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Which is the right retinoid for me? Retinol, retinaldehyde or HPR?
One of the most common questions I get asked is about retinoids - which one is the right one for me? The collective noun “retinoid” refers to the family of ingredients derived from vitamin A and i...
What Retinol Does And Why You Need It
What EXACTLY does retinol do? It is one of the most googled questions in skincare - and it's a really important one to answer, particularly for those of you who might be new to my channel. Retinol...
How To Start A Retinoid - 5 Things That Will Make It Easy!
It seems that starting a retinoid is still a hard thing for many people to do. How do I know this? Well, I spent a day talking to beauty journalists, some of the smartest people in the business....
How To Look After Your Eye Area
The eye area is complex in its needs. We move the skin around our eyes a lot in the course of a day. Smiling, squinting, frowning. This takes its toll because it’s thin, meaning it’s wrinkle-prone...
Scared of Retinol? Try This Skincare Routine Instead
So you’ve watched all of my videos, you’ve tried all the hacks. And yet you STILL can’t get on with retinoids. What do you do to access that glow? To sort out those breakouts? To master pigmentati...
The 5 Retinoid Hacks I Rely On The Most
I’ve talked so much about retinoids in the last few weeks - but still, it seems there’s an insatiable appetite for knowledge and understanding. So here's my top 5 retinoid hacks - and there are lot...
Why I’m Not Impressed by Hyaluronic Acid
Why I’m Not Impressed by Hyaluronic Acid If hyaluronic acid were at school, it would definitely be in the cool crowd. It’s everywhere. But I think it’s thoroughly over-rated and doesn’t really ...
VITAMIN C 101: How To Use It & What Are The Benefits?
Whether with lemon in hot water or a freshly squeezed glass of orange juice, we’re all familiar with the notion of starting our day with vitamin C. Naturally occurring, we can get it from our diet ...
Niacinamide 101: How To Use It & What Are The Benefits?
Niacinamide is one of the easiest ingredients to build into a skincare routine. It’s versatile, well-tolerated and is found in a multitude of products as it’s a formulator’s dream. It’s a trusted i...
Retinol 101: How To Use It & What Are The Benefits?
Retinoids are the multi-tasking superheroes of skincare. Derived from vitamin A, retinoids can clear pores, smooth lines, boost collagen, improve texture and diminish pigmentation - it’s easy to se...
Serum 101: Everything You Need To Know About Serums
With more serums on the market than ever promising overnight miracles, it can leave even the most experienced skincare connoisseur feeling dazed and confused. Rather than seeing serums as just ano...
When someone tells you you look tired, it typically means you have dark circles on show. It’s one of the biggest beauty bugbears and it can be a real struggle to find an effective solution. Whilst...