NIAPATTENLOOKSTHE ORDINARYCARDIFF BEAUTYMAKEUPDECIEMLISTABOUT ME December 6, 2020. By Nia Patten 2 Comments. It affects quite a lot of people, more men than women admittedly, but plenty of women suffer with the condition. If you’re reading this because it’s happening to you, you’re not alone- 50% of men and around 30% of women DERMATICA 20% AZELAIC ACID CREAM REVIEW (FOR ACNE AND MELASMA) Lots of the scientific research into Azelaic as a treatment for acne and melasma is based on 20%. There is a school of thought that there is no need to use such a high percentage when you can get results from lower percentages, with less irritation. THE ORDINARY RESULTS! BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES I’ve already reported Deciem/The Ordinary’s unusual slant on skincare in my last post so I won’t go on about it in great length. (Deciem is the parent company). Suffice to say that The Ordinary is a totally different skincare line- check out my The Ordinary Cheatsheet for a full up to date guide. They’re totally frank about their ingredients and it’s priced nice and low. THE ORDINARY CHEATSHEET- THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUCCEEDING The key is to use fewer products, 3 max, and use less of each. Three drops of any serum is enough for the whole face. Rub the drops between the palms and pat into the skin, give plenty of time for things to absorb. I find using a facial mist between layers really helps with

pilling.

BOOTS INGREDIENTS REVIEW AND HOW IT COMPARES TO THE ORDINARY Boots Ingredients- Key Facts. There are 8 products in the Boots Ingredients line. Their slant on it is “This new skincare range allows you to personalise your regime without breaking the bank“.Not to overstate things but I’m a huge The Ordinary fan, if you’re not a regular reader you might not know but I moderate The Ordinary chatroom on Facebook (120,000 members strong, chatting TO FAKE THE ORDINARY? HAVE YOU ACCIDENTALLY BOUGHT A COUNTERFEIT? Fake The Ordinary Tube- the colour and the batch number. The batch number – Deciem products have a little code printed on the bottle and the box. They will be either bright blue or grey and the codes should match. Genuine The Ordinary- The batch codes should match. Hope this has been some help to you to figure out if you have a real or a

fake

THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE POWDER REVIEW AND HOW TO The Ordinary Niacinamide Powder Review. Niacinamide powder comes in a dark brown UV protected glass bottle in a card box with a small plastic scoop, much the same as The Ordinary’s 100% Ascorbic Powder. The instructions go-. Mix a quarter scoop of the spoon provided with a water-based treatment in the palm of your hand and apply to the face TRETINOIN AND 'THE ORDINARY'- HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A ROUTINE Retinoid Facts Infographic. Tretinoin binds directly to all the types of retinoid receptors and so has numerous effects on the skin, whereas other retinoids must be converted to retinoid by enzymes to have the same effect eg Retinol and some bind different THE BEST THE ORDINARY PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE Which The Ordinary Products Should You Get For Your Skin Type- Sensitivity. The Skin Issues-Sensitive– This is probably the most tricky type to deal with.Prone to redness, reactions and rashiness. It could be certain things that bother you- ingredients like fragrance and preservatives, it could be anything including plant extracts. HOW TO USE THE ORDINARY 100% L ASCORBIC ACID POWDER Vitamin C is one of the most useful skincare ingredients for a number of reasons. I’ve discussed the rest of The Ordinary Vitamin C range at length recently, so it makes sense to add the newest addition to the Vitamin C to my collection and see what it’s all about.. 100% L Ascorbic, as a product, is certainly mysterious.The entry in The Ordinary website is startlingly brief at the moment. NIAPATTENLOOKSTHE ORDINARYCARDIFF BEAUTYMAKEUPDECIEMLISTABOUT ME December 6, 2020. By Nia Patten 2 Comments. It affects quite a lot of people, more men than women admittedly, but plenty of women suffer with the condition. If you’re reading this because it’s happening to you, you’re not alone- 50% of men and around 30% of women DERMATICA 20% AZELAIC ACID CREAM REVIEW (FOR ACNE AND MELASMA) Lots of the scientific research into Azelaic as a treatment for acne and melasma is based on 20%. There is a school of thought that there is no need to use such a high percentage when you can get results from lower percentages, with less irritation. THE ORDINARY RESULTS! BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES I’ve already reported Deciem/The Ordinary’s unusual slant on skincare in my last post so I won’t go on about it in great length. (Deciem is the parent company). Suffice to say that The Ordinary is a totally different skincare line- check out my The Ordinary Cheatsheet for a full up to date guide. They’re totally frank about their ingredients and it’s priced nice and low. THE ORDINARY CHEATSHEET- THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUCCEEDING The key is to use fewer products, 3 max, and use less of each. Three drops of any serum is enough for the whole face. Rub the drops between the palms and pat into the skin, give plenty of time for things to absorb. I find using a facial mist between layers really helps with

pilling.

