Centella Asiatica or Cica is a popular ingredient in K-beauty for its multi-tasking benefits. It helps with acne and rejuvenation and is suitable for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand that uses Centella Asiatica from Madagascar for its comprehensive Cica range. Here's my review on SKIN1004's Madagascar Centella & Hyalu-Cica line....
How are NFTs, blockchain and cryptocurrency changing the beauty industry? A guide to understanding how the metaverse and IoT are shaping beauty trends and practices for 2022 and beyond....
Is Burberry Beauty, the luxury makeup brand worth the splurge? My first makeup review on the blog features the British cosmetic's brands bestsellers and iconic collections. Find out whether Burberry's makeup products are worth the splurge!...
What are peptides in skincare and why are they so expensive? Made up of amino acids; peptides are touted as anti-ageing miracles that do everything from removing wrinkles like Botulinum toxin and boosting collagen synthesis in the skin. Before you invest in peptide serums and creams- here's everything you need to about it; including a look at the data and limitations of peptide skincare products in this doctor's review....
Are sonic facial cleansing devices worth it? Powered by high tech sonic technology, the soft silicone bristles thoroughly cleanse the skin and undo damage from air pollution while keeping the skin barrier protected. A look at the science of sonic cleansing brushes and my review of the latest in beauty tech, the FOREO LUNA 3....
Meet Nicola Kilner, the co-founder and CEO of DECIEM, the conglomerate behind cult beauty brands The Ordinary and NIOD. In this exclusive interview, she shares the inspiration and drive behind DECIEM; beauty trends, her skincare routine and new developments for the brands....
NIOD is the luxury sister brand of The Ordinary, from DECIEM. This skincare review of NIOD's products takes you through a crash course on novel active ingredients and a doctor's review of their best sellers including Survival 0, Modulating Glucosides, Multi-molecular Hyaluronic Acid, Copper Amino Isolate and Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate! Find out if they're worth the hype and price tag....
Here comes the sun and 2021's sunscreen reviews! Welcome to 2021’s Sunscreen Reviews! It’s been 2 years since Sunscreen Reviews: the Best, Worst and Unsafe Ones. I’m excited to share with you the hits and misses that I’ve tried in the last 2 years as well as new favourites and personal holy grails. This time I’ve focused mostly on affordable sunscreens that you can easily get from drug stores or departmental stores. I hope that you’ll find this post useful :) Update 2024: Sunscreen Reviews 2024 As with all my skincare reviews, this updated sunscreen review will comprise a scrutiny at the ingredients,...
How does drinking coffee or using caffeine in skincare affect your skin? Coffee may reduce your risk of skin cancer, cellulite and rosacea. However, caffeine in eye creams may not improve dark eye circles and eye bags. Everything about coffee and your skin explained in this review....
Hollow temples are a sign of ageing in the upper face, making a youthful face look gaunt and haggard. Fat, muscle and bone changes cause the natural convexity of the face to become concave. Temple fillers are a safe and effective non-surgical treatment to treat sunken temples. Learn about temple filler injections in this review....