Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Summer makes everything lighter. Heavy sweaters give way to skimpy sundresses. Soups and stews are replaced by juicy salads and ice cream. Thick body butters are put away in favour of gel-like lotions. Even the makeup gets lighter. Ok, I might sport the occasional neon pink lipstick or bold green eyeshadow, but I often give […]
What are the best face wipes for cleansing skin? The ones you don’t use. Just kidding! Sort of… I’m not a big fan of face wipes. For starters, they don’t cleanse skin as well as oil cleansers. If you’re wearing a full face of makeup, you’ll have to use 3 wipes, a lot of rubbing […]
How do you solve a problem like Vitamin C? This powerful antioxidant brightens your complexion and keeps wrinkles away, but it’s so unstable, it often goes bad before you can finish a whole bottle. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to pay full price if I can’t get the full benefits… Clinique’s […]
What are the best cleansers for dry skin? Cleansing is the most underrated step of your skincare routine. It gets rid of dirt, grime and makeup – a small feat with plenty of benefits for your skin. Good cleansing prevents acne, brightens skin, and removes the debris that’d make it hard for your active ingredients […]
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 […]
