Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Looking for a dupe for Skinceuticals CE Ferulic? There are many around. They cost 1/3 or a 1/2 of the price, but even that will set you back $50 or higher. What are you supposed to do if you’re on a strict budget? Get resigned to get wrinkles?! Fret not, my smart friend. I won’t […]
Sorry, Philosophy. If you want me to part with my hard-earned money, you’ll have to do better that sell me a jar of hope. What are you, a quack? I want results, not hopes. And Philosophy Hope in A Jar moisturiser doesn’t give me much of either. Here’s why I’m not a fan: What’s In […]
Isn’t SPF 15 a bit too low for daily wear? That’s the question that popped into my mind when I heard Sunumbra was releasing a new sunscreen called Daily SPF 15. I get what they’re doing. The lower the SPF, the lighter the texture. No greasy mask on your face. No white cast. But does […]
Did you know L’Oreal owns Kerastase? It matters. Here’s why: big companies like to save money. Why invest the resources to create two completely different products when you can sell the same thing twice under different brands? Case in point: L’Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm. The top 4 ingredients (ie those that […]
Did you know that By Terry Baume de Rose is more than 10 years old? That’s a huge milestone in a beauty world where most skincare products barely last one year. To celebrate in style, By Terry gave you a whole new dress – the limited edition pot features little hearts all over it. But […]
The main reason why I love Sunumbra sunscreens? They’re tinted. Mineral sunscreens can leave a thick, white cast on the skin that makes you look like you’ve just fallen into a bag of sticky flour. Ugh. But add a tint to the sunscreen and voilá, problem solved. So I was bit annoyed when I saw […]
