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Every once in a while, RAN partners up with Bloomingdale's to create bonus boxes for selected bloggers. Last year, we had the wonderful opportunity to review one of their bonus boxes which included quite a few of our favorites. This year we are back with another bonus box featuring this season's best sellers! Let's get to know them!

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Olivarrier's Squalane Fluid Oil is one product I'm surprised by. A few years ago, I would never think to add an oil into my skin care routine. As someone with combination to oily skin, I used to stay away from this type of product. However, I've been hearing plenty of good things about Olivarrier's Fluid Oil and its claim to be great for all skin types. I was curious and I wanted to see for myself. Does it really provide all the skin care benefits and work well for all skin types, even us combo to oily skin peeps? Read on to find out!

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When do you think it's a good time to start using anti-aging products? Some might say 20s, 30s, 40s, or older, while others might suggest earlier. For me, this answer is subjective as it depends on your skin's needs. Some people might want to start earlier while others (blessed with amazing skin) might not feel the need to until late on. Whatever the case, it's always good to examine your skin and determine its needs instead of following the trends. With that said, preventing or slowing down aging is always easier than trying the reverse the signs of aging. So while your skin might not have wrinkles, it might still be showing small signs of aging such as loss of elasticity. In that case it's good to have 1 or 2 products, like the Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop, in your routine that can help with slowing down the signs of aging. So, what is this Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop and does your skin need it? Read on to find out.

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Today, I am excited to share my review of the Eclado Revitalizing Elastin & Collagen Serum. I have been using this serum for over three months and I have to say, I am pretty impressed. Eclado is a brand my daughter and I discovered earlier this year via W2Beauty. We were both drawn in by Eclado's promise to provide specialized formulas to care for different skin issues while nourishing and hydrating the skin.

So far, we have both tried their sheet masks (a three in one that is unique and great for all skin types), my daughter tried their pore ampoule (which she likes a lot), and I am currently in the process of testing 2 other products from them. For me, it was their anti-aging products that caught my attention as that is one of my biggest skin care concerns. My hope with this Elastin & Collagen Serum is that it would improve elasticity of my skin and help to improve my skin texture as well. Read on to find out if this serum fulfilled my wishes!

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One of my biggest skincare concerns is pore care. Excess sebum, enlarged pores, and other pores issues can all be headaches. To make it worse, clogged pores can sometimes cause acne, which is another headache of its own. With all these issues you'd think finding the perfect products to cure and prevent them would be easy. But nope. Finding the right products that can help eliminate these issues can be just as hard, I would know. However, that doesn't stop me as I'm always on the look out for good pore care products to try and that's how I came across these Eclado Professional Formula Pore Ampoules. These Pore ampoules sounded promising and its lightweight formula is perfect for my combination to oily skin type. I was eager to test them and have been using them every evening for the past 3 months. What's the result? Read on to find out!

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As you know from our past reviews, the two of us are both huge fans of products from the brand I'm From. Their Honey mask has been my go-to ever since I tried it out two years ago and I love it. Recently, the brand released their new Ginseng line and it includes this Ginseng serum. I had the opportunity to test it out and I want to share my review and experience of it with you all. Let's get right to it!

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Today, we are talking about sheet masks. Specifically, these unique 3 in 1 face, jawline, and neck masks from Eclado. In all our years of masking, we have never tried anything like this before. While there are 2 in 1 masks with face and jawline or jawline and neck on the market, these are the first 3 in 1 sheet masks we have ever seen. Needles to say, we were both pretty excited to try these Eclado Double Wired Lifting Masks. Let's get to know them!

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Have you found your perfect sunscreen yet? I have a few favorites but I'm expanding my horizons this year and trying out more in hopes of finding my HG sunscreen. I've already tried this Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ WetForce for Face in the past but this time, I thought I'd share my thoughts on it with you guys. My favorite sunscreen from Shiseido is actually their Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector. I've used the Urban Environment sunscreen for many years and it's one of the few sunscreens I've repurchased multiple times as well. As for how I feel about this WetForce sunscreen? You'll have to read on to find out!

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Two years ago Belif, among other K-Beauty brands, stormed the Western beauty world and introduced themselves with a big bang. They were talked about in magazines, social media, and the lucky few got their spot in the ever so popular Sephora shops. Needless to say, there were (and still are) a lot of buzz around Asian beauty products and the amazing benefits they offer. While many Asian Beauty veterans were already familiar with the brands that flooded the Western markets, there were still some that were news to us as well. For me, Belif was one of those brands.

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Let's talk about sunscreens today. Do you wear sunscreen every day? Growing up, one of my mother's best skincare advise was to wear sunscreen every day. I followed that advise until I hit my teenage years. Those are the years to be rebellious after all. The idea of wearing sunscreen every day even when there's no sun to be seen, seemed like such a hassle. The teenage me then didn't understand at all. Sure, my mom explained about the potential sun damages, aging effects, etc. but I was young and aging seemed like such a thing of the future. I did still wear sunscreen, but it was more of an on/off thing versus everyday. That was until I saw a picture of a truck driver who had sever sun damage to only the left side of his face (since that's the side that faced the window). It was a shocker and the picture, and my mother's nagging (but I love her for it) got me back on track with every day sunscreen usage.

