Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Have you heard of mandelic acid? It’s the newest exfoliating acid on the skincare block. It shot to fame in Asia thanks to its gentle touch. Word on the street has it, even sensitive skin can use it without risking irritation. You’ll find it in both Stratia Soft Touch AHA and The Ordinary Mandelic Acid […]
Stop the press! I’ve finally found a dupe for Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream – and it’s less than half the price! The catch? Acure Radically Rejuvenating Whipped Night Cream is NOT suitable for everyone. Some skin types will like it more than others. Are you one of the lucky few? Read on: What Do […]
Have you heard? Revolution has come up with a skincare line that’s almost an exact dupe of The Ordinary. Just look at the packaging. Revolution’s a little fancier, but you can’t miss the resemblance. Even the product names are pretty much identical. What about the formulas? We love The Ordinary because their stuff works. You […]
If you’re a regular here, you know Paula’s Choice C15 Booster is my fave vitamin C serum. I dig the lightweight texture, the bright glow it gives my complexion, and… it doesn’t break the bank (girl’s gotta eat, too). I’ve never thought I’d strayed. Why fix it if it ain’t broken, right? So, when Drunk […]
Spoiler: I wouldn’t call The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% a dupe for Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster. If you know The Ordinary (and who doesn’t?), you know they’re one-trick ponies. They give you one active per product – that’s how they keep the prices low. Paula’s Choice takes the opposite approach. She packs […]
I dig a good Hyaluronic Acid moisturizer. There’s nothing like it to keep skin supple and glowing all day long. HA quenches the thirst of dry skin, hydrates oily skin without turning it into a greasy mess and is gentle enough for sensitive skin, too. The IT Hyaluronic Acid moisturiser of the moment is probably […]
