the ordinary Archives – Beautiful With Brains Skincare Blog | Skincare Made Easy Sun, 15 Dec 2024 20:09:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.6 The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion: Better Than Retinol? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-retinal-0-2-emulsion-better-than-retinol/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 20:09:01 +0000 https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=122547 The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion has been blowing up everywhere, and honestly, I couldn’t resist giving it a go. Retinal’s got this reputation as the next-gen retinol: faster, more effective, and somehow less irritating. It’s like the overachiever of the vitamin A family. Naturally, I had questions. Is it the holy grail everyone claims, or […]

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]]> Best Types Of Peptides In Skincare: What Works Best For Anti-Aging? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/type-peptide-works-best-skincare/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/type-peptide-works-best-skincare/#comments Sat, 08 Jun 2024 05:15:00 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=101002 Ever wondered what the best types of peptides for anti-aging are? After all, the world of peptides is a minefield. There are like 100 out there. They all promise to get rid of your wrinkles, firm your skin and take 10 years off your face. But not all of them deliver. How the heck are […]

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]]> https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/type-peptide-works-best-skincare/feed/ 2 The Battle Of The Skin-Lighteners: Which One Is The Best Alternative To Hydroquinone? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/battle-skin-lighteners-alternative-hydroquinone/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/battle-skin-lighteners-alternative-hydroquinone/#comments Thu, 02 May 2024 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=99546 What’s the best treatments for dark spots on the face (or anywhere else, really)? Hydroquinone is the gold standard your derm recommends for dark spots, melasma and all kinds of hyperpigmentation. But, no one wants to use it anymore. It’s got its fair share of blame, though. It’s harsh like hell. It’ll take your dark […]

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]]> https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/battle-skin-lighteners-alternative-hydroquinone/feed/ 47 Are They Dupes? The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane VS Mad Hippie Super A Serum https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/dupes-the-ordinary-granactive-retinoid-2-in-squalane-vs-mad-hippie-vitamin-a-serum/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/dupes-the-ordinary-granactive-retinoid-2-in-squalane-vs-mad-hippie-vitamin-a-serum/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=102336 Is The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid a dupe for Mad Hippie Super A Serum? Mad Hippie Vitamin A Serum got an upgrade. It’s now called Mad Hippie Vitamin A Super Serum and it has three forms of retinoids + bakuchiol (does the same thing). Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane and Granactive Retinoid 5% In Squalane used […]

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]]> https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/dupes-the-ordinary-granactive-retinoid-2-in-squalane-vs-mad-hippie-vitamin-a-serum/feed/ 6 From Retinol To Granactive Retinoid: Should You Make The Switch? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-granactive-retinoid-5-in-squalane-review/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-granactive-retinoid-5-in-squalane-review/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:15:00 +0000 https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=102764 Can I tell you a secret? I wouldn’t use The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane in my skincare routine. There, I said it. I know Granactive Retinoid is supposed to be the new retinol – minus the irritation. If it works the same and has no side effects, shouldn’t I be all over it? […]

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]]> https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-granactive-retinoid-5-in-squalane-review/feed/ 14 Are They Dupes? Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant VS The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/a-dupe-for-paulas-choice-skin-perfecting-2-bha-liquid-exfoliant/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/a-dupe-for-paulas-choice-skin-perfecting-2-bha-liquid-exfoliant/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=103052 “What’s the best salicylic acid exfoliant, Gio?” My answer’s always the same: Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant or, if you’re on a budget, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution. No, I’m not cheating. I just like to give people choice. 😉 Cos what works for me may not work so well for […]

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