Alcohols have a really bad reputation among skincare enthusiasts. Although they show up in skincare formulations all the time (either as solvents, preservatives, to speed up drying times, etc.) many skincare aficionados prefer to avoid alcohols at all costs. We read our ingredient labels…
Maximize Your Routine without Maxing Out Your Budget: Learn to Read the Label
A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine posted a photo of a new product she had sampled and wanted advice on finding a similar product (because the one she liked was pricey!) I took one look at her product and said, “Can…
Since I started this blog, I’ve gotten lots of messages from friends and family asking for product recommendations, and while I’m more than happy to share all the info I have (that’s why I do this in the first place) I’m a hardcore believer that…
Why You’re Not Getting Better Results from Your Skincare Regimen
This is some frustrating shit! You do all the right things, but for some reason, you’re just not getting the results you want from your skincare. There are so many variables that go into a practical, effective skincare routine, and that means it’s easy…
Skincare brands say all kinds of unsubstantiated bullshit. In this video, I give the low-down on what these “skincare” terms do and do not mean, and how you can avoid being duped by helpful-sounding words that dont mean shit.…