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  • rosehip oil skincare benefits

    Why Rosehip Oil Is My Go-To For Any Skincare Woe

    If I could use only one skincare product for the rest of my life, I’d pick rosehip oil. Rosehip oil for skin is a multitasker: it moisturises skin, fights off wrinkles, treats acne and can even help you fade those dark spots away. It’s like a one stop shop for all your skincare needs. Plus, […]

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    Is Isopropyl Myristate Comedogenic?

    Is Isopropyl Myristate comedogenic? I know, I know, what the heck is that? A common ingredient in your skincare products that usually gets ignored because it sounds like a chemical (it IS a chemical) when everyone’s into natural actives. And, depending on your skin type, it can do more harm than good… You know me. […]

  • review mario badescu silver powder

    Can Mario Badescu Silver Powder Really Unclog Pores?

    Can I be honest about Mario Badescu Silver Powder here? The name Silver Powder makes me think more of a scammy concoction some snake oil salesman whipped up in his kitchen than a professional skincare treatment to unclog pores. But if it works, I’ll take it. Does it? Work, I mean. Here’s the truth about […]

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    Why La Roche Posay Serozinc ISN’T Worth The Hype

    I love it when skincare is stripped bare. Take away all the unnecessary layers and extra frills and leave in only the stuff that works. You know, the active ingredients that do the heavy lifting. Less chance of irritations that way. And wading through the label becomes a breeze. La Roche Posay Serozinc is stripped […]

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    Are They Dupes?: Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum VS InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum

    Is InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum a dupe for Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum? Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum is my fave Vitamin C serum for acne-prone skin. Why? It has Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP), a Vitamin C derivative that tackles both wrinkles and acne. Or I did… until InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum started giving it […]