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BACK ON THE RETINOL BAND WAGON

BACK ON THE RETINOL BAND WAGON

It’s been a while. I blame summer, a few skin issues post a laser treatment (will fill you in another time) and general laziness, but I am back on the Retinol Train and heading high speed to the Glowy Skin Station. I’m pretty sure you’ll all have...
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SKINCARE SCHOOL: CERAMIDES

SKINCARE SCHOOL: CERAMIDES

Do your skins barrier a favour and add this dermatologist-beloved, moisture-replenishing ingredient to your skin-care routine, stat. Ceramides are the beauty buzzword that you’ll be hearing a lot this Autumn. Here’s everything that you need to know…....
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BEAUTY PIE MUST BUYS

BEAUTY PIE MUST BUYS

I swear I must get asked on a daily basis what is good to buy from Beauty Pie. Genuinely, there are so many amazing products on there. So here is a run-down, in no particular order, of my swear buys. Bookmark this page and come back to it when you place your next...
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SKINCARE SCHOOL: VITAMIN C

SKINCARE SCHOOL: VITAMIN C

Vitamin C has so many benefits that it should be part of everyone’s skincare routine. It can tackle hyperpigmentation, reduce redness, protect from environmental aggressors, boost collagen production (therefore plumping up fine lines), help heal breakouts, sunburns...
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what is an acid and how do i use it?

what is an acid and how do i use it?

Skincare can be a really confusing world but once you have grasped the science bit, it all begins to make sense. Acids – though the name might sound terrifying – are one of the easiest, fastest and most sure fire way to revitalise your skin and have you glowing in no...
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BLEMISH TREATMENTS THAT WORK

BLEMISH TREATMENTS THAT WORK

1: THE CLEANSER: SKINCEUTICALS BLEMISH AND AGE This stuff addresses my two primary concerns —acne and signs of aging—in one fell swoop. I’ve found that it’s ideal for keeping the smaller whiteheads and surface bumps away, and it doesn’t dry out...
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BEAUTY //  THE SIX MOST ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RETINOL

BEAUTY // THE SIX MOST ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RETINOL

Intrigued by beauty’s most effective ingredient but don’t know where to start? So many of you want to incorporate this anti-aging wizard into your skincare regime but you’re scared. There are tales of skin peeling and having to stay inside away from the sun for weeks...
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OUR EVENING SKINCARE ROUTINE

OUR EVENING SKINCARE ROUTINE

Skincare routines can be overwhelming – there’s so much being sold to us these days – so much we ‘should’ be using.   Do we need to double cleanse? Do we need a serum? Do we need an eye cream? Now that we’re effectively in lock-down, we thought...
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OUR MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE

OUR MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE

Skincare routines can be overwhelming. – there’s so much being sold to us these days- so much we ‘should’ be using.   Do we need to double cleanse? Do we need a serum? Do we need an eye cream? The main point of the morning routine is to prep your skin for...
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WHAT ARE ACIDS AND HOW DO I USE THEM?

WHAT ARE ACIDS AND HOW DO I USE THEM?

So I thought that the first beauty blog post of the year should answer one of the most asked questions we get over DM: “I think I should be using acids on my skin but what are they and how do I use them? Skincare can be a really confusing world but once you have...
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