reviews

  • Is Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Really Kind To Skin?

    I like my cleansers simple. No fragrance. No colour. No fancy bells and whistles. Just gentle cleansing power that takes everything off sans the irritation. That’s just what Simple Refreshing Facial Wash promises. Heck, it proudly boats to be the kindest cleanser the brand has ever made. Does it live up to it? The Verdict […]

  • ultrasun family spf 30 review

    Finally, A Sunscreen All The Family Can Use!

    Can you use the same sunscreen for all the family? In theory, yes. In practice, finding a sunscreen that suits every member of the family is trickier than you think. Traditional UV filters, like Avobenzone, are a no-no for young children. They get easily absorbed by the body and cause all kinds of irritations. Mineral […]

  • Serum I'm from ginseng

    Is Ginseng The Secret Behind Korean Women’s Younger-Looking Complexions?

    Move over, snail slime. Ginseng is the IT ingredient of Korean skincare. Used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat all kinds of ailments, it’s made its way in skincare, where it promises to fight wrinkles, erase dark spots and make you look 10x younger. Can it deliver? I’ve put I’m From Ginseng Serum to […]

  • bioderma photoderm akn mat spf 30 review

    Is Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 The Only Sunscreen Oily Skin Needs?

    It’s easy to say, “Apply your sunscreen generously and top it up every couple of hours.” How the heck do you do that when your skin is covered with its own grease?! Oily skin + sunscreen = tricky relationship. Go down the mineral sunscreen route and you’re left with a white, oily cast that makes […]

  • paula's choice 10% niacinamide booster 01

    Best Paula’s Choice Products For Dark Spots: Which Actually Work?

    What are the best Paula’s Choice products for dark spots? The brand has a dozen serums, essences and boosters all promising to even out your skin tone, brighten your complexion and fade away dark spots once and for all. But not all are created equal. Some can make your skin glow, but are powerless against dark spots. Some are […]

  • neogen real fresh green tea cleansing stick review

    Is Neogen Real Fresh Green Tea Cleansing Stick Just A Soap In Stick Form?

    Is Neogen Real Fresh Green Tea Cleansing Stick just a soap in stick form? It sure looks like it. But a quick look at the label shows the ingredients that give soap its shape and cleansing power (like Sodium Palmate) are nowhere to be find here. Phew! (FYI, those ingredients are the reasons soaps dry […]