Skin Snacks
This Nature-Inspired Skincare Brand is Backed By Science to Make Glowing Skin Your Reality
If you’ve picked up a skincare product touting the benefits of natural skincare that ultimately didn’t work out for you, well, you’re not alone. Plenty of us have bought into the idea of natural skincare being better for our skin, but just because a skincare brand is natural, doesn’t necessarily mean it will work for […]
This is the Skincare Step Any Anti-Ageing Skincare Routine Should Have
Whether you’re a skincare minimalist or maximalist, your routine is likely to change over time, as you tailor it according to your skin’s needs. Once you hit your thirties and forties, you may start noticing signs of ageing creeping in—dullness, pigmentation, wrinkles and a lack of bounciness in your skin, no matter how regularly you’re […]
This Marine Ingredient Can Really Make A Difference In Your Skin
It’s wrapped around sushi rolls, used in salads or eaten as chips. But seaweed is more than just a nutrient-rich superfood. It’s a wildly beneficial ingredient for your skin and a superstar of the conscious skincare world. Packed with minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and omega-3 fats, it’s excellent at reducing inflammation and soothing the skin […]
Dry Skin? Here’s How to Moisturise Your Skin When Moisturisers Aren’t Enough
Everyone knows the best way to get rid of dry skin is to moisturise, but what happens when you’re slathering moisturiser on and it isn’t enough? Don’t fret, we come bearing good news: there are things you can do to ensure your moisturiser performs way better and leave you with glowing, hydrated skin. Here are […]
Bacne Hacks: What You Need to Know to Get Rid of Back Acne Once & For All
While bacne (a.k.a back acne) is totally normal, it may still leave you feeling insecure from time to time—especially when it’s 30 degrees out and you’d like to bare your back and shoulders. Be it cystic acne or tiny red bumps, blemishes on the body can be extremely infuriating, not to mention stubborn. What’s the […]
Is Fragrance in Beauty Products Really That Bad?
You might have heard from several skincare Youtubers that fragrance, whether natural or synthetic, is harmful to the skin. Yet, despite this, fragrance components are found in more skincare products than you can imagine. We check in with dermatologist and dermatopathologist Dr Mara Padilla Evangelista-Huber for the answers. Why are fragrances in skincare bad? “Fragrance […]
This Rare and Powerful Ingredient Comes From Ginseng and Has Numerous Skin Benefits
We typically associate ginseng with teas, tonics, and tinctures—in fact, it is the most popular health supplement in Korea—but its true potential goes beyond its regular forms. It’s probably why many Korean beauty brands have based many of their products around the root. First, what is ginseng? For the uninitiated, ginseng is a root and […]
Here’s Why Your Pillow Could Be The Reason You’re Breaking Out
Struggling to get rid of acne? Your pillowcase may be to blame. By now, most of us know that touching your face constantly is a big no-no if you want to prevent or get rid of acne. But what if you’re still struggling with breakouts even after you’ve tried pretty much every acne treatment out […]
Beauty’s New Wave: Super Skincare from the Sea
Beauty brands are looking to our oceans for supercharged ingredients. Take a deep dive into these marine beauty buys here. You might be familiar with tried-and-true ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, but trust us when we say that marine ingredients—like sea salt and seaweed—are the skincare heroes you need to know about […]
Are At-Home Microcurrent Devices Worth the Hype?
Staying at home meant that we had more time on our hands. You could be tinkering in the kitchen whipping up a new recipe, or you could be like me, scrolling through social media and checking out buzzy at-home skincare devices — think Swedish-based FOREO’s BEAR or the NuFACE Trinity, a celebrity favourite. After all, […]
I Asked A Derm to Rate My Combination Skin Routine — Here’s What She Said
I first understood the importance of a skincare routine when I started getting stress breakouts from studying for national exams. Back then, I was using the same cleanser and moisturiser both morning and night, and — gasp! — no sunscreen. Now, I can proudly say I have a full skincare routine I am committed to. […]
Meet Polyhydroxy Acid, the Best Exfoliating Ingredient for Sensitive Skin
If your skin is on the sensitive side, you might find it more difficult to find exfoliating products that don’t irritate your skin too much or turn it red. This is where PHAs (short for polyhydroxy acids) come in. A skincare junkie like the rest of us? Then you’re probably aware that there are a […]
