PuraBeaute Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush Review

About the PuraBeaute Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush The PuraBeaute sonic facial cleansing brush is rechargable and completely waterproof, with a magnetic charger so all the electronics are confined in the plastic case. The brush head vibrates over 300 times a second, with your choice of 3 speeds, indicated by a green (sensitive), yellow (normal) or red (intense) light around the …

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Does a moisturiser with SPF protect as well as a sunscreen?

Will a moisturiser with SPF protect as well as a sunscreen?

A question I get asked a lot is: Does a moisturiser with SPF give your skin the same sun protection as a sunscreen with the same SPF? The short answer is yes! All products with labelled SPF values, including moisturisers and foundations and powders, go through the same testing procedures as sunscreens to determine their sun protection ratings (the exact …

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NoTS 28 Remedy Perfect Solution Set Skincare Review

NoTS 28 Remedy Perfect Solution Set Skincare Review

NoTS (“Noble Through Skin”) is a luxury Korean skincare brand. I was sent the NoTS 28 Remedy Perfect Solution Set by Q-Depot, a Korean beauty distributor. The set contains a cleanser, toner, serum and cream, and is intended for sensitive and acne-prone skin. I tried out this set on my skin exclusively for two weeks. NoTS 28 Remedy Acne Pore …

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How to Find Time for Your Skincare Routine

How to Find Time for Your Skincare Routine

Sunscreen, BHA, clay mask, oil cleanser, toner, AHA, retinol, moisturiser, sheet mask, cream cleanser… If you’re having trouble finding the time (or the dedication) to do all the steps in your skincare routine, here are some time-saving methods I’ve found to work for me over the years. 1. Wash your face in the shower If you shower at night, washing …

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Avène Cleansing Foam and Mattifying Toner Skincare Review

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. Both products have Avene thermal …

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How Make-Up Remover Cloths Work and Review

How Do Make-Up Remover Cloths Work?

What’s a make-up remover cloth? Make-up remover cloths are usually a soft fleecy flannel with dense, fluffy fibres about half a centimetre long. To use a make-up remover cloth, you simply wet it with warm water and rub on your face in small circular motions – and your make-up comes off, without using any “chemicals” (well, except for dihydrogen monoxide …

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Why Benzoyl Peroxide Is a Great Acne Treatment

Why Benzoyl Peroxide Is a Great Acne Treatment

If you have mild to moderate acne, one of the first treatments your doctor or pharmacist will recommend is benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide (also known as BPO or BP) has been used for treating acne since the 1930s, and it’s still going strong! Here’s why: How Does Benzoyl Peroxide Fight Acne? Benzoyl peroxide is a powerful antimicrobial Benzoyl peroxide kills …

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How Do Hydrocolloid Bandages and Acne Patches Work?

How Do Hydrocolloid Bandages and Acne Patches Work?

An ugly pimple crops up on your face and you have an interview the next day? You could put a little tea tree oil or benzoyl peroxide on it, but the spot treatment of the moment are acne patches. Long gone are the days of trying to dry your pimples out with toothpaste and baking soda (both are irritating and …

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