Month: March 2024

  • Estee Lauder micro essence activating treatment lotion

    What’s A Skin Essence (And Do You Need One)?

    Last Updated on March 25, 2024 by Giorgia Guazzarotti What’s an essence?! Is it a toner, only thicker? A serum, only less moisturising? A hybrid in between the two? Most importantly, is it a revolutionary product you need to incorporate into your skincare routine… or just another Korean gimmick designed to make you spend more […]

  • skincare ingredient combinations that work better together

    Better Together: 7 Skincare Ingredient Combinations To Try Now For Clearer, Brighter, Younger-Looking Skin

    Last Updated on March 23, 2024 by Giorgia Guazzarotti What are the best skincare ingredient combinations to try for clearer, younger-looking skin? Most skincare ingredients are team players. Sure, there are ingredients that don’t get along well (using retinol + vitamin C together can irritate your skin), but those are exceptions. The best ingredients help […]

  • 5 natural ways to heal fungal acne

    5 Natural Ways To Heal Fungal Acne That Really Work

    Last Updated on March 21, 2024 by Giorgia Guazzarotti What are the best natural remedies for fungal acne? The first step is to rid your skincare routine of ANYTHING that could remotely feed Malassezia, the fungus that’s making your life miserable. I’ve written a post about how to do this here, so I won’t repeat […]

  • ecooking sunscreen SPF 30

    5 Interesting Facts About Sunscreen You Probably Didn’t Know About

    Last Updated on March 20, 2024 by Giorgia Guazzarotti How well do you know your sunscreen? I bet that little tube you’re using every day (because you are using it every day, RIGHT?) has been keeping secrets from you. It probably evaded the question when you asked it what the heck SPF is. And it […]

  • piz buin 1 day long sunscreen and after sun lotion

    13 Sunscreen Myths You Need To Stop Believing Now

    Last Updated on March 19, 2024 by Giorgia Guazzarotti Let’s talk about sunscreen myths and here’s why: how the heck are you supposed to use sunscreen right if everyone has a different opinion about it?! Apply it before you go to the beach. No, you can slather it on once you get there. Use it […]

  • octyl palmitate in skincare

    Octyl Palmitate (A.k.A. Ethylhexyl Palmitate): Is It Comedogenic?

    Last Updated on March 18, 2024 by Giorgia Guazzarotti If you’re avoiding silicones like the plague, you may be familiar with Octyl Palmitate. It’s a common (and cheap) alternative. But, what is it exactly? There’s nothing wrong with silicones (yes, really), but if you don’t want to use them, you’ll probably hope the alternative is […]