Published inActivated ThinkerSea Buckthorn Oil in Skincare: 4 Science-Backed Benefits + Best Products (2025)Have you ever wondered if there’s a single skincare ingredient that hydrates, heals, brightens, and fights aging, all at once? Enter Sea…17h ago17h ago
Korean Skincare Moisturizers: My Journey to Hydrated SkinI used to have dry, tight skin that never felt fully soft, even after using creams. I wanted something that worked without causing…23h ago23h ago
Published inActivated ThinkerAre All Sheet Masks the Same? I Tested 5 From One Brand to Find OutI’ve always wondered if sheet masks are just the skincare version of flavored water (fun, colorful, and nice-smelling, but maybe not all…Oct 18Oct 18
Published inActivated ThinkerRetinol Serum vs Vitamin C Serum: Which Works Better for Wrinkles, Acne, and Dark Spots?Skincare these days is full of ingredients with big promises: tighter pores, fewer wrinkles, more glow. Two of the biggest heavy-hitters…Oct 16A response icon2Oct 16A response icon2
Best Korean Skincare Products for Acne (Tried & Reviewed)As part of my Korean skincare series, I’ve been testing the best Korean skincare products for acne-prone skin to find out which ones…Oct 10A response icon1Oct 10A response icon1
Best Green Tea Skincare Products: Cleansers, Serums & MoreGreen tea is known for being calming, rich in antioxidants, and great for redness or oil control, but not every product lives up to that…Oct 8A response icon2Oct 8A response icon2
Published inActivated ThinkerCan Green Tea Really Make Your Skin Look Better? Science Says Yes, and Here’s WhyIf you’ve heard people talk about green tea for skin and wondered if it actually works, you’re not alone. I kept seeing it in skincare…Oct 6A response icon1Oct 6A response icon1
Best Korean Skincare Products for Redness: A Thorough ReviewI’ve been on the hunt for the best Korean skincare products for redness. After writing a comparison on Japanese vs Korean skincare, I got…Oct 5A response icon2Oct 5A response icon2
Japanese vs Korean Skincare: Which Routine Actually Works Better for Your Skin?Skincare routines are a big deal now. Two of the biggest ones out there? Japanese (J-beauty) and Korean (K-beauty). Both offer amazing…Oct 3A response icon4Oct 3A response icon4
Best Centella Asiatica Skincare ProductsI tested the most popular Centella asiatica (also called cica or gotu kola) products for a week to see how they actually perform. Centella…Oct 2A response icon3Oct 2A response icon3