Taking the guesswork out of skincare
It’s already starting. The past couple of days have been unusually sunny and warm in London, so bae and I had grabbed the opportunity to enjoy the last few romantic walks in the park before the colder winter weather turns me into a hermit (did I mention I HATE the cold?). As we were making […]
Niacinamide is always the odd one out, isn’t it? You’ve already got your skincare routine down to a T: AHA/BHA exfoliant? Check. Vitamin C serum? Check. Retinol serum? Check. Moisturising sunscreen? Check. But none of them has niacinamide! Argh! How do you fit this antiaging superstar into your skincare routine, too?! Fret not. You don’t […]
The worst mistake you can make with retinol is not to use it (once you’re 25+). The second worst mistake you can make is thinking you’re special and can skip to the highest concentrations without irritating your skin. Hint: you’re NOT special. Retinol is a double-edged sword. Yes, it makes your skin smoother, brightens it […]
What are the best face wipes for cleansing skin? The ones you don’t use. Just kidding! Sort of… I’m not a big fan of face wipes. For starters, they don’t cleanse skin as well as oil cleansers. If you’re wearing a full face of makeup, you’ll have to use 3 wipes, a lot of rubbing […]
“What’s the best salicylic acid exfoliant, Gio?” My answer’s always the same: Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant or The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution. No, I’m not cheating. I just like to give people choice. 😉 Cos what works for me may not work so well for you. Or you may not […]
“I’m scared of retinol side effects. I know retinol is the best wrinkle-fighter out there, but I don’t want to deal with redness and irritation. What should I do?” I hear ya. Irritation is no fun. But leaving retinol out of your skincare routine won’t do either. Mmm… What if I told you you could […]
