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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....

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....

Have you experienced pilling or balling up of your sunscreen or skincare products? When the product is not absorbed, it forms white flakes or pills. Learn about why this happens and how you can prevent it for effective sun protection....

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,...

Can Asian sunscreens be trusted to give the SPF protection they promise? Ever since the Purito controversy, where the K-beauty brand's SPF 50+ sunscreen was found to only have SPF 19 based on independent tests, the comparisons and distrust of Asian sunscreens vs Western sunscreens have been more pronounced. On the blog is a look at why Asian sunscreens may have discrepancies in their ratings and whether sunscreen ratings can be trusted....

Sun protective clothing block out UV rays that damage the skin. The fabrics of these clothes have high ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) for reliable UV protection, especially when sunscreen application or reapplication is missed. Learn how to choose and use UPF clothing to stay protected for you and your family....

Can you get too much Botox? Here's a look at Botulinum toxin gone wrong; with botched botox examples from celebrities. Learn about how to avoid these side effects of over-injections and how to protect yourself from Frozen Foreheads to Spock Eyebrows. ...

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....