What The F*** Is Retinol?!

Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A and is considered to be one of the key ingredients in the fight against ageing.

Meet This Year's Best SPFs

There have been a crazy number of SPF launches this year, with new technologies and innovations making sunscreen selection harder than ever. As excessive choice can get a little overwhelming, I've shared my favourite SPF products of 2022, separating the brilliant from the beige...

Vegan Beauty That Actually Works

Veganism has become big business in the last five years and the beauty industry, like many others, has been quick to embrace it.

The beauty shelves are now saturated with brands that are either vegan or boast vegan products. However, much like fries are (unintentionally) vegan but unhealthy, not all vegan beauty products are kind or beneficial to skin. Products celebrated for their vegan credentials can be loaded with questionable ingredients or bulking agents that provide little benefit to the skin. Even worse, some vegan beauty products are actually tested on animals!

Skincare Infused Makeup

If there has been one slow-to-grow beauty trend that has really sparked my interest, it is skincare infused makeup. It is the beauty hybrid I never knew I needed.

When I was younger, I would shovel makeup on without a care in the world for my skin. I would regularly avoid cleansing before bed but, by some miracle, would never suffer the consequences. Sadly times have changed and, since hitting my thirties, prolonged makeup wear causes my skin to become dry, irritated, and dull.

Now more than ever I need skincare infused makeup - products that cover, correct, and enhance, all while benefitting my skin through enriching ingredients. Here are some of my favourites...

Skin Hangover Helpers

The festive season brings parties, dinners, and lots of drinking. Now, hangovers are to be expected; but skin hangovers, however, are often overlooked. Alcohol negatively effects the skin in several ways and, sadly, fixing the damage isn’t as simple as popping a paracetamol.

The Lowdown | Extrinsic Ageing

Extrinsic ageing refers to skin ageing caused by environmental factors and lifestyle choices. It helps explain why some people age prematurely and can look ten years older than their genetic age. UV exposure, pollution, smoking, and a poor diet are the most common causes of extrinsic ageing.

An In-Flight Skincare Manual For Mask Wearers

A good in-flight skincare routine is key for keeping skin fresh, hydrated, and healthy during and after a long-haul flight. However, as face coverings are now mandatory on-board all aircrafts, even the best in-flight skincare routine has been compromised. This is because wearing a face mask for long periods of time can lead to inflammation, redness, irritation, and breakouts...

Review | Oskia Renaissance Body Treatment Milk

Oskia recently released a new body product and it is all about exfoliating and hydrating. It is the Renaissance Body Treatment Milk and it makes for the perfect pick-me-up for bodies in need of a little nourishment.

Weekly Worship: Dr Gross, Oskia & Charlotte Tilbury

I've heard many great things about Oskia skincare however, up until recently, I had never tried any of the British brand's products. But a few weeks ago I got my hands on the Renaissance Brightlight, an Intensive Pigmentation & Dark Spot Serum, and I've been loving it.