Taking the guesswork out of skincare
What are the best vitamin C serums? Vitamin C serums are a staple in my skincare routine. I don’t believe that any skincare products (apart from sunscreen) is a must for everyone. But it’s hard to find someone who wouldn’t benefit from a Vitamin C serum. This antiaging superstar fights wrinkles, boosts collagen and brightens […]
I wish I had known about salicylic acid when I were a teen. Back then, I spent hours irritating scrubbing my face and drying out pimples with toothpaste (I read in a mag it worked 🙄 ) and then wondered why my skin looked like a mess. Salicylic acid is the skincare hero every woman […]
What are the best skincare products for dry AND acne-prone skin? Skincare shopping is hard enough when you’re dealing with only one problem. But dry skin prone to acne? That’s hands down one of the most frustrating skin types to deal with. If you try to give acne the boot, you risk stripping your skin […]
What are the best pregnancy-safe skincare products? Pregnancy can give you that beautiful radiant glow. Or it can play tricks on your skin that leave it blotched with acne, melasma or heightened sensitivity (as if morning sickness weren’t enough). The worst part? Your old trusted staples won’t do. Retinol, Benzoyl peroxide and everything else you […]
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 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 […]
