reviews

  • Rhode Glazing Milk

    Rhode Glazing Milk Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

    I’ll admit it: when Rhode Glazing Milk first came out, I thought it was another completely unnecessary skincare step. Because apparently cleanser, serum and moisturiser aren’t enough anymore. Now we need a milky essence too. And I still think most people probably don’t need one. But Glazing Milk annoyingly makes a pretty good case for itself. The […]

  • medicube kojic acid turmeric vita capsule cream

    Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Vita Capsule Cream Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

    The Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Vita Capsule Cream sounds like it was made specifically for anyone fighting dark spots. Kojic acid? Yep. Turmeric? Yep. Niacinamide? That’s in here too. And Medicube claims the cream can help with everything from uneven skin tone to post-acne marks. But a long list of brightening ingredients doesn’t automatically make […]

  • Augustinus Bader The Overnight Restorative Cream

    Augustinus Bader The Overnight Restorative Cream Review: Worth the Splurge?

    Augustinus Bader The Overnight Restorative Cream is a good barrier-supporting moisturiser wrapped in much more ambitious anti-aging language than I’m convinced the formula can justify. And at over $300 a jar, that’s a problem. I’m not expecting literal magic, but I am expecting something more impressive than a fancy way to keep my skin hydrated […]

  • skinbetter sunbetter lotion spf 75

    Skinbetter Sunscreen Reviews: The Best (and Worst) SPF Formulas

    If you’re looking at Skinbetter Science sunscreens, you’ve probably noticed the prices first. These aren’t exactly bargain-bin SPFs, so I wanted to know whether the formulas actually justify the cost or whether you’re mostly paying for pretty packaging and a fancy name. I looked at the ingredients, textures and real-world experiences with four of the […]

  • hello bello sunscreens

    Hello Bello Sunscreen Reviews: Which Formula Is Best?

    I’ve been looking at the Hello Bello baby sunscreens and kids sunscreens because, honestly, mineral sunscreen can be a bit of a nightmare. You’ve got the white cast, the thick texture, the rubbing, the weird smells… and when you’re putting it on a child, you really don’t want to be fighting with your sunscreen every […]

  • sekkisei lotion

    Sekkisei Lotion Review: Does This Japanese Brightening Toner Actually Work?

    Sekkisei Lotion is one of those skincare products that people either absolutely love or wonder what the hype is about. On paper, it sounds like the perfect brightening toner: Japanese skincare heritage, herbal extracts, and promises of clearer, more radiant skin. But when you look at the actual formula, things get a little more complicated. […]