I don’t know about you, but I’m so tired of false promises and bogus claims blown up of all proportions: “Better than Botox!” “Exercise those facial muscles!”. “Moisturize daily and you’ll look 10 years younger”. That’s just some of the nonsense we have to put up with every day. From magazines. From TV. From our […]
Ascorbyl Palmitate is the black sheep of the Vitamin C family. While all the other members are hard at work to fight off wrinkles, boost collagen production, and brighten the complexion, Ascorbyl Palmitate has slackened on the job a little. It simply hasn’t proven its worth, yet. Here’s why this is my LEAST fave form […]
I started my Curology prescription of tretinoin in late November 2019, and despite my best efforts to acclimate to 0.01% tretinoin, it’s been an uphill battle. Yes, 0.01% tretinoin. I know it’s not much–I SAID WHAT I SAID! But that’s the thing about skincare: it’s never one-size-fits all, and two people can react very differently […]
Did you know that not all Vitamin C is the same? Like, there are a gazillion different forms that do pretty much all the same thing. Except… Some work best at kicking free radicals in the butt while others excel at fading dark spots. Some have the lifespan of a moth while others will keep […]
You’d think a company wouldn’t want to cannibalise itself… Case in point: Niod Superoxide Dismutase Saccharide Mist and The Ordinary EUK 134.01%. Both brands belong to Deciem. Both promise their products will give you the same results. And yet one is considerably more expensive than the other… Makes no sense… Shouldn’t we all go with […]
What are the best retinol products? The answer to this question may just change your skin for good. I’m not kidding. Retinol (and any other form of vitamin A, for that matter) is the only thing that can REALLY reduce wrinkles. Here’s how it works and where to find it: What’s Retinol And How Does […]
