dry skin

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    Best Clinique Products (Based On Science, NOT Hype) In 2023

    And the awards for “Best Clinique Products” goes to… Oh my, was it hard to pick. Clinique is one of the few skincare brands I bother to check out at department stores. While everyone else (yes, La Mer, I’m looking at you) asks you for a kidney for a basic moisturising cream, Clinique fills its […]

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    How To Fix Chapped Lips Fast, According To Science

    What’s the best chapped lips treatment? How do you fix them fast? To me, it happens every winter. I live in windy London, a city famous for its gloomy, rainy weather. The cold temperatures and harsh winds suck all the moisture out of my lips, getting them all dry and chapped. It’s ugly. It’s uncomfortable. […]

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    Squalane Oil: What It Is And How Does It Benefit Skin?

    Ever wondered about the Squalane oil benefits for skin and whether you should try it? Before The Ordinary put it on the map, no one had heard of it. Now, it’s EVERYWHERE. Like, in all your skincare products. Check your labels. I dare you find one without squalane in it. Not that I’m complaining… This […]

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    The Crucial Step Your Skincare Routine Is Missing

    I have a confession to make. In the past, I would have overlooked The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factor + HA for being a boring formula. Now I know that boring is just what your skin needs sometimes. Let me explain… Are you so focused on anti-aging you forget to hydrate your skin? This was totally […]

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    Dehydrated Skin: How To Fix It And Get Your Glow Back

    How do you know if you have dehydrated skin? Unlike oily or dry skin, its signs are more subtle. For example… Is your skin dry and oily at the same time? (I know, so frustrating!) Or maybe your skin has lost all its glow – and those fine lines have become oh so noticeable all […]

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    Is Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum Worth The Hype?

    It’s the question on everyone’s lips atm: is Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum worth $185? I know, I know, worth is subjective. You may not hesitate to splurge 1K on a designer bag while your BFF thinks you’re crazy. That’s cool. Your money. Your call. Same with skincare. Kind of. I’m all for splurging on […]