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    Author: sapphireroses

    Simply writing freely.

    The Banobagi Calming Care Line at Glam Touch UK 🌸

    About BanobagiBanobagi is a World renowned medical group who specialise both incosmetic surgery and dermatology. They’re committed to combiningtheir knowledge obtained through clinical experience and thesis todevelop…… Read more “The Banobagi Calming Care Line at Glam Touch UK 🌸”

    Mar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021 by sapphireroses

    What I eat in a day in lockdown (realistic, semi-healthy) 🥑🥯🍲

    Most of you know me as a skincare blogger, and even though I’ve always added some element of beauty related content on SimplyEm’SBlog, my blog hasn’t always…… Read more “What I eat in a day in lockdown (realistic, semi-healthy) 🥑🥯🍲”

    Mar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: Leaders Insolution Sheet Masks 💜💙

    Leaders is not a new brand to be featured on SimplyEm’SBlog, and it’s one of the most well-known and widely sold brands for sheet masks from Korea.…… Read more “Mask Mondays: Leaders Insolution Sheet Masks 💜💙”

    Mar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021 by sapphireroses

    Winter Skincare Empties 2020/2021

    Today is officially the first day of Spring in the UK. The weather may still feel Wintery, with the lack of direct sunlight, but the 1st of…… Read more “Winter Skincare Empties 2020/2021”

    Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: SuSu Cosmetics Calamine Sheet Mask

    For this week’s Mask Mondays, I thought I’d feature a brand that isn’t common to find and I hadn’t even heard of until recently. It’s not a…… Read more “Mask Mondays: SuSu Cosmetics Calamine Sheet Mask”

    Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: Banobagi Caviar Return Mask 🌊

    Glam Touch UK recently introduced me to the Banobagi Rejuvenating Vital Line, which launched last month on Glam Touch’s website with a virtual event over Zoom which…… Read more “Mask Mondays: Banobagi Caviar Return Mask 🌊”

    Feb 15, 2021Feb 15, 2021 by sapphireroses

    Comparing Rice Facial Masks 🌾

    Rice is not new inclusion in skincare. The use of rice for brightening and conditioning skin with its bioactive compounds and rich antioxidants, is believed to date…… Read more “Comparing Rice Facial Masks 🌾”

    Jan 26, 2021Jan 26, 2021 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: Dr. Jart Soothing Hydra Solution Sheet Mask 💧

    I don’t know what happened lately, but my skin has been feeling extra irritated and I have some breakouts on my chin that stayed inflamed for longer…… Read more “Mask Mondays: Dr. Jart Soothing Hydra Solution Sheet Mask 💧”

    Jan 25, 2021Jan 25, 2021 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner

    To everyone who’s in lockdown, how are you coping? Mentally I’m feeling ok today despite this so called ‘blue Monday’ that comes around every January. So I…… Read more “[#Gifted] Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner”

    Jan 19, 2021Jan 19, 2021 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: BETTERSKIN Premium Volcanic Ash 3D Sheet Mask

    Welcome the first Mask Mondays of 2021. Today I have a different type of sheet mask from the usual to discuss. As you can see from the…… Read more “Mask Mondays: BETTERSKIN Premium Volcanic Ash 3D Sheet Mask”

    Jan 4, 2021Jan 4, 2021 by sapphireroses

    Diary #18 – To make or not to make new year’s resolutions 📆

    Well, this feels a little awkward. Around this time last year, didn’t I make it my new year’s resolution to be more consistent with diary entries? I…… Read more “Diary #18 – To make or not to make new year’s resolutions 📆”

    Jan 3, 2021Jan 3, 2021 by sapphireroses

    [#Ad – paid] Base+ Personalised, Cruelty-free Skincare

    The perk of personalised skincare is of course it’s tailored to target your skin concerns and skin type specifically. Base+ is a female owned premium personalised skincare…… Read more “[#Ad – paid] Base+ Personalised, Cruelty-free Skincare”

    Dec 29, 2020Dec 29, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted]💙 The Multi-Award Winning Facial Oil Which Rocked The K-Beauty Community in 2020 🌊

    A sapphire blue facial oil composed of 100% vegetable oil pleasantly exceeded the expectations of many K-Beauty enthusiasts in 2020. Curated by a brand which primary meet…… Read more “[#Gifted]💙 The Multi-Award Winning Facial Oil Which Rocked The K-Beauty Community in 2020 🌊”

