Reletter
Artwork for Ginseng & Tonic: Beauty & Cultural Analysis, Served Neat

Ginseng & Tonic: Beauty & Cultural Analysis, Served Neat

Adeline Koh, Ph.D.

A metaphorical stiff drink of beauty & cultural insights served to you most Sundays.

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesWeekly
Issues17Founded3 years agoLast Issue7 months ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

adelinekohphd.substack.com
Artwork for Ginseng & Tonic: Beauty & Cultural Analysis, Served Neat

Latest Issues

10 Years Ago Today, Everything Changed

10 years ago today I was walking out of a hotel conference room at the Modern Language Association when my phone started vibrating nonstop.

Not texts.

Not emails.

Shopify notifications. Hundreds of them.

At the time Sabbatical Beauty ba...

7 months ago
6

What I’d tell you about your moisturizer if I wasn’t afraid of hurting your feelings

Hello, I’m Adeline. I write Ginseng & Tonic to deliver a straight shot of cultural & skincare analysis to your inbox every most Sundays. Subscribe for deep dives into the intersections of culture and beauty by a former cultural studies prof...

8 months ago
10

I posted 20 TikToks a day. Nothing worked until I tried this surprising hack

In June, my TikTok For You Page was constantly serving me content telling me that posting 20 times a day would grow my account. Like much of the beauty industry, my small skincare brand Sabbatical Beauty has been experiencing a dramatic slo...

a year ago
19
4

I Posted 240 Tiktoks in 12 Days.

Between June 22 and July 3, 2025, I posted 20 TikToks a day for my small skincare business, Sabbatical Beauty. This was an unhinged but deliberate effort to get more eyes on my small business and to hopefully increase sales.

The Sabbatica...

a year ago
61
33

Why Choose Beauty Amid a World In Flames?

Hello, I’m Adeline. I write Ginseng & Tonic to deliver a straight shot of cultural & skincare analysis to your inbox every most Sundays. Subscribe for deep dives into the intersections of culture and beauty by a former cultural studies prof...

a year ago
19

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Ginseng & Tonic: Beauty & Cultural Analysis, Served Neat.

SubscribersMonthly Web VisitsAccepts Sponsors
Estimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Adeline Koh, Ph.D.

    I interpret the intersections of skincare and culture. I'm a PhD turned skincare formulator who dives deep into skincare trends and the beauty industrial complex.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for this newsletter?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by this newsletter on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does this newsletter have?

    To see how many people subscribe to this newsletter, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in this newsletter?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch this newsletter as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like this newsletter?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact this newsletter using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to this newsletter?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like this newsletter. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact this newsletter?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.