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De La Cruz, Ointment, Acne Treatment with 10% Sulfur – Review

Sulphur is one of the oldest anti-acne treatments; it has been in use since Roman times. People don’t give sulphur its due; it’s a mighty yet inexpensive ingredient. I use skincare and shampoos with sulphur, and after many years, I am used to its characteristic scent. However, for those of you who can’t stand the…

Dom

December 22, 2020

Skincare

acne, all, blackheads, exfoliation, oily, sensitive

Cetaphil Night Moisturizer for Redness Prone Skin / Pro Moisturising Night Cream – Review

This moisturiser is also known under the name ‘Cetaphil Pro Moisturising Night Cream’, that’s the name chosen for the European market. I’ve purchased this product from Amazon, and for some reason, they sell the American version in Europe. There are no formula differences, though. This product is a well-formulated moisturiser ideal for dry and redness-prone…

Dom

December 12, 2020

Skincare

all, cream, dry, hyperpigmentation, moisture, niacinamide, pharmacy, redness, sensitive, Skincare

La Roche-Posay My Skin Track UV – Review

The launch of this product has created some buzz in the beauty community, it is the only product of this sort on the market. When I first read an article on this gadget, I thought it would be similar to the previously released My UV Patch, identical to any other UV wristband already available on…

Dom

December 1, 2020

Sunscreens, Uncategorized

all, La Roche-Posay, sun, sundamage, sunprotection, UV, UVA

How to Restore Dry Hands?

Are you struggling with dry hands? Follow these three easy steps to restore your dry hands: 1. On damp, clean hands apply a few drops of a hydrating serum with skin-soothing components like the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5. 2. Then, use a thick hand cream with ingredients that strengthen your skin barrier like the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast…

Dom

November 29, 2020

How To?

all, cream, damage, dry, eczema, fragrance-free, gel, gentle, hand cream, hydrating, La Roche-Posay, moisture, niacinamide, pharmacy, repair, science, sensitive, serum, Skincare, soothe, winter

How to Treat and Prevent Maskne?

Products in the video: Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid; Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo; Earth’s Care Acne Treatment Mask; De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment; Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream; La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5.

Dom

November 29, 2020

How To?

acne, all, blemishes, cleanser, gel, hydrating, La Roche-Posay, mask, niacinamide, science, Skincare, spots

Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream and Cicalfate Lotion – Review

Both of these products have similar purposes, protect and repair skin, but the formulas vary and offer different benefits. I use this product for a variety of skin issues: cuts, minor injuries, after dermatological treatments, or after picking a spot. It is an excellent choice for angered or injured skin (not deep wounds though). It…

Dom

November 22, 2020

Skincare

all, damage, hyperpigmentation, injury, moisture, pharmacy, scars, sensitive, soothe, sundamage

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum – Review

Here’s a review of another fantastic product by La Roche-Posay. The formula is pretty straightforward; two types of hyaluronic acid for optimal hydration, panthenol (vitamin B5) soothes and helps to repair the skin, and madecassoside, the active ingredient in Centella Asiatica, is anti-inflammatory and helps to stimulate collagen production. We can also find good old…

Dom

November 8, 2020

Skincare

all, gel, hydrating, moisture, pharmacy, sensitive, serum, soothe

Bioderma Matricium – Review

This product seems to be the fanciest of Bioderma’s products, and it is also probably the most expensive. There is a lot of work behind it, 14 years of research at various research institutes in France. This product is intended for: ‘Damaged skin with superficial cutaneous lesionscaused by dermatological procedures, laser treatments, peelings or incisions…

Dom

November 6, 2020

Skincare

acids, all, damage, fragrance-free, injury, pharmacy, repair, sensitive, Skincare, sundamage

Kanebo Global Skin Protector SPF 50+ – Review

Here’s a review of another lovely, Japanese sunscreen. This product is similar to many other sunscreens from Kanebo; it offers protection of SPF 50+ and PA++++(4), the highest level of UV protection found in Japanese sunscreens. The formula includes a mix of zinc oxide and chemical filters, there’s alcohol, but a large amount of hydrating…

Dom

October 30, 2020

Sunscreens

all, hydrating, Japanese, niacinamide, SPF, sun, sundamage, sunprotection, Sunscreen, Sunscreens, UVA

Shiseido Future Solution LX Concentrated Balancing Softener – Review

I know I always say in my reviews that I wouldn’t bother using toners which require cotton pads unless they include exfoliating acids, but this product is different – it isn’t just a toner. This toner, or softener as such products are called in Japan, contains an interesting mix of ingredients. There are many components…

Dom

October 26, 2020

Skincare

all, brightening, exfoliation, hydrating, hyperpigmentation, Japanese, Skincare, toner

