Category: Skincare

Here are my skincare tips and favourites—favourite routines, product recommendations, and tips if you have acne-prone and oily skin like me.

The best skincare routine and products for women in their 20s, 30s and 40s

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Dermatica personalised skincare with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid
Dermatica personalised skincare with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid

I’m 38, and my skin has changed so much over the years. I’ve always had oily, acne-prone skin, and honestly, it’s been a bit of a journey figuring out what actually works. These days, I’m a huge fan of SPF (I never skip it), acids and tretinoin, which helps with texture and acne, but I […]

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FUL London Intense Moisture Hair Mask Treatment – my honest review

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FUL Hair Conditioner Mask Treatment
FUL Hair Conditioner Mask Treatment | It's a big 300ml tub

I gave the FUL London Intense Moisture Hair Mask Treatment a solid 4/5. It’s deeply hydrating, cruelty-free and vegan, smells lovely, and my frizz was noticeably reduced after using it. The only downsides are the price if you don’t catch it on offer, and the fact that it may feel a little rich if you have very fine hair.

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Is the Il Makiage primer non-comedogenic?

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Il Makiage primer - is it non-comedogenic?
Il Makiage primer - is it non-comedogenic?

While the Il Makiage product page doesn’t confirm whether their primer is non-comedogenic, I’ve done the research for you. Neither of the trusted websites I use flagged any ingredients in the Il Makiage primer as pore-clogging. Here are the ingredients: The primer results: After checking the ingredients on multiple websites, yes, it is non-comedogenic! This […]

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How To Stop Getting Spots With These 10 Steps That Work

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My Dermatica skincare haul - including tretinoin, vitamin c, SPF, face wash and lip moisturiser
My Dermatica skincare haul - including tretinoin, vitamin c, SPF, face wash and lip moisturiser

Why do we get spots? How come they suddenly appear? Sometimes our skin is great in the morning but by bedtime, we’re covered. I will talk about why you might be getting spots, plus simple, easy but effective ways to reduce them. This is from my own experience as a 36-year-old millennial who made small […]

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OUAI Body Crème vs. Aldi Lacura: is the dupe worth it?

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OUAI and Lacura body cream dup review
OUAI and Lacura body cream dup review

I bought the £3.99 Lacura body cream (OUAI dupe!) from Aldi before I decided to splurge on the £38 OUAI one, so now I have both to use. It works out well because I can give you my thoughts after using both on a daily (alternative) basis. OUAI is a modern hair and body care […]

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OUAI Body Crème Review: Why I Love This Hydrating Hero

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OUAI body cream review
OUAI body cream review

As you can tell from the title, the OUAI Body Cream in ‘melrose place’ is my all-time new favourite moisturiser. I got it only at the start of October, but it’s already part of my staple products due to its quality and gorgeousness. I’ve never been someone who likes to drench themselves in body moisturiser […]

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Dermatica Skincare discounts and offers in 2025

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Dermatica personalised skincare review 2024 offers and working discount - with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid
Dermatica personalised skincare review 2024 offers and working discount - with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid

Ready to get your own personalised skincare? With your first monthly order, it’s discounted to £2.50. That gives you over four weeks with regular check-ins to test the product to see if it’s right for you. To make it last even longer, I’d suggest using less product and 4-5 days a week instead of 7, […]

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Bronzer That’s Fungal Acne Safe (and great for fair skin)

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bronze perfect for those suffering with fungal acne
bronze perfect for those suffering with fungal acne

If you’re suffering from fungal acne but want to look like a bronzed goddess without the acne, look no further. I’ve been using one from Amazon, which I’ll tell you about below. I’ve suffered from fungal acne for around a year. Finding products I want to use that are safe and won’t bring me out […]

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How does Tretinoin in Dermatica work and how does it help acne?

