skincare

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    Is Beauty Sleep A Myth?

    Are you getting your beauty sleep? When I was younger, I’d spend countless night up until all hours. Going to bed with the chickens was so not cool. These days, I wish I could fall asleep at 10pm, but, more often than not, my insomnia is keeping me awake till the early morning hours. Doesn’t […]

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    Do Anti-Aging Cleansers Work?

    Wouldn’t it be great if you get rid of wrinkles while washing your face? Anti-aging cleansers promise just that. They pack anti-aging actives inside your cleansers (a non-negotiable step into your skincare routine), so you’re always guaranteed to get your dose. But… Do anti-aging cleansers actually work? Not for getting rid of wrinkles or preventing them. Most anti-aging ingredients need to stay on your skin to work, not disappear down the drain after 30 seconds. Exfoliating cleansers can provide some benefits, but leave-on treatments do a better job. Save your money for those instead. Let’s take a look at the different types of anti-aging cleansers, what […]

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    4 Common Pore Myths You Need To Stop Believing Right Now

    Ready to bust some pore myths? Like it or not, your pores are here to stay. There’s no way to get rid of them completely – unless you Photoshop them away. That’s a good thing. You have pores for a reason. Their job is to allow sebum (your skin’s natural moisturiser) to reach the surface […]

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    5 Common Skincare Mistakes I Made + How To Fix Them

    What are the worst skincare mistakes you’ve ever made? Me, I could write a book about them. Like, all those years I went without sunscreen because no one bothered to tell me the sun gives you wrinkles. Or the times when I went to bed without makeup because I was too lazy to take it […]

  • How To Choose The Best Exfoliator For Your Skin Type

    Don’t give up on exfoliation. No matter your skin type or what woes you’re dealing with, exfoliation IS the key to the brighter, smoother and pimple-free skin you crave. But then… why does exfoliation often backfire? The problem is not exfoliation itself. It’s what you use to exfoliate. That’s right. Different skin types have different […]