Receiving this at the Seoul Lotte Hotel, the Royal Tea by Yannick Alleno is exclusive to the hotel; so scoring this sachet was a special treat. Rich with cinnamon, pear, and berry scents and flavors, this tea carries a light sweetness that makes it perfect for pairing with warm pastries (or dark chocolate!). I definitelyContinue reading “Review: The Royal Tea by Yannick Alleno (OSULLOC)”
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Review: Useful Phrases for Immigrants: Stories by May-lee Chai
Far from home, in Rose’s memories, Ma had become like a black-and-white movie that she had watched on TV when she was a kid. Flickering and quaint. Up close in real life, Ma burned like a live coal against Rose’s heart. – Useful Phrases for Immigrants: Stories Summary and Thoughts In the title story ofContinue reading “Review: Useful Phrases for Immigrants: Stories by May-lee Chai”
Review: Kiehls Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
“A brightening face serum with peony extract and white birch extract that helps reduce the look of dark spots.” –Sephora Back when I wanted to experiment with a variety of skincare brands, I picked up Kiehls Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution within a sample set. Hoping that it would help with my areas of hyperContinue reading “Review: Kiehls Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution”
Review: Tazo Green Ginger Tea
“A crisp green tea blended with ginger for a slight kick and pear for sweetness, Tazo Green Ginger Green Tea puts a unique spin on a couple of classics.” – Tazo While visiting parents, I made a cup of one of my dad’s teas: Tazo Green Ginger. A green tea with a ginger spice, itContinue reading “Review: Tazo Green Ginger Tea”
Review: Yona of the Dawn Manga Series
“I fight so I can survive. I have no desire to bow down to unjust power.” – Yona of the Dawn Chapter 82 Summary and Thoughts Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishesContinue reading “Review: Yona of the Dawn Manga Series”
Review: Ole Henriksen Balancing Force™ Oil Control Toner
“A pore-refining toner with salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids to remove excess oil, clarify, and freshen the complexion without stripping skin.” – Sephora The Ole Henriksen Balancing Force™ Oil Control Toner has been lauded by many as the holy grail toner for oily skin. As someone eager to control the sebum in my own oilyContinue reading “Review: Ole Henriksen Balancing Force™ Oil Control Toner”
Review: Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Cleanser
An antioxidant cleanser that doesn’t mess up your skin barrier, lifting everything your skin doesn’t want while leaving what it needs—healthy pH, hydration, antioxidants and no irritation. Matcha and hemp seeds are here to boost the skin’s intake of antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Your skin and this cleanser might be a matcha made in heaven!Continue reading “Review: Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Cleanser”
Review: A Peoples History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian
“She thought she would miss it. The power, the possibilities. The bending of time. But here, in this chaos of sisters and mothers and brothers, of families lost and found. Here, in this glorious present, she doesn’t miss a thing.” – A People’s History of Heaven Summary and Thoughts Heaven is a thirty-year-old slum hiddenContinue reading “Review: A Peoples History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian”
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