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    Is Bakuchiol Better Than Retinol?

    Bakuchiol VS retinol: which of the two is better at treating wrinkles? For decades, retinol (has been the gold standard for anti-aging. It reduces wrinkles, fades away dark spots, and even boosts collagen… But it’s irritating. And drying. And a total no-no during pregnancy (they cause birth defects in animals). If you can’t use retinol, […]

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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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    My Fave Vitamin C Serum For Brightening And Wrinkle Prevention

    It’s no secret that Paula’s Choice C15 Booster is my fave Vitamin C serum ever. If you’re a regular here, you’ve heard me rave about this baby for years now, so I thought it was time for it to get a full review. I know, I know. It’s expensive. Can’t you just get something from […]

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    What Are The Best The Inkey List Products?

    What are the best The Inkey List products? This super affordable brand made its debut in the skincare world with the intention of taking over The Ordinary… and if you asked me, they got a bit too much inspiration from their main rival brand. With their simple black and white packaging, one active per product […]

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    What Are The Best Clay Masks For Oily Skin?

    What are the best clay masks for oily skin? If your skin’s pumping out more oil than a frying pan and your face is riddled with blackheads and pimples, clay masks are your BFF. The key is to choose one that soaks up all excess oil and turns your complexion matte WITHOUT drying it out […]

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    Are Copper Peptides Better Than Retinoids?

    Have you heard? Copper is the latest metal to make its way into your serums and moisturisers, in the form of copper peptides. Once again, The Ordinary made this active popular – and confused skincare fanatics who have no idea how to use them or what they even do. Using metals in skincare is nothing […]

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