Sometimes, I regret being a teetotaller. I don’t like the strong taste of alcohol. It has no health benefits, anyway so I don’t feel like I have to make an effort to get used to it (unlike green tea, ya know). The only exception? Wine. Wine is rich in resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that keeps […]
What’s the difference between retinol and retinoid? Are they the same thing? Are they different? Should you use both or just the one? Argh! When did skincare get this complicated?! I’m here to make it simple for you. Here’s the difference between retinol and retinoid – and how to choose the best one for YOU: […]
My New Year’s skincare resolution? Exfoliating my body. Regularly. I know, I say that every year. But this year I’ll actually do it. How can I be so sure? I’ve discovered a clever technique that makes body exfoliation faster and easier (and I’m all for making anything faster and easier). It’s called dry brushing. What’s […]
Peptides are like antioxidants. The more, the merrier. At least, that’s the new skincare trend. These past couple of years, more brands have been coming up with toners and serums that literally contain every peptide under the sun. Take Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum, for example. With 18 different types of peptides, it’s a […]
My body is SO dry. I blame all those boiling hot baths I like to take in the middle of winter (and spring, and summer, and fall…) It doesn’t help that I sometimes neglect my body care routine. I do my face religiously every day and every night but in winter, when your body is […]
It’s hard to come across a peptide-rich serum cheaper than The Ordinary “Buffet”. Revolution Skincare did it. Their Multi Peptide Serum is just a couple of £ cheaper. If budget’s your main criteria, you may be tempted to switch. Is it really a good idea? Mmmm… Let’s find out: What Ingredients Do The Ordinary “Buffet” […]
