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Ascorbyl Glucoside Vitamin C: Avène A-Oxitive

June 21, 2020 By Michelle 31 Comments

Ascorbyl Glucoside Vitamin C: Avène A-Oxitive

This post is sponsored by Avène. I’ve been really happy to see more vitamin C products hit the marketplace recently. Vitamin C is one of my favourite skincare ingredients – it’s a powerful antioxidant that’s fantastic for soaking up free radical damage, which makes it great for evening out skin tone and reducing fine lines. As…

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Filed Under: Analysis, Review, Science, Skincare Tagged With: active ingredients, anti-ageing, antioxidant, Avene, moisturiser, pigmentation, review, science, vitamin

Gentle Cleansers for Sensitive Skin: Review

December 6, 2016 By Michelle 7 Comments

Gentle Cleansers for Sensitive Skin: Review

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…

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Filed Under: Skincare Tagged With: Ausceuticals, Avene, Bioderma, cleanser, cleansing, Natio, review, Simple, skincare

Avène Cleansing Foam and Mattifying Toner Skincare Review

May 1, 2016 By Michelle 3 Comments

Avène Cleansing Foam and Mattifying Toner Skincare Review

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….

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Filed Under: Review, Skincare Tagged With: active ingredients, Avene, cleanser, review, skincare, toner

What is thermal water and how does it work in skin care?

February 9, 2016 By Michelle 42 Comments

What is thermal water and how does it work in skin care?

If you walk into a pharmacie in France, you’ll immediately bump into a giant display of thermal water spray cans. A whole host of French skin care brands like Avène, La Roche-Posay, Uriage and Vichy sell thermal water sprays. What is it, what’s in it, what does it do and how is it different from…

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Filed Under: Science, Skincare Tagged With: active ingredients, Avene, Fact-check, La Roche-Posay, moisturiser, natural, science, skincare, Uriage, Vichy

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Hi! I'm Michelle, chemistry PhD and science educator, and I'm here to help you figure out which beauty products are worth buying, and which ones aren't using science!

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