You might have heard that “hydration” and “moisture” mean different things in skincare. Today I’m going to make an argument about why this distinction is stupid and we should stop using it. I have lots of strong feelings about terminology. Ideally, I like terminology that’s both intuitive and accurate. Sometimes it doesn’t quite work that…
Coles and Woolworths Supermarket Sunscreen Review
Australia has two major supermarket chains, Coles and Woolworths. They’re a duopoly, since they’re really convenient and have low prices, as well as the budget to develop their own sunscreens. I’ve had a lot of requests to review these supermarket sunscreens, especially since the Coles Face Sunscreen has gotten top marks in a blinded consumer…
All About Fullerenes in Skincare (and Juva Review)
Juva Skincare is a Taiwanese skincare brand that I’ve been testing recently. The star ingredient in their skincare products is fullerene, which is a pretty unusual ingredient that I hadn’t researched before this review – here’s what it is and how it works! What are fullerenes? Fullerenes are molecules that are made up of carbon…
Is Your Sunscreen Killing Coral? The Science (with Video)
You might have seen that Hawaii has banned certain sunscreens that have been linked to coral bleaching. In particular, it’s the organic “chemical” sunscreen ingredients oxybenzone and octinoxate that have been banned. It sounds like a great victory for the environment, right? But if you search a little past the headlines, you’ll find that there…
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