Skincare

Confessions of a recovering beauty junkie (Part Two: The 90s)

Second in a 5-part series chronicling my cosmetic follies across the decades. Today: the perpetual quest to be a Total Betty, not a Monet

Feb 10

Confessions of a recovering beauty junkie - Part One: The 80s

First in a 5-part series chronicling my cosmetic follies across the decades. Today: It was acceptable in the 80s

Feb 3 • Not Born With It

Itchy, flaky scalp? Head and Shoulders probably isn't the solution

If you’re scared to wear black and your head hurts, let’s sort out your haircare routine

Jan 27 • Not Born With It

5 extremely easy ways to save money on your skincare routine

In this economy? Save your pennies AND do less. THE DREAM.

Jan 13 • Not Born With It

Your 10 skincare resolutions for 2026

This year: no more expensive mistakes, shattered dreams or unsightly rashes

Jan 6 • Not Born With It

The skincare brands you are categorically not allowed to buy your teens/pre-teens this Christmas

And what you can do and buy instead

Dec 19, 2025 • Not Born With It

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

I get shouty about yet more nonsense from cosmetics companies…

Nov 11, 2025 • Not Born With It

WTF are... sebaceous filaments anyway?

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

Nov 4, 2025

“Clinically Proven” - a skincare marketing minefield

Don't let them blind you with 'Science'

Oct 21, 2025 • Not Born With It

My 5 favourite Japanese beauty products

All killa, no... Godzilla?

Oct 14, 2025 • Not Born With It

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, 2025 • Not Born With It

WTF are... retinoids anyway?

More Vitamin A - and these ones came to party

Apr 29, 2025

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