A member at one of the forums I frequent asked what product makes you feel better when you’re not at your best, and the answers were interesting. A lot of people said lipstick – they put it on and instantly feel better. Others went for perfume – a couple of spritzes and they are ready…
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I’ve mentioned before that I love cleansers because I really enjoy cleaning my face. Cleansing one’s face doesn’t sound particularly complicated, but finding the right cleanser for your skin type can be tricky. You want to remove every speck of grime and makeup, but you don’t want to over-cleanse or strip your skin. I have…
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Having inflamed skin is upsetting. It looks awful because it’s red and scaly, and it feels awful because red, scaly skin is sore. When my skin gets like this, it stresses me, which I think makes the problem worse. I have to be super-careful about what I use on my skin during these episodes, but…
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I’m not going to even remotely suggest that you need this product. It’s pricey, and there are plenty of cheaper options out there that perform the same function. But May Lindstrom products are not about function. I think of them as products for the Beautiful People, May herself being one of them. May’s products are all…
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I tend to be fairly agnostic with it comes to skincare brands. A brand can excel at one product, and completely fail with another. Just because someone makes a great cleanser doesn’t mean their facial oil is just as good. But sometimes, it is. In fact, sometimes a brand gets a lot of products just right. British…
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It’s possible to spend thousands of pounds a year on skincare. A jar of face cream from a famous Swiss skincare brand can set you back a shade under £300, and while I’m sure it’s wonderful, not everyone has that kind of cash to splash about. The good news is that you don’t need to spend…
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Layering skincare has been a revelation for me. Without really noticing, I’d been slowly adding steps to my routine for the past few years. I started with cleansers and SPF day creams. Then I added serums and night creams. Soon after came essences and chemical exfoliants. Early last year, I discovered the joys of facial oils, and more recently,…
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Confession: I love cleansing my face and actually look forward to it. I enjoy waking my skin up in the morning with a gentle cleanse, and I really like washing away the day before bed. Cleansers just might be my favourite bit of skincare kit. I’ve been a fan of cream cleansers for a while,…
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