I’ve tried many different types of serums over the years but the three non-negotiable must-haves are hyaluronic acid/hydrating serums, exfoliating serums and retinol serums. The combination of these three types of serums have improved my skin significantly to the point where I can say that my 30s skin looks way, WAY better than my 20s [...]
Dr Brandt Glow Overnight Resurfacing Serum: Straight Onto Holy Grail-ness!
I’ve been teasing you with mentions of the Dr Brandt Glow Overnight Resurfacing Serum for a good number of weeks on social media now but haven’t actually done a proper review of the product here on BA. Prior to this, I’ve been using 1% retinol serums and they’ve no doubt given me good results. This [...]
Boing That Skin Up With Skin Republic’s Face Mask Sheets
I’ve been on a bit of a facial sheet mask binge the past few weeks and my skin is absolutely loving it. There’s nothing more relaxing and comfortable on a stinking hot evening than a nice cool facial sheet mask on your skin, I tell ya. As you know, I love my favourite facial sheet [...]
The Famous 10 Step Korean/Japanese Skincare Routine
What’s your skincare routine like? How many steps do you go through in your routine before it’s finished? Three? Four? Believe it or not, the Koreans are famous for their 10-step skincare routine. I’ve also added the Japanese into this because they do just the same. But before you think “geez, these people sure are [...]
The Importance of pH Levels In Cleansers
Look at how facial cleansers are marketed these days and you’ll almost always see the words “pH-balanced”. Is this buzzword an advertising tool and marketing ploy by cosmetic brands or do they really mean something when it comes to taking care of your skin? I know I talk a lot about beauty products and their [...]