Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Confession time: I’m using a serum with Vitamin C + niacinamide. Shock horror! I know, I know, you’ve probably heard something horrible will happen if you mix those two together. You’ll get beautiful, glowy skin. I know, not that horrible, isn’t it? Me thinks it’s time to bust some myths so you can enjoy amazing […]
Did you know that anyone can have dehydrated skin? The symptoms look a lot like those of dry skin: tightness, dullness, an uncomfortable feeling… (especially after cleansing). But while dry skin lacks oil, dehydrated skin lacks moisture. Dry skin is often dehydrated because, without oil to lock it in, moisture evaporates out of thin air. […]
Got dry skin that can’t retain moisture if its life depended on it? Dehydrated skin that feels thirsty all the time? Or maybe oily skin that needs hydration without the oil slick? Hyaluronic Acid got you covered. This moisture magnet is the perfect hydrator for all skin types. It plumps up skin, makes it softer, […]
If your skin were to take a self-defence class, it’d be Caudalie Glow Activating Anti-Wrinkle Serum. This baby is packed with antioxidants that can fight off free radicals, the nasty molecules generated by pollutants, sun exposure, and pretty much everything else that attacks your skin on a daily basis. Plus, the squalane base strengthens your […]
Is Bakuchiol the natural alternative to retinol we were all waiting for? I admit I had high hopes for it. So when Boots Ingredients Bakuchiol Serum landed on my desk, I couldn’t wait to give it a go. Let’s say things didn’t go according to plan. Here’s what happened (or didn’t…): What’s In Boots Ingredients […]
Can turmeric and gooseberry reduce dark spots? These two staples of Indian beauty have made their way into Cyberderm Emblica Light And Bright, an innovative serum that promises to be a safe alternative to hydroquinone. If you’ve got dark skin, hydroquinone is a no-no. It can give you ochronosis, a bluish discolouration. The worst part? […]
