reviews

  • Maelove Moonlight Retinal Super Serum

    Maelove Moonlight Retinal Super Serum Review: Is It Better Than Retinol?

    Want to get rid of fine lines and dark spots faster, but don’t fancy dealing with the peeling, dryness, and irritation that usually come with powerful retinoids? Join the club. Maelove Moonlight Retinal Super Serum promises to give you the best of both worlds. It uses 0.11% encapsulated retinal, a form of vitamin A that works faster […]

  • mary kay 4-in-1 cleanser combination and oily

    Mary Kay 4-in-1 Cleanser Combination/Oily Review: Does It Really Do 4 Jobs?

    If you’ve been looking for Mary Kay 4-in-1 Cleanser reviews, you’ve probably already noticed the big promise: one cleanser that supposedly cleans, exfoliates, freshens and brightens your skin in one go. Very efficient. Very “why own four products when one can do everything?” Except skincare doesn’t really work like that. I tried the Mary Kay TimeWise […]

  • dermalogica special cleansing gel

    Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel Review: Is It Worth The Money?

    If you love a foaming cleanser but hate that “why does my face suddenly feel one size too small?” feeling afterwards, Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel sounds pretty much perfect. This soap-free gel cleanser promises to wash away excess oil, sunscreen and daily grime without stripping your skin. And on my combination skin? That’s pretty much […]

  • bliss bright idea moisturizer review

    Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C Moisturizer Review: Does It Actually Brighten Skin?

    Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C Moisturizer is doing a lot. Vitamin C! Peptides! Ceramides! Niacinamide! Antioxidants! At this point, I’m surprised the jar doesn’t promise to walk the dog too. The problem? The vitamin C here is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable derivative that sounds great on a label but… there’s no proof it’s just […]

  • noxzema acne pads review

    Noxzema Acne Pads Review: Good For Acne Or Too Harsh?

    Noxzema Ultimate Clear Anti-Blemish Pads are the skincare equivalent of a throwback playlist. They’ve been around forever, they smell aggressively medicinal, and they still have a loyal following. The appeal is obvious: 90 pre-soaked pads, 2% salicylic acid, a cheap price tag and zero faffing around. Swipe one over your face and call it a day. […]

  • Sobel Skin Rx Retinol

    Sobel Skin Rx Retinol Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

    Another dermatologist-backed retinol promising amazing results without wrecking your skin? Groundbreaking. So yes, I rolled my eyes when I first saw Sobel Skin Rx 4.5% Retinol Night Treatment. Retinol can smooth texture, fade dark spots, and soften fine lines, but it can also leave your face red, flaky, and seriously regretting your life choices. Sobel […]