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I’m surprised Nimue came out with an enzyme exfoliant. Why? Nimue is a cosmeceuticals brand. In theory, cosmeceuticals contain higher concentrations of active ingredients, like retinol and glycolic acid. That’s what I expected. A 15% glycolic acid exfoliant or something similar. Instead, they opted for enzymes, the most unreliable exfoliating family on the skincare block. […]
Did you know Optiat had a makeover? Founded by a brother and sister shocked by the sheer amount of coffee grounds wasted in bars and cafeterias, the brand is on a mission to collect as much food “wastage” and turn it into skincare products. In 2018, the duo went on Dragon’s Den, where they secured […]
“Ouch! This baby stings like hell! But hey, if it can get rid of blackheads, I’ll take it,” I thought as I tried Bioderma Sebium Global Intensive Purifying Care for the first time. It’s the first treatment that acts both on the causes and consequences of acne. Because zapping pimples once they’ve popped up is […]
My heart broke when Sunday Riley reformulated Good Genes with glycolic acid instead of lactic acid. I totally get it why she had to do it. A new EU law dictates that brands can’t sell lactic acid treatments that have a 10% concentration or a pH lower than 5. Thanks EU! Don’t you have better […]
If there’s an ingredient I can’t get enough of, it’s Salicylic Acid. You see, my t-zone is prone to blackheads. If I leave it to its own devices, the whole area gets covered in dark spots that won’t budge. Eww. Well, they didn’t budge until I discovered Salicylic Acid. Now that I’m using it every […]
Can natural skincare replicate the results you get at the derm’s office? I’m sceptical but Dr Gary Goldfaden is on a mission to prove me (and all my fellow sceptics) wrong. A dermatologist for over 40 years, he created Golfaden MD, a skincare line that bridges the gap between science and nature. His mission is […]
