• skinceuticals 0.3 retinol refining night cream

    When Should You Start Using Anti-Aging Products?

    At what age should you start using anti-aging products? I remember as a teen, I thought I had forever to jump on the anti-aging bandwagon. Until I looked in the mirror and saw those first fine lines creeping up around my eyes in my mid ’20s. I swear they came totally out of nowhere. Now’s […]

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    My 6 Favourite Natural Ingredients

    I have a bit of a reputation for disliking natural ingredients. But… I don’t. What I dislike is the idea that natural is always better. Am I really supposed to believe that slathering your body in poison ivy is better for you than using a moisturiser with silicones?! Or what about those plants extracts that […]

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    What Are The Best Toners For Oily Skin?

    Would you be relieved if I told you you don’t need a toner? You really, really don’t. But maybe you like to use it anyway. And finding one that doesn’t strip your oily skin bare and turn it dry as sand paper has turned into a mission impossible. Thing is, most toners out there are […]

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    Can I Use Coconut Oil As Sunscreen?

    Can you use coconut oil as sunscreen? I get it. Finding a good sunscreen is a pain in the butt. Everything seems to be too greasy, too white. or too expensive. And those synthetic UV filters! Do they really cause cancer?! It’s so tempting to stop the search and turn to good old coconut oil […]

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    What’s The Best Type Of Mask For Your Skin Type?

    It all started with sheet masks. Once revealed to be the secret behind the flawless Korean complexion, the popularity of these unassuming little sheets went through the roof. Now, they’re leading the way for a new generation of masks that hydrates skin while you sleep and turn your face into a foaming cloud to absorb […]

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