skincare

  • oil cleansing method guide for beginners

    What Is The Oil Cleansing Method (OCM)?

    Oil cleansing method? Say what?! I can’t believe people cleanse their skin with oils now. That’s nuts. Like, my t-zone is already as shiny as a frying pan, and you want me to add even more oil?! To say that I was sceptical about the oil cleansing method would be an understatement. But when I […]

  • some by mi aha BHA PHA 30 days miracle toner

    Do You Really Need A Toner? (The Answer May Surprise You)

    Is toner necessary? Yeah, yeah, yeah, I’ve heard the mantra: cleanse, tone, moisturise. For years, I followed it. Every day after cleansing, I’d pour some toner on a cotton pad and swipe it on my face. Until, one day, I ran out. I was too lazy to go all the way to shop and buy […]

  • is your skin aging faster than it should

    3 Signs Your Skin Is Aging Faster Than It Should (And What To Do About It)

    “OMG, is that a wrinkle?! Aren’t those supposed to appear when you’re like, 60?” I was 25. I had spent most of my summers till then frolicking under the sweltering Italian sun – sans sunscreen. That was something you only wore at the beach and I HATE the beach. I didn’t need that stuff. Until […]

  • splash masks

    Splash Masks: Do You Really Need One?

    They say face masks are a pampering treat. Lately, they’ve started to feel like a chore. Like, who the heck has the time to squeeze 20 minutes for a mask in their skincare routine anymore? After a long day of blogging, meetings and errands, all I want to do when I get home is hit […]

  • Can Firming Creams Tighten Sagging Skin? What Really Works

    No cream can physically lift sagging skin. Firming creams can temporarily plump and tighten its appearance, while ingredients such as retinoids can gradually boost collagen and skin texture. But, once skin is sagging, no firming cream can give you the same results you get with lasers, fillers and cosmetics surgery. Sephora & co want you to keep the hope alive. Navigate through […]

  • strengthen your skin's protective barrier

    How To Strengthen Your Skin’s Protective Barrier (And Why It Matters)

    Does your skincare routine change with the seasons? I’m all about antiaging most of the year but, as soon as I feel the first whiff of winter in the air, I switch my focus to strengthening my skin’s protective barrier. Not that I give up my retinol & vitamin C completely in the winter. But […]