It’s no secret that CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM is one of my fave night moisturisers ever. Ever since it landed in the UK, I barely used anything else. But what about the morning version, CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion AM SPF 25? Is that just as good? I’ve put it to the test to find […]
I’ve never jumped on the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion bandwagon – and NOT just because my skin isn’t SO dry to need something so heavy duty. I just think it’s boring. Take a look at the ingredient list: it looks like something that came out of a 60s lab. Revolutionary at the time. Nothing […]
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 […]