BOOTS INGREDIENTS REVIEW AND HOW IT COMPARES TO THE ORDINARY Boots Ingredients- Key Facts. There are 8 products in the Boots Ingredients line. Their slant on it is “This new skincare range allows you to personalise your regime without breaking the bank“.Not to overstate things but I’m a huge The Ordinary fan, if you’re not a regular reader you might not know but I moderate The Ordinary chatroom on Facebook (120,000 members strong, chatting TO FAKE THE ORDINARY? HAVE YOU ACCIDENTALLY BOUGHT A COUNTERFEIT? Fake The Ordinary Tube- the colour and the batch number. The batch number – Deciem products have a little code printed on the bottle and the box. They will be either bright blue or grey and the codes should match. Genuine The Ordinary- The batch codes should match. Hope this has been some help to you to figure out if you have a real or a

fake

THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE POWDER REVIEW AND HOW TO The Ordinary Niacinamide Powder Review. Niacinamide powder comes in a dark brown UV protected glass bottle in a card box with a small plastic scoop, much the same as The Ordinary’s 100% Ascorbic Powder. The instructions go-. Mix a quarter scoop of the spoon provided with a water-based treatment in the palm of your hand and apply to the face TRETINOIN AND 'THE ORDINARY'- HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A ROUTINE Retinoid Facts Infographic. Tretinoin binds directly to all the types of retinoid receptors and so has numerous effects on the skin, whereas other retinoids must be converted to retinoid by enzymes to have the same effect eg Retinol and some bind different THE BEST THE ORDINARY PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE Which The Ordinary Products Should You Get For Your Skin Type- Sensitivity. The Skin Issues-Sensitive– This is probably the most tricky type to deal with.Prone to redness, reactions and rashiness. It could be certain things that bother you- ingredients like fragrance and preservatives, it could be anything including plant extracts. HOW TO USE THE ORDINARY 100% L ASCORBIC ACID POWDER Vitamin C is one of the most useful skincare ingredients for a number of reasons. I’ve discussed the rest of The Ordinary Vitamin C range at length recently, so it makes sense to add the newest addition to the Vitamin C to my collection and see what it’s all about.. 100% L Ascorbic, as a product, is certainly mysterious.The entry in The Ordinary website is startlingly brief at the moment. THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE POWDER REVIEW AND HOW TO The Ordinary Niacinamide Powder Review. Niacinamide powder comes in a dark brown UV protected glass bottle in a card box with a small plastic scoop, much the same as The Ordinary’s 100% Ascorbic Powder. The instructions go-. Mix a quarter scoop of the spoon provided with a water-based treatment in the palm of your hand and apply to the face FAKE THE ORDINARY? HAVE YOU ACCIDENTALLY BOUGHT A COUNTERFEIT? Fake The Ordinary Tube- the colour and the batch number. The batch number – Deciem products have a little code printed on the bottle and the box. They will be either bright blue or grey and the codes should match. Genuine The Ordinary- The batch codes should match. Hope this has been some help to you to figure out if you have a real or a

fake

7 SKINS AND THE ORDINARY (PLUS PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN THE UK) 7 Skins is the hot new trend in skincare, multiple layers of hydration are a feature of Asian skincare routines and now westerners are

starting to get in

THE ORDINARY REGIMENS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN AND THE BEST The ere are the products that are going to suit sensitive skin best-. Squalane Cleanser – This has such a bland formula, it’s the ideal sort of cleanser for sensitive skin. It’s very moisturising and never leaves skin feeling stripped. The Oils – Plant oils are water free, preservative free and have only one ingredient, making them an RE PIGMENT BY NIOD REVIEW, WITH CLOSE UP BEFORE AND AFTER Re Pigment by NIOD Review with Before and After Pictures. UV radiation is a big cause. If you have any pigmentation you’re trying to get rid of, the first thing you have to think is SUNSCREEN.There’s not a lot of point in struggling to make skincare SKINCARE 101- THE BASICS OF BUILDING A ROUTINE FOR BEGINNERS Skincare 101- The Basics Of How To Build A Routine. One of the biggest skin saboteurs is incorrect cleansing. I’ve done a full on cleansing lesson before and I’ll summarise here for you. As I said in the paragraph above, you don’t want your skin to feel tight after

cleansing.

