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Warning: The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution isn’t for skincare newbies. If you don’t know how to use it, don’t buy it! If you’re new to exfoliating acids or only used small concentrations before, this is NOT for you. If you’re thinking, “5% glycolic acid is awesome, so 30% must be even […]
Does your skincare routine change with the seasons? I’m all about antiaging most of the year but, as soon as I feel the first whiff of winter in the air, I switch my focus to strengthening my skin’s protective barrier. Not that I give up my retinol & vitamin C completely in the winter. But […]
If there’s one product that’s let me down this year, it’s The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG. Not that’s it a bad product. It makes my puffy eyes disappear faster and helps me keep crow’s feet away. But when it comes to treating dark circles, it fails. So when I heard The Inkey List […]
You’d think the higher the price, the better a product works, right? Not necessarily. Take The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5. It’s only £5.90 but it works better than – and is a great dupe for – Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel (£65.00). Yes, really. Here’s why: What Ingredients Do These Hyaluronic Acid Serums Have […]
“What’s the best salicylic acid exfoliant, Gio?” My answer’s always the same: Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant or The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution. No, I’m not cheating. I just like to give people choice. 😉 Cos what works for me may not work so well for you. Or you may not […]
“I’m scared of retinol side effects. I know retinol is the best wrinkle-fighter out there, but I don’t want to deal with redness and irritation. What should I do?” I hear ya. Irritation is no fun. But leaving retinol out of your skincare routine won’t do either. Mmm… What if I told you you could […]
