Everything You Need to Know About Toner

Photo by Sora Shimazaki The classic skincare mantra “cleanse, tone, moisturise” was conceptualised in 1968 and since then, has become one of the most well-known ways to care for your complexion. The cleanse and moisturise parts are fairly self-explanatory, but do you really know what it means to “tone”?  Here, …

Understanding the Science of Cleansers: Ingredients to Look For

Photo by Ron Lach When it comes to skincare, finding the right cleanser is crucial for maintaining a healthy and radiant complexion. But with a multitude of options available in the market, it can be overwhelming to know which cleanser is best suited for your skin type and concerns. To …

How to Refine Your Complexion

Image Source When we hear the word “refined”, most of us think about an upper-class lady who eats cucumber sandwiches and drinks Earl Grey tea, right? But what about when we’re talking about making our complexion more refined? Usually, in the context of our skin, refining your complexion means minimising …

How the Humble Apple is Supercharging Skincare

Photo by Anthony Ievlev on Unsplash The phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” was first used in 1866, and in the few hundred years since then, we’ve come to appreciate just how good apples are for us. Plenty of skincare brands have also caught on to how …

Serums – What They Do and Why We Love Them

Photo by Karolina Grabowska If you were to speak to your Mum or Gran and ask what their skincare routine looked like when they were younger, it would probably be something along the lines of “washing your face and then using a face cream”. This evolved into “cleanse, tone and …