REVOLUTION SKIN VS THE ORDINARY- ARE THEY REALLY DUPES? The Ordinary Caffeine. Comes in a UV protected dropper bottle to protect the EGCG. Active ingredients are Caffeine, EGCG (derived from green tea, a powerful anti oxidant) and Soy extract (an anti oxidant, skin hydrator) Costs £5.80 for 30mls from Deciem. The Ordinary’s version of the under eye depuffer comes with an added EGCG, so may

have

THE ORDINARY’S NEW SUNSCREEN-MINERAL UV FILTERS SPF 30 The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants Cosdna Entry. Key Ingredients–. Micronised Zinc oxide– Deciem reports that the Zinc Oxide in Mineral UV filter spf 30 is larger than nano size.The smaller the Zinc Oxide particles are, the less white they look. But there has been some media fuss about the possible risk that really tiny particles could pass into the skin and cause INSTANT EFFECTS SKINCARE REVIEW AND BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES From £24.99. I did a bit of research on the OX2 technology. Most of the Instant Effects products contain ingredients (eg perfluorodecalin) that deliver oxygen to the skin. There is a theory that perfluorodecalin can improve the skin barrier and reduce wrinkles, although more research is needed. IMEDEEN DERMA ONE BEAUTY SUPPLEMENT REVIEW AND PICS Imedeen Derma One Beauty Supplement Review. My own experience is as follows. The packaging for Imedeen Derma One is really nice quality, which isn’t the most important thing in the world but it’s a nice touch. It feels like a quality item. Three Months Supply of Imedeen Derma One. The tablets are small and easy going on the throat. NIAPATTENLOOKSTHE ORDINARYCARDIFF BEAUTYMAKEUPDECIEMLISTABOUT ME December 6, 2020. By Nia Patten 2 Comments. It affects quite a lot of people, more men than women admittedly, but plenty of women suffer with the condition. If you’re reading this because it’s happening to you, you’re not alone- 50% of men and around 30% of women DERMATICA 20% AZELAIC ACID CREAM REVIEW (FOR ACNE AND MELASMA) Lots of the scientific research into Azelaic as a treatment for acne and melasma is based on 20%. There is a school of thought that there is no need to use such a high percentage when you can get results from lower percentages, with less irritation. THE ORDINARY RESULTS! BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES I’ve already reported Deciem/The Ordinary’s unusual slant on skincare in my last post so I won’t go on about it in great length. (Deciem is the parent company). Suffice to say that The Ordinary is a totally different skincare line- check out my The Ordinary Cheatsheet for a full up to date guide. They’re totally frank about their ingredients and it’s priced nice and low. THE ORDINARY CHEATSHEET- THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUCCEEDING The key is to use fewer products, 3 max, and use less of each. Three drops of any serum is enough for the whole face. Rub the drops between the palms and pat into the skin, give plenty of time for things to absorb. I find using a facial mist between layers really helps with

pilling.

BOOTS INGREDIENTS REVIEW AND HOW IT COMPARES TO THE ORDINARY Boots Ingredients- Key Facts. There are 8 products in the Boots Ingredients line. Their slant on it is “This new skincare range allows you to personalise your regime without breaking the bank“.Not to overstate things but I’m a huge The Ordinary fan, if you’re not a regular reader you might not know but I moderate The Ordinary chatroom on Facebook (120,000 members strong, chatting TO FAKE THE ORDINARY? HAVE YOU ACCIDENTALLY BOUGHT A COUNTERFEIT? Fake The Ordinary Tube- the colour and the batch number. The batch number – Deciem products have a little code printed on the bottle and the box. They will be either bright blue or grey and the codes should match. Genuine The Ordinary- The batch codes should match. Hope this has been some help to you to figure out if you have a real or a

