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Best of 2021: Skincare
I am happy to report that in general, I have been buying fewer things. Well, with the notable exception of books – things seem to be getting worse on that front. But otherwise, there has been progress. I still have a soft spot for skincare, however, and tried quite a few things this year, some of which were very good. So here they are, in a vague order of application.
A Korean Skincare Update
Sometimes I buy beauty stuff even if I don’t need it, or just out of curiosity or because I want to cheer myself up. I know I shouldn’t do that – it’s evidence that I’m trying to fill an internal void with meaningless objects, which in turn is all the result of a capitalist conspiracy to keep me unhappy and coming back from more. This is, broadly speaking, true. If I were a fully content, balanced, worthy individual, I could probably live without a ‘wardrobe of cleansers’. But sometimes I think that buying that new cleanser is a better option than despairing and berating myself over the fact that I haven’t yet reached complete enlightenment and still crave stuff. I mean – it’s just skincare. It could be drugs!
Best of 2017: Skincare
2017 was possibly a slightly more restrained skincare year for me than 2016, but only just. I still tried a lot and experimented with things, spending a considerable amount of money in the process. I suspect 2018 will be quieter: my routine is settling down ..
My Korean Skincare Stash Update Vol 2
This is the second part of my Korean skincare overview – including only the latest purchases, mind you. If you’re interested in an introduction, go and read part 1: I don’t really have any new ideas. This bit covers serums and masks and a bubble peel pad for..
3 Korean Skincare Products I Turned Out to Like
A few months ago, I bought a scary amount of Korean skincare: 13 items, to be precise. I promised to report back with my findings, and here I am. Before I get to the winners, though, let me explain why I’ve only included three things.
First of all, there..