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Skincare claims that are marketing bollocks
Don't believe the hype, tempting as it may be. Read this before you buy yet another serum...
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WTF are... retinoids anyway?
More Vitamin A - and these ones came to party
WTF is... retinol anyway?
Vitamin A for beginners - what you need to know
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When Good Friends dispense Questionable Advice
It's a jungle out there
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My Black Friday wishlist
Want, want, want, neeeeeeeeed
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Scorching Hot Take - The Allure Best Of Beauty Awards (Skin)
I tried really, really hard not to write this, but I couldn't stop myself
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3 things I love right now
If you're not on holiday or watching the Olympics, one of these might make your day
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WTF is... dermaplaning anyway?
Dermaplaning - the ladyshave's next evolution
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WTF is... exfoliation anyway?
WTF Is... is an ongoing series from Not Born With It, demystifying buzzwords and trends from the cosmetic work/wellness universes. Today: exfoliation …
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What to do if your teens (or younger) are clamouring for expensive skincare
Sephora kids, your nemesis is here
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SPFs that are worth your time (and money)
It's that time of year...
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Stuff that I don’t use any longer
Some good, some bad, but all of it GOLDEN ADVICE (as usual)
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