Although my skin’s not sensitive, I’ve switched to gentle cleansers to avoid irritation, which can lead to oily, dehydrated skin that’s prone to acne. Here are some gentle cleansers I’ve tried out recently. Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Milk Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Milk is a watery lotion for makeup removal and cleansing, designed for sensitive skin. It works a bit like a …
Here’s another collection of science-backed skincare tips for Pinterest! I’m always annoyed at how many terrible pins there are on Pinterest so I decided to make my own. The first set of skincare tips is here. If you know of any good skincare boards on Pinterest, please send me links! If you’re a skincare nerd or follow me on Instagram, …
I’ve had a difficult scalp for most of my life. My first experience with Head & Shoulders was at the tender age of 11 when I had my first solid attack of dandruff. Back then, Head & Shoulders only came in a 2-in-1 shampoo-and-conditioner combo, and I was too naive to realise that 2-in-1 shampoo-and-conditioners were not designed for people …
I’ve been lurking on Pinterest and getting increasingly annoyed at how bad the skincare advice is on there – it’s a serious challenge to find a pin that doesn’t have something inaccurate on it! So I decided to create my own science-based skincare tips that you can pin to dilute the usual “rub these foods on your face to cure …
Toothpaste isn’t a product I’ve ever felt the need to experiment with, since almost every brand looks the same and feels the same to me, so I was intrigued when I saw Lush’s tooth products, which are completely dry – which totally confused me until I remembered that you brush your teeth beside a tap, and saliva exists, so it’ll …
iHerb, every Aussie beauty lover’s favourite grocery-store-that-sells-Real-Techniques-for-cheap, now has a Korean Beauty (K-Beauty) section! The prices aren’t too bad compared to other K-Beauty outlets like RoseRoseShop, considering iHerb’s cheap and fast shipping. The K-Beauty selection is currently quite small (45 items), but it does contain some much-loved classics. Here are my picks: Banila Clean-It Zero – $17.95 USD (vs RoseRoseShop: …
Avène is a French skincare brand famous for its thermal water, which has a bunch of cool effects. Avene’s skincare products are based around their famous thermal water. There’s a focus on gentle skincare for sensitive skin that doesn’t overly irritate or strip the skin. I recently tested Avene’s Cleansing Foam and Cleanance Mat Mattifying Toner. Both products have Avene thermal …
Have you ever wondered whether heat protectant sprays were worth the effort and cost? Here’s the science behind how they protect your hair from heat styling damage! Related Post: How do air-activated heat packs and eye masks work? What damage occurs when you heat style hair? Straighteners and curling irons heat your hair to somewhere between 95 and 170 °C. When …