You never think you need something unless it’s too late. Case in point: my crow’s feet. I didn’t think I needed to invest in any fancy anti-aging product until I saw those first fine lines creeping up around my eyes in my mid ’20s. I swear they came totally out of nowhere. I wouldn’t say […]
Have you ever wondered what skincare products to avoid? Some skincare products aren’t necessary. (Yes, toner, I’m looking at you). But are there any that are harmful? No, I’m not talking about dangerous ingredients. You can’t put toxic stuff in cosmetics. That’s the law. I’m talking about whole categories of skincare products that do more harm […]
It all started with sheet masks. Once revealed to be the secret behind the flawless Korean complexion, the popularity of these unassuming little sheets went through the roof. Now, they’re leading the way for a new generation of masks that hydrates skin while you sleep and turn your face into a foaming cloud to absorb […]
Cleanse, tone, moisturize. Put on serum and sunscreen. Use a sheet mask. Don’t forget to exfoliate. And have you heard of essences? Even pre-serums are a thing now! Geez, your skincare routine is getting longer every day! Can’t brands stop releasing a new “innovative” product every 5 minutes?! But, wait. Do you really need to […]
Can skin be oily AND dry at the same time? Your skin has always been an oily nightmare. It has visible shiny patches on your forehead, gigantic pores on your t-zone and is always riddled with a pimple… or ten. But now winter’s coming round, you’re experiencing a sense of… tightness? Worse, it has even […]
You’d think washing your face would be easy… When I was a kid, my mom told me to use plain old soap and water. It made my face squeaky clean… and dry as a bone. In my teens, I graduated to foaming cleansers. That worked better. I got clean skin without the dryness. Until I […]
