skincare

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.

Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask Review

This mask is as bubbly as that Colbie Caillat song. But the novelty of the feeling of a fizzy face isn't enough to make up for the strong fragrance.

I received a jar of Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask as a Christmas gift last year. It’s something I was definitely curious to try, because this mask is “carbonated,” so it causes you to feel a bubbling sensation during the first few minutes of application. It’s fun to use, but I probably won’t be repurchasing this mask. Read on to find out why.