Amorepacific Vintage Single Extract Essence — Review

This product is upsetting on so many levels, the best way to describe it would be: the price is steep, and the results are meagre. The main ingredient in the formula is fermented green tea extract; thanks to this ingredient we are supposed to see the betterment of ‘the look of elasticity, clarity and texture’…

Dom

October 11, 2020

Skincare

Asian, essence, fail, FTE, hydrating, hype, Korean, Skincare

Neostrata Gel Plus Salicylic – Review

This exfoliant appears to be a European exclusive; it’s produced by Cantabria Labs, a Spanish company, which many of you may know for their brand called Heliocare. The formula of this product is uncomplicated there are two main ingredients glycolic acid (15%) and salicylic acid (2%). Glycolic acid at concentrations higher than 10% is effective…

Dom

October 2, 2020

Skincare

acids, acne, all, blackheads, blemishes, exfoliation, hyperpigmentation, marks, spots

CosRx AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum – Review

I am not sure what to say about this product, there are a lot of claims, but not many results. My first issues arise with the ingredients of this serum. It is supposed to be spot and blemish (in my understanding hyperpigmentation) clearing, but there isn’t enough in the formula to deliver these effects. We…

Dom

September 7, 2020

Skincare

acne, Asian, blemishes, fail, hydrating, hype, hyperpigmentation, Korean, niacinamide, sensitive, serum, spots

Muji Sensitive Skin Oil Cleansing – Review

This is my second favourite product from Muji, and it’s pretty similar to other Japanese cleansing oils that I have reviewed. The ingredients list is modest; the formula is based on olive oil mixed with various components to make this product a cleanser. There’s a bit of glycerine and other ingredients found in the Sensitive…

Dom

August 17, 2020

Skincare

all, cleanser, Japanese, moisture, muji, oils, sensitive

Muji Sensitive Skin Sheet Mask – Review

These are my favourite everyday masks. I mean I use the Sensitive Skin Sheet Masks the most, I always have them around, and they never fail me. The formula of the essence is relatively simple; it is focused around moisturising ingredients such as glycerine. But it is not the only ingredient worth mentioning; we can…

Dom

August 17, 2020

Skincare

all, fragrance-free, hydrating, Japanese, mask, moisture, muji, sensitive, sheet mask

Rohto Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Milk Pink – Review

This sunscreen is a last year’s addition to the Skin Aqua lineup. It offers a similar UV protection to the standard Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Milk except this one provides a skin brightening effect. This formula includes a mix of zinc oxide and chemical filters. We can also find two types of hyaluronic acid,…

Dom

August 2, 2020

Sunscreens

brightening, fragrance-free, Japanese, sensitive, sun, sundamage, sunprotection, Sunscreen, UVA

Dior Diorsnow Ultimate UV Shield SPF 50+ – Review

Let me start by saying that this product isn’t sunscreen. Technically it is, and it is advertised as such, but I would say it’s more like a primer. There is no way anyone would apply a decent amount of this product for two reasons: its finish and price. The Dior Snow Ultimate UV Shield offers…

Dom

August 2, 2020

Sunscreens

fail, sun, sundamage, sunprotection, Sunscreen, UVA

Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion – Review

It’s my third bottle of the P50 Lotion, and I’ve had this bottle for about three years now. The time has come to get rid of it, even though I couldn’t manage to finish it. But before I throw it away, I think it’s worth to share my opinions about the product. The formula…

Dom

June 20, 2020

Skincare

acids, hype, Skincare

SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF 50 – Review

In my last review of Skinceuticals’ serum, I said that I wasn’t planning to review more products from this brand this year, but I hadn’t had any idea they would release such an exciting product. This sunscreen contains a mix of titanium dioxide and chemical filters including L’Oréal’s proprietary Mexoryl XL. The formula also includes…

Dom

June 17, 2020

Sunscreens

hyperpigmentation, niacinamide, summer, sun, sundamage, sunprotection, Sunscreen, tranexamic acid, UVA

Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV Face Fluid SPF50+ – Review

This product is from Garnier’s new releases for 2020, and now I understand why La Roche-Posay discontinued the Anthelios Ultra-Light last year (only in Europe). This sunscreen contains solely chemical filters, including L’Oréal’s patented Mexoryls XL & SX. Garnier are the cheapest brand if you want to use Mexoryls without spending too much for sunscreens…

Dom

June 17, 2020

Sunscreens

all, sensitive, summer, sun, sundamage, sunprotection, Sunscreen, UVA

Shiseido Aqualabel Bright White EX Serum – Review

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is going to be the new hype in the West in the upcoming years. There are a few brands that have started playing around with the ingredient, and more are to follow suit. However, today I will review a pxroduct by Shiseido who were first to experiment with topical tranexamic acid in…

Dom

June 11, 2020

Skincare

all, hydrating, hyperpigmentation, Japanese, moisture, serum, tranexamic acid