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Dermatica personalised skincare with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid
Dermatica personalised skincare with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid

Tretinoin is in the cream I’m getting in my personalised Dermatica subscription to fight hyperpigmentation/melasma on my forehead. It’s strong stuff, so I’ve researched it and thought I’d share my findings. [Tretinoin is used for] Topical preparation to reduce hyperpigmentation of skin,such as persistent freckles, dark marks (lentigines) ormelasma. Tretinoin works by increasing the skin […]

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My Honest Dermatica Review: Treating Melasma with Tretinoin (Before & After)

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Tretinoin, 0.05% per tube - the first 2 months was 0.025 Hydroquinone, 4% per tube From looking at my upcoming formulas, they are introducing Niacinamide 4% and Azelaic Acid 4% in September (this will be my 5th month)
Dermatica personalised skincare review - with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid

After returning from holiday, I had full-blown melasma/hyperpigmentation from sun damage across my forehead and down the sides of my face. This was entirely new, and I didn’t know where to start. I felt frustrated, having to rely on foundation just to feel comfortable day-to-day, let alone leaving the house. After lots of research, I […]

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How To Dermaplane Easy At Home in 5 Simple Steps

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Estrid Dermaplaning Razor Kit - smooth skin
Estrid Dermaplaning Razor Kit - smooth skin by arching the razor in a light, downwards motion

I’ve dermaplaned my skin for years and I love it! Not only does it remove dead skin cells to make skin appear brighter, it also removes hair, so anything you put on your face, like make-up, smoothes on better and stays on for longer. Here’s how I use Estrid Dermaplaning Kit to get smooth skin. […]

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Facetheory Skincare to the rescue after painful acne – my honest review

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Facetheory skincare review moisturiser vitamin c hyaluronic acid
My full morning staple routine

Facetheory is a UK-based skincare brand; Leaping Bunny & PETA approved. I’ve been using them for years, as being a bit lazy, I love it when a website makes it super easy to choose products right for you. I go for products to support with oily skin, acne and hyperpigmentation. They have a ‘routine builder’ […]

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Il Makiage Exfoliating Power Polish | My honest review

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il makiage power polish exfoliator review
il makiage power polish exfoliator review

I’m always nervous at trying a new exfoliator. They either break me out in spots because they’re too harsh, or make my oily skin worse. What I like about this Il Makiage exfoliator is that you can be as soft or as hard as you like with the scrubbing, depending on your skin. The tiny […]

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My Skin Cycling Routine to help my oily, acne-prone skin

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I’ve incorporated skin cycling as my routine for a few months now. I decided to do a big skincare reset after getting home from my holiday in December where I experienced painful acne, caused (I’m 99% sure) by Elemis cleansing balm which triggered fungal-acne (although I haven’t been properly diagnosed). My skin was red raw […]

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Malezia Moisturiser Fungal Acne Safe | My full honest review

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malezia urea 5% moisturiser my fungal acne review

When I was on holiday towards the end of 2022, I had painful, sore acne. Acne I’ve never had before. It was very sore, all over my face, with painful small-to-large bumps that didn’t have a head. I haven’t been diagnosed properly by a doctor, but I’m pretty sure I had fungal acne caused by […]

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Lacura Aldi Pink Clay Mask to detox for clean skin – my review

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After using Sand and Sky’s Australian pink clay for some time (which is around £36 per 60ml – see my blog here) I decided to give this a try after spotting it in Aldi for £2.99 for 60ml. I’ve recently been suffering with fungal acne (I think – not properly diagnosed) on my forehead and […]

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Elemis Cleansing Balm to remove make up on Oily, Acne-prone Skin – full disappointing review

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I recently decided to try a new makeup remover from my usual Body Shop camomile cleansing butter – Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm. A nourishing cleansing balm that melts away makeup, daily pollutants and impurities for a soft and glowing complexion. I’m extremely wary of new products like this, especially ones where reviewers describe them as […]

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CeraVe Foaming Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin – my honest review on oily skin

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CeraVe Foaming Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin - photo of bottle

I didn’t realise cleansing should become part of my daily skincare routine… Let me explain. On the days when I don’t wear makeup or leave the house, I wasn’t cleansing my face before going to bed. I didn’t realise I still needed to wash the day away from all sorts of dirt that accumulated on […]

