Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Paula’s Choice Defense Antioxidant Pore Purifier is a jack of all trades. Word on the street is, it helps you fight acne, protect you from environmental damage, and brighten your complexion. If any other brand would have made this claim, I would have smelled BS. But Paula’s Choice is the queen of multi-tasking skincare formulations. […]
Glycolic acid is all the rage at the moment – and for a good reason. This chemical exfoliant fades away dark spots, smooths out the texture of your skin, and makes your complexion glow. Who doesn’t want that? One of my favourite exfoliants with Glycolic acid is Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant. […]
Everyone’s raving about Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant like’s the best thing for oily skin. But, it’s not even the best exfoliant the brand makes. That honour goes to Paula’s Choice Clear Regular Strength Anti-Redness 2% BHA Exfoliant. Here’s why: What’s In Paula’s Choice Clear Regular Strength Anti-Redness 2% BHA Exfoliant? SALICYLIC ACID TO […]
I usually don’t have time for the “IT skincare ingredient” of the moment. Can I tell you a secret? It’s usually just marketing hype. They almost never perform as well as they claim. Almost. Centella Asiatica is the exception to the rule. It’s a soothing powerhouse that hydrates skin, calms down irritations, and keeps you […]
I know I sound like a broken record sometimes. But Glyolic Acid IS the best way to exfoliate dry skin. Here’s the deal: most exfoliants are one trick ponies. They get those dead skin cells off your body and that’s it. Glycolic Acid goes TWO steps further: It exfoliates skin, fading dark spots and imperfections […]
Dr Lens, founder of Zelens, HATES Glycolic Acid. I don’t. I’m a HUGE fan. But, I must admit he has a point. GA is awesome at exfoliating skin and pumping up collagen production, but it can be irritating (it’s why I NEVER recommend it to sensitive skin). So, what does he uses instead? Lactobionic Acid. It’s […]
