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Are They Dupes? The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA VS Revolution Skincare Matrixyl 10%

Gio — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Is Revolution Skincare 10% Matrixyl a dupe for The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA? If there’s a peptide that may really fight wrinkles, it’s Matrixyl. With most peptides, you have to take the manufacturer’s word they work. I’m not saying they’re lying, but they do have an interest in hyping up their anti-aging properties. Matrixyl […]

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Peptides In Skincare: Do They Really Work?

Gio — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Do peptides in skincare work? This is the million dollar question. Just a quick online search brings up thousands of articles claiming they firm your skin, reverse the signs of aging, and even make you coffee (ok, maybe they don’t do that, yet). At a cost. The aisles of Sephora may be full of peptide […]

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Does Snake Venom Smooth Out Wrinkles?

Gio — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Did you know there’s snake venom in your skincare products?! Yes, snake venom. Rumour has it, it’s nature’s alternative to Botox. Or that’s what the manufacturer claims. In my mind, if I could talk to them, that’s what I imagine the dialogue to go like: “How did you get the inspiration for Syn-ake, your new […]

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Is Matrixyl 3000 A New And Improved Version Of Anti-Aging Peptide Matrixyl?

Gio — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 01:15:00 +0000

Did you know that Matrixyl isn’t just one ingredient? There’s the original Matrixyl and there’s Matrixyl 3000, a distant cousin developed by the same corporation, Sederma. Yep, just when you thought skincare couldn’t have become more confusing… Matrixyl 3000 is said to be a better version than it predecessor, yet not many skincare brands are […]

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Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster: Does It Work?

Gio — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Wait, didn’t Paula Begoun swear for years peptides don’t work? Yes – and then she changed her mind. Whether she caved in to customers or marketing pressure (certainly NOT science, that ain’t there yet), a few years ago Paula’s Choice came out with her own peptide booster – aptly called Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster. Yep, […]

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Are Copper Peptides Better Than Retinoids?

Gio — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 06:15:00 +0000

Have you heard? Copper is the latest metal to make its way into your serums and moisturisers, in the form of copper peptides. Once again, The Ordinary made this active popular – and confused skincare fanatics who have no idea how to use them or what they even do. Using metals in skincare is nothing […]

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