Beauty & Wellness

Welcome to my little corner of the internet dedicated to beauty and wellness—the kind that feels good, looks good, and actually fits into real life. This is where you’ll find the products I swear by, the treatments I keep going back for, and the routines that make me feel like I’ve got my act together (even when I don’t).

From skincare that works in humid Bangkok heat to jet lag remedies that don’t taste like regret, I’ve tried it all—so you don’t have to. Whether you’re here for glow-up tips, travel-friendly beauty, or just curious about what’s inside my toiletry bag, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in.

The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I’ve always suffered from dry lips, especially during the winter months and on long-haul flights, and I’ve been working my way through a small pharmacy of lip products over the …
Review: Ogee – The Crystal Contour Collection

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

This blog post contains affiliate links. I received complimentary products from Ogee. I usually don’t spend more than 5 minutes on applying makeup in the morning, and I love how …
The Sugar On-the-Go Lip Kit

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

On my last Sephora haul I got the Fresh Sugar On-the-Go Lip Kit Fresh) with mini versions of three different lip products. I had previously tried the Sugar Advanced Therapy, …
K-Beauty – What is essence?

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

To most people in the US, essence is still a relatively new player in the skincare game. However, in the realm of Korean skincare, it has long been a cornerstone …
Korean Skincare: Double Cleansing – Everything you need to know

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

One of the ways in which Korean skincare differs significantly from skincare in the US is in the cleansing of the skin. In the US, we often use just one …
Korean Skincare – Step by Step

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

K-beauty has become a huge thing, but what is it exactly? And how does Korean skincare differ from other kinds of skincare? My friend April is from South Korea, but …
About TheraphytoAbel

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

TheraphytoAbel is a Korean skincare brand focused on creating innovative skincare products based on natural ingredients. Central to the brand is the patented S-en Glycogen, which is enGlycogen formulated …
About Schwanen Garten

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Schwanen Garten was started by two Korean scientists, Sung Hyun and Dr. Suan, who met while they were both exchange students in St. Petersburg over 25 years ago. The couple …
The Body Shop – Some of my favorites

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The Body Shop is one of the beauty brands that I have been using on and off for most of my life, and I deeply respect their no compromises, no …
Beauty: What is white label? Is it something you should avoid?

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Launching your own beauty brand in Europe is not an easy task. You need to comply with some of the strictest regulations in the world, and extensive lab testing and …
Beauty Blog – December 2020

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When it is cold outside, my skin requires a little extra care, and I have discovered that Avène’s Eau Thermal works wonders for my dry, sensitive winter skin. The gray …
Beauty Blog – September 2020

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I have been writing about beauty before, but to get more consistency, I have decided to write one blog post a month about the beauty products I am currently using, …

Skincare after 40 – How to deal with early signs of aging?

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When you get older, your skin starts losing its elasticity and the first signs of aging are appearing. Some people see this as a natural part of getting older (and …
Night masks – For thirsty skin on long flights

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Forget screaming kids and annoying fellow passengers. What really makes me feel 10 years older after a 10-hour flight is the dry cabin air, which will drain my skin and …
RevitaLash – An eyelash serum that works! (just ask my mom)

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

After wearing lash extensions for almost a year non-stop, my lashes had started thinning. My golf friend Charlotte, suggested that I tried RevitaLash, so when I was in Copenhagen about …
Skincare and makeup in Japan – Rieko’s J-Beauty Routine

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

While K-beauty is rocking all over the world, J-beauty has quietly been doing business as usual, providing efficient products to the demanding, hard-to-impress Japanese market. Whereas K-beauty is often seen …
Beauty essentials for cabin crew

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

My friend B is from Korea, but she works as a cabin crew in Dubai, and most of her flights are long haul flights. I think we all know what …
Bodia rice scrubs

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Bodia Spa is a chain of luxury spas in Cambodia. It is one of the first stops I make after touching down in Phnom Penh, because their massages work miracles …
NYC: Eyelash Extensions at Ebenezer

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Ebenezer is a chain of salons specializing in high quality, Korean-style eyelash extensions. They are more expensive than other salons, but I’ve always been very happy with the result, so …
Brave – A Japanese Hair Salon in NYC

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I think I’ve previously told you how bad I am, when it comes to getting a haircut. I always come up with a million excuses and end up postponing and …
Bare Minerals: Joyous Jennifer

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I really like the make up from BareMinerals, and I’m particularly in love with the blushers and foundations. BareMinerals is quite pricey in Dubai, so I usually stock up on …
Los Angeles: 15 minutes in heaven – A mini facial at Sephora

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I’m a big fan of Sephora, but in Dubai the service is often quite bad. On several occasions, I’ve walked into the Sephora branches in Marina Mall and Mall of …
Bangkok: Got my annual haircut at More Hair Shop

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I’m not very good at getting regular haircuts and often, more than a year passes between my visits to the hairdresser. I don’t know why, because when I’m first at …
New York: Bloomie Nails, not Bloomingdales

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

We had read about Bloomie Nails in a guide book, but we couldn’t find the place, so we asked for directions, but a lot of people thought we meant Bloomingdales, …

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The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Review: Ogee – The Crystal Contour Collection

The Sugar On-the-Go Lip Kit

K-Beauty – What is essence?

Korean Skincare: Double Cleansing – Everything you need to know

Korean Skincare – Step by Step

Beauty & Wellness

The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Review: Ogee – The Crystal Contour Collection

The Sugar On-the-Go Lip Kit

K-Beauty – What is essence?

Korean Skincare: Double Cleansing – Everything you need to know

Korean Skincare – Step by Step

About TheraphytoAbel

About Schwanen Garten

The Body Shop – Some of my favorites

Beauty: What is white label? Is it something you should avoid?

Beauty Blog – December 2020

Beauty Blog – September 2020

LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH!

Skincare after 40 – How to deal with early signs of aging?

Night masks – For thirsty skin on long flights

RevitaLash – An eyelash serum that works! (just ask my mom)

Skincare and makeup in Japan – Rieko’s J-Beauty Routine

Beauty essentials for cabin crew

Bodia rice scrubs

NYC: Eyelash Extensions at Ebenezer

Brave – A Japanese Hair Salon in NYC

Bare Minerals: Joyous Jennifer

Los Angeles: 15 minutes in heaven – A mini facial at Sephora

Bangkok: Got my annual haircut at More Hair Shop

New York: Bloomie Nails, not Bloomingdales

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