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  1. How I calm post-exfoliation redness with beta-glucanMy skin has a habit of making the consequences of an ambitious skincare routine obvious. Whenever I overuse acids, retinoids or even a vigorous scrub, the next…
  2. A carry-on skincare kit for a weekend awayA weekend away calls for fewer skincare steps, not a pile of samples. The best travel-sized skincare products for a weekend trip clean, protect and comfort…
  3. Why I use a richer night cream than my day creamMy skin leans toward dryness, especially around my cheeks and jaw, and it can become reactive when I experiment. My daytime moisturiser is light enough to sit…
  4. My EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 review for sensitive, acne-prone skinI have been testing EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 for three months through a dry Melbourne winter and brighter summer. My skin is a troublesome mix: oily through the…
  5. Embroylisse Lait-Crème Concentré vs Weleda Skin Food LightEmbroylisse Lait-Crème Concentré and Weleda Skin Food Light look like close cousins on a shelf: a French pharmacy cream and an international natural-beauty…
  6. Hydrating sleep masks for overnight skin repairDry skin rarely looks dramatic in the evening. It feels tight after cleansing, catches the edges of a pillowcase, and can look dull by morning. I tested the…
  7. How I prep my skin for a chemical peel with dry patchesChemical peels have never felt like an obvious choice for my skin. I get dry, itchy patches around my nose and mouth when Melbourne’s weather turns cold, and…
  8. How I Choose a Vitamin C Serum That Won’t Oxidize or StingVitamin C is one of those ingredients that seems easy to buy and hard to use well. A little oxidation can make a serum look alarming, while an acidic formula…
  9. Fragrance-free body washes that respect your skin barrierSearching for the best fragrance-free body washes that don't disrupt my skin barrier can feel contradictory: you need to remove sweat and grime without leaving…
  10. Why I layer a toner with ceramides before my moisturizer in winterMy winter routine has one extra step: a hydrating toner containing ceramides goes on after cleansing and before my richer moisturiser. The reason I layer a…