Did you know that Rihanna dabbed on Egyptian Magic for shooting her “Bitch Better Have My Money” video? If it’s good enough for her… Just kidding! This is still a science-based blog, so we’ll review the cream with our lab tools. But it’s hard to resist the hype, isn’t it? Rihanna isn’t the only celeb fan. […]
I remember the days when I thought moisturiser wasn’t that important… I was younger then and lived in sunny Italy, where the weather never got harsh enough to suck all the moisture out of my skin and wither it like an old prune. That all changed when I moved to London. My first winter here, […]
You know what they say: everyone’s skin is different. What works for one person may not work for another. Backfire, even. I totally agree. And yet… There’s an exception to the rule: Niacinamide. This is an ingredient absolutely anyone can use. It does everything you want it to, and yet it’s so gentle, it won’t […]
Who doesn’t love a good Christmas cracker? I think they make the perfect stocking stuffers. They decorate your Christmas tables, add some fun to your family meal, and are full of delightful little presents. But… which one to choose? If you know someone with dry skin, I recommend Polaar Lapland’s Secret Cracker. Here’s why: What’s […]
I love beauty boxes like GlossyBox. They give us beauty addicts the chance to try new stuff all the time without breaking the bank. I know I discovered a few gems this way. But, sometimes, you get a stuck with a dud. For me, that’s Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Night Cream. Here’s why it didn’t work for […]
What’s your worse winter skincare problem? For me, it’s body dryness. I suffer with it in summer, too, but when the colder months roll around, it gets 10x worse. I guess taking 2 hour long baths in steaming hot water doesn’t help. It’s one of the guilty pleasures that helps me unwind at the end […]
