Despite the unseasonal cold snap we’ve had over the last few weeks, Summer is officially here now, and she’s here with a vengeance (we’ve already had a couple of 30°C…
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Review: Q+A Niacinamide Daily Toner
Read moreNiacinamide is one of those special ingredients that whenever I see it listed on a product my hand magically starts reaching for the shelf and after careful inspection, it almost…
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Review: Olay Collagen Peptide 24 Serum
Read morePeptides are really having a moment in the skin care world, and although they’re hardly a new discovery, it seems like most mainstream brands have really honed in on creating…
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My Top 3 Best Products for Spots and Blemishes
Read moreFor almost all of us, spots and blemishes are a fact of life. Whether it’s the odd spot, a regular breakout after eating too much sugar, hormonal breakouts that appear…
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17 Of The Best Skin Soothing Products
Read moreBlame it on this springtime weather, the very present allergy season or even just the incessant mask mandate (not a complaint, I’m all for the masks, my skin just wishes…
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Review: Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Read moreIt’s not often that you see skincare products available in ‘jumbo’ sizes, but a few months back, I saw that Fresh had launched their cult classic Fresh Soy Face Cleanser…
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Review: Murad Rapid Relief Spot Treatment
Read moreFor the most part, I’m really lucky with my skin. Although spotty as a teen, I never suffered from proper acne, but keeping my spot-prone chin clear feels like a…
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Review: Jordan Samuel (Siero Antiossidante) Antioxidant Serum
Read moreWe all know how important vitamins and minerals are for our internal health, but you’d be hard-pressed to walk the aisles of a beauty hall (or the lockdown equivalent of…
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Review: Elemis Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter
Read moreElemis is a British brand with a long history of combining aromatherapy principles with effective science-led skincare, so late last year when Mecca ran an online seminar with one of…
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Review: L’Oreal Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% HA Serum
Read moreWhen it comes to hydrating serums, the vast majority of them headline Hyaluronic Acid (often referred to as HA) as their superstar ingredient, and for good reason. Hyaluronic Acid has…