• Blog,  Reviews

    Sasatinnie Watery Cleansing Balm Review

    I got this Sasatinnie Water Cleansing Balm when I was in Asia last time. It was a last minute purchase since I had just realized I needed an oil cleanser the day before going back to Canada. I had previously used Heimish’s cleansing balm and really liked it, and this product seemed pretty similar. I believe Sasatinnie is the private label of Sasa, which is a cosmetic chain store in Asia (kind of like Sephora in North America). I got mines when it was on sale, (came to about $10 CAD I think). The line offers a Watery AND a Melting Cleansing Balm – although I’m not sure what the…

  • Beauty,  Blog

    How to choose the right facial oils according to your skin type

    Oil is often misunderstood as the culprit for acne, but it is actually necessary for healthy skin and a clear complexion. I know from my personal experience of using oils on my extremely sensitive skin, though, that it is important to choose the right oils to use in your routine to avoid breakouts.  I have sensitive, combination skin that tends to get dehydrated no matter how much water I chug, but my complexion has improved tremendously since I’ve added face oils into my daily skincare routine. So today, I will focus on what types of face oils are recommended for different skin types – oily, acne-prone, dry, sensitive, and combination…