Month: December 2020

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    Micro-Needling: Does It Help Or Hurt The Skin?

    Last Updated on December 31, 2020 by Giorgia Guazzarotti Things I don’t understand: Why Britain still uses separate cold and water faucets Why Beyonce lost Album Of The Year to Adele Why people poke their faces with needles in the name of beauty It’s called micro-needling and it’s done with a torture device with lots […]

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    Retinol VS Retinoid: What’s The Difference?

    What’s the difference between retinol and retinoid? Are they the same thing? Are they different? Should you use both or just the one? Argh! When did skincare get this complicated?! I’m here to make it simple for you. Here’s the difference between retinol and retinoid – and how to choose the best one for YOU: […]

  • Why I’ve Started Dry Brushing My Skin

    Last Updated on December 24, 2020 by Giorgia Guazzarotti My New Year’s skincare resolution? Exfoliating my body. Regularly. I know, I say that every year. But this year I’ll actually do it. How can I be so sure? I’ve discovered a clever technique that makes body exfoliation faster and easier (and I’m all for making […]

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    Are They Dupes?: The Ordinary “Buffet” VS Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum

    Last Updated on December 23, 2020 by Giorgia Guazzarotti Peptides are like antioxidants. The more, the merrier. At least, that’s the new skincare trend. These past couple of years, more brands have been coming up with toners and serums that literally contain every peptide under the sun. Take Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum, for […]

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    Are They Dupes? The Ordinary “Buffet” VS Revolution Skincare Multi Peptide Serum

    It’s hard to come across a peptide-rich serum cheaper than The Ordinary “Buffet”. Revolution Skincare did it. Their Multi Peptide Serum is just a couple of £ cheaper. If budget’s your main criteria, you may be tempted to switch. Is it really a good idea? Mmmm… Let’s find out: What Ingredients Do The Ordinary “Buffet” […]

  • 4 Reasons Why Your Skin Is Peeling (And How To Fix It)

    Last Updated on December 17, 2020 by Giorgia Guazzarotti My skin is afraid. Panicky, even. This time last year, the unrelenting cold coupled with a bit too much retinol made it peel like a reptile. It was ugly. Even makeup couldn’t hide it. Foundation made it look A LOT worse. It was painful, too. I […]