Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Ever wondered what are the best cleansers for oily skin? Once upon a time, remember how we were all cleansing our skin raw to get rid of every last trace of excess oil? Now we know that just triggers skin to make more of that damn oil. Ugh. Going in the opposite direction doesn’t work […]
Milky and cheap. These are my criteria for cleanser shopping. The reason is simple: cleansers simply remove dirt and excess oil, but don’t have any anti-aging properties to justify a higher price tag. The milky texture is because I have dry skin since I moved to London and need something that moisturises while cleansing. Drunk […]
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Estee Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam is a night-time cleanser. Doesn’t it have the word “night” in the name? Estee Lauder designed it to remove makeup, which is most definitely a night-time activity (unless you work at night and sleep during the day). And yet, I find it […]
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser is the cleanser I recommend the most to both my clients and friends. To explain why, let me ask you a question. Do you feel like giving up on cleansing in winter? No matter what you do, your skin ALWAYS feels so tight and dry after cleansing. Blame it on surfactants. They […]
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water is the most popular micellar water in the skincare world. The brand has always catered to sensitive skin, so it’s no surprise this baby was available long before other bands jumped on the micellar water bandwagon in recent years. I admit I’m not a huge fan of micellar waters. They […]
Is it me or foaming cleansers have gotten a bad rep lately? I can totally see why. I started using foaming cleansers when I was around 15. Back then, my skin was oilier and pimple-prone. I figured, the more foam a cleanser makes, the better it cleanses my skin and gets rid of the extra oil and […]
