Tag: serums and treatments
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Expensive but worth it: Cle de Peau’s The Serum
A bit ago, I went to get a facial. I listed dry skin as one of my concerns. The aesthetician took a look at my face and remarked that she didn’t think I had dry skin. I wonder if this is the product that fooled her. I had been using this Cle de Peau serum…
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Pure Rosewater from Chantecaille
A few quick spritzes of rose water onto my face. The scent alone is calming and brings me a sense of piece. When I first spritzed myself with the Eau de Rose de Mai from Chantecaille, I felt different. When I first tested the product, I would spray it on after as a last step…
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My experience at the Equinox spa getting the Gold Collagen Facial
As I planned my trip to New York, I figured, why not treat myself. I would be staying at the Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards, so I decided to book a treatment at their spa. I scrolled through the treatment on my computer, agonizing over the right decision. But my curiosity got to me. I had…
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To the point review of Caudalie’s Vinoperfect serum
Okay, I will give you a very, very to the point review of the Caudlie Vinoperfect Radiance Dark Spot Serum. I liked it. No need to bury the lead. The product is supposed to, as the name would suggest, help with dark marks. After one month of nightly use, I can say that I definitely…
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Trying to get Laneige’s Water Bank line to work for my dry skin
I tried three products from the Laneige Water Bank line. I have dry skin, and it is winter here where I live. Here are my thoughts, with no preamble today. Let’s get into it. Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam $25 The cleanser I found to be about on par with other cleansers I have…
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Dr Jart Cicapair: First impressions on the line
My skin has been going through it. Overly sensitive and dry, it certainly needs some help. What a time to try the Cicapair™ line from Dr Jart+. I tried the soothing repair treatment lotion and the moisturizer over the course of a week. Cicapair™ Intensive Soothing Repair Treatment Lotion $35 for 150 mL The first…
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Here’s why you might not want to use retinoids
Multiple skinfluencers insist that the ingredient that you need to add into your routine now is retinoids. They tout it as the premier anti-aging ingredient. If you are deathly afraid of wrinkles, maybe you trust them and run and get the product. But now it is time to stop and think, is that really the…
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What is the difference between retinol and retinal (and the other retinoids for that matter)?
Let’s geek out for a bit. Last week I tried out a product that contained retinal, not retinol, but retinal. This made me go on a journey to try and learn the differences and more about the ingredients overall. As quickly as I can, let me tell you what I found out. Retinal is one…
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First impressions of Omorovicza’s Midnight Renewal
Omorovicza Midnight Renewal. I have been testing this product out for a few days. It is a retinal based product meant to be used overnight, during the time your skin is going through its natural renewal cycle. Retinal, not to be confused for retinol, is a potent version of Vitamin, that should help improve fine…
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Have you ever heard of Cellcosmet Switzerland?
I have a problem, well multiple problems really. I am overly curious when it comes to skincare. That skincare tends to be expensive luxury skincare. And I only have one face and a limited budget. That said, I can’t try everything I am interested in, but I am intrigued by the offerings from Cellcosmet Switzerland.…
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