When most of us hear the word fermentation we typically think of food products like yoghurt or wine, but the latest research shows this ancient method of food preservation is also effective when it comes to achieving nourished, glowing and healthy skin. The process of…
View PostThe Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%, an anti-aging treatment for all skin types that targets visible signs of ageing around the forehead and eye contour area. The high concentration of the peptide Argireline in this serum can help minimise the appearance of dynamic folds, a type…
View PostWhen you look good, you feel good. Not only does a healthy skin barrier protect you from harmful bacteria, but it also helps prevent evaporation of important molecules, to keep skin supple and hydrated. When the skin’s protective barrier is compromised and the microbiome becomes unbalanced, it can make…
View PostThe I’m From Honey Mask is a premium wash-off mask that contains 38.7% of natural honey. It provides the skin with moisture in addition to being skin-benefiting nutrients. The mask’s goal is to nourish skin that has become sensitive, dry, and irritated as a result…
View PostAntioxidants are naturally occurring compounds that help protect the skin’s cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Too many free radicals cause oxidative stress, which results in collagen breaking down, impairs the skins natural repair process and causes inflammation. It also disrupts the skin barrier…
View PostHalo Haircare Society was started by Nicola, a professional hairdresser with over 20 years of experience who wanted to create a line of haircare that used a range of locally sourced, natural ingredients, backed by science that had a pH perfectly cohesive with the hair…
View PostThe Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane is a lightweight fermented version of squalene, the main component of the lipids produced by the skin. This dry oil is easily absorbed, is suitable for all skin types and is perfect for anyone looking for a light and hydrating…
View PostThe changing of the seasons can have a significant impact on your skin, and autumn is no exception. As the weather gets cooler and humidity levels drop, it’s important to adjust your skincare routine to keep your skin healthy and glowing. Autumn is also a…
View PostThe Dr. Jart Dermaclear Micro Water is an all-in-one cleansing water formulated with 85% active hydrogen mineral water and 90% natural ingredients to help remove impurities, makeup, and even mascara. It contains a derma toning complex for toning and brightening benefits, provides nutrients and hydrates…
View PostDr Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics is a German skincare range that is built around anti-inflammatory ingredients. Founded by Dr. Barbara Sturm, an aesthetics doctor and former orthopedic surgeon. If you aren’t familiar with Dr. Sturm, you may have heard about the the procedure she invented,…
View PostGallinée is a French skincare range that focuses on supporting the microbiome of the skin. Their products are full of prebiotics and postbiotics which help to balance your skin’s natural ecosystem. As a microbiologist as well as a skincare addict, I find the concept and the…
View PostThe PURITO Plainet Squalane Oil is a single ingredient skincare oil (just 100% squalane). The squalane is derived from sugarcane, making it cruelty free and vegan and is lightweight and moisturizing. Squalane is naturally present in human skin, as a component of sebum. Because is…
View PostThe skin is considered to be the most important organ in the body, providing internal protection and acting as a barrier to keep external aggressors like pathogens, pollutants and potential hazards out. When your skin is healthy, it can carry most effectively carry out its…
View PostThe Dear Klaris Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drops prevent the signs of aging by nourishing and replenishing the skin. They are designed to encourage cellular activity and activating the skins own renewal mechanisms to help the skin look youthful. It is formulated with the peptides EGF…
View PostThe I’m From Pear Serum is formulated with 83% leaf extract from pears grown on the Baegun Mountains in Korea. In addition, it contains pear fruit, sugarcane and cocoa seed extracts, which contain a multitude of antioxidants to help protect the skin from pollution and…
View PostTonymoly’s The Green Tea Truebiome Watery Essence is a lightweight essence with an impressive formula containing three fermented ingredients as well as 86% green tea leaf extract and several medical plant extracts. The formula is repairing and hydrating and is a great way to incorporate…
View PostThe COSRX Propolis Ultra Light Ampoule is Infused with 81.6% of black bee propolis extract, which is known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. This is a reformulation of the original propolis ampoule and has a lighter texture that hydrates and nourishes the skin without…
View PostMade for sensitive skin and as a beginner’s Retinol, the Jeuneora Renewing Booster is a gentle formula that combines granactive retinoid with a lipid complex and soothing aloe vera extract to help deliver the benefits of retinol with minimal irritation. Jeuneora Claims: This heavy-hitting serum works…
View PostThe Summer + Bloom Sola Drops Vitamin C Intensive Repair Gel is a well-formulated serum that combines three of the newest vitamin C derivatives to work synergistically to provide the skin with anti-oxidant and UV protection while decreasing the effects of sun damage and pigmentation.…
