Taking the guesswork out of skincare
And the awards for “Best Clinique Products” goes to… Oh my, was it hard to pick. Clinique is one of the few skincare brands I bother to check out at department stores. While everyone else (yes, La Mer, I’m looking at you) asks you for a kidney for a basic moisturising cream, Clinique fills its […]
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 […]
Winter is coming. It’ll bring Christmas, hot chocolate, and… That’s pretty much all I like about winter. What I don’t like? The freezing cold temperatures and unrelenting chilly winds that cause havoc on my skin and hair. Gone is the soft, glowy, flawless skin I enjoyed all summer long. In winter, when I look in […]
Ever wondered what pH-balanced means? Every serum and moisturiser proudly boasts about its pH these days. Is it just another marketing ploy or does your skin’s pH really matter? A bit of both. Here’s everything you need to know about skin’s pH and which skincare products should (and should NOT) be pH-balanced. What Is pH? […]
The one good thing about dry skin? You can use pretty much any oil to fix it without worrying it will turn into a war zone. But too much choice can be overwhelming. Do you go just with the cheapest option? Or pick the one that smells the best (please don’t do this – oils […]
It’s the question on everyone’s lips atm: is Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum worth $185? I know, I know, worth is subjective. You may not hesitate to splurge 1K on a designer bag while your BFF thinks you’re crazy. That’s cool. Your money. Your call. Same with skincare. Kind of. I’m all for splurging on […]
