The Inkey List vs The Ordinary: Which is Better? I recently tried several products from The Inkey List, a budget-friendly skincare line sold at Sephora here in the US. Impressed with the results, I decided to try similar products from another very popular budget skincare line, The Ordinary. Both The Inkey List and The Ordinary …
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Are you looking for dupes for Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair, Drunk Elephant Protini, Drunk Elephant Lala Retro, Sunday Riley Good Genes, SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, and more? Check out these affordable drugstore skincare dupes that won’t break the bank. I’ve always been interested in affordable low-cost skincare products that perform as well as or …
Paula’s Choice is a skincare brand known for formulations that are backed by scientific research. The focus isn’t on pretty packaging or fragrances but rather on reasonably-priced, safe, and effective formulas that work. It’s hard to narrow down the best products when the entire line is good (there are currently about 150 products), but this …
Drugstore retinol products have come a long way over the past few years. Two of the biggest drugstore brands, Olay and Neutrogena, offer effective and affordable retinol products to help reduce the signs of aging, including wrinkles and fine lines, dullness, and loss of elasticity. Whether you are looking for an anti-aging cream, serum, or …
This past year I’ve seen Isle of Paradise self tanning products promoted by beauty bloggers and beauty editors. I couldn’t help but be drawn to their gorgeous pastel packaging and interesting formulas. Since the summer season in the Northeast US is on its way, I wanted my pasty skin to be gone, so I figured …
RoC is a skincare brand well known for its stand-out drugstore retinol products. They are a leader in affordable anti-aging skincare and recently introduced a line of skincare products that contain vitamin C. If you deal with skincare issues such as dullness, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles and fine lines, then vitamin C may …
It’s great to see so many drugstore mineral sunscreens available and to see all the new releases since I wrote my first-ever post on this blog about mineral sunscreens. (Boy, has this blog come a long way… but that’s another post entirely!) I am a big fan of mineral sunscreens since my skin is sensitive …
If you deal with acne scars, then you know how they can affect the appearance of your skin. They may appear in the form of noticeable raised skin or depressions in your skin. Acne scars also come in the form of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which presents as dark spots on your skin after a pimple has …
If you are a fan of The Ordinary, then you may be familiar with their popular anti-aging serum, “Buffet”, which has been renamed to The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum. It is a peptide serum that targets multiple signs of aging with a formula packed with actives, including antioxidants, multiple hyaluronic acids, and peptide complexes. …
What is the difference between AHA vs BHA skincare exfoliants? AHA stands for alpha hydroxy acid and BHA stands for beta hydroxy acid. Each type of acid has different benefits and targets different skin issues. This post contains affiliate links, and any purchases made through these links will result in a commission for me at …