    Dec 28, 2020Dec 28, 2020 by sapphireroses

    ✨My Top 10 Korean Skincare Products of 2020✨ ⁣

    Some of you may be less enthusiastic about these blogging trends which circulate around the end of a year, but from memory I don’t think I’ve ever…… Read more “✨My Top 10 Korean Skincare Products of 2020✨ ⁣”

    Dec 28, 2020Mar 23, 2021 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: VT Cosmetics Gold Honey-Benone Progloss Mask Review 🍯✨

    Recently I discovered these VT Propolis Gold-Benone™ Progloss Sheet Masks ✨ 🍯 Soaked in 28g of ampoule packed with Gold Honey-Benone™ – a combination of Gold, Honey…… Read more “Mask Mondays: VT Cosmetics Gold Honey-Benone Progloss Mask Review 🍯✨”

    Dec 14, 2020Dec 14, 2020 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: Dr. Althea Premium Squalane Silk Mask Review 💜

    Winter calls for more frequent sheet masking – at least the change of season is my excuse for pampering with sheet masks. With this brings the opportunity…… Read more “Mask Mondays: Dr. Althea Premium Squalane Silk Mask Review 💜”

    Dec 14, 2020Dec 14, 2020 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: Be Plain Bamboo Healing Sheet Mask Review 🌿 (Clean Skincare)

    With the weather becoming colder, I thought it would only be appropriate to talk about a skin soothing and moisturising sheet mask which all skin types can…… Read more “Mask Mondays: Be Plain Bamboo Healing Sheet Mask Review 🌿 (Clean Skincare)”

    Dec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] 92% Real Cica!?

    Today’s blog post is centred around one of the latest additions to the Some By Mi family – the Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel 💚…… Read more “[#Gifted] 92% Real Cica!?”

    Dec 4, 2020Jan 19, 2021 by sapphireroses

    Autumn Skincare Empties 2020 🍂

    I actually didn’t expect to be writing another empties post because, A: it’s time consuming and B: it’s time consuming. Now that Autumn is technically over, now…… Read more “Autumn Skincare Empties 2020 🍂”

    Dec 3, 2020Jan 31, 2021 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: Briskin Real Fit Second Skin Mask (Hydration version) 💗

    The Briskin Real Fit Second Skin Mask (Hydration version) is Glam Touch’s best selling sheet mask. I regretted not picking one up to try from Oliveyoung in…… Read more “Mask Mondays: Briskin Real Fit Second Skin Mask (Hydration version) 💗”

    Nov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020 by sapphireroses

    Support Small Businesses This Christmas – A Gift Guide

    Whether you are a Blogger or not, countless people have pieced together Christmas Gift Guides this year. It’s been a few years since I participated in this…… Read more “Support Small Businesses This Christmas – A Gift Guide”

    Nov 23, 2020Dec 28, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] The Luxury Cleansing Water Free From Surfactants – Oolo

    It’s about time that we take look at a luxury innovative product which doesn’t follow the product creations which are trending among the majority of Korean skincare…… Read more “[#Gifted] The Luxury Cleansing Water Free From Surfactants – Oolo”

    Nov 14, 2020Nov 14, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] A Simple Way To Add Ceramide Into Your Skincare Routine

    It’s all well to talk about trending skincare products and newly developed formulas which are curated with unique and uncommon ingredients, but sometimes it’s good to spread…… Read more “[#Gifted] A Simple Way To Add Ceramide Into Your Skincare Routine”

    Nov 13, 2020Nov 13, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] Cellabel Skin Care – Relief for Sensitive Skin

    Today I bring two reviews in one blog post about a lesser known Korean skincare brand which deserve more recognition: Cellabel. Their skin care is mainly targeted…… Read more “[#Gifted] Cellabel Skin Care – Relief for Sensitive Skin”

    Nov 8, 2020Nov 8, 2020 by sapphireroses

    WING•STOP – West Central London

    WING•STOP has become a hot spot for fried chicken wing lovers across it’s UK locations, but originally Wingstop was founded back in 1944 in Texas, USA. Even…… Read more “WING•STOP – West Central London”

    Nov 4, 2020Nov 4, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] Rovectin Skin Essentials Conditioning Cleanser Review

    It’s been a while since I used a skin care product which is specifically classified as hypoallergenic. The main reason for this is because once I had…… Read more “[#Gifted] Rovectin Skin Essentials Conditioning Cleanser Review”

