As consumers of beauty products, it’s not uncommon for us to associate a certain skincare ingredient with a certain skincare brand. Call it branding or marketing, but this situation leads us to follow the claims of the brand and makes us blind to the claims of the actual maker. In the case of Granactive Retinoid, …
Granactive Retinoid, The Next Generation Retinol, Explained Read More »
Take the most effective anti-aging ingredient, make it a serum, pour it over a few cotton pads, and make it as easy to use as a face wipe; that’s what retinol pads are. Given that retinol is pretty much the ‘it’ ingredient to tackle anything from wrinkles to acne and to hyperpigmentation, it’s no surprise …
Retinol Pads, The New Face of Anti-Aging Peel Pads Read More »
Retinol is like the forbidden fruit for people with sensitive skin. You’re told to steer clear no matter what kind of anti-aging promises you’re told. But here’s the thing, you can have your cake and eat it too. That is you can use retinol even if you have sensitive skin. In fact, the best retinols …
Antioxidants make up half of the most effective anti-aging ingredients. They help fight signs of aging, soften the look of lines, and reduce hyperpigmentation. On top of that, antioxidant moisturizers offer the benefits of an anti-aging cream with the convenience of a smoothing, softening moisturizer. Plus, the best antioxidant moisturizers are pretty low maintenance. And …
These Antioxidant Moisturizers Ward off Free Radicals with The Comfort of a Face Cream Read More »
If we were to divide skincare products into two categories, a good reference point would be the ones that work instantly and the ones that take their time. Being an instant gratification seeker, I’ll take anything that works and that works fast! But don’t think that anti-wrinkle patches are all you’ve got for reducing wrinkles …
Instant Wrinkle Removers Are Like Dermal Fillers Minus The Injections Read More »
It’s all fun and games until you have your photo taken for your passport. It’s the most unforgiving self-portrait and a humbling experience. Even though they’re sometimes called smile lines, the mere sight of nasolabial folds in their full glory can instantly wipe a smile off your face. You can easily look past the slight …
Smile Lines, How To Get Rid of The Lines & Keep The Smile Read More »
You barely think about booking an appointment to get a facial unless something’s really bothering you with your skin. If you feel like you’ve done everything you could at home, getting a professional facial is worth considering before throwing in the towel. But facials can be expensive. So are they really worth it and do …
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If you’re wondering why your 15-step anti-aging skincare routine isn’t working, you might want to dig deep. Because even if you’re not aware, some of your daily habits can actually cause wrinkles in a very sneaky way. We’re aware of the usual suspects that are notorious for causing wrinkles. The list includes unprotected sun exposure, …
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To save you some time, here’s the gist of it. Yes, Botox, or any other neurotoxin, can reduce the appearance of hooded eyes by giving you a little bit of lift on the brow area. But there are a lot of strings attached. On the flip side, Botox can worsen your hooded eyes when you’re …
This is How Botox Fixes Hooded Eyes a.k.a. The Botox Brow Lift Read More »
We were told that the secret to waking up with effortlessly beautiful skin was a good night’s sleep. I guess they left out the part about sleep wrinkles. Because my sleep wrinkles are the first thing I see in the mirror when I wake up. And the amount of effort I put into smoothing them …
Got Pillow Face? Here’s How to Get Rid of Sleep Wrinkles Read More »