My love for lactic acid doesn’t appear to be going anywhere Here are some thoughts on the Ren Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic I have been testing. My skin type I have oily skin, with a concern focused on acne scarring. I have dark marks on my cheeks and chin and exfoliate regularly, chemically and physically to combat that.…
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I had my eye on the Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Glow Moisturizer for some time. I’m not sure why, but anytime I see a heap of people come out saying something is great, I become very, very skeptical. That happened with this moisturizer courtesy of Influenster, by the way. I didn’t get mine from there, I bought it from Nordstrom. It…
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I have quite a few products to review from The Ordinary so I’ve been polling my audience on social media to find out which reviews they are most interested in. The one that gets the most votes, I post it first. The Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% won this round, so here’s my review and some before and after pics.…
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I have had the Bravura Lactic Acid 10% for so long. I would use it intermittently because I just couldn’t get excited about it. I used it about five times before I totally started ignoring it. In the end, I found a magnificent use for it! My skin type Oily, acne scars on cheeks and a bit on the chin.…
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The Ren GlycoLactic Radiance Renewal Mask really impressed me. It’s one of the products I picked up when I went to England last year, and has become a staple mask when I pamper myself. I made a habit of giving myself an at-home facial every weekend shortly after I purchased this mask. I’ve been slacking on that front lately, but…
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I bought the Sunday Riley Sunday School Skincare Kit when it first came to Sephora, during the VIB sale. I was very excited to try this combination of items, plus I had been eyeing the cleansing oil and moisturizer in the CEO line. My skin type Oily af, annoying hyperpigmentation on cheeks and chin due to monthly hormonal acne; enlarged,…
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I’m conflicted about this product. I really like using lactic acid on my skin, but there’s something about the Blithe Energy Yellow Citrus & Honey Splash Mask I just have a hard time with. The directions. The whole idea of the thing. Here’s the thing, I like the product, I just think there’s an easier, less messy way to get…
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My biggest skin concern is acne scarring. I am frequently on the hunt for products that claim to lighten unwanted pigmentation. The Hydropeptide Lumapro-C Skin Brightening Pigment Corrector ($148/1 fl. oz.) definitely fits the bill.
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This is another one of those, this mask is amazing posts… FYI A nice helping of 25g for the mask and 2g for the Milkpeel swab
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Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum ($35.00) is a lactic acid-based serum that is supposed to moisturize, minimize fine lines. even out hyperpigmentation, renew texture and tone, increase elasticity. I’ve had a facial before that included lactic acid and it came out beautiful. So when the brand sent over the serum, I was quite excited to give it a go! Valentia Clear…
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I have just recently finished my second small bottle (can?) of the Missha First Treatment Essence Mist. My first impression of the product was, this is just water. I felt like a dummy spraying my face. But alas! I am a convert! I have just noticed a difference in the overall look of my skin and I like it! I’m…
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