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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 […]

Non comedogenic Foundation – which are safe for acne-prone skin?

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the top 10 foundations that are non-comedogenic, and won't clog pores
the top 10 foundations that are non-comedogenic, and won't clog pores

When choosing a foundation for acne-prone skin, opting for non-comedogenic formulas is essential. These foundations are designed not to clog pores, helping to reduce the risk of breakouts. I’ll list some of the best non-comedogenic foundations safe for acne-prone skin, ensuring you can achieve coverage without compromising your skin’s health.  This info is true and […]

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, […]

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 […]

Is Il Makiage foundation and concealer non-comedogenic?

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Beauty blender foundation finish review
I've used a damp blender to get a lighter finish here. I could go over my skin again to get a heavier coverage.

If you’re worried about clogged pores, switching to non-comedogenic products is a game-changer. Steer clear of ingredients like cocoa butter and coconut oil—they’re a recipe for breakouts! I’ve been using Il Makiage products for years—foundation, primer, concealer, the works. As someone with oily, breakout-prone skin, I thought it was time to share my honest thoughts […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]