    Nov 2, 2020Nov 3, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] Aprilskin Real Carrot Serum Review 🥕

    Carrots in a serum? – Yes, it’s a thing and my skin is loving the addition of this ingredient to my morning skin care routine. I decided…… Read more “[#Gifted] Aprilskin Real Carrot Serum Review 🥕”

    Oct 29, 2020Oct 29, 2020 by sapphireroses

    Ingredient focus: 4-Terpineol 👩‍🔬

    4-Terpineol, sometimes also referred to as Terpinen-4-ol, is gradually becoming present in skin care both in the Western and Korean beauty industries. Typically this ingredient which stems…… Read more “Ingredient focus: 4-Terpineol 👩‍🔬”

    Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: Banobagi Gold Propolis Injection Mask ✨

    Another Banobagi mask you say? Yes, I can’t get enough of these innovative sheet masks this year – so today I have another from Banobagi’s “injection” range.…… Read more “Mask Mondays: Banobagi Gold Propolis Injection Mask ✨”

    Oct 26, 2020Oct 26, 2020 by sapphireroses

    Is the COSRX Retinol Serum a Game Changer? 🤔

    This is the 3rd and final review of the lastest 3 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐭 serums released by COSRX. As you can see from the title, we’ll be taking…… Read more “Is the COSRX Retinol Serum a Game Changer? 🤔”

    Oct 24, 2020Oct 24, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] Rovectin Cica Care Balm Review 💜

    ⁣Rovectin’s slogan is: “𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚+ 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞” and rightly so. They aim to provide Dermatologist grade skin care – removing all gimmicks and known harmful ingredients to…… Read more “[#Gifted] Rovectin Cica Care Balm Review 💜”

    Oct 24, 2020Oct 24, 2020 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: Garnier Skin Active Nutri Bomb Milky Tissue Mask 🥑

    For this Mask Mondays, for once we don’t have a Korean sheet mask to evaluate. This time round we have a European mask by no other than…… Read more “Mask Mondays: Garnier Skin Active Nutri Bomb Milky Tissue Mask 🥑”

    Oct 12, 2020Oct 12, 2020 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: Banobagi Silk Pearl “Injection” Mask Review

    Another Banobagi sheet mask, you say? Yes! You can never have too many in your stash. This Banobagi Silk Pearl Injection Sheet Mask is the first I’ll…… Read more “Mask Mondays: Banobagi Silk Pearl “Injection” Mask Review”

    Sep 28, 2020Oct 12, 2020 by sapphireroses

    Mask Mondays: Nature Republic Real Nature Royal Jelly Sheet Mask Review 🍯

    It’s been a couple of years since I used a sheet mask from Nature Republic. I stopped buying Nature Republic masks because some varieties were inconsistent with…… Read more “Mask Mondays: Nature Republic Real Nature Royal Jelly Sheet Mask Review 🍯”

    Sep 28, 2020Sep 28, 2020 by sapphireroses

    Lockdown Skin Care Empties

    Now that Lockdown is over (sort of, but maybe not for much longer…) I think it’s about time that I stop procrastinating and write this “empties” post.…… Read more “Lockdown Skin Care Empties”

    Sep 22, 2020Sep 22, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Ad] BB Society

    Last month I spoke about the beauty industry and how it majorly contributes to the UK economy and why we should use this knowledge – which is…… Read more “[#Ad] BB Society”

    Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] Bellflower Carrot Mild Sunscreen Review 🥕

    Beta-Carotene has been a focus point for many K-Beauty brands since late last year and has fully become all the rage as of this year. I’ve used…… Read more “[#Gifted] Bellflower Carrot Mild Sunscreen Review 🥕”

    Sep 2, 2020Sep 2, 2020 by sapphireroses

    The COSRX Serum that Sold Out on the Day of Launch

    In July, I gratefully received a generous PR package from COSRX – if you’re are a Korean skin care enthusiast like myself, you can appreciate how big…… Read more “The COSRX Serum that Sold Out on the Day of Launch”

    Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] COSRX Real Fit Vitamin E Serum E 20 Review

    Have you been wondering about the new 𝘊𝘖𝘚𝘙𝘟 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘪𝘵 𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘌 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘮 (𝘌 𝟸𝟶)? I’ve been testing it out for just a month now, so here’s…… Read more “[#Gifted] COSRX Real Fit Vitamin E Serum E 20 Review”

    Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] Banobagi Milk Thistle Repair Serum Review 🥛

    A few months back, I shared with you a blog post on 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐄𝐦’𝐬𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐠 all about some great finds GLAM TOUCH✨ including the 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘪 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘬 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘬.…… Read more “[#Gifted] Banobagi Milk Thistle Repair Serum Review 🥛”

    Aug 29, 2020Aug 29, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] Isntree Spot Saver Mugwort Powder Wash Review 💚

    It’s been a while since my last Isntree product review on my blog, so it’s definitely time for another. This time I’ll be discussing the Isntree Spot…… Read more “[#Gifted] Isntree Spot Saver Mugwort Powder Wash Review 💚”

    Aug 29, 2020Aug 29, 2020 by sapphireroses

    K-beauty on a Budget – My affiliate links & discount codes.

    Hey everyone. I missed uploading a “Mask Mondays” this week, but at least I’ve been keeping in touch with some of you via Instagram and Twitter. Nevertheless,…… Read more “K-beauty on a Budget – My affiliate links & discount codes.”

    Aug 27, 2020Aug 29, 2020 by sapphireroses

    🇲🇾🇮🇩 My Korean Skincare Top-Picks on Shopee 🇵🇭🇹🇭

    I bring you today’s blog post with a feeling of gratitude. Over the past couple of years I have consistently received a lot of appreciation and support…… Read more “🇲🇾🇮🇩 My Korean Skincare Top-Picks on Shopee 🇵🇭🇹🇭”

    Aug 20, 2020Aug 20, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] d’Alba UV Essence Waterfull+ Mild Sun Cream Review ☀️

    𝐝’𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚 needs no further introduction on my blog as this will now be my 9th d’Alba skin care review. This time I want to discuss their 𝐔𝐕…… Read more “[#Gifted] d’Alba UV Essence Waterfull+ Mild Sun Cream Review ☀️”

    Aug 19, 2020Aug 19, 2020 by sapphireroses

    MASK MONDAYS: Isntree Hylauronic Acid Moisture Water Mask Review💧

    Today I’d like to bring you a review of the Isntree Hylauronic Acid Deep Moisture Water Mask (… that’s a long name). I initially planned to post…… Read more “MASK MONDAYS: Isntree Hylauronic Acid Moisture Water Mask Review💧”

    Aug 17, 2020Aug 17, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Ad] The Benefits of Using Billionaire Beauty.

    Over the last couple of months, I’ve been sharing with you all things concerning Billionaire Beauty – An innovative online marketplace for unused second-hand beauty products. So…… Read more “[#Ad] The Benefits of Using Billionaire Beauty.”

    Aug 13, 2020Aug 13, 2020 by sapphireroses

    MASK MONDAYS: Kokostar Watermelon Slice Mask Sheet Review 🍉

    Welcome back to another Mask Mondays. Has this week begun well for you? I have a short mask review for you today, and unfortunately it’s not going…… Read more “MASK MONDAYS: Kokostar Watermelon Slice Mask Sheet Review 🍉”

    Aug 3, 2020Jan 19, 2021 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] MASK MONDAYS: JMsolution Water Luminous S.O.S Ampoule Double In Mask Review 💧

    Welcome to my new weekly blog segment: “Mask Mondays”! As the title obviously suggests this blog series will specifically focus on mini sheet mask reviews. I’ve reviewed…… Read more “[#Gifted] MASK MONDAYS: JMsolution Water Luminous S.O.S Ampoule Double In Mask Review 💧”

    Jul 27, 2020Jul 26, 2020 by sapphireroses

    [#Gifted] TOMNZY (톰앤지) Bag – “Spray some glitter on your life!” ✨

    Something I haven’t mentioned here before is that I love collecting bags – nothing fancy, I don’t own anything designer, but I like to “collect” (hoard) unique…… Read more “[#Gifted] TOMNZY (톰앤지) Bag – “Spray some glitter on your life!” ✨”

    Jul 22, 2020Jan 19, 2021 by sapphireroses

    [#Ad] How You Can Support a Small Business During a Recession.

    As much as we try to avoid the overbearing news updates regarding the current pandemic, it’s common hearsay that the British economical state may worsen depending on…… Read more “[#Ad] How You Can Support a Small Business During a Recession.”

    Jul 10, 2020Jan 19, 2021 by sapphireroses

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