Retinol or treninoin (prescription only) are derivatives of Vitamin A thus making them antioxidants, very powerful antioxidants to be specific. Treninoin (Retin-A) is only available as a prescription. Most over the counter retinol products use retinol, retinyl proprionate, retinyl acetate, retinyl lineolate, and retinaldehyde. This class of skincare products are amazingly popular. Everyone from tweenagers [...]
Category: Product Reviews
Product Review: Clarisonic Exfoliating Brush Head
I previously reviewed the Clarisonic Smart Uplift and now we're hitting up the exfoliation brush head.
Product Review: CoTZ Face Prime & Protect Sunscreen
I've been on rather a sunscreen kick recently. I got a sample of this from Ulta because my facial got cancelled. I haven't had a good chemical peel in months. I've kept this in my office to apply when I forget or if I know I'm going to be outside for an extended period of [...]
February Skin Care Routine and New Favorites
This month I changed up my beauty ritual a little bit. Not only did I add retinaldehyde which straight up infuriated my skin but I added a few more products to help me make it through these final dry winter months, which always seems to be the worst, before spring comes with better temperatures and [...]
70% off Challenge: Guerlain Abeille Royale Double R Serum

Back with another dupe alert. Or attempted dupe I should say. I've actually really wanted to get my hands on this particular product. I've read reviews and those with dry and dehydrated skin have said the addition of this has helped. But at $215 my credit card wouldn't exactly enjoy that. Like most people I [...]
70% off Challenge: La Mer- The Regenerating Serum Dupe

This is the first of these posts. I'm trying to play around with what's going on this site and this 'challenge' kind of interested me. So based ONLY on the ingredients list I'm going to search for less expensive alternatives to luxury brands. So why not start big and go for the hit to everyone's [...]
Clarins Double Serum
Product Review: No7 Restore and Renew Sheet Mask
Product review of No7 newest sheet mask meant to restore and renew the face increasing firmness and texture after 2 uses. Does it live up to the promise?
Product Review: Shiseido Ibuki Gentle Cleanser
Is it a take it or a leave it? Product review of Shiseido’s Ibuki Gentle Cleanser