fake

THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE POWDER REVIEW AND HOW TO The Ordinary Niacinamide Powder Review. Niacinamide powder comes in a dark brown UV protected glass bottle in a card box with a small plastic scoop, much the same as The Ordinary’s 100% Ascorbic Powder. The instructions go-. Mix a quarter scoop of the spoon provided with a water-based treatment in the palm of your hand and apply to the face TRETINOIN AND 'THE ORDINARY'- HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A ROUTINE Retinoid Facts Infographic. Tretinoin binds directly to all the types of retinoid receptors and so has numerous effects on the skin, whereas other retinoids must be converted to retinoid by enzymes to have the same effect eg Retinol and some bind different THE BEST THE ORDINARY PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE Which The Ordinary Products Should You Get For Your Skin Type- Sensitivity. The Skin Issues-Sensitive– This is probably the most tricky type to deal with.Prone to redness, reactions and rashiness. It could be certain things that bother you- ingredients like fragrance and preservatives, it could be anything including plant extracts. HOW TO USE THE ORDINARY 100% L ASCORBIC ACID POWDER Vitamin C is one of the most useful skincare ingredients for a number of reasons. I’ve discussed the rest of The Ordinary Vitamin C range at length recently, so it makes sense to add the newest addition to the Vitamin C to my collection and see what it’s all about.. 100% L Ascorbic, as a product, is certainly mysterious.The entry in The Ordinary website is startlingly brief at the moment. NIAPATTENLOOKSTHE ORDINARYCARDIFF BEAUTYMAKEUPDECIEMLISTABOUT ME December 6, 2020. By Nia Patten 2 Comments. It affects quite a lot of people, more men than women admittedly, but plenty of women suffer with the condition. If you’re reading this because it’s happening to you, you’re not alone- 50% of men and around 30% of women DERMATICA 20% AZELAIC ACID CREAM REVIEW (FOR ACNE AND MELASMA) Lots of the scientific research into Azelaic as a treatment for acne and melasma is based on 20%. There is a school of thought that there is no need to use such a high percentage when you can get results from lower percentages, with less irritation. THE ORDINARY RESULTS! BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES I’ve already reported Deciem/The Ordinary’s unusual slant on skincare in my last post so I won’t go on about it in great length. (Deciem is the parent company). Suffice to say that The Ordinary is a totally different skincare line- check out my The Ordinary Cheatsheet for a full up to date guide. They’re totally frank about their ingredients and it’s priced nice and low. THE ORDINARY CHEATSHEET- THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUCCEEDING The key is to use fewer products, 3 max, and use less of each. Three drops of any serum is enough for the whole face. Rub the drops between the palms and pat into the skin, give plenty of time for things to absorb. I find using a facial mist between layers really helps with

pilling.

BOOTS INGREDIENTS REVIEW AND HOW IT COMPARES TO THE ORDINARY Boots Ingredients- Key Facts. There are 8 products in the Boots Ingredients line. Their slant on it is “This new skincare range allows you to personalise your regime without breaking the bank“.Not to overstate things but I’m a huge The Ordinary fan, if you’re not a regular reader you might not know but I moderate The Ordinary chatroom on Facebook (120,000 members strong, chatting TO FAKE THE ORDINARY? HAVE YOU ACCIDENTALLY BOUGHT A COUNTERFEIT? Fake The Ordinary Tube- the colour and the batch number. The batch number – Deciem products have a little code printed on the bottle and the box. They will be either bright blue or grey and the codes should match. Genuine The Ordinary- The batch codes should match. Hope this has been some help to you to figure out if you have a real or a

fake

THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE POWDER REVIEW AND HOW TO The Ordinary Niacinamide Powder Review. Niacinamide powder comes in a dark brown UV protected glass bottle in a card box with a small plastic scoop, much the same as The Ordinary’s 100% Ascorbic Powder. The instructions go-. Mix a quarter scoop of the spoon provided with a water-based treatment in the palm of your hand and apply to the face TRETINOIN AND 'THE ORDINARY'- HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A ROUTINE Retinoid Facts Infographic. Tretinoin binds directly to all the types of retinoid receptors and so has numerous effects on the skin, whereas other retinoids must be converted to retinoid by enzymes to have the same effect eg Retinol and some bind different THE BEST THE ORDINARY PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE Which The Ordinary Products Should You Get For Your Skin Type- Sensitivity. The Skin Issues-Sensitive– This is probably the most tricky type to deal with.Prone to redness, reactions and rashiness. It could be certain things that bother you- ingredients like fragrance and preservatives, it could be anything including plant extracts. HOW TO USE THE ORDINARY 100% L ASCORBIC ACID POWDER Vitamin C is one of the most useful skincare ingredients for a number of reasons. I’ve discussed the rest of The Ordinary Vitamin C range at length recently, so it makes sense to add the newest addition to the Vitamin C to my collection and see what it’s all about.. 100% L Ascorbic, as a product, is certainly mysterious.The entry in The Ordinary website is startlingly brief at the moment. THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE POWDER REVIEW AND HOW TO The Ordinary Niacinamide Powder Review. Niacinamide powder comes in a dark brown UV protected glass bottle in a card box with a small plastic scoop, much the same as The Ordinary’s 100% Ascorbic Powder. The instructions go-. Mix a quarter scoop of the spoon provided with a water-based treatment in the palm of your hand and apply to the face FAKE THE ORDINARY? HAVE YOU ACCIDENTALLY BOUGHT A COUNTERFEIT? Fake The Ordinary Tube- the colour and the batch number. The batch number – Deciem products have a little code printed on the bottle and the box. They will be either bright blue or grey and the codes should match. Genuine The Ordinary- The batch codes should match. Hope this has been some help to you to figure out if you have a real or a

