Skincare

The Altruist Sunscreen SPF50 is easily one of the best sunscreen I’ve used in recent times (and it’s affordable too!)

February 21, 2024 Paris B 2 Comments

When it comes to sunscreen, and when I find a sunscreen I like, I tend to be very faithful. There is nothing worse than trying a new sunscreen and then having it fail on you when you need it most i.e. when you’re out in peak noonday sun and you’re overheating or if you burn. Horrors!

As someone who has skin that reacts easily to sun exposure (I develop sun spots and freckles very quickly and my skin heats up easily under the sun), sunscreen is my most important skincare product. I will still use a sunscreen that is greasy or heavy, if it leaves my skin protected. I used to get a lot of comments from readers on my last chosen sunscreen, which most people find too heavy or greasy for their liking. I tolerate it, because it works well for me LOL! 😛

I bought the Altruist Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF50 a little while ago, and decided to test it over the Chinese New Year holidays, without much expectations. I was indoors for most of the day, but I still had to be outside with my pup for part of the day, and that’s when I noticed that it was working very well for me.

It wasn’t until I used it during an outdoor event held under the hot sun that sealed the deal. The Altruist Sunscreen is a keeper! 😀

SKINCARE TIP: If I don’t wear makeup, must I double-cleanse my skin in the evening?

January 18, 2024 Paris B 6 Comments

This is a question I get every now and then, which I answer privately. Whenever the subject of double-cleansing comes up, I am bound to be asked this – If I don’t wear makeup, must I still double-cleanse in the evening?

It’s only natural to wonder, because many people do find cleansing a chore. It shouldn’t be, because it really is the start of your skincare routine. A good skincare routine starts with a good cleanse and a good cleanser, because you should ensure that your skin is clean and ready for the rest of your skincare. There isn’t much point in spending a ton of money on the most expensive serum only to stint on your cleanser!

As to the question above, my answer, from the first day, has always been the same. Yes you do.

I’m not joking when I say you should get the Geek & Gorgeous 101 Jelly Joker cleanser!

January 6, 2024 Paris B 2 Comments

I was looking for a cleanser a few months ago, which led me to the Geek & Gorgeous 101 Jelly Joker. I found the name amusing.

It must be said that I am very picky about my facial cleansers. I have dry skin generally, so the cleansers I go for must be non-drying, which means I avoid anything that is foaming. I usually go for cream cleansers as I find them to be the least drying on my skin.

Gel type cleansers can be touch or go for me. Sometimes, they feel a little harsh, and sometimes, they feel like they don’t clean well. There aren’t many that I’d use because I’m so fussy! 😛

But happily, Geek & Gorgeous 101 Jelly Joker is a winning find!

I tried the Augustinus Bader The Cream with TFC8 and The Rich Cream to see if it really lives up to the hype

October 3, 2023 Paris B 7 Comments

When I was offered the chance to try Augustinus Bader’s The Cream and The Rich Cream, I did not hesitate to say yes. This has been a brand that’s been on my radar for a while, but which I had not taken the step to try, primarily because of its cost.

Yes, it’s expensive and yes, it’s a luxury product. But I’d read so many raving reviews for The Cream, I had to know how it fares – as I’m sure you do too! 😉