Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Got dry skin that can’t retain moisture if its life depended on it? Dehydrated skin that feels thirsty all the time? Or maybe oily skin that needs hydration without the oil slick? Hyaluronic Acid got you covered. This moisture magnet is the perfect hydrator for all skin types. It plumps up skin, makes it softer, […]
If your skin were to take a self-defence class, it’d be Caudalie Glow Activating Anti-Wrinkle Serum. This baby is packed with antioxidants that can fight off free radicals, the nasty molecules generated by pollutants, sun exposure, and pretty much everything else that attacks your skin on a daily basis. Plus, the squalane base strengthens your […]
Is Bakuchiol the natural alternative to retinol we were all waiting for? I admit I had high hopes for it. So when Boots Ingredients Bakuchiol Serum landed on my desk, I couldn’t wait to give it a go. Let’s say things didn’t go according to plan. Here’s what happened (or didn’t…): What’s In Boots Ingredients […]
Can turmeric and gooseberry reduce dark spots? These two staples of Indian beauty have made their way into Cyberderm Emblica Light And Bright, an innovative serum that promises to be a safe alternative to hydroquinone. If you’ve got dark skin, hydroquinone is a no-no. It can give you ochronosis, a bluish discolouration. The worst part? […]
You’d think a company wouldn’t want to cannibalise itself… Case in point: Niod Superoxide Dismutase Saccharide Mist and The Ordinary EUK 134.01%. Both brands belong to Deciem. Both promise their products will give you the same results. And yet one is considerably more expensive than the other… Makes no sense… Shouldn’t we all go with […]
Skyn Iceland Arctic Elixir promises to combat stress-induced signs of aging. What does that even mean?! Is it gonna start chanting a soothing mantra while you massage it on?! I swear skincare claims get more ridiculous by the day. And yet, there’s something here. If you can get past the hyped-up marketing claims, this baby […]
