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What do hobbits and skincare have in common? Nothing. Everything. In a true hobbit fashion, I hoard lots of bottles, jars, and tubes, test them, and then share honest reviews with you. Stick around and have a look. This site uses affiliate links.
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K Beauty Hobbit
Jul 21, 2020
Rovectin Cica Care Balm Review
This is the third and final review in my Rovectin Cica Care series. You can read about the toner here and the sheet masks here. Out of...
K Beauty Hobbit
Jul 16, 2020
Purito Centella Unscented Toner Review
This post contains affiliate links. A great toner is one of my favorite steps of a Korean beauty routine. It soothes and hydrates the...
K Beauty Hobbit
Jul 2, 2020
Cosrx Green Hero Calming Pad Review
This post contains affiliate links. I loooooove a good toner pad. There’s nothing quite like reaching into a pretty jar first thing in...
K Beauty Hobbit
May 3, 2020
By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule Review
This post contains affiliate links. Most recent bottle provided by Wishtrend. When I got my hands on the By Wishtrend Polyphenols in...
K Beauty Hobbit
Feb 24, 2020
Purito Centella Unscented Serum
This post contains affiliate links One of the many reasons I love Korean beauty is how responsive brands are to consumer feedback. And...
K Beauty Hobbit
Dec 1, 2019
Purito BHA Dead Skin Moisture Gel Review
Acids is a fun skincare topic. Some can’t live without them, while others avoid them out of fear. I do not use very strong acids that...
K Beauty Hobbit
Sep 18, 2019
Missha Near Skin Trouble Cut Spot Cover Review
I love multi-functional products. Not the “all in one” shampoo, body wash, face wash, toilet cleaner kinds, but ones carefully designed...
K Beauty Hobbit
Sep 16, 2019
Aromatica LIVELY Super Calming Blue Oil Review
I have been very into Korean beauty and skincare for about three years now. In that time, I’ve had countless toners, emulsions, peeling...
K Beauty Hobbit
May 25, 2019
Benton Deep Green Tea Toner and Lotion Review
Summer is coming (eventually, I think). We’ve had insane weather - a record-setting cold winter, record-setting flooding that devastated...
K Beauty Hobbit
Mar 13, 2019
I’m From Mugwort Mask Review
The I’m From Mugwort Mask is a healing and calming treatment for red, irritated, and acne-prone skin. It typically comes in a jar and is...
K Beauty Hobbit
Feb 21, 2019
Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Gel Review
Centella Asiatica is the superstar of many Korean beauty products, especially those designed for acne-prone and irritated skin. I’ve had...
K Beauty Hobbit
Nov 12, 2018
CICAGO Cica Clearing Bubble Cleanser Review
CICAGO is a new to me Korean skincare brand that focuses on natural, safe ingredients and products containing cica. What is cica? It’s...
K Beauty Hobbit
Nov 10, 2018
Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Mask Pack Review
What’s in your first aid kit? Probably some bandages, antibiotic cream, something for a headache and a fever. Mine also has acne-fighting...
K Beauty Hobbit
Oct 15, 2018
Purito ABP Triple Synergy Liquid Review
Skin exfoliants can be largely grouped into two categories - physical and chemical. Physical ones remove dead cells and debris...
K Beauty Hobbit
Sep 28, 2018
CICAGO Cica Expert Mist Toner Review
CICAGO is a new to me Korean skincare brand that focuses on natural, safe ingredients and products containing cica. What is cica? It’s...
K Beauty Hobbit
Aug 8, 2018
Benton Aloe Soothing Mask Pack Review
What can be better than cooling, soothing aloe after a hot summer day? Maybe only a cold drink with an umbrella (but those aren’t great...
K Beauty Hobbit
Aug 3, 2018
Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum Review
This wonderful green bottle completes my Purito centella collection (read reviews for the pads, toner, face cream and eye cream). The...
K Beauty Hobbit
Jul 31, 2018
Etude House Soon Jung 10-Free Moist Emulsion Review
I typically associate Etude House with colorful packaging, fun scents, and cosmetics aimed at the young people in their teens or early...
K Beauty Hobbit
Jul 27, 2018
Purito Centella Green Level Recovery Cream Review
Do you have a favorite, trusted brand? Trusted to the point of not even having to review ingredients for safety, because you know that...
K Beauty Hobbit
Jul 5, 2018
Manyo Factory Bifidalacto Complex Review
Manyo Factory Bifidalacto Complex is an anti-aging essence described by the manufacturer as “magic”. 90% of it consists of Bifidobacteria...
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