What I really love about the Tatcha products is their authenticity to their customers. They are a brand who truly put their customer's needs first and I genuinely believe that. From their detail in packaging to their notes from the founder Vicky Tsai. It's a brand you really have to get on board with.
Read MoreAdvice | Skincare Percentages: Do they really matter?
You'll hear percentages of ingredients that claim to be the optimal concentration of ingredients is best for the skin. (Vitamin C ~20%, Retinol ~2%, Salicylic acid ~2%) Although this may be true, it's not always the case that the ingredients in your skincare have the same efficacy, meaning the maximum response achieved from the dosed ingredient.
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Product Review | Korres Wild Rose Sleeping Facial
The Philosophy
Korres is a brand who I believe are extremely under the radar. They are a thoughtful, safe, effective brand who pride themselves on their potent ingredients and skincare technology. They focus on 4 areas:
Precious extracts - where they use cold extraction processes, recycle all forms of the plant, and utilitse precious botanicals native to Greece.
Advanced research - where they test the same way pharmaceuticals would test to ensure product safety and efficacy. They also ensure the product has natural ingredients.
Thoughtful formulas - including tests for dermatologists, opthomologists and excluding preservatives by using anti-microbial ingredients
Passion - whether it's for research, ingredients, environment and skin.
Product Review | Huxley Extract It Toner + Oil Essence
The Philosophy
Huxley is a new cult Korean skincare range boasting natural extracts that provide a wealth of hydration. Their key ingredient focus is cactus oils which have been known to be a key beauty staple for women in the Saharan desert. This is the first brand that has used cactus oil as a hero ingredient in the range.
Read MoreHow To | Skin Prep 101
We are born with skin that generally stays the same (until hormonal changes erupt), and recently there have been trends in having a flawless, fault-less face which, I hate to say, is not always the case. Especially in photos - a lot of them are retouched and don't really translate to what it looks like in real life.
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