fake

7 SKINS AND THE ORDINARY (PLUS PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN THE UK) 7 Skins is the hot new trend in skincare, multiple layers of hydration are a feature of Asian skincare routines and now westerners are

starting to get in

THE ORDINARY REGIMENS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN AND THE BEST The ere are the products that are going to suit sensitive skin best-. Squalane Cleanser – This has such a bland formula, it’s the ideal sort of cleanser for sensitive skin. It’s very moisturising and never leaves skin feeling stripped. The Oils – Plant oils are water free, preservative free and have only one ingredient, making them an RE PIGMENT BY NIOD REVIEW, WITH CLOSE UP BEFORE AND AFTER Re Pigment by NIOD Review with Before and After Pictures. UV radiation is a big cause. If you have any pigmentation you’re trying to get rid of, the first thing you have to think is SUNSCREEN.There’s not a lot of point in struggling to make skincare SKINCARE 101- THE BASICS OF BUILDING A ROUTINE FOR BEGINNERS Skincare 101- The Basics Of How To Build A Routine. One of the biggest skin saboteurs is incorrect cleansing. I’ve done a full on cleansing lesson before and I’ll summarise here for you. As I said in the paragraph above, you don’t want your skin to feel tight after

cleansing.

REVOLUTION SKIN VS THE ORDINARY- ARE THEY REALLY DUPES? The Ordinary Caffeine. Comes in a UV protected dropper bottle to protect the EGCG. Active ingredients are Caffeine, EGCG (derived from green tea, a powerful anti oxidant) and Soy extract (an anti oxidant, skin hydrator) Costs £5.80 for 30mls from Deciem. The Ordinary’s version of the under eye depuffer comes with an added EGCG, so may

have

THE ORDINARY’S NEW SUNSCREEN-MINERAL UV FILTERS SPF 30 The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants Cosdna Entry. Key Ingredients–. Micronised Zinc oxide– Deciem reports that the Zinc Oxide in Mineral UV filter spf 30 is larger than nano size.The smaller the Zinc Oxide particles are, the less white they look. But there has been some media fuss about the possible risk that really tiny particles could pass into the skin and cause INSTANT EFFECTS SKINCARE REVIEW AND BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES From £24.99. I did a bit of research on the OX2 technology. Most of the Instant Effects products contain ingredients (eg perfluorodecalin) that deliver oxygen to the skin. There is a theory that perfluorodecalin can improve the skin barrier and reduce wrinkles, although more research is needed. IMEDEEN DERMA ONE BEAUTY SUPPLEMENT REVIEW AND PICS Imedeen Derma One Beauty Supplement Review. My own experience is as follows. The packaging for Imedeen Derma One is really nice quality, which isn’t the most important thing in the world but it’s a nice touch. It feels like a quality item. Three Months Supply of Imedeen Derma One. The tablets are small and easy going on the throat. NIAPATTENLOOKSTHE ORDINARYCARDIFF BEAUTYMAKEUPDECIEMLISTABOUT ME December 6, 2020. By Nia Patten 2 Comments. It affects quite a lot of people, more men than women admittedly, but plenty of women suffer with the condition. If you’re reading this because it’s happening to you, you’re not alone- 50% of men and around 30% of women DERMATICA 20% AZELAIC ACID CREAM REVIEW (FOR ACNE AND MELASMA) Lots of the scientific research into Azelaic as a treatment for acne and melasma is based on 20%. There is a school of thought that there is no need to use such a high percentage when you can get results from lower percentages, with less irritation. THE ORDINARY CHEATSHEET- THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUCCEEDING The key is to use fewer products, 3 max, and use less of each. Three drops of any serum is enough for the whole face. Rub the drops between the palms and pat into the skin, give plenty of time for things to absorb. I find using a facial mist between layers really helps with

pilling.

