Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Humectant is one of those fancy words us science beauty bloggers like to throw around to prove we know our stuff. But everyone else is probably scratching their heads, wondering what the heck we’re talking about. Better explain myself, eh? Here’s what humectants are and why you should load your skincare routine with them: What […]
“And the ‘Antioxidant Of The Year Award’ goes to….” *drumroll* “Coenzyme Q10!” Sorry, Vitamin C. You’re awesome and all, but this year, the spotlight’s on Coenzyme Q10. Since getting the Nivea gig, this little known antioxidant is popping up on the skincare aisles everywhere. But, how good is it? Is it an one hit wonder […]
Is Paula’s Choice Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 a moisturiser or a sunscreen? As long as you’re applying the recommended amount to get the SPF stated on the bottle (1/3 of a teaspoon for the face and neck), it’s a sunscreen. And it’s freaking phenomenal. I rarely praise a skincare product to the skies, […]
I know I keep saying you don’t need a toner. And you totally DON’T. But a lot of you like to use one, anyway (old habits die hard). If you must, you may as well use the best, right? I recommend Paula’s Choice toners a lot because they go the extra mile. They finish off […]
Hyaluronic Acid is my skincare hero. Whenever my skin gets a little dry and flaky, I just have to put out an SOS and it comes to save the day. Within a few short days, my skin is back to its soft, plumpy self. Thanks, Hyaluronic Acid! His super power? A big moisture magnet. When […]
Thought acne would disappear once you’d turn 20? Sometimes, it does. Other times, it stays with you long after that. No matter what you do, it stubbornly refuses to leave your face alone. Oh, why can’t you just go away, acne? If it doesn’t get the message alone, you need a bouncer to show it […]
