Taking the guesswork out of skincare
“You don’t have to tell me what to do,” Clinique Smart Custom Repair Serum boasts. “Just put me on your skin and I’ll figure out the damaged areas that need fixing.” “Erm… how?” Skeptical me wants to know. “Easy peasy,” the serum says, “different kinds of damage – like, let’s say, dark spots or loss […]
Have you heard? Boots is the latest brand to launch a The Ordinary-style budget skincare line all based on science and actives that work. The name? Boots Ingredients (not that original, but straight to the point). It won’t be the last either. The Ordinary and all the other brands they inspired (I’m looking at you, […]
I’ll admit it: I’m all about Vitamin C. I love the dewy glow it gives my skin. Plus, it helps fight wrinkles, too. Vitamin E? I never cared much for it. I didn’t have to. This antioxidant seems to find its way in almost every skincare product I use. Do you really need a separate […]
Truth bomb: I’m not a big of Juice Beauty. There, I said. I get a lot of requests to cover this brand and I totally get why. At first glance, they’re one of the few natural brands that walk their walk. Every product is packed to the brim with natural oils and antioxidants that promise […]
Is your skin begging for moisture lately? Welcome to winter. The low temperatures, freezing cold winds and indoor heating all plot together to suck all the moisture out of your skin. All of a sudden, your skin feels tight in the middle of the day. It gets a little red. It flakes, even. That’s your […]
Olay doesn’t do itself any favours, does it? Case in point: Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum. It’s the kind of serum you wouldn’t notice on crowded drugstore shelves. The bottle isn’t shaped like a banana or dressed up in a bright neon pink guaranteed to catch your eye. This stuff isn’t Instagram material for sure. […]
