skincare

  • what to do when you get your first wrinkle

    What To Do When You Get Your First Wrinkle?

    Where the heck do you come from?! I literally woke up one morning with huge lines around my eyes. Ok, they weren’t huge huge. More like the faintest hint of crow’s feet. But I was only 25. It was the first time I ever saw a wrinkle on my face. I totally freaked out. Can […]

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    What’s An Essence (And Do You Need One)?

    What’s an essence?! Is it a toner, only thicker? A serum, only less moisturising? A hybrid in between the two? Most importantly, do you need one in your skincare routine? Let’s find out: What’s An Essence? An essence is a hybrid between a toner and a serum. It’s not as heavy and concentrated as a […]

  • treat acne scars

    How To Treat Acne Scars: The Complete Guide

    “Gio, what are the best skincare products to treat acne scars?” I hate this question. I don’t like to be the bearer of bad news. I know it’s devastating to get rid of acne, only to be left with raised, pitted scars all over your face. Ugh. But I can’t lie to you either and […]

  • Do Your Morning & Evening Skincare Routine Have To Be Different?

    Do your morning and evening skincare routine have to be different? Ok, it’s kind of a given you shouldn’t use sunscreen once the sun goes down. But can you just save a few bucks and use the same products – and in the same order – morning and night? If you’re a teen without acne, […]

  • skincare mistakes that give you hyperpigmentation

    3 Skincare Mistakes You May Be Making That Are Giving You Dark Spots

    Dark spots, sun spots, hyperpigmentation… call them however you like, they always spring out all of a sudden as if out of nowhere. Ugh. Sometimes, it’s inevitable. Hormones, injuries and simply growing older can make your skin go haywire and start pumping out more melanin than it needs. But other times… other times you may […]