• the ordinary mandelic acid 10 + HA

    Are They Dupes? The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA VS Stratia Soft Touch AHA

    Are The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA and Stratia Soft Touch AHA dupes? Both contain 10% mandelic acid, an exfoliating acid that’s gentler on sensitive skin than glycolic acid. They promise the same thing: smoother, softer, brighter skin texture without the irritation that often comes with exfoliation. At first sight, the two are so similar, you could call them dupes. But when you dig deeper, the supporting ingredients, textures […]

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  • bioderma sebium mat control moisturiser review

    Is This The Best Moisturizer To Keep Oil & Shine At Bay?

    Note: The packaging has changed, but the juice inside has stayed the same. The content of this review has recently been updated to reflect what you can currently buy in store. The photos haven’t. Where have you been all my life?! I wish I had had a tube of Bioderma Sebium Mat Control Moisturiser in […]

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  • diary and acne link

    Does Dairy Cause Acne? Here’s What The Science Says

    Can dairy cause acne? Scientists stubbornly even refused to consider the possibility for decades. Yet, those who tried it swear that quitting diary made their acne vanish within a month. What kind of sorcery is this?! The evidence’s mounting so fast, scientists had no choice but go back to their labs and give the whole […]

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  • Are Hypoallergenic Products Really Safer?

    What does hypoallergenic mean in skincare? Hint: it’s NOT safer…. I’ll give you a moment to digest that. I know it’s a shock. If you’ve rosacea, eczema or just sensitive skin that throws a tantrum every time you try something new, you’re probably scouring the shops for safe products that won’t cause another flareup. Hypoallergenic […]

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  • best neogen skincare products

    Best Neogen Dermalogy Products [2026]

    What are the best Neogen Dermalogy skincare products? This is one of my fave Korean skincare brands. Ok, it uses a bit too much fragrance for my taste, but I can get past that. You know why? Most Korean skincare products focus on hydration only. Neogen has that nailed down, too, of course. But it […]

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