Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner – Review

The Some by Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Day Miracle Toner is a low pH toner that can be used after cleansing to reduce and balance the skin’s pH level and gently exfoliate the skin. It contains 10,000 ppm of tea tree leaf extract to…

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Neogen Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Pad – Review

Neogen Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Pads are gentle exfoliation pads that combine the benefits of chemical and manual exfoliation in one easy-to-use product. The pads are made from three layers of hypoallergenic cotton, presoaked in a solution of acids, antioxidants, and hydrating ingredients.  A dual texture…

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Skincare Ingredients to Avoid

There has been a lot of hype about certain skincare ingredients being toxic and causing disruption to the endocrine system.  While a lot of the “research” used to make these claims is often misinterpreted or refuted, many rumours remain. My aim is not to contribute…

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Ingredient Spotlight: Centella Asiatica

Centella asciatica has been used as a medicinal herb for at least 2000 years in India, Indonesia, and China. The plant is a perennial herbaceous creeper that grows in swampy areas. The primary active constituents are saponins, which contribute towards active wound healing and vascular…

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Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off – Review

The Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off is an exfoliating and hydrating mask that features black sugar granules that can be used either to physically exfoliate due to the grain texture, or chemically exfoliate due to sugars glycolic acid content.  This hydrating mask leaves skin…

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Ingredient Spotlight: Lanolin

Lanolin has been used for thousands of years for its wound healing and barrier-forming properties.  Lanolin is produced by the sebaceous gland of wool-bearing animals as a waterproofing agent, intended to protect the skin and provide environmental protection during harsh climatic conditions.  It is a…

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Cosrx Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask – Review

The Cosrx Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask is an occlusive, hydrating sleeping mask that can be used as a moisturizer, an overnight mask, or as a wash-off mask.   This hydrating formula boasts an impressive list of gentle ingredients and leaves skin moisturized, nourished, and glowing.…

The Cosrx Ultimate Moisturizing Overnight Mask is an occlusive, hydrating mask that can be used as a moisturizer, an overnight mask or as a wash-off mask. This hydrating mask boasts an impressive list of gentle ingredients and leaves skin moisturized, nourished, and glowing.

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Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Lipair – Review

The Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Lipair is a lip treatment that in addition to moisturizing, also protects and restores the delicate skin of the lip area by creating a moisture barrier.  The formula contains five different ceramide complexes and five different molecular sizes of hyaluronic acid. Dr.Jart+…

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