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The Face Shop Green Tea Mask review

This face mask looks natural, but it carries a strong fragrance + alcohol that might make it unsuitable for sensitive skin.

The Face Shop is a Korean beauty brand that launched in 2003. The company has gained popularity worldwide—there are even a few outposts located in NYC. Side note: The name always reminds me of The Body Shop, which was one of my favorite stores to visit at the mall as a kid. Anyway, a few months ago, I ordered a multi-pack of The Face Shop sheet masks, and I’m still working my way through them. This whole line of REAL NATURE sheet masks has quite a natural, attractive look. So imagine my…

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Review

A lightweight daily moisturizer that's good for humid summer nights, and a niacinamide-less CeraVe PM.

If you have acne, an oily T-zone, and sensitive skin, you probably participate in a neverending quest for the best nighttime facial moisturizer. In the past, I’ve been pretty happy with CeraVe PM, but a few months ago, I decided to try CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion instead. So far, it’s been a great lightweight option for humid summer nights, when my skin isn’t quite as dry as it is in the winter.

Kirkland Signature Moisture Conditioner Review

Kirkland Signature aka Costco's color-safe conditioner makes your hair feel silkier in just a few minutes—but don't expect it to remove 100% of your frizziness.

If you don’t mind using the same shampoo and conditioner for weeks on end, buying hair care in bulk will save you a lot of time and money. Kirkland Signature (Costco) makes its own brand of color-safe hair care products that describe themselves as “professional salon formulas” that are safe for color-treated hair. I highly recommend buying this pair of hair care products, particularly if you don’t want to think about repurchasing a refill of conditioner or shampoo for…