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GRACE’S GROVE | Korean Beauty Products Review — Face Mask Edition

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Welcome back to my list of cool, creative, and borderline exotic beauty products! I’m going to be giving reviews on some popular face masks in this article. For those of you who have not heard of face masks, they are a popular addition to skincare routines and provide intensive treatment for your skin! The masks fall into categories like sheet masks, clay masks, gel masks, and many more.  
Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask ($9.50)

Have you ever seen the picture on Facebook of a girl with a foaming “cloud” face?

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THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM | A Guide to 7 Black Beauty Products and Where to Find Them

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For international students, moving to a new country with a different language and culture takes a big adjustment and relearning of social cues. One of the biggest worries as a black international student is whether or not you will find beauty products that cater to your hair texture and that understand your skin. In my home country I had centered my skin and hair care routine around products that I couldn’t find in any USA store. This meant I needed to start the daunting search for new products that would be compatible with my skin and hair type. I didn’t really know what would work on me or have any reference point.