Beauty & Fashion & Lifestyle & Travel blog by Kika Angelic

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel initially sounded like a very promising product to me, especially because of the name and the marketing around apricot blossom. I expected a fresh fruity or floral apricot scent that would make the exfoliating experience feel more luxurious and enjoyable, but[…]

I tried the irecipe CICA PDRN Blemish Clear Serum with fairly high expectations because the product sounds like it should be soothing, hydrating, and helpful for troubled or blemish-prone skin. The formula contains ingredients such as niacinamide, glycerin, hyaluronic acid derivatives, ceramide NP, centella asiatica extract, and sodium[…]

I previously used the d’Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum and it genuinely surprised me in a good way. I expected it to be one of those “nice but forgettable” mist products, yet the scent was very pleasant, the texture felt light on the skin, and it was[…]

I tried Medicube’s Kojic Acid Turmeric Night Wrapping Mask and the best way I can describe it is that it’s a “sealant” step for nighttime skincare that happens to behave like a very gentle peel-off film. When you first hear “wrapping mask,” it’s easy to imagine a thick[…]

I purchased the Dr.Belmeur Active Derma AHA/BHA Sebum Control Gel Cleanser specifically because it was marketed as a gel cleanser rather than a foam cleanser, which immediately set it apart from most other face cleansers in the store. I strongly prefer gel textures, as I wear contact lenses[…]

Charming Scent Meets Underwhelming Performance Packaging & First Impressions From the moment you unwrap it, the HOLIKA HOLIKA Soda Pore Deep Cleansing Oil greets you with undeniably cute packaging—a simple, pastel-hued pump bottle that feels playful and cheerful on your vanity. Its semi-transparent yellowish oil, slightly reminiscent of olive[…]

I recently tried the Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Gel, and while I enjoyed using it, I didn’t find it particularly effective in terms of delivering visible skincare results. That being said, it does provide a refreshing sensation, making it a pleasant addition to a skincare routine if you’re[…]