THE ORDINARY RESULTS! BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES I’ve already reported Deciem/The Ordinary’s unusual slant on skincare in my last post so I won’t go on about it in great length. (Deciem is the parent company). Suffice to say that The Ordinary is a totally different skincare line- check out my The Ordinary Cheatsheet for a full up to date guide. They’re totally frank about their ingredients and it’s priced nice and low. RE PIGMENT BY NIOD REVIEW, WITH CLOSE UP BEFORE AND AFTER Re Pigment by NIOD Review with Before and After Pictures. UV radiation is a big cause. If you have any pigmentation you’re trying to get rid of, the first thing you have to think is SUNSCREEN.There’s not a lot of point in struggling to make skincare TRETINOIN AND 'THE ORDINARY'- HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A ROUTINE Retinoid Facts Infographic. Tretinoin binds directly to all the types of retinoid receptors and so has numerous effects on the skin, whereas other retinoids must be converted to retinoid by enzymes to have the same effect eg Retinol and some bind different HOW TO TREAT MELASMA AND PIGMENTATION WITH THE ORDINARY The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc PCA 1% – £5.00 from Deciem. Niacinamide is another multitasker- it can reduce pore size, regulate oil production, support the skin’s moisture barrier and brighten skin tone. It works to lighten pigmentation by stopping the transport of melanin from the melanocytes to the skin. BRUSH ON BLOCK SPF 30 POWDER SUNSCREEN REVIEW AND PICTURES Brush On Block spf 30 Translucent Mineral Powder Sunscreen Packaging. The packaging is great.Brush on Block come in a matte blue plastic cylinder. One end houses the powder in a screw on container, the other

is the brush.

THE ORDINARY’S NEW SUNSCREEN-MINERAL UV FILTERS SPF 30 The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants Cosdna Entry. Key Ingredients–. Micronised Zinc oxide– Deciem reports that the Zinc Oxide in Mineral UV filter spf 30 is larger than nano size.The smaller the Zinc Oxide particles are, the less white they look. But there has been some media fuss about the possible risk that really tiny particles could pass into the skin and cause REVOLUTION SKIN VS THE ORDINARY- ARE THEY REALLY DUPES? The Ordinary Caffeine. Comes in a UV protected dropper bottle to protect the EGCG. Active ingredients are Caffeine, EGCG (derived from green tea, a powerful anti oxidant) and Soy extract (an anti oxidant, skin hydrator) Costs £5.80 for 30mls from Deciem. The Ordinary’s version of the under eye depuffer comes with an added EGCG, so may

have

NIAPATTENLOOKSTHE ORDINARYCARDIFF BEAUTYMAKEUPDECIEMLISTABOUT ME December 6, 2020. By Nia Patten 2 Comments. It affects quite a lot of people, more men than women admittedly, but plenty of women suffer with the condition. If you’re reading this because it’s happening to you, you’re not alone- 50% of men and around 30% of women DERMATICA 20% AZELAIC ACID CREAM REVIEW (FOR ACNE AND MELASMA) Lots of the scientific research into Azelaic as a treatment for acne and melasma is based on 20%. There is a school of thought that there is no need to use such a high percentage when you can get results from lower percentages, with less irritation. THE ORDINARY CHEATSHEET- THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUCCEEDING The key is to use fewer products, 3 max, and use less of each. Three drops of any serum is enough for the whole face. Rub the drops between the palms and pat into the skin, give plenty of time for things to absorb. I find using a facial mist between layers really helps with

pilling.

