Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Call me a scrooge but I’d never spend a lot of money on a micellar water. I just don’t see the point. All the do is cleanse the skin. They may be a godsend when you’re rushing to get ready in the morning, need to remove your makeup in the middle of the afternoon and […]
I was so excited when I found a dupe for Pixi Glow. Bravura Revitalising Ginseng Toner with 5% Glycolic Acid was pretty much the same thing, only cheaper. Then, they ruined it: the price went up, the size went down… In the end, Pixi Glow turned out how to be the cheaper option! Then, The Ordinary […]
What the heck are essences? They seem to have popped up out of nowhere, but apparently, the Koreans have been using them for decades. Essences are similar to serums, but they are more lightweight and hydrating. Hydration is the key word here. The main job of an essence is to add an extra layer of […]
Don’t you hate it when products get reformulated for the worse? That’s what happened to my beloved Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum. The latest incarnation, imaginatively called Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II, doesn’t contain any form of vitamin A, that powerful antioxidant that’s been proven to REALLY reduce wrinkles. But, you know […]
Are you a fan of Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover too? I love how easily it whisks away long-wearing foundation and waterproof mascara. But the price… ouch! Why can’t someone come up with a cheaper alternative? Oh, wait. L’Oreal did. On paper, the Clean Artiste Waterproof & Long Wearing Eye Makeup Remover seems like […]
Finding it hard to get hold of a bottle of Pixi Glow Tonic? This cult toner is flying off the shelves faster than the brand can restock it, leaving many a beauty junkie wondering if they’ll ever be able to try it. While you’re waiting, why not track down a dupe? Bravura London Revitalising Ginseng […]
