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What makes Glossier Lash Stick irritating?

Some Redditors have complained about the irritating side effects of this mascara. Let's investigate what ingredients are to blame.

I first learned about Glossier a few years ago, as I was listening to a podcast, Call Your Girlfriend. Glossier was sponsoring the podcast and advertising a product known as the Boy Brow. Since then, it’s really exploded and become a cult favorite among beauty and skincare lovers. Glossier does a great job with marketing. I really want to buy their serums simply because they’re packaged so nicely. But recently, as I was browsing through /r/SkincareAddiction, I noticed several people…

COSRX Snail Mucin Essence 96 Review

A slimy, lightweight moisturizer formulated with 96% snail secretion filtrate. Plus, how it stacks up against a similar product: Organic Doctor Snail Gel.

The first time I tried my friend’s snail gel moisturizer a few years ago, I didn’t know what to expect. The moisturizer wasn’t slimy at all—it just felt like normal moisturizer. But I was definitely intrigued. I decided to order COSRX Snail Mucin Essence 96 to see if it would help my skin at all.

Thayers cucumber toner review: an alternative to double cleansing

This refreshing cucumber toner gently removes any lingering debris after you've washed your face.

I’ve harbored mixed feelings about the importance of using toner as part of one’s skincare routine. I’ve used toners off and on since my teenage years. I suspect that most of the positive effects were psychological—using toner made my face feel cleaner than using face wash alone. Recently, I’ve been using Thayers Cucumber Toner, and I think it might continue to play a regular role in my skincare routine, for a number of reasons that I’ll go into later in this post.