THE ORDINARY RESULTS! BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES I’ve already reported Deciem/The Ordinary’s unusual slant on skincare in my last post so I won’t go on about it in great length. (Deciem is the parent company). Suffice to say that The Ordinary is a totally different skincare line- check out my The Ordinary Cheatsheet for a full up to date guide. They’re totally frank about their ingredients and it’s priced nice and low. RE PIGMENT BY NIOD REVIEW, WITH CLOSE UP BEFORE AND AFTER Re Pigment by NIOD Review with Before and After Pictures. UV radiation is a big cause. If you have any pigmentation you’re trying to get rid of, the first thing you have to think is SUNSCREEN.There’s not a lot of point in struggling to make skincare TRETINOIN AND 'THE ORDINARY'- HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A ROUTINE Retinoid Facts Infographic. Tretinoin binds directly to all the types of retinoid receptors and so has numerous effects on the skin, whereas other retinoids must be converted to retinoid by enzymes to have the same effect eg Retinol and some bind different HOW TO TREAT MELASMA AND PIGMENTATION WITH THE ORDINARY The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc PCA 1% – £5.00 from Deciem. Niacinamide is another multitasker- it can reduce pore size, regulate oil production, support the skin’s moisture barrier and brighten skin tone. It works to lighten pigmentation by stopping the transport of melanin from the melanocytes to the skin. BRUSH ON BLOCK SPF 30 POWDER SUNSCREEN REVIEW AND PICTURES Brush On Block spf 30 Translucent Mineral Powder Sunscreen Packaging. The packaging is great.Brush on Block come in a matte blue plastic cylinder. One end houses the powder in a screw on container, the other

is the brush.

THE ORDINARY’S NEW SUNSCREEN-MINERAL UV FILTERS SPF 30 The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants Cosdna Entry. Key Ingredients–. Micronised Zinc oxide– Deciem reports that the Zinc Oxide in Mineral UV filter spf 30 is larger than nano size.The smaller the Zinc Oxide particles are, the less white they look. But there has been some media fuss about the possible risk that really tiny particles could pass into the skin and cause REVOLUTION SKIN VS THE ORDINARY- ARE THEY REALLY DUPES? The Ordinary Caffeine. Comes in a UV protected dropper bottle to protect the EGCG. Active ingredients are Caffeine, EGCG (derived from green tea, a powerful anti oxidant) and Soy extract (an anti oxidant, skin hydrator) Costs £5.80 for 30mls from Deciem. The Ordinary’s version of the under eye depuffer comes with an added EGCG, so may

have

THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE POWDER REVIEW AND HOW TO The Ordinary Niacinamide Powder Review. Niacinamide powder comes in a dark brown UV protected glass bottle in a card box with a small plastic scoop, much the same as The Ordinary’s 100% Ascorbic Powder. The instructions go-. Mix a quarter scoop of the spoon provided with a water-based treatment in the palm of your hand and apply to the face RE PIGMENT BY NIOD REVIEW, WITH CLOSE UP BEFORE AND AFTER Re Pigment by NIOD Review with Before and After Pictures. UV radiation is a big cause. If you have any pigmentation you’re trying to get rid of, the first thing you have to think is SUNSCREEN.There’s not a lot of point in struggling to make skincare BOOTS INGREDIENTS REVIEW AND HOW IT COMPARES TO THE ORDINARY Boots Ingredients- Key Facts. There are 8 products in the Boots Ingredients line. Their slant on it is “This new skincare range allows you to personalise your regime without breaking the bank“.Not to overstate things but I’m a huge The Ordinary fan, if you’re not a regular reader you might not know but I moderate The Ordinary chatroom on Facebook (120,000 members strong, chatting TO 7 SKINS AND THE ORDINARY (PLUS PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN THE UK) 7 Skins is the hot new trend in skincare, multiple layers of hydration are a feature of Asian skincare routines and now westerners are

