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“Medical grade” - will the skincare marketing bollocks never end?

I get shouty about yet more nonsense from cosmetics companies…

Nov 11 • 

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WTF are... sebaceous filaments anyway?

Blackheads' misunderstood cousin; find out more about these confusing little bastards

Nov 4

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October 2025

''You look really lovely today" - be the change you want to see in the world

Possible humblebrag inbound

Oct 28 • 

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“Clinically Proven” - a skincare marketing minefield

Don't let them blind you with 'Science'

Oct 21 • 

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My 5 favourite Japanese beauty products

All killa, no... Godzilla?

Oct 14 • 

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Why does it suddenly feel like everyone's getting a facelift?

You're not completely imagining it, but there's also more to this than meets the eye...

Oct 7 • 

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July 2025

Skincare claims that are marketing bollocks

Don't believe the hype, tempting as it may be. Read this before you buy yet another serum...

Jul 15 • 

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May 2025

Allow me to (re)introduce myself

24 things about me that I decided it was crucial to share

May 13 • 

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WTF is... a thread lift anyway?

(Spoiler: A Very Bad Idea, is what)

May 6 • 

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5 things I loved this month

Come for the recommendations, stay for the footnotes (which are even more unhinged than usual this month...)

May 2 • 

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April 2025

WTF are... retinoids anyway?

More Vitamin A - and these ones came to party

Apr 29

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WTF is... retinol anyway?

Vitamin A for beginners - what you need to know

Apr 22 • 

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