Powder Cleanser and Exfoliant Review: Dermalogica, Farmacy, Alpha-H, Ella Bache, Ausceuticals

Powder Cleanser and Exfoliant Review: Dermalogica, Farmacy, Alpha-H, Ella Bache, Ausceuticals

Here’s a skincare trend I’ve been really getting into: dry powder products. These are cleansers and scrubs that come in a jar. You shake them out, mix with water, and you get a cleanser or exfoliant. They’ve been around for a while, and hark back to ancient times when people would mix up their own cosmetics from ground pigment (I’ve …

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Gentle Cleansers for Sensitive Skin: Review

Gentle Cleansers for Sensitive Skin: Review

Although my skin’s not sensitive, I’ve switched to gentle cleansers to avoid irritation, which can lead to oily, dehydrated skin that’s prone to acne. Here are some gentle cleansers I’ve tried out recently. Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Milk Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Milk is a watery lotion for makeup removal and cleansing, designed for sensitive skin. It works a bit like a …

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Vitamin C serum review: Paula’s Choice, Ultraceuticals, Ausceuticals

Vitamin C serum review: Paula's Choice, Ultraceuticals, Ausceuticals

I’ve been trying out a lot of vitamin C serums lately as long summer days and increased UV exposure looms closer. In case you’ve forgotten from my reviews of the Obagi, Indeed and Ole Henriksen serums, vitamin C is an amazing skincare multitasker. It can soak up incoming sun damage, fade existing sun damage and hyperpigmentation (such as acne scars) …

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