Taking the guesswork out of skincare
What are the best moisturisers for combination skin? The thick creams that beautifully moisturise your dry areas make your oilier ones break out. And the lightweight gels that keep your t-zone shine-free aren’t a match for your dry patches. How do you treat skin when you’re dealing with both issues? The trick is to stick […]
Did you know that Rihanna dabbed on Egyptian Magic for shooting her “Bitch Better Have My Money” video? This rumour was enough to get this cream into all the most popular beauty blogs and magazines. If Rihanna’s using it, it must be good right? Maybe… This is still a science-based blog, so celebrity endorsements alone don’t […]
You know me, I’d never buy a cream just because it contains peptides. Marketing hype aside, there’s still not enough scientific evidence to convince me they’re the best thing for anti-aging. And yet, I wouldn’t hesitate to splurge on Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream. WTH? Did I lose my marbles? Nope. Peptides may be the […]
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel is one of those moisturizers I would have snubbed until a couple of years ago. No, not because it’s drugstore. Olay Total Effects is one of my fave moisturizers, and it’s drugstore, too. No, it’s because it has NO antioxidants. Its formula only hydrates skin. It has no anti-aging properties. But after a […]
I have a confession to make. In the past, I would have overlooked The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factor + HA for being a boring formula. Now I know that boring is just what your skin needs sometimes. Let me explain… Are you so focused on anti-aging you forget to hydrate your skin? This was totally […]
I can’t believe it took me this long to try First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. With 4 units sold every minute, it’s the brand’s best-seller in the US. On the surface, it seems the kind of product I’d be dying to try. Yet, I panicked this would be too rich for my skin and […]
