Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Just when you think you’ve heard it all, along comes Nuxe Nuxellence Detox… “I’m like an expresso shot for tired skin! I boost your skin’s energy so it always has enough to function well.” WTH does that even mean?! Are you gonna get rid of my wrinkles, moisturise my skin, or just talk rubbish? “Well, […]
EDIT 02/12/2020: The packaging has changed, but the formula inside (and my opinion of the product) is still the same. Got redness? It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with acne, rosacea, a sunburn or an irritation, redness is always a sign of inflammation. One of my fave ways to bring inflammation down faster is Paula’s […]
The hardest part of being a skincare blogger? Having just one face. I know it would be weird if I had two or three but… it takes so much time to review everything I want to review. Take the It’s Skin Power 10 Formula range for example. It’s been on my wishlist for months now […]
Ever wondered how brands can get away with claiming their products do something they can’t? The devil’s in the details. Take Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Lifting Serum, for example. It proudly boasts “to firm and lift the look of sagging skin while giving it a tighter appearance.” You’d be forgiven for thinking it can […]
FYI, when a serum’s called “Immediate Effect,” you’ll know it’s a temporary solution. Wrinkles weren’t formed in a day. They won’t disappear in 15 minutes (I wish!). But you can make them LOOK smaller in 15 minutes. What kind of sorcery is that? Let’s take a look at Cult 51 Immediate Effect Serum to find […]
Usually, I ditch my hyaluronic acid serum in mid-March. As the weather gets warmer, I find my skin doesn’t need the extra bout of hydration anymore. This year’s different. As I’m typing this, it’s 7ºC outside. Freezing cold. It’s sweater weather even inside my room! Where the heck is spring?! Please, please, please, spring come […]
