COSRX x Alfred Coffee Launch Skincare-Coffee Crossover
Los Angeles, CA – July 1, 2025 – TikTok viral skincare brandCOSRX is teaming up with LA’s cult-favorite caféAlfred Coffee for a month-long collaboration designed to brighten your routine with two of life’s ultimate pick-me-ups: expertly brewed coffee and best-in-class skincare. Running throughout the month of July, the collaboration aims to introduce coffee lovers and skincare enthusiasts to COSRX’s beloved snail mucin skincare line, including the TikTok-famousAdvanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence andAdvanced Snail 92 All in One Cream - products so good, your skin might just sing “S-nailed it!” as loud as your first sip of morning coffee.
To kick off the collaboration, limited-edition coffee sleeves will be available at Alfred locations across LA - but that’s just the beginning! Wednesdays can feel like the longest day of the week, so COSRX and Alfred are rebranding it. Enter Slow Wednesdays, a weekly event crafted to turn ‘hump day’ into the highlight of your week. Inspired by COSRX’s snail mucin line, the campaign encourages consumers to slow down, treat themselves, and indulge in a refreshing ritual of skincare and caffeine. Every Wednesday in July starting at 8am, the first 200 customers at participating Alfred locations will receive a full-sized Snail Essence and Cream set with any coffee purchase, an exclusive opportunity to discover why COSRX’s snail mucin line has taken the skincare world by storm. The Slow Wednesdays sampling events will take place at six Alfred locations throughout Los Angeles including: Melrose Place, Marina del Rey, Ventura Place, Brentwood, Westwood, and Coldwater. HI RES IMAGERY
COSRX and Alfred will also host a social media giveaway to boost engagement and encourage customer participation. The giveaway will feature COSRX’s limited edition Snailicious Kit and exclusive Alfred merch, perfect for loyal customers of either brand, or both. To further amplify the campaign, top LA-based influencers and content creators will be invited to experience Slow Wednesdays and share their favorite coffee-skincare pairings with their audiences. Expect plenty of Instagram-worthy moments, viral TikTok content, and glowing reviews.
This collaboration represents more than just a cross-brand promotion, it’s a celebration of self-care, community, and creativity. By pairing COSRX’s innovative skincare with Alfred’s beloved brews, the partnership creates a unique experience that invites consumers to slow down and savor the moment. The goal is simple, to bring both brands to new audiences in an authentic, joyful way, whether it’s through a spontaneous coffee run, a skincare discovery, or a social media moment that inspires others to join in. COSRX and Alfred are redefining the midweek slump and turning it into an energizing ritual that blends beauty, wellness, and culture, all in the heart of Los Angeles.
About COSRXWith its powerful yet affordable skincare solutions, COSRX has quickly become one of America's favorite skincare brands. Using a minimal number of highly effective natural extracts in concentrated doses, COSRX products deliver visible results by treating the skin with only the essentials it needs and nothing it doesn't. Find its best-selling skincare solutions at retailers nationwide, includinghttps://www.cosrx.com,Amazon,ULTA,Revolve,Dermstore,NordstromandTarget. COSRX is also onInstagram +TikTok. About Alfred CoffeeAlfred first opened in 2013 on Melrose Place with a singular vision: to become the neighborhood coffee shop of LA. Fueled by consistent innovation, everyday excellence, and creative partnerships, Alfred delivers a whole experience – all part of their ongoing mission to invite everyone into their world and give them every reason to stay. With more than 20 locations across Los Angeles and beyond, Alfred continues to set the bar for coffee culture worldwide. Discover more at www.alfred.la.
Coffee Concerns: Q&A With Dr. Ehsan Ali, Concierge Doctor to the Stars
Yes, coffee is a stimulant, which typically elevates your mood, making you feel good. However, with some patients, overstimulation of the nervous system can cause a boost in adrenaline, leading to anxiety.
Why does coffee make some people’s stomach hurt?
For the same reason it boosts adrenaline, coffee’s stimulant effect causes the stomach to contract and squeeze. In large amounts, this can cause stomach pain. Also, coffee increases the acidity in stomach, which can be painful for those with acid reflux.
If you’re like us, you can’t get by without that cup! Is there a way to drink coffee that’s easier on the stomach?
Absolutely! Drinking it very slowly – and with small sips – can make it easier on your stomach. Taking an antacid prior may also help.
Is there any other beverage that could wake you up that wouldn't hurt your stomach as much?
Tea, especially green tea, is much milder and less likely to cause stomach issues. Matcha lovers, rejoice!
Does a regular coffee habit affect your sleep habits over time?
Regular caffeine users can develop tolerance over time, so though it might not immediately affect your sleep, you will find yourself needing more and more cups! However, caffeine can cause insomnia in some patients.
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About Dr. Ehsan Ali
A house-call specialist to the stars, Beverly Hills Concierge Dr. Ehsan Ali is board certified in Internal Medicine and fellowship trained in Geriatric Medicine.
Recognized as a Top Health & Wellness Expert byAngeleno Magazine, Dr. Ali has been named to several ‘Best of Beverly Hills’ lists and has appeared on Khloe Kardashian’s Revenge Body, as well as TheReal Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Dr. Ali has active hospital privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in LA. He also spends his spare time volunteering at free medical clinics in the area.
