reviews

  • pacifica bacne warrior

    Pacifica Acne Warrior Review: Is It Worth It?

    What do you do if you’re vegan and acne has just showed up on your back, your shoulders, your chest? You’ve probably scrolled past Pacifica’s Acne Warrior line a dozen times at Target or Ulta, wondering if those cute pastel bottles with the warrior name actually do anything or if they’re just another vegan skincare […]

  • differin vs cerave

    CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum VS Differin: Which One Is Better For Acne?

    Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs Differin: which one is the best retinoid product for your acne? They both promise clearer skin and a smoother texture, but they take wildly different routes to get you there. One’s a gentle, texture-smoothing sidekick loaded with skin barrier support. The other’s a prescription-strength acne fighter that happens to be […]

  • best Korean exfoliating toners

    Best Korean Exfoliating Toners

    ​What’s the best Korean exfoliating toner? Honestly, there aren’t that many. I know, this may be surprising. Korean skincare is touted to be the end all and be all of skincare, but exfoliating toners are one category where I think it’s massively overrated. The problem? Most K-beauty toners  don’t exfoliate much. Korean skincare philosophy are […]

  • best hydrating korean cleansers

    What’s The Best Korean Hydrating Cleanser?

    What’s the best Korean hydrating cleanser? If you’re looking for one, there’s a good chance your current cleanser is leaving your skin feeling tight, dry, or just uncomfortable after washing. And honestly, that’s usually a sign it’s doing too much. A good hydrating cleanser should clean your skin without making it feel like all the […]

  • Proactiv Green Tea and Moisturizer

    Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer Review: What You Need to Know

    When Boscia discontinued its oil-free moisturizer with green tea, I almost cried. It was one of the best moisturisers on the market for oily and acne-prone skin. *sighs* So when I saw Proactiv came up with a green tea moister, I just had to try it. While it’s not an exact dupe (it has macadamia […]

  • lancer retinol treatment

    The Truth About Lancer’s Advanced Retinol Treatment: Is It Right For You?

    Lancer Advanced Retinol Treatment seems to be one of those skincare products people either love or hate. Love because it does what it says on the tin. 1.25% retinol is super high concentration (yes, really!) that can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s also high enough that could trigger excess irritation in […]