• bad skincare habits

    5 Bad Skincare Habits That Can Damage Skin

    Do you have a bad skincare habit? Mmm… Sometimes, I wish my skin could talk and tell me, “Gio, stop doing that! You’re hurting me!” But it doesn’t. I have to figure out what’s wrong with it and why it’s not as clear and glowy as I want it to be. It should be. I […]

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  • E45 UV Protect Hand Cream

    Finally, A Hand Cream With SPF That Doesn’t Feel Like Sunscreen

    If you’ve ever stepped outside, looked down at your hands, and thought “Why do they suddenly look ten years older than my face?,” you’re not alone. Our hands cop a lot of sun exposure, and most of us totally forget to protect them. That’s where E45 UV Protect Hand Cream comes in. It’s basically a […]

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  • how to decipher sunscreen labels and lingo

    Sunscreen Lingo: How To Decipher Sunscreen Labels

    Can you decipher sunscreen labels? I mean, what does “broad-spectrum” really mean? Does your sunscreen need to be water-resistant, too? And why the heck are there stars on the bottle? The law states brands need to give you all the info to help you make an informed choice (and I’m totally on board with that). […]

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  • unnecessary skincare products

    5 Unnecessary Skincare Products

    Geez, if you bought every skincare product out there, you’d need a separate room just to house your lotions and potions. And your skincare routine would take you one hour and a half! Good news. A lot of skincare products out there are gimmicks. They may come in handy once in a while but they […]

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  • most misleading skincare claims

    Top 7 Misleading Cosmetic Claims

    After reading one too many misleading skincare claims, I have to ask: do you ever wonder if anything that comes out of a brand’s mouth is true? You know they lie to you ALL the time to sell you crap you don’t need and, often, doesn’t even work. And you’ve learnt to smell the BS […]

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  • hot water opens pores skincare myth

    Can Hot Water Open Pores?

    Are you washing your face with hot water to open your pores and finishing off with a splash of cold water to close them up again? Don’t bother. It’s a waste of time. We’ve already talked about how the whole closing pores with cold water thing doesn’t work. If that doesn’t work, why would hot […]

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