Taking the guesswork out of skincare
What’s the best Vitamin C serum for acne-prone skin? I usually recommend Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum. It has Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP), a Vitamin C derivative that tackles both wrinkles and acne. Or I did… until InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum started giving it a run for its money. Like Mad Hippie, it opted for […]
We have a saying in Italy, “The small barrel preserves the best wine”. The same’s true for moisturizers. Mad Hippie Face Cream is TINY. As you take the bottle out of the box, you’ll be like, “Is this all there is?!” It’s kinda disappointing… until you slather the cream all over your face. The juice […]
What are the best skincare products with Granactive Retinoid? In the past couple of years, this new form of retinoid (Vitamin A) got under the spotlight for its anti-aging superpowers. Fans say it gives you the same benefits as retinol without the side effects. Me? I wouldn’t go that far. So far, all the studies […]
This year, I’m switching things up. Instead of a hyaluronic acid serum, I’m going with a hyaluronic acid mist. I apply it like a toner. After cleansing, I spray Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist into my hands and massage it onto my face, neck and chest. I’m not gonna deny it, it felt weird at […]
This may sound weird but… I love cleansing my skin with oils. I know what you’re thinking: Oils?! Don’t they turn your skin into a greasy mess and invite pimples to party on your face? Not when done right. There’s nothing like a good oil cleanser to remove all makeup and impurities from your skin […]
So, you want to use retinol but every time you put it on your skin, it stings and flakes like crazy? Switch to granactive retinoid. It’s the nickname for hydroxypinacolone retinoate, a new form of retinoid that promises to kick your wrinkles in the butt like retinol – but without the side effects. The Ordinary […]
