The Acid Queen

My Favorites of 2015: Actives (AKA, skincare that does stuff)

Throughout the rest of December, I’ll do some roundups of my favorite products of 2015. These aren’t necessarily products that

Throughout the rest of December, I’ll do some roundups of my favorite products of 2015. These aren’t necessarily products that

I first started experimenting with eye creams when I was 15. I had just become intensely self-conscious about my physical

Although I did listen to way too much The Who in high school, my blog is actually named after skin’s natural

Ah, fall. It’s a magical time of year: the days get shorter, lawns gather golden leaves, and there’s a sharp,

Sana is a Japanese skincare company that reminds me a lot of Hada Labo: simple, affordable, fragrance-free products focused on

UPDATE: The recipe below (well, a much-tweaked, greatly improved version) is now for sale at the Stratia store! Back to

This week, let’s take a deep look at the albatross hanging around the neck of many skincare addicts: long-term discoloration

Kiku-Masamune High Moist Lotion is a Japanese sake-based hydrating toner that I’ve heard only good things about. It took me

UPDATE: My moisture barrier creation is now for sale as Liquid Gold in the Stratia store! Back to the original