Is the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sunstick worth buying? Following the huge success of its sunscreen in 2022, K-beauty brand, Beauty of Joseon, has returned with a sunscreen stick version of its viral sunscreen. This sun stick is a collaboration with Ramon Pagan, a skincare influencer and cosmetic chemist. My review in this blogpost...
Review: Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturising Sunscreen. This Korean sunscreen was one of the most popular sunscreens of 2022; and was sold out in many Olive Young Korea stores in Seoul. This sunscreen is well loved on TikTok and Reddit for its glowy finish and lightweight texture. My take on this popular sunscreen and how it differs from Beauty of Joseon sunscreen, another popular K-beauty sunscreen....
What are active ingredients in skincare and how do they work? Often referred to as "actives", these are the ingredients that are biologically active and can change the structure or function of the skin- to bring about therapeutic benefits for the skin. This doctor's review of active ingredients will give you an overview of these actives to improve your skin; and a guide to mixing them to improve your skin health- from reducing dark spots, fine lines, acne and more!...
How to layer your skincare in the correct order? A step by step guide to getting your skincare right by a doctor, with the fundamentals of a skincare regimen and active ingredients explained in this review...
The top skincare trends that will dominate 2023- skinimalism, advanced retinol delivery systems, gender-fluid beauty products, clean beauty and cleanical skincare and more in this trend forecast for 2023....
Are retinol alternatives as effective as retinol without the side effects of retinoid dermatitis? A look at the science and evidence behind "natural" and "green" alternatives to retinols- bakuchiol, rosehip oil and peptides. If you've tried them and felt disappointed by the lack of results, here's why....
5 popular retinol serums and creams from Innisfree, Paula's Choice, Kiehl's, The Ordinary and RoC get my review. Find out which performed the best and worst for 2023's review of retinol products!...
Dr Rachel Ho explains retinol benefits, strengths, purging, side effects, skincare combinations and how to start retinol safely in Singapore....
How do UV sunscreen stickers work? Decoding the science behind another viral TikTok Trend, SpotMyUV's UV detection stickers that's being used to review sunscreens. These UV stickers turn purple in the presence of UV light to remind the user to reapply sunscreen when its effectiveness has worn off. My review of UV stickers and why these aren't reliable in this blogpost....
What is skin cycling? This derm approved TikTok trend was coined by NYC dermatologist, Dr Whitney Bowe. This review explains how a skin cycline routine works; and guides the use acids and retinols, paired with skin barrier repair products to keep your skin nourished....