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  • Sunscreen haul

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    Lupus & melasma means (1) using only mineral / physical sunscreen (2) that has a high SPF bec of photosensitivity, (3) that doesn’t cling to your dry patches caused by your medications, and (4) doesn’t make your tinted moisturizer or foundation pill. My latest sunscreen haul includes: Coola’s Face SPF 30 Cucumber Matte Finish (my…

  • Goodbye Korean skincare

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    As I get to know my skin, I slowly veer away (unconsciously) from Korean skin care products. When I look at my shelf, it’s now mostly Taiwanese, Japanese, Western & prescription products. I’m grateful though for the entire K-Beauty industry as it was pivotal in opening the doors for me in getting to know more…

  • Review of MAC Face & Body Foundation

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    The best foundation for me has always been a water-based liquid foundation. Powder or cream based foundation just look cakey on me — which is ironic considering I have oily skin. My go-to has always been Make Up Forever Face & Body Foundation (Shade 34), applied using MAC’s stippling brush. But nowadays, it’s pretty hard…