• biossance squalane amino acid cleanser

    Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser Review: Worth The Splurge?

    Squalane is a fab moisturiser. But in a cleanser? Don’t expect miracles. Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser promises to wash away dirt, excess oil, and makeup without stripping your skin dry. The science makes sense. Gentle surfactants do the cleaning, while squalane helps moisturise skin. But here’s the catch: most of it goes […]

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  • rosacea exfoliation

    Best Chemical Exfoliant For Rosacea: Which Acids Are Safe?

    Everyone’s obsessed with exfoliation. Want smoother skin? Exfoliate. Want a brighter complexion? Exfoliate. Got a few bumps? You guessed it. Exfoliate. But when you have rosacea, following this advice can backfire spectacularly. Instead of the smooth, glowing skin you were promised, you may end up with a face that’s redder, angrier, and stinging like crazy. […]

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  • ipl treatment acne scars

    IPL Treatment For Acne Scars: Does It Work?

    Can IPL get rid of acne scars? Sometimes. But probably not the kind of scars you think.  IPL is much better at fading the red and brown marks acne leaves behind than fixing the appearance of acne scars. And yes, there’s a difference. Red and brown marks are discoloration. Your skin is still flat. Rolling, boxcar and […]

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  • RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream

    RoC Retinol Eye Cream Review: What It Can (And Can’t) Do

    Is RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream actually worth it, or is it another tiny tube charging rent for a spot in your skincare routine? Eye creams have a habit of promising you’ll look like you’ve slept for eight hours, haven’t got a care in the world, and possibly haven’t aged since 2012. All before you’ve […]

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  • adapalene for acne scars

    Does Adapalene Help With Acne Scars? What Science Says

    Your acne has finally cleared up. Yay! Except those pesky breakouts have left behind a little souvenir: dark spots, red marks, or acne scars that just won’t budge. Enter adapalene (a.k.a. Differin). It’s a form of vitamin A (a retinoid) that’s commonly used for the treatment of acne. It helps keep pores clear, speeds up skin […]

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  • Maelove Moonlight Retinal Super Serum

    Maelove Moonlight Retinal Super Serum Review: Is It Better Than Retinol?

    Want to get rid of fine lines and dark spots faster, but don’t fancy dealing with the peeling, dryness, and irritation that usually come with powerful retinoids? Join the club. Maelove Moonlight Retinal Super Serum promises to give you the best of both worlds. It uses 0.11% encapsulated retinal, a form of vitamin A that works faster […]

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