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Tear Trough Dermal Fillers for under eye bag area puffiness- my experience and honest review

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This is my 3rd time getting dermal fillers for my puffy under eye bag area. Since my late 20s (I’m now mid 30s) I’ve tried SO MANY products to help reduce the puffiness – absolutely nothing worked, and it’s since visiting my consultant that I know why. She pressed her finger on my eyelid, which […]

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The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter – my honest review

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The Body Shop camomile cleansing butter - my honest review
The Body Shop camomile cleansing butter - my honest review

How does the Body Shop Camomile take off stubborn make-up and does it irritate sensitive and oily skin? Stick around because that’s what I’m about to review. I’ve been using the cleansing butter for a while to remove stubborn waterproof mascara and when I’m wearing heavier foundation, although as I have both sensitive and oily […]

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Estrid – The Best Razor Subscription You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Estrid Razor review - monthly subscription - my honest review
Estrid Razor review - monthly subscription - my honest review

Sick of buying disposable razors which are horrendous for the environment? I set out to find a good brand that offers a good-priced quality razor that I can trust… with my bits. Hurrah! I found them. They are Estrid: Estrid.com A couple of points worth mentioning about Estrid that sets them apart from your usual […]

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Why you shouldn’t buy silk pillowcases plus comfy alternatives

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I don’t know about you but recently I’ve been bamboozled with silk pillowcase ads on Insta. I actually nearly bought one because of the “amazing effects they have on your hair and skin”. They’re promoted at leaving your hair tangle-free after sleeping and skin super-soft because silk doesn’t soak up all your lotions and potions […]

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Simply Effective Natural Deodorant – my month-long experience

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I’ve tried lots of natural beauty products – from haircare, to deodorant – I wanted to try this because it only contains natural ingredients. I’m trying to move away from supermarket-sold products that contain lots of nasty things that aren’t good for your body, including aluminum. From coconut oil to Jojoba oil, it’s vegan and […]

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Carbon Theory | Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Break-Out Control Facial Cleansing Bar | My honest review

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At the time of updating this article, the bar has over 6k reviews on Carbontheory.com website. The bar claims to prevent breakouts by using charcoal to draw out bacteria & excess oil; tea tree to reduce inflammation plus other benefits. See how I get on using it on my acne-prone, 30-something, oily skin. I was […]

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Beauty Pie Luxury Beauty Subscription Including Popular Makeup Products – My honest review

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Beauty Pie sell luxury beauty products at a fraction of the price of high-end products on the market. I first saw them on Facebook as I was targeted with one of their ads. I didn’t buy straight away but kept a note of their brand and decided to try them once I’d run out of […]

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Aurelia Natural Probiotic Skin Care – Deodorant, Moisturiser & Miracle Balm – My honest review

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I’d never heard of Aurelia before, until I saw Emma Watson in a live Insta video showing the contents of her bag (don’t judge me). She said how much she loved the deodorant so I decided to look myself. I hadn’t been looking for a new deodorant but getting pretty tired of having to wait […]

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Function of Beauty – Personalised Vegan and Cruelty-Free Subscription Hair Care – My honest review

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I saw this advertised on Instagram and was immediately drawn to it. You put in your hair care problems and they send you personalised shampoo and conditioner that helps sort those problems. They are called Function of Beauty and they are based in New York. What I like is how everything is personalised and tailored […]

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How I protected and nourished my hair on the beach with coconut oil

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Did you know coconut oil can do wonders for your hair, especially if it’s dry? No, me neither! I only found out on holiday when I used it to keep my hair smooth and sleek in between swims in the sea.  Being in the sea so much, it causes my hair to go extremely dry […]

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Mabel + Meg Lumilixir Serum review

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Mabel and Meg Lumilixir Serum
Mabel and Meg Lumilixir Serum

I first found Mabel + Meg Lumilixir Serum through a beauty blogger on Instagram. She put a few blobs on her makeup brush, along with her foundation, and began sweeping it across her face. It blended perfectly and gave her a dewy glow.  Now I’m not sure about you, but I always think…. “do you […]

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