Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Did you know that Rihanna dabbed on Egyptian Magic for shooting her “Bitch Better Have My Money” video? This rumour was enough to get this cream into all the most popular beauty blogs and magazines. If Rihanna’s using it, it must be good right? Maybe… This is still a science-based blog, so celebrity endorsements alone don’t […]
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 […]
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Estee Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam is a night-time cleanser. Doesn’t it have the word “night” in the name? Estee Lauder designed it to remove makeup, which is most definitely a night-time activity (unless you work at night and sleep during the day). And yet, I find it […]
What are the best products for oily skin? When your face’s an oil slick, putting a skincare routine together can feel like a mission impossible. It’s hard enough to find a moisturiser that doesn’t add more oil to your already oily face. But a sunscreen that doesn’t feel like you’ve just rubbed your head into […]
What are the best Dr Dennis Gross skincare products? I have a soft spot for this brand. Unlike a lot of dermatologist founded brands who sell you basic concoctions at inflated prices, Dr Dennis Gross uses actives like vitamin C and retinol that really helps keep those pesky wrinkles off your face. But… everything costs […]
I have a soft spot for Estee Lauder skincare. It’s one of the few high-end brands that actually bothers to put antioxidants in their skincare products. But their marketing claims drive me insane. They claim Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix “FORTIFIES with cushioning support all around eyes” and other gibberish talk like […]
