The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Review

Alpha arbutin is supposed to help lighten acne scars and hyperpigmentation. Does it live up to those claims?

Remember when I visited the DECIEM store back in April? The store associate recommended mandelic acid for smoothing the texture of my acne scars, and alpha arbutin for lightening the appearance and redness of the scars. The store was sold out of alpha arbutin at the time, so I was only able to give mandelic acid a try. (Read the review here). Finally I was recently able to order some alpha arbutin directly from the DECIEM website. I’ve been using it once or twice a day for a few weeks now,…

Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream Review

This moisturizer hydrates without leaving an oily finish, but its light floral scent may bother those with sensitive skin (and noses).

I splurged a bit on a higher-end moisturizer about a week ago: Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream. I have to admit that the beautiful packaging was 90 percent of the reason I reached for this moisturizer over any of the other options at Sephora. I’d say that this is a step above my normal drug store brands like CeraVe and Cetaphil, but still a tier below more premium options like Sunday Riley and Drunk Elephant. Laneige is the sister company of AmorePacific, which is a luxe Korean beauty…

Deodorant vs. antiperspirant—what's the diff, and which one is better for your clothes?

Here's the ingredient you should avoid if you want to prevent stains on your clothing.

I’ve written about deodorant before, but I haven’t covered the topic of antiperspirant until now! Actually, up until recently, I’d never even considered the distinction between deodorant and antiperspirant. They aren’t the same thing. And now I know that one of these products (ahem, antiperspirant) is more likely to cause pit stains on your clothing. Let’s find out why.