starting to get in

THE ORDINARY REGIMENS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN AND THE BEST The ere are the products that are going to suit sensitive skin best-. Squalane Cleanser – This has such a bland formula, it’s the ideal sort of cleanser for sensitive skin. It’s very moisturising and never leaves skin feeling stripped. The Oils – Plant oils are water free, preservative free and have only one ingredient, making them an THE ORDINARY’S NEW SUNSCREEN-MINERAL UV FILTERS SPF 30 The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants Cosdna Entry. Key Ingredients–. Micronised Zinc oxide– Deciem reports that the Zinc Oxide in Mineral UV filter spf 30 is larger than nano size.The smaller the Zinc Oxide particles are, the less white they look. But there has been some media fuss about the possible risk that really tiny particles could pass into the skin and cause THE BEST THE ORDINARY PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE Which The Ordinary Products Should You Get For Your Skin Type- Sensitivity. The Skin Issues-Sensitive– This is probably the most tricky type to deal with.Prone to redness, reactions and rashiness. It could be certain things that bother you- ingredients like fragrance and preservatives, it could be anything including plant extracts. IMEDEEN DERMA ONE BEAUTY SUPPLEMENT REVIEW AND PICS Imedeen Derma One Beauty Supplement Review. My own experience is as follows. The packaging for Imedeen Derma One is really nice quality, which isn’t the most important thing in the world but it’s a nice touch. It feels like a quality item. Three Months Supply of Imedeen Derma One. The tablets are small and easy going on the throat. DECIEM- NIOD VS HYLAMIDE VS THE ORDINARY NIOD stands for Non Invasive Options in Dermatology. NIOD will give you more packaging, and the packaging is cool. The prices run from £20 to £130 so this is the most expensive of Deciem’s skincare. Niod is about maintaining the health of the skin with cutting edge dermatological technology. Where The Ordinary uses tried and tested JML FINISHING TOUCH FLAWLESS RECHARGEABLE HAIR REMOVER REVIEW JML Finishing Touch Flawless Rechargeable Review. The Finishing Touch Flawless is about 10cm long, cylindrical and white with rose gold details, so, it is very feminine and un shaver-like. It comes with a little plastic brush to sweep off the hairs and a

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NAKIN SKINCARE REVIEW Review of Nakin Skincare Natural Anti-Ageing Lip Treatment Balm and Anti-Ageing Eye Cream Complex  Nakin is a British skincare company that bases its products on natural anti-aging ingredients. It has a luxury feel to it, with plain graphics and glass packaging. I know this sort of brand will appeal to those looking for plant based

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TRETINOIN AND THE ORDINARY Advice on how to incorporate tretinoin and other retinoids into your routine (The Ordinary or otherwise). This is a guide to incorporating tretinoin into your routine and how to alter your skincare to deal with the retinoid peelies. Retinoids are known to be the most effective skincare ingredient for treating sun related skin aging,

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INSTANT EFFECTS SKINCARE REVIEW Review of Instant Effects skincare from Lloyds pharmacy. Skincare with visible instantaneous effects sounds extremely tempting doesn’t it. Actually the first thing that tempted me when I heard of the brand is that it’s sold by Lloyds pharmacy. I love pharmacy skincare, it’s such a French idea. It makes the skincare feel a little medical,…

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BONDI SANDS EVERYDAY GRADUAL TANNING MILK REVIEW Review of Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk, a body moisturiser than gives a natural golden glow. Summer has finally arrived and it’s time to get the old legs out. It’s a shame that they’re lily white. A gradual tanning moisturiser is a handy way to get your legs ready, without too much fuss.  Bondi Sands Gradual…

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THE BEST THE ORDINARY PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE A guide to choosing the best The Ordinary products for your skin type, with a cool app to make it easy SHARE IF YOU LIKED THIS: * Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) * Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) * 77Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)77 * Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) * Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) * Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) * Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)

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THE ORDINARY 2% SALICYLIC ACID MASQUE REVIEW Review of new The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid Masque for oily skin and clogged pores. Any new The Ordinary product gets an excited reception. Usually because Deciem teases anything new for months preceding a launch. The 2% Salicylic Acid masque is no exception. Keen observers may remember a video of Brandon using a black face…

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CLEANSER PH MASTERLIST Everything you could wish to know about cleansing- why we need one, how to choose the best cleanser for your skin…and a big long list of popular cleansers, their pHs, whether they’re vegan and cruelty free… Introduction The skin has important functions as a barrier to stop stuff getting into the tissues of the body-…

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ION SEI ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH REVIEW I’m a total convert to the Ion Sei sonic toothbrush and have used nothing else since it was delivered. If you’re struggling with dental disease like gum bleeding or recession, I think you could benefit by looking past the market leaders and trying this innovative

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SAM BUNTING’S SKINCARE TIPS Here I’m reporting back from the Glow event, put on by women’s networking organisation Flock. We heard from speakers- Sam Bunting, Benji Dhillon, Ann Marie (Really Ree) Lodge and Grace Fodor. You know when you have an evening or an occasion when you feel like you’ve really got out of your box. The Glow with…

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IMEDEEN DERMA ONE SUPPLEMENT REVIEW Review of Imedeen Derma One skincare supplement for over 25 year olds I have been trying Imedeen’s Derma One beauty supplement for the last three months to bring you this frank review. Derma One is Imedeen’s supplement aimed at over 25 year olds. The next supplement up is the Time Perfection for over 35 year…

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