Taking the guesswork out of skincare
And the awards for “Best Clinique Products” goes to… Oh my, was it hard to pick. Clinique is one of the few skincare brands I bother to check out at department stores. While everyone else (yes, La Mer, I’m looking at you) asks you for a kidney for a basic moisturising cream, Clinique fills its […]
Ever wondered about the Squalane oil benefits for skin and whether you should try it? Before The Ordinary put it on the map, no one had heard of it. Now, it’s EVERYWHERE. Like, in all your skincare products. Check your labels. I dare you find one without squalane in it. Not that I’m complaining… This […]
Is apple cider vinegar good for acne? Yes. Should you use it? No. Newsflash: just because something works, it doesn’t mean you should use it. Baking soda can exfoliate skin… and leave it a red, flaky, irritated mess. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is the same. For one person who swears ACV cured her acne, there’s […]
How do you get rid of whiteheads? They’re not the worst form of acne to deal with. They’re not as inflamed as angry red pimples or as obvious as dark blackheads, but that doesn’t mean you want them on your skin. Good news: whiteheads are easy to treat (and without any popping too!). You just […]
Is Benzoyl Peroxide good for acne? Depending on whom you ask, you’ll get a different answer: “Got acne? You need to try benzoyl peroxide. It’s just the thing to make it disappear fast. It did wonders for me.” “Are you crazy?! Don’t listen to her. Everyone knows benzoyl peroxide is dangerous. It’s irritating as hell […]
Does the caveman regimen for acne work? If you’ve tried everything to get rid of your acne and still those damn pimples won’t leave you alone, you may be tempted to try the caveman regimen, too. And why not? The caveman regimen is all natural, low maintenance, and won’t literally cost you a penny. Plus, […]
