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A toner by any other name is still a toner. Case in point, Estee Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion is called a lotion, but when you look at the formula, it ticks all the toner boxes. Why can’t brands just keep it simple? *sighs* This matters to me because I usually don’t use […]
Does Bioderma Pigmentbio C-Concentrate have an identity crisis? It claims to be a “high security Vitamin C cure for intense pigmentation correction”, but to me, it’s more of an exfoliant with Vitamin C benefits. Am I just being picky? It’s true Vitamin C has skin-lightening properties – and so do exfoliants. But, do they have […]
What is this double cleansing thing?! When I was a kid, my mom told me to use plain old soap and water. It made my face squeaky clean… and dry as a bone. In my teens, I graduated to foaming cleansers. That worked better. I got clean skin without the dryness. Until I finally started […]
Hands up if you feel thermal water is just fancy tap water in a pretty bottle. I used to feel like that, too. I don’t mind splurging on my antioxidants and retinoids but… water? It never seemed like a good way to invest my money. Until a friend gave me a bottle of Avene Thermal […]
Are you falling for these retinoid myths or can you tell fact from fiction? “You can’t use retinoids during the day! Are you crazy?! You’re gonna get wrinkles!” “Of course you can use them during the day. Just pile on your sunscreen.” “You don’t need to exfoliate if you use retinoids. They do that for […]
What are the best vitamin C serums? Vitamin C serums are a staple in my skincare routine. I don’t believe that any skincare products (apart from sunscreen) is a must for everyone. But it’s hard to find someone who wouldn’t benefit from a Vitamin C serum. This antiaging superstar fights wrinkles, boosts collagen and brightens […]
