There have been a new wave of sheet masks from hydrogel to dry sheet masks that have become a staple in our skincare regime. Hollywood celebrities swear by putting on a sheet mask daily to help preserve their beautiful skin.But how far is is true? We asked a panel of experts (dermatologists) about this. So…
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Beauty Products Expiration Cheat Sheet: When To Toss Out Your Beauty Products?
If like me you’re guilty of buying skin care products either in bulk or have a habit of opening several products that does the same thing at once, this write up is for you. I use to have a habit of having several types of face serums, sunscreens, face creams all opened up at the…
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Review on Sensitive/ Eczema-Prone Skin
I’m probably rather late in the game to be reviewing on DECEIM’s The Ordinary products. I’ve given the product a few good months (used it for about 3-4 months) and therefore feel that after emptying out 2 bottles of their Hyaluronic Acid + B5, I will be able to provide you with an accurate review….
Physical vs. Chemical Exfoliants 101 + Know Your Acids
There is always a misconception when we hear exfoliants. It does not necessary mean “microbeads” or “scrubs”. It could simply mean acids. Also, I think most of my clients naturally freak out when I mentioned acids. I think we tend to forget that our skin’s acid mantles pH is at 4.5 to 5.5pH. Therefore, unlike…
How Best to Cleanse Your Face: Are you washing your face correctly?
Cleansing seems like the simplest and most basic step of our skincare regime yet some of us still get it wrong. I’ve had clients who complain about their skin condition and then only to find out that their face cleanser is the culprit. I for one am guilty of using the wrong type of cleanser…
WOWDER!: We found 7 Glossier Product “Dupes” You’d Absolutely LOVE!
Glossier is all the hype right now. Especially with their latest “revolutionary” Wowder that promises HD coverage catered for every skin tone. The brand is literarily everywhere on Instagram. Personally, I feel that Glossier is a brand done right. The way the brand was founded, the way they “innovate” products, to they way they gets…
Let’s Think Dirty!®
If you’re looking for an unbiased natural beauty app that is committed to helping consumers identify the potential risks associated with the personal care products, then look no further. Think Dirty is an app to help you identify “clean” from “green washing”. It not only tells you the exact content of the product but also gives…
The Ugly in Beauty Products: What to Avoid in Cosmetics
I’ve started getting in a habit of reading my product labels recently. It never really occurred to me what goes on in my every day skincare. It’s an irony because we pay so much attention into what we consume orally but our skin is in fact our largest organ and absorbs about 60-70% of what…
Why Cold Pressed Oils Aren’t The Best: Cold Pressed vs. C02 Supercritical Extraction
Despite popular beliefs the largely popular cold-pressed really isn’t the best method of extraction. For the past decade we’ve witness countless of brands all across different industries (F&B, beauty, etc.) all singing praises to the goodness of cold-pressed. I was looking into different facial oils and have been contacting companies in Europe to find out…
