Pads (C$32.50 for 70 Pads) and the Moisturizing Bomb Toner (C$40.50 for 150 ml). To read all about them, click......

BYOMA | Melting Balm Cleanser, Brightening Toner & Moisturizing Rich Cream: Review

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Recently I tried BYOMA for the first time (see my review here) and I really enjoyed the eye-catching packaging and affordable pricing. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada, BYOMA offers a fairly extensive skincare range so I thought I would try out a few more products and share my thoughts with you. To read all about the Melting Balm Cleanser (C$19.99 for 60 g), the Brightening Toner (C$21.99 for 150 ml), and the Moisturizing Rich Cream (C$19.99 for 50 ml), click......

Anua | Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner: Review

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One of the bestselling toners in Korea for the past few years is the Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner (C$25.99 for 250 ml). If you haven't tried it yet, you've probably at least heard of it through social media. Formulated with 77% heart leaf extract known for its hydrating and soothing properties, the toner is perfect for sensitive, acne-prone skin. I recently bought one from Stylevana to see what the hype is all about. To read my thoughts and review, click......

Glow Recipe | Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner: Review

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Glow Recipe has a new product! Described as a cross between a toner and an essence, the new Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner (C$52 for 75 ml) is formulated with a fermented cloudberry concentrate that promises to brighten and hydrate the skin. I've got a full breakdown of this new product to share with you today. To read on, click.......

Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner For SeHaruharu Wonder | nsitive Skin: Review

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When I was browsing through the bestselling Korean toners online, I kept on seeing the Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin (C$17.59 for 150 ml or C$29.99 for 300 ml) from Haruharu Wonder ("haruharu" means "everyday" in Korean). An unscented version of their original toner made without essential oils, the Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin is formulated with fermented black rice extract to boost skin elasticity. To read my thoughts on this toner, click......

Round Lab | 1025 Dokdo Toner: Review

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Guess what? I bought more Korean skincare! After purchasing a few sunscreens from Stylevana earlier this summer, I made a couple more orders to try out some more products. One of the bestselling Korean skincare items currently is the Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner (C$19 for 200 ml). Formulated with seawater rich in minerals, this toner is designed to balance and moisturize the skin. To read all about it, click......

Shiseido | Eudermine Activating Essence & Essential Energy Hydrating Cream: Review

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It's been a few years since I've featured any Shiseido products on the blog so I'm pretty out of touch with new releases and innovations from the brand. Therefore, I wanted to take a look at a couple of somewhat recent offerings from Shiseido in the form of the Eudermine Activating Essence and the Essential Energy Hydrating Cream. To read more about both, click......

THE FACE SHOP | The Therapy Vegan Blending Toner & Vegan Blending Cream: Review

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I have not really been keeping up with THE FACE SHOP lately so I was pleasantly surprised to receive a couple items from The Therapy collection. Made with certified vegan formulations, The Therapy Vegan Blending Toner (C$45 for 180 ml) and Vegan Blending Cream (C$60 for 60 ml) are two unique products that deeply moisturize the skin. I've got reviews of both to share with you today......

Fresh | Rose Instant Hydration Mist: Review

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Fresh has been pretty lackluster with releasing new products in the past couple of years, which is a real shame because I absolutely love the brand and am always eager to see what's next. One of the few recent releases is the Rose Instant Hydration Mist (C$32 for 100 ml). A new addition to the rose skincare range, this facial mist promises to "reduce the look of pores" and give a "supple, dewy" glow. To read all about it, click......

Charlotte Tilbury | Glow Toner & Collagen Superfusion Face Oil: Review

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Well, it's finally happened! I got Covid! Just when I thought I was lucky enough to dodge the bullet for the past two and half years, Covid hit me like a freight train. Therefore, I've been out of commission for the week, slowly recovering from my symptoms. So today I thought I'd gather what little energy I have and share with you a couple of new skincare products from Charlotte Tilbury. To read all about the Glow Toner (C$65 for 150 ml) and the Collagen Superfusion Face Oil (C$100 for 30 ml), click......

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......

LANEIGE | *NEW* Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Collection: Review

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If you haven't already heard, LANEIGE recently revamped their bestselling Water Bank collection with a brand new look and an updated formulation. All wrapped up in a super adorable packaging, the new Water Bank Blue Hyluronic Collection features a proprietary micro-sized hyaluronic acid that promises up to 100 hours of hydration. To learn all about the new products, click.....

Biossance | Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser, Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner & Squalane + Elderberry Jelly Cleanser: Review

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As I've mentioned in the past, Biossance is one of my favorite skincare brands with a line-up of amazing products that never seem to disappoint. The brand is insanely underrated if you ask me, which is why I'm always excited to test out and share any new releases they have. I'm playing some catch-up as there have been a few new releases recently. So to learn more about the Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser (C$34), Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner ($37), and Squalane + Elderberry Jelly Cleanser (C$37), click......

Youth To The People | Mandelic Acid + Superfood Unity Exfoliant: Review

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Youth To The People has been on a serious winning streak this year! Slowly but surely, the brand has been dropping one hit after another. The latest is the new Madelic Acid + Superfood Unity Exfoliant (C$49 for 118 ml), an exfoliating toner formulated with a combination of AHA, BHA, and PHA. I've got all the details to share with you today. To read on, click.....

Bliss | *NEW* Skincare Collection: Review

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A number of years back, Bliss was one of my go-to brands for body care products and I'd even visited one of their iconic spas when I was in New York. However, it felt like the brand fell off the radar for a while, especially on the Canadian market so I was very glad to learn that it's now available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart nationwide (in Canada) with a new skincare range. Housed in bright, minimalist packaging, the clean, cruelty-free product range is geared towards a younger clientele looking for effective yet affordable skincare. I wanted to share with you a closer look at the collection today. To read my reviews of a few key products, click......