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“Gio, how can The Ordinary products work if they’re so cheap? Where’s the catch?” Headaches. The catch is in the headaches The Ordinary gives you when you’re trying to decide what to buy. Want a simple retinoid serum, for example? Here are 6! 6, ladies! How the heck do you decide which one is right […]
The Ordinary GF 15% Solution has taken the beauty world by storm (as does everything the brand makes, for that matter). Usually, I’m all over anything The Ordinary makes. Ok, there’s an exception or two, but overall, who doesn’t love effective, science-backed skincare for the price of two lattes? Exactly. Yet, this time, my first […]
The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion has been blowing up everywhere, and honestly, I couldn’t resist giving it a go. Retinal’s got this reputation as the next-gen retinol: faster, more effective, and somehow less irritating. It’s like the overachiever of the vitamin A family. Naturally, I had questions. Is it the holy grail everyone claims, or […]
Ever wondered what the best types of peptides for anti-aging are? After all, the world of peptides is a minefield. There are like 100 out there. They all promise to get rid of your wrinkles, firm your skin and take 10 years off your face. But not all of them deliver. How the heck are […]
What’s the best treatments for dark spots on the face (or anywhere else, really)? Hydroquinone is the gold standard your derm recommends for dark spots, melasma and all kinds of hyperpigmentation. But, no one wants to use it anymore. It’s got its fair share of blame, though. It’s harsh like hell. It’ll take your dark […]
Is The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid a dupe for Mad Hippie Super A Serum? Mad Hippie Vitamin A Serum got an upgrade. It’s now called Mad Hippie Vitamin A Super Serum and it has three forms of retinoids + bakuchiol (does the same thing). Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane and Granactive Retinoid 5% In Squalane used […]
