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Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream Review

This eye gel cream is lightweight and packed with goodies like sodium hyaluronate, bisabolol, licorice root extract, and niacinamide.

The last time I bought a bottle of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, it included a free sample of Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream. What a nice surprise! It looks Cetaphil released this new product sometime in the spring of this year. Cetaphil isn’t just any old drugstore brand—it has gained a cult following among people who like skincare basics that won’t irritate their skin, but still get the job done. So I was excited to see what sort of eye cream Cetaphil had formulated—and if it…

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…

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.