Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Niacinamide is always the odd one out, isn’t it? You’ve already got your skincare routine down to a T: âś… AHA/BHA exfoliant? Check. âś… Vitamin C serum? Check. âś… Retinol serum? Check. âś… Moisturising sunscreen? Check. But none of them has niacinamide! Argh! How do you fit this antiaging superstar into your skincare routine, too?! […]
Are you thinking of trying The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 25? The Ordinary has rocked the skincare world like a hurricane, winning hearts everywhere thanks to its odd mix of science-backed actives and insanely low prices. Their Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion and Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution have already become cult. […]
Wait, didn’t Paula Begoun swear for years peptides don’t work? Yes – and then she changed her mind. Whether she caved in to customers or marketing pressure (certainly NOT science, that ain’t there yet), a few years ago Paula’s Choice came out with her own peptide booster – aptly called Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster. Yep, […]
In case you’re wondering, yes – that is a sample size of Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Serum. You see, I wasn’t sure if I’d like it or not and didn’t want to fork out ÂŁ70 for the privilege of finding out. So I did what I always do in these cases: wait for […]
It happens. Every. Single. Time. Whenever I review a Vitamin C serum, inevitably someone asks, “how does it compare to Timeless 20% C+E+Ferulic Acid Serum?” Short answer: it’s great dupe for pricier options like Skinceuticals CE Ferulic and Paula’s Choice C15 Booster. But the super high Vitamin C content makes me think twice before recommending […]
I didn’t take any chances this year. As soon as the temperatures turned a little chilly (almost a month ago here in London!), I popped Skinceuticals H.A. Intensifier back into my skincare routine. I learned the hard way hyaluronic acid is a must for me in winter: harsh weather loves to suck all the moisture out of your skin and if […]
