Avoiding the Korean Cosmetics Sales: Reliving My Nature Republic Haul

Hi friends! So lately I have been having a bit of a tough time. No, it’s nothing serious – I am very spoiled and live a lovely life and really have nothing to complain about. But that won’t stop me from trying! My problem is that it has been sale time at almost all of…

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Ending my Empties: Aesop, Innisfree & The Face Shop

Hi friends! I am still in the throes of moving house, and have been hit with a hard (obvious) realisation: I have way too much stuff. Considering I came over here with one suitcase full of things, and I have now wheeled over at least four suitcases’ worth (back and forth, back and forth)… it’s…

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Sample Sundays: Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect First Serum

Hi friends! I am back for another instalment of Sample Sundays! This week I am reviewing a Korean product by request raises eyebrows from my sack of samples I have hoarded in my short time in Korea… Skinfood’s Black Sugar Perfect First Serum^^ As you may know, I have a little bit of a thing for Korean…

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Sample Sundays: Skinfood Black Pomegranate Toner & Emulsion

Hello lovelies 🙂 Welcome to the first instalment of Sample Sundays! This is a weekly series I am really excited to start, partly to have a regular column-like series on Misc. Bliss, and partly (mainly) so that I start using and finishing all of the samples I have received from Korean beauty stores. Although it…

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My Korean Nails Project: Nature Republic Colour Waltz in Pastel Blue

Hi friends! If you are as yes unaware, I am trying (a little bit) to be a Korean doll and have my nails done 24/7. The thing is, fussing with nails and nail polish really isn’t my thing, so I will cut corners at any opportunity. Hence, my take on the manicure: the wannicure! If…

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I am a Korean Skincare Routine Convert… and This is Why

Hello friends! Today I want to talk about something that is growing increasingly important to me, and that is… Korean skincare! As you may have gathered, I am not a high maintenance gal. I prefer to wear no makeup and do as little as possible to look presentable. Honestly, if foregoing a complicated beauty routine…

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My Skinfood Haul: Feeding My Korean Skincare Addiction

Hi folks! I don’t think it even needs an introduction anymore… I have a bit of a thing for Korean cosmetics. Like, a lot. In my defence, there are countless skincare and makeup shops here, and for the unprepared it can be a bit overwhelming at first. As in, you won’t know what to buy…

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My Korean Nails Project: Etude House ‘Dear My Party Nails’ in Evening Dress

Hey everyone! Today I want to talk about something a little bit (a lot) lighthearted, and that is… nails! No, I haven’t lost my mind (or brain), I’ve just been slowly absorbed certain Korean mores by osmosis. And the girls here love pretty nails, which isn’t such a bad thing. Don’t hate the playa, nor the…

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Dream Cream: A Review of L’Occitane en Provence Ultra Rich Face Cream

Hi friends, As you know by now, I am living in Korea and am OBSESSED with Korean skincare products. I’ve gone a bit overboard and I’m loving every second of it. I have a million to review, but today have decided to review L’Occitane en Provence’s popular Ultra Rich Face Cream for a few reasons:…

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My First Korean Product Review! Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Combination Watery Cream

Hey folks! Today I have decided to finally write about something that has been taking over my mind (and heart) for a long time now… and that is Korean cosmetics! ^^ For those of you who don’t know, the Korean skincare/cosmetic industry is booming and shows no signs of stopping. When I first got to Korea,…

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