I’ve done a lot of posts on skincare products I love… now, for something a bit different, here are some that I really hate and would only recommend to people I don’t like. So if I ever recommend these to you… it’s not me, it’s you. I just don’t see our relationship working out. Coffee Scrubs Coffee scrubs are made …
The popular prescription acne treatment Differin is now available over-the-counter without a prescription in the US. Here’s what you need to know about whether or not you should consider it… (Note: This isn’t intended to be medical advice. Please seek professional advice if there’s anything you’re unsure about!) What is Differin? Differin is the brand name for adapalene, a chemical …
It’s been summer here in Sydney and since I’m running around bare-legged, hair removal has been on the forefront of my mind. Here are some cool new hair removal discoveries I’ve made, hope they help some of you out too! Braun Silk-epil9 SkinSpa Epilator Back in 2011 I bought a Braun Silk-epil epilator, used it for a bit… then misplaced …
Summer is here in the Southern hemisphere, which makes me both excited and worried because (i) warm weather and (ii) holidays, but (a) hay fever and (b) mosquitoes. I am a magnet for mosquitoes. There have been times when people who usually get bitten by mosquitoes thank me afterwards because I’ve been their sacrificial bait! Unfortunately, as well as getting …
Last week I reviewed NIOD – this week I’m reviewing some products from Hylamide, another brand under the Deciem umbrella. Hylamide is a bit less pricey than NIOD, but researching the ingredients in these products was possibly more of a mammoth task than for NIOD. While NIOD tends to have more “silver bullet”, one-ingredient products, Hylamide formulas have a greater …
Vitamin D is a vital nutrient in your body, and one of the main sources of vitamin D for humans is exposure to UVB radiation from the sun. However, UV also causes skin cancer and skin aging, so sun protection (sunscreen, protective hats, protective clothing) is important. How should we balance the two? This is a very controversial topic and …
There are some fantastic gift sets out for the holidays! Here are some of my favourites out of the many I’ve come across – hopefully it might inspire you if you’re still stuck for ideas! Skincare I generally don’t suggest gifting skincare – skincare is pretty personal, so unless you know exactly what they use or if you know …
Deciem is a brand that’s been gathering a lot of buzz in skincare nerd circles. They’re the parent company of a bunch of brands that are quite “sciencey” in their approach, including Hand Chemistry, Hylamide and The Ordinary. Today I’m reviewing three products (Sanskrit Saponins, CAIS and Photography Fluid) from their premium line, NIOD (which stands for Non Invasive Options in …