Product Reviews

In the quest for the perfect sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection without the common pitfalls of pore-clogging and breakouts, Supergoop’s Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30 has emerged as a compelling contender. Specially formulated for sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin, this transparent, weightless sunscreen promises a non-comedogenic solution that leaves zero residue. … Read more

Jane Iredale is a long-established beauty brand whose philosophy embraces a minimalistic approach to makeup and skincare. This makes it a beacon for those seeking beauty products that enhance their appearance and nurture their skin. Central to this ethos is the Jane Iredale PurePressed Mineral Powder Foundation, a product celebrated … Read more

Since publishing this review in 2020, the Effaclar H Cleansing Cream has been renamed to Effaclar H Iso-Biome Cleansing Cream. However, the ingredients and texture have remained the same, and in this review, I will be using the product’s old name to avoid confusion. A suitable cleanser can be a … Read more

Unlike other products by The Ordinary, their Argireline 10% Solution isn’t one that’s discussed all too often. Compared to how popular their hyaluronic acid and niacinamide serum are, many haven’t heard of the Argireline Solution, even though the brand has been selling it for years. This was why I was … Read more

It’s been a while since I’ve compared Paula’s Choice to a more budget-friendly option that does the same thing. Now, we all know that Paula’s Choice is irreplaceable when it comes to going the extra mile and adding more than one beneficial ingredient to their products, which is why the … Read more

Working from home and spending most of my time in front of a device, I often end up straining to read something, and letters turn to mush after hours on my laptop. This is usually when I remind myself to pause and take a break, but it’s not until I … Read more

I’ve already talked about ultrasonic spatulas on this website, so you may already know that I find these devices particularly useful for extracting stubborn sebum that’s hardened inside the pore. This time around, I was contacted by ANLAN to do a review on their bestseller – the Ultrasonic Skin Scrubber. … Read more

CeraVe is an affordable drugstore brand that offers products for every skin type and concern, including a decent range of products for acne-prone skin. Additionally, the brand prides itself on taking a minimal approach to formulations, reflecting the fact that its products are often formulated with minimal ingredients. However, even … Read more

FOREO, the Swedish tech and beauty brand famous for their smart cleansing brushes came out with two newest additions to their tech and beauty family.  This time around, they pleasantly surprised the biggest tech and beauty enthusiasts (myself included) with two smart microcurrent devices – BEAR and BEAR Mini.  I … Read more

Applying sunscreen can protect your skin from premature aging and protect your acne from turning into pigmented little spots that can be difficult to get rid of. However, acne-prone skin is most often oily skin, and sunscreens are notorious for creating that thick, greasy, and occlusive layer which makes many … Read more

Every reputable esthetician would never recommend their clients to attempt extractions at home. I mean, sure, if you want to royally mess up your face knock yourself out, but as an esthetician, I strongly advise against that.  A few things that are very likely to go wrong if you attempt … Read more

Salicylic acid is my favorite ingredient in skincare products. And while I tend to experiment with many salicylic acid products, I always go back to the ones I like most: Paula’s Choice BHAs.  I swear by these two and, so far, they are the best salicylic acid products I’ve found. … Read more

After my horrible experience with the Lala Retro Whipped Cream that left me broken out with painful cystic acne, I had to resort to using a potent combination of salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide treatment. This is an excellent combo to tackle acne effectively but it has the downside of … Read more

Ever since I purchased my first product from Drunk Elephant, their F-Balm, I can admit that I got hooked on buying their products. Their packagings look fun and creative, they use clean ingredients to formulate their products, they are cruelty-free and expensive. Wait, what?  Yeah, we are all guilty of … Read more

After seeing my review on the F-Balm by Drunk Elephant, a fellow skincare lover recommended me to try the Lala Retro Whipped cream and give my thoughts on it. As someone with oily/acne-prone skin, I was a little hesitant due to the several problematic ingredients it contains, however, I figured … Read more

An esthetician without her beauty tools is like a pot without a lid. While I have tried many beauty devices throughout the years of being an aesthetician, I am always excited about trying something new and different. Therefore, I was ecstatic when a FOREO representative contacted me and asked me … Read more

Ever heard of polyglutamic acid? Me neither. But that was only up until The Inkey List (which is becoming one of my routine staples) came up with their serum/treatment and I thought what the heck, let’s try it out. First things first, I have to say that I am not usually … Read more

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand that acquired a cult following from all over the world thanks to YouTubers like James Welsh and Hyram that constantly rave about K-beauty on their channels. I’ve already mentioned COSRX here on my website. It is one brand that I genuinely like and trust … Read more

Drunk Elephant is a brand that has been around the corner for a while, however, truth be told, I’ve never thought of trying their products. Not because there was something I didn’t like about them particularly, but because my face was covered in severe cysts until about two years ago … Read more