I was reading Ollie‘s post on budget makeup starter kit (spot on recommendations, girl!), and the first paragraph caught my eye. A few months ago, I was chatting to a colleague of mine when she mentioned that she didn’t know the first thing about skincare and makeup and asked what I used. I was a [...]

11 Worst Face Moisturizers See which products from brands like Neutrogena and L’Oreal were sticky! Greasy! And … dry?! We count on moisturizer to hydrate skin after cleansing, prevent wrinkles and give us a dewy complexion. So when these products didn’t deliver, TotalBeauty.com readers starting writing. Here’s what they said… See reviews No. 11: Aveeno [...]

Since alpha hydroxy acids thin the protective outer layer of skin, they are best followed by a moisturiser with SPF 15 or higher during the day. And be careful not to overload – once a day is enough for AHAs. – Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor

Find a moisturiser that does double duty. Day formulas should contain a broad spectrum SPF of at least 15, and after that, you can pick your weapon: antioxidants, anti-aging, anti-acne, you name it. Some dermatologists favourites include glycolic acid (which boosts cell turnover), salicylic acid (to comba blemishes), vitamin C, E or green tea (potent [...]