Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Remember when skincare was easy? Cleanse, tone, moisturize. Done. Now, we have all kinds of extra products. Exfoliants, serums, facial oils, clay masks, sheet masks… And who knows what will pop up next? But isn’t using them all a bit too much? I mean, it’s not like skin really needs a 10-step routine. So, what […]
I’m a minimalist. When it comes to skincare, I truly think that less is more. Like, why pay twice for the same moisturizer just because one jar is labelled “face” and the other “eye”? Insane. I thought serums were like that. Super lightweight moisturizers. Why bother? Then, I gave them a go and was blown […]
Are you Team Pat or Team Rub? No, it’s not a new reality show. I’m talking about how you apply your skincare products. Should you rub them in or pat them on? I used to be a rubber. Once that cream was in my hands, I’d scoop up a tiny bit and automatically rub it […]
“Cleanse, tone, and moisturize.” “Don’t forget to buy a cream for your turkey neck, as well!” “Have you tried this mask? It’s a facial in a sheet!” 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 […]
For years, I ignored serums. I had no idea what they were, what they were supposed to do and what the point in buying one was. But, one day, curiosity got the better of me. I tried one and… have never looked back. These days, a serum is an essential step in my skincare routine, […]
When Oprah recommends something, I’m usually all over it. Usually. Cos even the best people can give you bad advice, sometimes. Case in point: the Clarisonic. It made Oprah’s list of favourite things. But you may want to take a hard, honest look at your skin to see if that’s really what it needs. Why? […]