Using sunscreen is no longer an issue for me, but finding the perfect ones can be hard. I've tried many sunscreens and I honestly haven't come across a HG yet. I have a few favorites but the common issue I usually have with sunscreens are that some work well on its own but doesn't layer well with makeup or skincare. Others causes that sunscreen white cast so many of us are only too familiar with and some are just straight up...well to put it nicely, dreadful. So, my sunscreen hunt hasn't exactly been easy but what can you do, life isn't easy either. You just got to keep going and keep trying! Anyways, today I want to share my review of Peripera's Oil Capture Peach Sun. This is a sunscreen I started testing 2 months ago. Read on to see if this is a dud or a favorite.

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This Sample Saturday I want to share my review on the Goodal Moisture Barrier Cream. Although I'm familiar with the Goodal brand, I haven't really tried many of their products. So, when I found these deluxe samples in my stash, I thought I'd give them a try. I've never tried a facial cream quite like this before. It's really more like a melting balmy product as opposed to a cream, so the name throws it off a bit. However, its texture and its process of use is what makes this product unique. Read on to learn more about this product and my thoughts on it.

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We are back with another Yesstyle Beauty Box unboxing! Last time, Yesstyle released a Skincare Essentials box and it contained some nice products. This time, they launched their Sweet Spring Makeup Kit which includes a selection of full size makeup products and sample size makeup and skincare goodies.

For those who are unfamiliar with Yesstyle, they are an online beauty, fashion, and lifestyle retailer. We've been shopping with them for nearly 7 years now and if you frequent our blog or Instagram  you've probably seen a few of our hauls from them as well. They are one of our trusted sites to shop at and we've shared our thoughts on their site, membership program, customer services, etc., so check that out if you'd like. They have released a few beauty boxes and it seems like they will release more in the future as well. It'll be exciting to see what other beauty boxes they release in the future, but for now let's get to know the Sweet Spring Makeup Kit.

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Last year I discovered two of my favorite gel cleansers and one of them was this Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser. The other is the Nooni Gel Cleaner. These two were game changers in my cleansing routine and I was so happy to find cleansers with really nice formulas that's gentle on my skin, have low pH and are very affordable as well.

The Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser was the first of the two gel cleansers that I tried and fell in love with. This is my second tube and I have a third in my stash since I'm almost done with this one. You can say this one's a keeper. Let's get to know it!

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I've been pretty set with my oil cleansers ever since I discovered my holy grail 2 years ago. Recently, I also found a second best, so I haven't really branched out to try more cleansing oils. However, after I find this sample (and a few others) in my stash I figured I'd give it a try. Can't hurt right?

This is the Etude House Real Art Cleansing Oil in Moisture. I've tried many Etude House products in the past but never their cleansing oils, so it was a good chance to try it out. Let's get to know it!

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Today I want to share my review of this DD'ell Extra Vitalizing Serum with you guys. I have been using this serum since late last year and I just finished it at the end of March. I decided to wait until I finished the serum to write the review because I wanted to see the end result one bottle of this serum can bring before sharing it with you guys.

DD'ell is a professional cosmetic brand in South Korea. Their name, DD'ell, comes from the french word meaning 'for women'. The idea is that their brand wants to create products to fulfill every women's needs and desires. Anyways, on to the review!

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Like mother like daughter they say, and just like my mom some of my favorite skincare ingredients are honey and propolis. They might seem like common ingredients but there's nothing ordinary about them. Both ingredients are known for their antioxidant, antiviral, and antibiotic benefits. Plus, they are soothing and moisturizing ingredients that can bring out the skin's natural glow.

I have a few favorite honey & propolis products and you guys probably already know that my favorite wash-off mask contains both of these ingredients! Today, I want to share with you guys another product that contains propolis and that is this Cosrx Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask. Let's get to know it!

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Do you prefer cleansing oils or cleansing balms/sherbets? I generally prefer cleansing balms/sherbets because they're easy to use and travel with. However, once in a while I'll find a really good cleansing oil that's just too good to pass on. This Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil is one such product for me. I use this cleansing oil interchangeably with my HG cleansing sherbet and I love it. I'm almost done with my current bottle and I have a second one waiting for me in my stash. Let's get to know it!

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Innisfree's products and I go way back. Between my mom and I, we've tried more than half of their lines. For me, their Green Tea toner and lotion were the first pair from the same line that I loved. They soothed my skin and provided the right amount of moisture and nourishment to it. Plus, they're inexpensive which was great for my student budget back then. I also like a few of their mists and masks. Can't forget about the No Sebum Powder, which has been my go to for many years. So, it's no surprise that when I found myself having trouble finding the perfect eye cream for the cooler months, I turned to Innisfree.

I've tried a few eye creams by now. Some I liked, others not so much. However, despite the few that I've tried, I still haven't found my holy grail eye creams yet. Ideally, I would like to find 2 holy grail eye creams (as if finding 1 isn't hard enough already). One that's slightly richer for the cooler months and one that's lighter for the warmer months. I've been using Innisfree's Green Tea Seed Eye Cream for the past couple of months as it's richer and good for the cooler times. Want to know if it's HG status or not? Read on to find out~

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Last year, Yesstyle released their first beauty box and it was pretty nice. It featured their top 10 Korean beauty products which included a good selection of skincare and makeup products. This year, they released another beauty box and it is this Korean Skincare Essentials Box. This box is curated for people with normal to combination skin types and it includes 10 items ranging from full size products to deluxe samples.