Taking the guesswork out of skincare
You know Italians are obsessed with olive oil, right? It’s our go-to oil for cooking. We drizzle it on salads and bruschettas, we use it to make pesto and pasta sauces and cook meat or fish with it.  We even put it on our skin when it’s dry. But when it comes  down to deep-frying, […]
What’s the best Peter Thomas Roth face mask for your skin type? The guy’s the king of face masks. He has one for everything: Acne? Check. Exfoliation? Check. Soothing sensitive skin? Check. Problem is, how do you know which one YOU need? And do they all work or are there some duds in the line […]
I’ve never jumped on the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion bandwagon – and NOT just because my skin isn’t SO dry to need something so heavy duty. I just think it’s boring. Take a look at the ingredient list: it looks like something that came out of a 60s lab. Revolutionary at the time. Nothing […]
What are the best winter skincare tips? I’m asking because winter is coming. Faster than in most places here in London. And my skin is in panic mode. The endless cycle of sweeping harsh winds and indoor heating that suck all the moisture out of it. Freezing temperatures that make it flake. And don’t get […]
You know when you’re buying all the new LE blushes because OMG they’re so pretty and then you end up using the same old one again and again because that’s what works for you? Urea is like that blush. While you’re getting carried away by all the new skincare bling – Stem cells! EGF! Bee […]
What are the best skincare products for dry AND acne-prone skin? Skincare shopping is hard enough when you’re dealing with only one problem. But dry skin prone to acne? That’s hands down one of the most frustrating skin types to deal with. If you try to give acne the boot, you risk stripping your skin […]
