serums Archives – Beautiful With Brains Taking the guesswork out of skincare Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:44:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 How To Add Niacinamide To Your Skincare Routine https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/paulas-choice-10-niacinamide-booster/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/paulas-choice-10-niacinamide-booster/#comments Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=103244 Niacinamide is always the odd one out, isn’t it? You’ve already got your skincare routine down to a T: ✅ AHA/BHA exfoliant? Check. ✅ Vitamin C serum? Check. ✅ Retinol serum? Check. ✅ Moisturising sunscreen? Check. But none of them has niacinamide! Argh! How do you fit this antiaging superstar into your skincare routine, too?! […]

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]]> https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/paulas-choice-10-niacinamide-booster/feed/ 36 The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%: The Dud Of The Line Or A Misunderstood Gem? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-vitamin-c-suspension-ha-spheres/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-vitamin-c-suspension-ha-spheres/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:15:00 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=98684 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. […]

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]]> https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-vitamin-c-suspension-ha-spheres/feed/ 40 Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster: Does It Work? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/paulas-choice-peptide-booster-review/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=120090 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, […]

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]]> Is Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Serum Worth The Hype (And The Price)? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/sunday-riley-c-e-o-rapid-flash-brightening-serum-review/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/sunday-riley-c-e-o-rapid-flash-brightening-serum-review/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2023 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=106078 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 £70 for the privilege of finding out. So I did what I always do in these cases: wait for […]

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]]> https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/sunday-riley-c-e-o-rapid-flash-brightening-serum-review/feed/ 2 Is Timeless 20% C+E+Ferulic Acid Serum The Most Powerful Vitamin C Serum Out There? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/timeless-vitamin-c-serum-review/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/timeless-vitamin-c-serum-review/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2023 01:15:00 +0000 https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=109701 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 […]

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]]> https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/timeless-vitamin-c-serum-review/feed/ 8 Skinceuticals H.A. Intensifier: Why It’s Not Your Average Hyaluronic Acid Serum https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/skinceuticals-h-a-intensifier-serum/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/skinceuticals-h-a-intensifier-serum/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:15:00 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=99725 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 […]

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