Category Archives: Moisturizers
Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream
Summer moisturizer has to be just so – it needs to be light enough to work under sunscreen and makeup, but heavy enough to actually be able to take care of dry skin. The light summery gels is what I’ve … Continue reading
New Vichy Normaderm Skin Balance
Wearing makeup in the sun is a pain – there’s always sunscreen to layer with it, and on top of that it seems that skin usually gets oilier, especially in the presence of humidity and heat. With that can come … Continue reading
Nivea 2-in-1 Moisturizing Primer
For the last little while, Nivea Men’s Aftershave has been a cult product that women have used as primer for their foundation. Apparently, it absorbed easily and left skin matte and ready for foundation. Because it was made for men, … Continue reading
My All-Time Favourite Daytime Moisturizer
I didn’t used to use moisturizer in the day, but when I started using sunscreen everyday, I would find that the sunscreen would actually be a little bit drying on my skin, so I’ve since switched to a moisturizer that … Continue reading
Live Clean’s Fresh Face Hero Products
If you’re looking to change your routine to something that’s more plant-based and yet affordable, then check out Live Clean’s Fresh Face line (available at drug stores and mass merchandisers). I’ve been using their Fresh Face Daily Foaming Cleanser and … Continue reading
Reviews of a Couple Beautycounter Face Products
As the weather gets cooler, a lot cooler, I’ve turned to more heavy-duty moisturizers to keep my skin feeling and looking its best. I’m trying out the Beautycounter Soothing Face Oil ($78) and the Beautycounter Nourishing Day Cream ($52). Both are … Continue reading
Moisturizer For the Fall: Vichy Aqualia Thermale Light
Every kind of skin needs a moisturizer for the colder months, and if you’re looking for something truly light, it has to be from the Vichy Aqualia Thermale line. This moisturizer goes on feeling light and fresh but coats skin, … Continue reading
Light Summer Hydration from The Body Shop
Yes, even if you have dry skin, it’s not a bad idea to switch to a lighter moisturizer as the weather gets warmer so that you don’t risk clogging pores when sweat and humidity get added to your skin. I’ve … Continue reading
Light Hydration for the Spring and Summer
Come spring and summer, I find that my makeup starts sliding off my skin, and so all I’m wearing is a good moisturizer and sunscreen. If I’m lucky, my sunscreen will have a little bit of coverage in it, but … Continue reading
Winter Hydration Solved: Neutrogena Deep Moisture Day Cream
If you’ve read about my experience with using Retinol, then you know that I suffered from intensely dry skin for a couple of weeks after I started using it. My saviour was Neutrogena’s Deep Moisture Day Cream which is perfect … Continue reading