Rohto Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Jelly Essence & Whitening Jelly Sheet Mask – Review

These two products have the purpose of brightening the skin, and the main ingredient in both of them is tranexamic acid. (TA) Tranexamic acid has been studied as a skincare ingredient for decades now. It has been shown that it has anti-inflammatory functions, it mitigates skin damage caused by UV rays, it helps with post-inflammatory… Read More Rohto Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Jelly Essence & Whitening Jelly Sheet Mask – Review

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 DomLeave a comment

CosRx Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream – Review

The Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream is one of the newest additions to CosRx’s lineup, and as always CosRx didn’t disappoint. The main ingredient in this product is snail secretion filtrate constituting 72% of the formula. Snail secretion filtrate is mainly known for its skin-rejuvenating properties; it calms the skin, takes away redness, and helps… Read More CosRx Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream – Review

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 Dom2 Comments

SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50+ – Review

This product is like a bad romance; it’s alright to have a bit of it, but in large amounts, it brings trouble. The Ultra Facial Defense sunscreen has SPF 50+ and PPD rating of 26.4. It is a mixed sunscreen with titanium dioxide, L’Oreal’s Mexoryls XL & SX, and other chemical filters. It is very… Read More SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50+ – Review

February 3, 2020 DomLeave a comment

Darphin Niaouli Aromatic Care – Review

Winter is one of the best seasons to use oils in your skincare regiment; they add the extra level of moisture that many of us need as the skin tends to be drier due to harsh weather and heating. The Niaouli Aromatic Care is a facial oil consisting of a blend of many oils, which… Read More Darphin Niaouli Aromatic Care – Review

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 DomLeave a comment

IOPE Bio Eye Cream Youth Complete – Review

The review is going to be short because the product is simply bad. The main three results that this product is supposed to deliver are firmer skin, fewer wrinkles, and youthful-looking eye area. I couldn’t notice any of these results, instead, it made my eye look like a raisin. During the three-week testing period of… Read More IOPE Bio Eye Cream Youth Complete – Review

January 28, 2020February 9, 2020 Dom3 Comments

Hada Labo Shirojyun Arbutin Whitening Cream – Review

Here is another review of a moisturiser from the Hada Labo family. The main active ingredient of this moisturiser is arbutin, which is known for diminishing hyperpigmentation and overall brightening the skin tone. There’s also a vitamin C derivative in the form of magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, which shares similar functions to arbutin. As in all… Read More Hada Labo Shirojyun Arbutin Whitening Cream – Review

January 5, 2020February 16, 2020 DomLeave a comment

Neostrata Gel Plus – Review

Neostrata have done a lot for the cosmetic industry as they have done a lot of research on acids – AHAs and PHAs. It’s thanks to Neostrata that we know so much about glycolic acid today. Neostrata are the OG of acid game. This product contains a pretty short, but potent list of ingredients, which… Read More Neostrata Gel Plus – Review

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 DomLeave a comment

Indeed Labs 10 Balm Soothing Cream – Review

This product has a simple name, but not so simple ingredients. The product contains ten main ingredients, i.e. allantoin, bisabolol, vitamin E, oils of baobab seed and bruiti as well as extracts of honey, propolis, pollen extract, royal jelly, arnica. The mix of ingredients is rich in antioxidants, minerals, and amino acids. All of the… Read More Indeed Labs 10 Balm Soothing Cream – Review

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 DomLeave a comment

Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte Crema Mani / Hand Cream – Review

Florence is known for its antique pharmacies offering various goods from perfumes to skincare. This hand cream comes from the gift shop of the Abbey of St. Minias on the Mountain (it. Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte), which is home to one of the oldest temples in Florence the Basilica of St. Minias on… Read More Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte Crema Mani / Hand Cream – Review

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 DomLeave a comment

Vichy IDEAL SOLEIL Pocket Ultra Light SPF 50 – Review

I don’t know what is going on at L’Oréal’s laboratories, but it seems like nothing good. Here’s a review of another light sunscreen, this time by Vichy. The product contains exclusively chemical filters, as all L’Oréal sunscreens, it’s formulated with Mexoryls. It also has alcohol and fragrance, the latter in a tiny amount. European sunscreens… Read More Vichy IDEAL SOLEIL Pocket Ultra Light SPF 50 – Review

December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 DomLeave a comment

CosRx Centella Blemish Ampule – Review

This is one of the original centella asiatica products that sparked the hype around the ingredient a few years ago. Centella asiatica had been used before the hype, but it wasn’t the main ingredient in skincare products. The ampoule contains mainly centella asiatica leaf water, 85%, there’s also extract from the plant, but in a… Read More CosRx Centella Blemish Ampule – Review

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 DomLeave a comment

Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Skincare Milk – Review

This product is one of the most popular sunscreens in Japan, but a lot of people outside of it love this product as well. I had wanted to love it too, but it failed to win my heart. This sunscreen provides SPF 50+ and PA++++ (4), the highest possible ratings in Japan. It also includes… Read More Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Skincare Milk – Review

November 24, 2019 DomLeave a comment

CeraVe Foaming Cleanser – Review

CeraVe’s cleansers divide people some like the Hydrating one, some the Foaming one. Everyone has a favourite; mine is the Foaming Cleanser. I have no idea how people use the other cleanser – it’s thick and doesn’t wash off. But, if you like it, then carry on using it. This cleanser, like most of CeraVe’s… Read More CeraVe Foaming Cleanser – Review

November 17, 2019November 24, 2019 DomLeave a comment

Nip + Fab GLYCOLIC FIX NIGHT PADS EXTREME – Review

These pads are quite lovely, I must admit. They have been available for years; I remember buying my first jar of these more than two years ago. But only recently, they have gained on popularity. The main four components of the solution in which the pads are soaked are 5% glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic… Read More Nip + Fab GLYCOLIC FIX NIGHT PADS EXTREME – Review