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Is The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% a dupe for Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster? I get this question a lot. I totally get it. Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster is one of the best skincare products I’ve ever tried in my life. But it costs an arm and a leg. If there’s a […]
Is it me or Mandelic acid exfoliants are becoming more popular? I totally see why. Mandelic acid is gentler than other exfoliating acids out there, so everyone can use it – even if acids usually make their skin scream in pain. The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA and By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin […]
The market for skincare products that lighten and brighten skin is huge! Whether you’re looking to directly target dark spots or you’re just after an overall brighter complexion, these products are the way to go. The playground of brightening products has been ruled by ingredients such as hydroquinone, arbutin, azelaic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin C […]
Ever noticed panthenol on the label of your moisturiser and wondered what it’s doing there? Hyaluronic acid gets all the credit for hydrating skin, but it ain’t the only ingredient that deserves a spot in your bathroom. Panthenol helps keep skin soft and hydrated, soothes irritation and supports your skin’s protective barrier. If your skin’s dry, tight and throwing a tantrum, that’s […]
Is The Inkey List 10% Glycolic Acid Toner a dupe for The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner? It sure looks like it. Like The Ordinary, The Inkey List aims to give us actives that work at the cheapest possible price. Heck, the brand even took inspiration from The Ordinary’s black and white packaging! But […]
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 […]
