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  • the ordinary mandelic acid 10 + HA
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    Are They Dupes? The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA VS Stratia Soft Touch AHA

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    Are The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA and Stratia Soft Touch AHA dupes? Both contain 10% mandelic acid, an exfoliating acid that’s gentler on sensitive skin than glycolic acid. They promise the same thing: smoother, softer, brighter skin texture without the irritation that often comes with exfoliation. At first sight, the two are so similar, you could call them dupes. But when you dig deeper, the supporting ingredients, textures […]

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    Are Hypoallergenic Products Really Safer?

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    What does hypoallergenic mean in skincare? Hint: it’s NOT safer…. I’ll give you a moment to digest that. I know it’s a shock. If you’ve rosacea, eczema or just sensitive skin that throws a tantrum every time you try something new, you’re probably scouring the shops for safe products that won’t cause another flareup. Hypoallergenic […]

  • Ameliorate Trasforming Body Lotion review
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    What I Use To Exfoliate My Body (It Works For Chicken Skin, Too)

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    When was the last time you exfoliated your body? If you’re anything like me, you’re slathering your fave acid on your face every other day – heaven forbid those pesky dead cells roughen up your skin and steal its glow. Your body? You even forget you have one. Hidden under layers of clothing for most […]

  • is alcohol in skincare bad
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    What Does Alcohol-Free In Skincare Mean?

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    I learned the hard way you don’t want alcohol in your skincare. I was a beauty-obsessed 15-years old with no idea on how to put a skincare routine together. I just bought what Cioé magazine recommended, including a toner loaded with alcohol. Only, I didn’t know it was loaded with alcohol. I just knew my […]

  • mineral oil myths debunked
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    7 Myths About Mineral Oil You Should Stop Believing Now

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    You know how it goes. A jealous person spreads a juicy rumour. Everyone believes it because it’s so scary, who wants to take the risk if it turns out to be true? Then, the truth comes out. But, it’s too late. It doesn’t matter what the maligned guy says or does to prove his innocence, […]

  • the ordinary lactic acid 10 + ha 2 02
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    How Often Should You Exfoliate With AHAs/BHA?

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    “How often should you exfoliate with AHAs/BHA? The instructions on my glycolic acid exfoliant say I need to apply it every night. But then why is my skin so dry all of a sudden?” I hear this a lot from my readers. Exfoliating acids are double-edged swords. Use them right and they’ll brighten up your […]