A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by Green’s Your Colour. They wanted to send me one of their bottles! I said yes because it sounded right up my ally! Which it was. Not only did they send me a really pretty coloured bottle but Green’s Your Colour is perfect for my lifestyle! And probably yours if you are reading my blog!
Firstly they are a Canadian company! I love support Canadian products, especially in the health and fitness industy. Not only are they Canadian but they are also very local to me. Green’s Your Colour was founded by Sandy Costa in 2011. She realized that she wanted to design and manufacture her own line of products, which began with GYC bottles! She wanted to offer products that were safe and wanted to continue to promote sustainability.
They sent me a 500mL bottle in limited edition. You can find it here.
Keeps temperatures hot for 8+ hours and cold for 36+ hours.
BPA Free, no toxic inner liner.
Sweat proof, leak proof, no leaching flavours of any sort.
Temperature of outer wall remains cool to the touch despite temperature inside of bottle.
Wide neck able to fit large ice cubes and easy to clean.
Small drinking spout for easy, clean, and comfortable consumption.
Carrying handle.
Screw-on lid attached to the bottle, won’t be misplaced and/or lost.
Comfortably fits into all standard sized cup holders.
Tea and ice strainer included.
Optional universal accessories (sports lid, deep tea strainer, fruit infuser basket and coloured lids - sold separately).
Designed and tested in Canada.
1yr. manufacturer’s warranty.
My favourite feature of the bottle is that it came with a tea strainer! That way I can use it for water and tea!! How cool is that! I was also really impressed with the quality of the bottle along with its aesthetics!
Thank you Green's Your Colour!
Review of Keurig 2.0 and Can Houtte Specialty Collection
According to Keurig the 2.0 K200 system offers everything consumers love about the Keurig and more - compact design, trend-setting colour choices, nine different brewing sizes and the ability to brew a carafe - all with Keurig simplicity.
Keurig Canada introduced us to the Van Houtte Specialty Collection. The coffees are prepared in two easy steps, with the convince of the keurig K cup brewing system. A variety of delicious, simple, convenient, and easy quick specialty coffees.
I recently received the Keurig 2.0 and the Van Houtte Specialty collection from Influenster for free for testing. I absolutely love my new Keurig 2.0. It preheats the water so you don't have to wait around for it to warm up. Thats a big bonus for me since I am always on the go. My favourite feature is actually the fact it can dispense hot water. I drink a lot of tea and have limited counter space in my condo so this is perfect and can replace my tea kettle that was taking up counter space.
The Vanhoutte Specialty collection I received the vanilla latte and cappuccino. I love cappuccino so that was my favourite. I was particularly impressed of the frothiness of the foam. It was easy and straight forward to make and tasted delicious.
I give both the Keurig 2.0 and the Van Houtte Specialty Collection a thumbs up for ease of use, quality and flavour. I would recommend this if you are a coffee lover or if you have a tea/coffee family.
Mom's Empower Us Video by Coffee Block
Wow I saw this video and it gave me that much more respect for all of those Mom's out there. I love this! All the mothers out there I have so much respect for you.
How To Handle DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
1. Drink plenty of water before, during and after your workout. Make sure to drink electrolytes or BCAA's during your workout. The essential salts will help regulate muscular contractions and nerve function as well as give you energy throughout your workout.
2.Espesso or coffee before your workout will increase muscle strength and endurance as well as help to reduce the chance of soreness.
3. Make sure to do a proper warm up and cool down. This will help clear out lactic acid, regulate the heart and help with blood flow.
4. Eat a post workout meal or snack that contains a ration of 4:1 carbs to protein. This will help restore muscle nutrients lost in the muscle during the workout. Chocolate milk is actually a great post workout options.
5. Massage, stretching, foam rolling, and trigger point release post workout also helps to increase circulation, help with tight muscles and reduce muscle tension like knots etc.
6. Take a cold shower post workout. This will help reduce inflammation to the muscles.
7. If you can't handle the cold shower a hot bath with epsom salts will also help blood circulation and inflammation of the muscles.
8. Proper rest. if you are training hard it is recommended that you get a minimum of 60-70hrs of sleep a week. This includes naps. Sleep is when your body recovers and rebuilds muscle. If you are training hard and often the more sleep you need to help those muscles.
Coffee + Protein
Never before have coffee and protein met. Our love affair with the two has been brewing for some time now; so the next step was only logical and perhaps the greatest invention ever! JAVAPRO = Coffee + Protein. (Ok we are biased but it’s pretty extraordinary!)
JAVAPRO is a brand new product from the makers of Isopure. The combination of high quality protein and real coffee is a must for waking up, staying up, pre or post workout. With only 110 calories per serving and an array of flavors, drinking protein with a kick has never been easier!
JAVAPRO is available in six delicious flavors: Latte, Caramel, Hazelnut, French Vanilla, Espresso and Mocha.
JAVAPRO from Nature’s Best takes your caffeinated coffee boost to the next level, pairing great-tasting coffee with muscle-building protein to create the perfect pre or post workout drink. So easy to use just add water and ice and voila! JAVAPRO is ready to enjoy.
Each serving of JAVAPRO contains:
20 grams of high quality whey protein complex: a combo of whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate and whey protein hydrolysate
80 milligrams of caffeine
Only 110 calories (compare that to your local barista's mocha!)
Low amounts of sugars and carbs
Amazing, full-bodied real coffee in every serving.
