Documenting my Trials and Tribulations with Beauty Products
Avène Ultra Fluid Invisible SPF50 is the first new European sunscreen I am trying this summer of 2024. I was drawn to it being a fluid texture without the use of denatured alcohol, all the while including new generation filters. I am already through half the bottle, so I have a good enough impression on…
I’m sure we have all stumbled upon the phrase, “botox in a bottle” at one point or another when looking into The Ordinary’s Argireline Solution 10%. Once again, my curiosity prevailed, and I purchased a bottle of it to see whether or not I notice *something*. I have finally reached the end of The Ordinary’s…
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel-Crème caught my eye while perusing my local pharmacy in the late summer of 2023. The minimal ingredients, the texture, the cooling sensation… I immediately had to pick it up and give it a try before summer was out. 6 months and an almost empty tube later, I thought it was due…
I seem to always pick up a 100% mineral sunscreen no matter how many times they have sorta failed for me. Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+ PA++++ has been raved about as a cosmetically elegant mineral sunscreen with little to no cast, so I just had some hope that maybe, this one would…
I first tried the Dr. G Clear R.E.D. Blemish Clear Soothing Cream back in 2021 after eyeing it for years and hearing so many positive reviews. I loved it so much, I featured it in my skincare favourites of 2021. I have purchased this cream a second time in 2023, and have yet again featured…
After seeing it a number of times in the beautysphere, I finally caved and purchased Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ at my local DM drugstore. I was missing the cosmetic elegance of Asian sunscreens. Seeing it in front of me, I thought I would finally give Beauty of Joseon Relief…
Urea skincare has been rotating in and out of my skincare routine for a handful of years now. Ever since reading F.C.’s rave review on SimpleSkincareScience, I really wanted urea to work in my skincare routine. From lotions to serums, and a variety of moisturizers. Considering how often I try out a urea-containing product, I…
Last summer, I really enjoyed Avène Very High Protection Sun Cream SPF50+ (Reviewed). It served as a great moisturizing sunscreen – it helped cut down some steps in my skincare routine for the summer while providing broad spectrum protection. This year, I wanted to give Avène Intense Protect SPF50+ a go. It’s in a bigger…
It is time for a skin update post seeing as I haven’t done one in almost 2 years! In my skin update, I talk about my clear skin journey in relation to acne and acne scars. Many things have changed since my last skin update, so be sure to check out previous posts for further…
One of the last sunscreens I purchased in 2022 is La Roche Posay Anthelios UVMUNE 400 Hydrating Cream SPF50+. It’s been very hyped in the skincare world, supposedly offering high UVA protection ever in the La Roche Posay Anthelios lineup in a cosmetically elegant formula. Information on La Roche Posay Anthelios UVMUNE 400 Hydrating Cream…