It took me a hot minute to figure out how to put make up on my eyes. It’s not like I have no idea that I am Asian… but even though I watched tutorial after tutorial, I couldn’t figure out how to make those looks translate on my face and flatter me. I used to…
Want to try expensive skincare? Sephora favorites: Skin wonderland review
When Sephora dropped this skincare favorites box… I had to get it. I saw things I already love, and things I wanted to try. I am a skincare junkie… and that’s how I fixed my acne issues! So you know I’m gonna try everything this box has to offer. For those of you who…
Body image and Hypothyroidism
When I was in Graduate school I was perpetually tired… and I thought it was normal! Constant exams, loans, and studying… who wouldn’t be stressed? I also noticed that my skin started breaking out uncontrollably. Giant cystic bumps, my skin began producing 2x the normal amount of oil… and my usual skincare couldn’t deal with…
Acne patterns and how to prevent them
Honestly… I’m a scientist at heart and I don’t believe that acne on one part of your face can tell you things about your liver, kidneys, other bodily organs…. Exhibit A! Based on the development of the human body there are some areas believed to have similar origins and connections (hence why heart attacks are…
MURAD MattEffect Blotting Perfector: Review of a silicone free primer
If there was a competition for oily skin I would probably win. After my change in medication I became an OIL SLICK… and went from a combo/oily skin type to straight up grease ball. So if there’s a new product, made with good skincare ingredients that claims to mattify… you know I’ll be on…
Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation VS Loreal Infallible Pro Matte
I have yet to find a holy grail foundation product for my oily AND sensitive skin. My pores are easily clogged and I product insane amounts of oil since my hormone medications have changed… I’ve been scouring the interwebs for assistance and this foundation made it on sooo many lists. I think this will be…
How I CLEARED my acne: Paula’s Choice CLEAR Extra Strength REVIEW
WELCOME to Skin Care Sunday. I will be posting a skin care review/demo/thingy every single Sunday from here on out. To check out my other skin care posts please subscribe and like my post! On to the review! One of my favorite youtubers (Thrift Thick) RAVES about Paula’s Choice and how it cleared her skin….
Get rid of Acne Scars! Review of MURAD Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum.
WELCOME to Skin Care Sunday. I will be posting a skin care review/demo/thingy every single Sunday from here on out. To check out my other skin care posts please subscribe and like my post! Here are some of my other posts: Acne Skin care: Paula’s Choice CLEAR Extra Strength REVIEW On to the review! After…
July 2017: Sephora Play unboxing
Love to try new make up?? But you’re poor? Same girl… And I would like to be a popular Youtube beauty guru and be sent things to try out… but alas, I am a poor graduate student and most things must come out of my pocket. Or go out of my way to Sephora…
Elizavecca Carbonated Clay Mask Review: Skincare Sunday
WELCOME to Skin Care Sunday. I will be posting a skin care review/demo/thingy every single Sunday from here on out. To check out my other skin care posts please subscribe and like my post! Here are some of my other Skincare Sunday posts: How I CLEARED my acne: Paula’s Choice CLEAR Extra Strength REVIEW On to…
Why you should check in with your Doctor if you have adult acne…
Long time, no post! For a few months I have taken a hiatus from review products and blogging because of health issues. As you may know I have SUPER OILY and acne-prone skin… but one day it got so much worse. It started with me stopping birth control pills, and so I thought it was…
Going Silicone Free: Product listings and recommendations (will continue to be updated)
(Last updated June 5th 2018) With my skin going CRAZY with oil after a change in hormone medications… I have suddenly become ridiculously sensitive to Silicones. Silicones are ingredients in make up and skin care used as a filler, or as a smoothing agent. It gives you that glide making application easy! It is also…
