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Shangpree Spa: AKA, The Chicest Place in Seoul for a Facial…

15th July 2016 13 Comments

When I received an email from Shangpree Spa in Seoul saying they had read my articles in the Korean journal I write for, and wanted to invite me for a facial treatment at their renowned spa in Seoul, I jumped at the opportunity. Skincare in Seoul is among the best in the world, and with mentions in the likes of The New York Times, Vogue and Forbes, Shangpree Spa sounded like the best place to try my first (shocking I know?!) facial in Korea. I went there with an open mind, and ready to get my glow on.

(This experience was provided courtesy of Shangpree Spa. This does not affect my review- see disclaimer for policies)

The spa is in the beautiful Apujeong area. As soon as you walk in you can feel the luxury- lovely black lockers for your shoes; a gold couch area where you can take a seat with refreshments; a water feature in front of the desk; and a wooden sculpted back wall where the reception desk stands. The spa is incredibly chic, yet not decadent or tacky.

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My Basic Summer Skincare Routine

13th July 2016 2 Comments

I feel like I talk about the weather a lot in my skincare posts, but it’s because I’m a pale red head from the Northeast of England who IS NOT MADE FOR HUMIDITY AND HEAT. So yeah, Korean summer is a tricky time for me to get to grips with. But thankfully this is my second summer in Korea, and this time I’m way more prepared. These are the products that I tend to use most days, particularly in the mornings. I might mix it up and pick other things on different days, but these are my basics post-cleanse.

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Belif – Numero 10 Essence Review

24th June 2016 2 Comments

I really really wanted to write this post with an excited review of how I fell in love with the first Belif product I tried. Buuuut I’m not sure I can. Let’s see.

Purpose: Hydration station. This essence is purely to increase skin moisture levels and prevent moisture loss after cleansing and washing.

Who’s it for? All skin types.

How to use: Belif states that you should apply 2-3 pumps to a moist face within 10 seconds of washing (gonna be honest, although I tried for within 10 seconds, sometimes it may have been up to a minute 😉 )

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COSRX Blackhead Power Cream- Part II Final Thoughts

20th April 2016 1 Comment

So I’ve finally finished my testing period of the COSRX Blackhead Power Cream. If you didn’t read my initial thoughts, take a look here. I wrote about the ingredients and what I felt my initial results had been after two weeks. I really liked the cream at that point, so how do I feel about it after over a months consistent use?

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Review- Femmue Global Cera Smart Cream

17th April 2016 2 Comments

Femmue is a brand I have frequently featured on my Instagram page since I first tried out some of their products back in November. I have received numerous comments asking for more information about them. They are a relatively new K-Beauty company, and are not very well know yet, particularly overseas but also here in Korea. Today I’m going to review their Global Cera Smart Cream, which is a moisturiser I have been using consistently for six months, and one I feel really benefits my skin.