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I’ll admit it: when Rhode Glazing Milk first came out, I thought it was another completely unnecessary skincare step. Because apparently cleanser, serum and moisturiser aren’t enough anymore. Now we need a milky essence too. And I still think most people probably don’t need one. But Glazing Milk annoyingly makes a pretty good case for itself. The […]
The Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Vita Capsule Cream sounds like it was made specifically for anyone fighting dark spots. Kojic acid? Yep. Turmeric? Yep. Niacinamide? That’s in here too. And Medicube claims the cream can help with everything from uneven skin tone to post-acne marks. But a long list of brightening ingredients doesn’t automatically make […]
Augustinus Bader The Overnight Restorative Cream is a good barrier-supporting moisturiser wrapped in much more ambitious anti-aging language than I’m convinced the formula can justify. And at over $300 a jar, that’s a problem. I’m not expecting literal magic, but I am expecting something more impressive than a fancy way to keep my skin hydrated […]
If you’re looking at Skinbetter Science sunscreens, you’ve probably noticed the prices first. These aren’t exactly bargain-bin SPFs, so I wanted to know whether the formulas actually justify the cost or whether you’re mostly paying for pretty packaging and a fancy name. I looked at the ingredients, textures and real-world experiences with four of the […]
Microdermabrasion vs facial: if you’re looking for smoother, brighter skin, you might wonder whether one is actually better than the other. The problem is, it’s like comparing apples to oranges. Microdermabrasion is a specific type of exfoliation, while “facial” covers a wider range of treatments, from cleansing and extractions to exfoliation and hydration, depending on where you […]
Looking for a Korean beauty store in Chicago? It might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of K-beauty, but if you’re looking for Korean skincare or makeup, you do have some good options. Especially if, like me, you prefer to actually walk into a shop and browse Korean skincare […]