View PostUnconditional Skincare Co. has developed a serum centred around one of the skins natural resident bacteria BLIS Q24, a patented strain of Micrococcus luteus. Its effectiveness is due to its ability to outcompete harmful bacteria for resources and therefore modulate the immune response of the…
View PostThe Torriden Cellmazing Centella Ampoule is a gentle hydrating formula that contains 80% Centella asiatica extract, a medicinal plant used for calming and soothing irritated, sensitive or damaged skin. This serum also contains four other bioactive compounds from Centella to heal and soothe even the…
View PostThe Jeuneora Brightening Booster serum contains 20% ascorbyl glucoside, a more stable derivative of Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and Kakadu Plum extract, the richest natural source of Vitamin C. It also contains hyaluronic acid for hydration and a lipid complex to moisturize the skin. The…
View PostThe Ordinary has a global following in the world of beauty for its low priced products that focus on single ingredients or simple formulations with a couple of active ingredients. The brand’s goal was to individually target skincare concerns rather than create a costly formulation…
View PostThe 11 Pearls Phyto Calming Essence is a hydrating, calming and soothing essence. It contains the fermented postbiotic ingredient Bifida ferment lysate, which has been shown to improve the skin barrier and improve the healthy resident flora of the skin, as well as brightening licorice…
View PostThe I’m From Pear Soothing Pads are a refreshing and soothing pad formulated with 75% fruit extract from pears grown on the Baegun Mountains in Korea, and three different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid. The gentle formula contains no irritating or sensitizing ingredients and helps…
View PostAs an animal lover, a strong believer in only using cruelty-free skincare and after years of unsuccessfully convincing my squeamish friends of the healing benefits of skincare with snail secretions, I was intrigued when I read about a Korean brand that had created a vegan…
View PostThe By Wishtrend Hydra Enriched Ampoule is a hydrating serum that is full of skin-soothing and healing Aloe vera polysaccharides, and malachite extract, a mineral abundant in copper that has been used for over six thousand years for its ability to heal wounds. This lightweight…
View PostWishtrend is currently having their annual cruelty-free brand week with lots of great deals to promote their cruelty-free and vegan brands. They are offering up to a 40% discount, so head over to their website to make the most of the great discounts and competitions.…
View PostThe elmt Gentle Exfoliating Solution is a mild chemical exfoliant that contains two alpha-hydroxy acids and a vitamin C derivative that is more stable and well-tolerated than pure vitamin C (L–Ascorbic Acid). It also contains a high concentration of blueberry and raspberry fruit extracts both…
View PostThe elmt Advanced Calming Solution is a toner serum hybrid that is full of skin-soothing and repairing Centella asiatica extract, a medicinal herb used for thousands of years for its ability to calm and heal the skin. Hydrating Snow mushroom polysaccharides promote skin barrier repair…
View PostScalp pH: Healthy scalp skin has a pH of 5.4-5.9 and a resident bacterial population. The use of hair care products with a high pH increases the pH of the scalp skin, causing irritation, dehydration, and an alteration of the healthy bacterial flora, which can…
View PostPyunkang Yul is a clean skincare line created by the Pyunkang Eastern Medicine Clinic in South Korea. Their brand philosophy is “less is more” and they only use safe and gentle ingredients. They believe that healthy skin is capable of retaining moisture and controlling oil…
View PostThe Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 is a viscous serum containing three different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring molecule within the skin, that when applied topically is well known for its ability to attract water, visibly filling fine lines and…
View PostThe pH of the skin is closely related to the overall health of the skin. For all the chemical reactions within the layers of the dermis and epidermis to properly progress, several factors, including the pH, water-holding capacity, and correct percentages of lipids must be…
View PostThe Ordinary Marine Hylauronics is a lightweight prebiotic serum designed to plump fine lines and decreases dehydration by increasing moisture levels within the skin. Traditional hydrating serums utilize hyaluronic acid for this purpose but this serum claims to achieve the same results by using marine-derived…
View PostThe Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 is a serum containing several naturally occurring components used by the skin to maintain its barrier function, become more healthy and hydrated. In addition, Panthenol, the precursor to Vitamin B5 has several anti-aging, skin repairing and hydrating benefits. This…
View PostThe Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA is a hydrating moisturizer that works well for adding moisture to dry skin and for sealing in previous steps of a skincare routine. Natural Moisturizing Factors are a complex of low molecular weight and water-soluble substances present within…
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