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Dark Spot Treatment: The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% and Alpha Arbutin 2%

I’ve had a few experiences with Vitamin C: most recently it was the Inkey List’s Vitamin C which is 30% and I’ve also tried The Ordinary’s Vitamin C which is 23%.  Both of them irritated my my skin so much … Continue reading

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Empty: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% and Zinc 1%

I placed a Deciem order in November, and got the Niacinamide 10% and Zinc 1% then.  I probably started using it in January or February.   I really noticed a difference in my skin when I started using this, so … Continue reading

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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% and Zinc 1%

This is one of my favourite acne treatments and it’s made my skin look so good, but I can’t believe I haven’t written about it.  Take a look at the bottle: it’s almost done, and that’s because I use this … Continue reading

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The Ordinary Rose Hip Seed Oil

For those times when you’ve completely overdone it and your skin needs some TLC, there are oils that you should have on hand and lately I’ve been trying The Ordinary 100% Organic Rose Hip Seed Oil.  It is $9.90 (just … Continue reading

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The Ordinary’s New Squalane Cleanser

The Ordinary is known for their affordable skincare products, but they hadn’t launched a cleanser, which is weird, because a crucial aspect of taking care of your skin is cleaning it thoroughly every night. Their Squalane oil is so well … Continue reading

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The Ordinary 1% Retinol in Squalene

I wrote about my The Ordinary Haul, and the first product that I opened right away was the 1% Retinol in Squalene.  Squalene is a plant-based oil that’s often found in skincare.  It’s light and feels comfortable on the skin. … Continue reading

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The Ordinary Haul

Here it is.  My tiny little The Ordinary haul ordered directly from the Deciem website.  I got the 7% Toning Solution, the Retinol 1% in Squalene, the 23% Vitamin C Suspension with HA, Niacinamide 10% and the Serum Foundation and … Continue reading

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Sephora Sale Haul and Charlotte Tilbury is Having a Sale

Some things I bought from the Sephora sale because really why not. I know The Ordinary was not on sale but I needed a new conditioner and thought I’d try this. Honestly, this is a tiny bottle and I need … Continue reading

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Empties: Trinny London Skincare, Alterna Scalp Serum, Prescription Retinoid, Maybelline Foundation

Full size only. Empties that is. And that’s just the kind of week it’s been. I ran out of my prescription retinol and I’ve had it for over a year so that’s how long it lasts even when you use … Continue reading

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Fenty Watch Ya Tone Serum and other Niacinamide Serums

Let’s talk about a bit of skincare. The Fenty Skin Watch Ya Tone serum is out and it has been getting a lot of buzz. Niacinamide is… you guessed it… great for dealing with pigmentation. Why do we need all … Continue reading

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