Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Move over, Sunday Riley Good Genes (US version. The EU version has Glycolic Acid). There’s a new lactic acid exfoliant in town. It’s called The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% and is wayyyy cheaper than you. Cos you shouldn’t need to sell a kidney for good skin, know what I mean? But… if […]
Ask any skincare guru what the best BHA exfoliant out there is and they’ll say Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. For years, it literally had no competition. Everything else either had too little BHA or a pH that deactivated it. Now, Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid is threatening to knock its off […]
Is anyone else having a pink moment? Maybe it’s the spring in the air bringing my feminine side out to play but I can’t have enough of pink right now. It’s everywhere in my wardrobe. In my makeup bag. And now in my shower, too. Hempz Pomegranate range is dressed in a beautiful pink packaging […]
Can you exfoliate sensitive skin with acids? Short answer: it depends on the acid. Glycolic is out. Lactic is in. Long answer? Glad you asked… What Is Lactic Acid And Why Should You Use It? Lactic acid is the gentlest member of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) family. Like all AHAs, it works by dissolving […]
Disclaimer: I don’t use either product. I believe high concentrations of acids are safe only in professional hands. Sure, a facial costs more, but if your aesthetician knows what she’s doing, it’s less risky. But if you’re the adventurous kind and want to do peels at home, you’re probably wondering if you should go for […]
We’ve got a lot to cover today, so I’ll be brief: the Eucerin DermoPURIFYER range for oily skin just had a makeover: The formulas are now enriched with exfoliating acids Three new products have joined the range: Micellar Water, Skin Renewal Treatment and Mattifying Fluid The iconic Cover Stick is back! The package is sleeker […]
