Taking the guesswork out of skincare
What are the best drugstore facial cleansers? If there’s a product you can skimp on, this is it. Forget all the antioxidants and fancy anti-aging extracts brand sneak into their cleansers to supercharge them. They just get rinsed off down the drain together with dirt and grime. What a waste! A cleanser has one job […]
“Every time I watch Korean dramas, all the Koreans seem to have flawless and plumped up skin! Does it mean that with sufficient hydration we do not need to worry about anti-aging?” I’m getting this question a lot lately. I totally see why. Korean women seem to have discovered the fountain of youth. No matter […]
You never know how much you miss something until you lose it. Take collagen. I had always taken it for granted. My skin was smooth, firm and bounced back immediately when you pinched it. Yeah, yeah, I know it wouldn’t always be like that. One day I’d get old and wrinkly…. But that day was […]
What’s an essence?! Is it a toner, only thicker? A serum, only less moisturising? A hybrid in between the two? Most importantly, do you need one in your skincare routine? Let’s find out: What’s An Essence? An essence is a hybrid between a toner and a serum. It’s not as heavy and concentrated as a […]
“Gio, what are the best skincare products to treat acne scars?” I hate this question. I don’t like to be the bearer of bad news. I know it’s devastating to get rid of acne, only to be left with raised, pitted scars all over your face. Ugh. But I can’t lie to you either and […]
What are the best vitamin C serums? Vitamin C is an antiaging superstar that fights wrinkles, boosts collagen and brightens the complexion – when used right. Like all divas, vitamin C is finicky AF. If the pH is too high, it won’t work. If the pH is too low, it will irritate skin. If it’s […]
