Taking the guesswork out of skincare
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 […]
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 […]
The Inkey List Niacinamide is one of those rare skincare unicorns that works for everyone. It’s true that everyone’s skin is different. What works for one person may not work for another. Backfire, even. And yet… Niacinamide is the exception to the rule. Niacinamide is an ingredient absolutely anyone can use. It does everything you […]
Did you know your skin never sleeps? It spends the night repairing itself from all the damage it sustained during the day. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate claims to help this process. Kiehl’s says it “works with the skin’s natural nocturnal activity to dramatically restore skin”. If you don’t know what that means, it’s marketing lingo […]
Wanna know why I like Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Brightening Skin Corrector? Let me ask you a question: can you ever finish a bottle of pure Vitamin C? It’s a rush against time. You use it religiously every single day but you’ve barely gone through half the bottle when you see it. The slightest brownish […]
