I’m one of the unfortunate few who can’t use an effective dose of retinol. I’ve tried many times, and my skin always reacts badly. While I understand some sensitivity and peeling is to be expected, having my eyelids become swollen and inflamed (I don’t put strong actives on my eyelids – ever) was an irritation…
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Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been on a mission to simplify. I began by examining parts of my life that I felt were overcomplicated, and skincare was one of these areas. I was spending too much money, effort, and time on my regime – and I was constantly buying things I didn’t finish…
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I’ve been on the hunt for a holy grail foundation for awhile. A couple have come close – It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream and Perricone No Foundation Serum Foundation, but neither are perfect. I like them both because they look like skin once applied, but the colours on offer are limited, and…
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Summer often brings a vast improvement to my mature, sensitive, dehydrated skin, but it still needs a lot of hydration this time of year. I’ve developed a foolproof routine that adds moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. And it’s just four steps. After cleansing, I apply Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Boosting Facial Serum. While I…
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As a completely self-aware beauty junkie, I’m used to reading a lot of bold claims. Certain products promise to decrease wrinkles, add glow, or take years off the complexion. It’s easy to get drawn in because I do want to believe all of this is possible, but experience has taught me to be wary. Products…
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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 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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There are days I feel my skin has become a husk of its former self. It’s dehydrated, tight, red, and uncomfortable – especially after cleansing. When it’s like this, I can’t seem to get from the sink to my serum fast enough. I need hydration. Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist combines hyaluronic acid, glycerine and oat extract…
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It’s been very, very cold in Scotland for the last few days. The central heating is working overtime, and the air both inside and out is harsh on the skin. The area around my nose is red and sore. Time for some intensive treatment. This facial oil is wonderful for dry, aggravated, red winter skin. It’s…
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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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Someone once said that February is the cruelest month. As far as my skin goes, that’s certainly true. Cold weather, central heating and a lack of sunshine turn my skin dull, flaky and almost as grey as the skies, and it takes a potent product to put some life and colour back in. When my skin is…
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Fig and Pen 