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Made noodle tteokbokki today and I think I went a little overboard with the cheese lol

I'm a huge cheese person so I just kept piling on mozzarella and cheddar until it felt like enough. Turns out my idea of enough is a lot.

Spicy tteokbokki sauce and cheese really is a good combo though. With this much cheese it honestly started to feel like eating mac and cheese made with super long noodles.

Most of it melted into the sauce so it doesn't look as crazy in the pic, but trust me it was a lot. The sauce has enough heat that it never got too heavy, so I just kept eating.

Rate my plate?

Any other oily skin people who dread summer? I found a cushion that somehow holds up even when I’m sweating.
(For reference I’m straight up oily skin.) This morning I just put on the Espoir Be Velvet cushion, ran around all day, then went straight to the gym and did cardio without stopping. The base held up surprisingly well. Of course results can change depending on the weather and humidity, but today it stayed on so well I felt proud and had to take a pic lol.
Barely settled into my pores and almost no cakiness around my nose.
One tip I figured out after using it for about a month: don’t load up the puff. Always go thin. Spread a light layer all over, then lightly press one more thin layer on top. It just stays put the whole day. Still testing it more though.
Only thing is they have so many shades, so definitely take time finding the one that matches your skin tone.

I used to be totally Team eyebrow tint. It was so easy to just do it together with my hair color. But my brows grow back pretty fast, so I had to redo it often and eventually started getting irritation around the area. Still, I couldn’t give it up completely because my natural brows are super dark and made my face look way too intense.
So lately I’ve switched over to Team brow mascara. For soft, muted brows, nothing beats it.
Since my natural brow color is really dark, I use the mascara to tone it down and build the color I want. The formula is super lightweight and doesn’t get clumpy at all!! It looks so natural.
My current go-to is applying a lighter base color first and then layering an ash tone on top.
Anyone else switch to brow mascara? Or do you still prefer tinting? Tell me which team you’re on in the comments! If you have any other ways or good tips, please share!

Lately I've been really into exfoliating toners. I looked it up and glycolic acid seems to be the most popular AHA. Since I use them not just on my face but also on my back for bacne and bumpy skin I ended up stocking a few different concentrations and testing them out lol.

Even with the same glycolic acid the percentage matters 5% 7% 10% and so on. Higher percentage generally means stronger exfoliation but also more potential irritation. Heres my honest comparison of four popular ones based on my experience!

- Pixi Glow Tonic Exfoliating Face Toner with 5% Glycolic Acid
This feels like the perfect beginner glycolic acid toner. At 5% it doesnt strip my skin too much and mostly just smooths out texture. I started with this one when I first got into acid toners. Great for dry or sensitive skin or anyone new to exfoliating toners.

- The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Probably the most famous glycolic acid toner out there. I definitely feel more exfoliation with this one and it helped with my blackheads. But its a bit too strong for my face so I mostly use it on my body lol. The big bottle is awesome for back and underarm care.

- Benton Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
This is my current favorite. It feels like The Ordinary but with extra hydration. I use it on cotton pads on my nose and chin for whiteheads and it doesnt dry me out as much. The next day my closed comedones look calmer. Good balance for daily ish use.

- The INKEY List 10% Glycolic Acid Toner
At 10% this one is noticeably stronger so I only use it on my body. If youre already comfortable with acids this might be your jam but for my face it was too much.

For me The Ordinary and Benton hit the sweet spot. If you want strong oil and dead skin control go with The Ordinary. If you want exfoliation plus some hydration go with Benton.

Everyones skin is different so definitely compare ingredients and start slow if you're new to this stuff!

Theres nothing better than ending the day with a warm shower and some nice smelling stuff. It just melts all the stress away. I do this little home spa routine a few times a week and its become one of my favorite things.
Heres what I usually do!

I start by getting my hair and scalp nice and wet with lukewarm water then massage in the OGX Extra Strength Refreshing + Tea Tree Mint Shampoo. The cool mint and tea tree feel is so refreshing and it clears out all the buildup so I feel clean and ready to relax.

After rinsing I apply the Mise en scene Perfect Serum Hair Mask focusing on the ends and let it sit for a bit while I soak in the warm water and just chill.

Once Im nice and warm I grab the Himalaya Pink Salt Body Scrub and gently massage it on my arms legs elbows anywhere that feels rough. The pink salt leaves my skin feeling so much smoother.

After rinsing the scrub I wash my face with the Beplain Cleansing Foam. It cleans everything without making my skin feel tight which I love.

Right after the shower I slather on the L’Occitane Cherry Blossom Shimmering Lotion all over my body. The soft cherry blossom scent is so relaxing and my skin feels hydrated and glowy.

To finish it off I spritz on some Fenty Beauty Hair & Body Mist. That extra layer of fragrance makes me feel like I just left a real spa.

By the time Im done I feel so light and refreshed. Its my little escape from busy life.
Whats your go to home spa routine? Drop your favorite products or tips Id love to hear! 🧖‍♀️✨

Do those of you who get lash lifts regularly still wear mascara afterward?

My lashes have been falling out a lot lately, so I switched to using a black eyelash serum instead.

Do you think it’s actually making a difference? I’d love to hear your honest opinions!

It’s not waterproof, so it comes off pretty easily with just water, which is a bit of a downside. But my lashes feel healthier overall, so I’m really liking it so far.

If you have any better recommendations or tips, please let me know! I’m still pretty new to makeup and figuring things out, so if this helps anyone else going through the same thing, that would be awesome. 😂✨

$11 set meal with grilled fish, sliced boiled pork and 14+ side dishes

First photo is the actual meal I had. Second photo shows the menu: 16,900 KRW($11USD) per person.