reviews

  • nimue cleansing milk

    Is A Cosmeceutical Cleanser Better Than A Regular Cleanser?

    Is a cosmeceutical cleanser better than a regular cleanser? In theory, cosmeceuticals contain higher concentrations of active ingredients to give you better and faster results, but does that apply to cleansers, too? After all, they don’t really stay on the skin long enough to do much, apart from cleansing skin (obvs…). I’ve put Nimue Cleansing […]

  • colbert md soothe night

    Is This Just Another Overpriced Dermatologist Cream?

    I don’t know about you but, if I’m going to spend $175.00 on a cream, I expect it to give me the smoothest skin I’ve ever had, get rid of my wrinkles, and make me a nice cup of tea, too. Ok, maybe the tea isn’t such a great idea just before bedtime, but you […]

  • la roche posay effaclar bb blur 01

    I Finally Tried A Blur Cream And I’m In Love

    I wish creams and lotions could get rid of wrinkles, large pores, and all that stuff for good. But, often, the best they can do is just hide them. Hiding imperfections is something La Roche Posay Effaclar BB Blur Instant Oil-Absorbing Coverage Cream Mousse (what a mouthful!) does very well. Here’s why: What’s In La […]

  • linden leaves aqua lily nourishing hand cream

    Is Linden Leaves Aqua Lily Nourishing Hand Cream Enough For Dry Skin?

    How beautiful does Linden Leaves Aqua Lily Nourishing Hand Cream is? When I first saw it, I thought it was worth getting it for the packaging alone (what can I say? I’m a sucker for elegant design). But when I put it to the test… Let’s say it leaves a lot to be desired… What’s […]

  • vichy idealia skin sleep

    The Cream That Helps Me Fake A Good Night’s Sleep

    Oh man, I could SO do with some sleep right now. Between moving house (again!), work, and family finally visiting, the last couple of weeks have been totally non-stop. I hardly slept a wink, often working into the wee hours of the morning to get everything done in time. I somehow made it through each […]