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facetheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 – for grown-ups | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Exfoliating cleansers like the facetheory Clarifying Cleanser are often a good alternative for those that don’t tolerate leave-on exfoliants, as they are basically a form of short-contact therapy that might not be as effective as leave-on, but reduces the risk of irritation and can often be used more frequently.     The reasons why your skin gets easily irritated are many,…

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Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum – vegan Lactic Acid | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: PRODUCTS ARE DISCUSSED IN THIS BLOGPOST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   The most interesting thing about the Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum is the 10% vegan Lactic Acid. Maybe it is just me, but I remember the days when bathing in milk or covering your face in yogurt was the recommended DIY kitchen hack for a gentle exfoliation, claiming that the lactic acid was in the dairy.    …

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by Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water – Who is it best for? | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST WERE PURCHASED MYSELF, LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Gentle is how I prefer my exfoliation to be, especially during spring when my skin is prone to acting up, so I mentioned using the by Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water around two times a week in my updated skincare routine for spring. (More info: Skincare routine changes for spring) A lot of you wanted to know more, so here is…

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The Inkey List PHA Toner – Who is it best for? | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST WERE PURCHASED BY ME. LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER I did an ingredient deep dive on polyhydroxy acids or PHA two weeks ago, really getting into the research behind this kind of acids, and then figured: Which better time than to follow that up with a review of The Inkey List PHA Toner, one of the few products on the market that actually use PHA separately instead of mixing them in…

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Caudalie Vinoperfect Concentrating Brightening Essence – Valkyries

This blog post uses affiliate links. Please read disclaimer. I know I am (once again) completely off trend here, but I just don´t understand the need to make everything “Asian beauty” Not that I think the Asian Beauty community isn´t noteworthy, or that I would deny incorporating a few bits into my routine as well.     It is just that I firmly believe that people adapt to their surroundings and way of living, and that this influences their needs. Not the most basic ones, obviously, I mean there are…

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Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash – Just my take

This blog post contains PR-Samples and affiliate links. Please see disclaimer. I know I start most reviews with a little story, but things will be different this time. I just had too much to say about the product itself and didn´t want to waste your precious time. So, the product. The Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash *. I have to admit I had a hard time with this product.     It starts with the mixing. The cleanser is a powder cleanser you need to freshly prepare by…

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