Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Is a cosmeceutical cleanser better than a regular cleanser? In theory, cosmeceuticals contain higher concentrations of active ingredients to give you better and faster results, but does that apply to cleansers, too? After all, they don’t really stay on the skin long enough to do much, apart from cleansing skin (obvs…). I’ve put Nimue Cleansing […]
What, you thought the only micellar water Bioderma makes is Sensibio? Nope, they also make Hydrabio for dry skin and Sebium for oily skin. And, surpringly, they aren’t all identical. Bioderma didn’t put the same formula in different bottles and just changed the labels, like most brands do. Sure, there are lots of similarities between […]
Did you know Bioderma Sensibio H2O isn’t the only micellar water Bioderma makes? That one is the most popular because it’s safe even for the most sensitive of skin types. But if your skin is on the drier side, Bioderma Hydrabio H2O is a better option for you. Here’s why: What’s In Bioderma Hydrabio H2O […]
Combination skin can get sensitive, too – especially during the colder winter months. When that happens, you need to go back to basics. Pick a moisturiser that’s free of all fancy actives like retinol and glycolic acid that could irritate skin at this time, but still provides enough moisture – without clogging pores. It’s a […]
You know that squeaky feeling you get after using a powerful cleanser? That’s what happened when I used Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash. And it’s NOT a good sign… Here’s why: What’s In Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash? POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE TO CLEANSE SKIN Potassium hydroxide (or lye) is a powerful cleansing agent that easily removes everything […]
ARK Skincare Age Defend Conditioning Cleanser claims to be the best cleanser for your 30s and 40s. I get why you’d need to tweak your skincare routine as you get older. In your 30s, you start to get fine lines, dark spots, and all kinds of things that weren’t an issue in your younger years. […]
