Imagine if someone told you that in just 20 minutes your face will feel transformed- would you believe them? Face masks boast so many benefits such as brightening, hydrating, remove impurities, breakout control, exfoliating and more. With so many face masks to choose from, it can be hard to know which ones work best for you and your skin type, but don’t worry we have compiled the best of the best for you to choose from. Clay and charcoal masks Lifesavers...
How To Tell If Your Skincare Has Gone Bad? For most skin and body care products, there's an easy way to find out how long the shelf life is. Look to the bottom of your packaging for a stamp with an expiration date. If you can’t find one, simply look on the container for a tiny image of an opened jar with a number on it: 6, 12, 24, or 36. This refers to the number of months you can...
Why your skin & moisturiser need emollients! Say bye bye to dry skin. We all know moisturisers work to help hydrate the skin and keep it moisturised, I mean is a skincare regime complete without a moisturiser? But the variety of ingredients in the formulas all work differently to treat dryness and can be extremely confusing. Today we’re focusing on one particular ingredient that stands out from the rest and is considered essential for ALL moisturisers, say hi to Emollients....
A Korean skin care and make up brand with innovative, water-based formulas that deliver swift and noticeable results, LANEIGE is the true authority on all things H2O, with the brand having spent over 25 years studying Water Science™ simply because they believe water unlocks the secrets to hydrated and healthy skin. How? By delving deep into the depths of water science to create their very own ‘Advanced Water Complexes’. Whether your complexion is naturally dehydrated, dull or slick with oil, there’s...
WHAT IS OILY SKIN? Oily skin has overactive glands, which means they produce more oil than you need. Sometimes this is genetic and sometimes it can be caused by using the wrong skincare products – if you strip your skin of too much moisture, it compensates by overproducing excess oil. Your skin may appear shiny, with enlarged pores, and will be more prone to breakouts and blackheads. AM ROUTINEMORNING CLEANSER: THE ORDINARY SQUALANE CLEANSERThis is geared towards oily skin, so...
K-Beauty promotes a 'skin first' approach to beauty, encouraging everyone to be confident in their own skin and letting their natural glow shine through, rather than concealing and covering up with product after product. It supports 'skinimalism' which is essentially minimalism when it comes to skincare, focusing on few products with few highly potent active ingredients that target specific concerns rather than stressing your skin out bombarding it with numerous products. So here we have compiled for you the best of the best...
Snail Truecica Line Overview Since 2016, Some By Mi has taken the Southeast Asian market by storm and is now seeing a global expansion to over 20 countries worldwide. The name Some By Mi originates from the combination of the words “Something”, “By A Miracle” and “Mi” which stands for “beauty” in Korean “미”. Something interesting is that the hanja (Chinese character) form of “미” is 美. The brand philosophy of Some By Mi is to deliver natural beauty through...
Did you know that since ancient times, honey has been an integral part of our lives? We have used it for its medicinal benefits, as well as dietary benefits. In fact, honey is a myriad beauty ingredient that can do wonders for your skin. Honey is rich in antioxidants, and has flavonoids and has natural healing properties. It is also antibacterial which has proved to be an effective remedy for a lot of skin problems. This inexpensive beauty ingredient can...
We do so much to make our skin look great in the morning. Our bathroom counters are cluttered with everything from 10-step skin care to Fenty foundation, or the most recent Sephora haul from clean beauty brands. But what if one of the biggest secrets to better skin was as simple as laying down and taking a nap? After all, our body never stops working — especially when we’re asleep. It turns out there’s quite a bit of research and...
To get the right answer, you need to start by asking the right question. Is Hada Labo a good product to use? When it comes to skincare, it's easy to get confused and wonder whether or not they're working for you. “I can’t say if it is good for you or not, in my experience, some of my patients that use it get a good result while some of them just 50-50” advised by our dermatologist, Dr Ingky. Every dermatologist...
Another bzzzzing ingredient that is making its way to your skincare routine Bee related products have been all the rave in skincare like honey, beeswax and royal jelly but there’s another bee-related ingredient that you absolutely need to add to your skincare regime this instant! And that is Propolis. Propolis has recently seen an increasing use in skincare thanks to its skin healing properties but what is propolis? Propolis has been around for centuries, used for medicinal purposes to help...
If finding special Christmas gifts for her feels more stressful than fun, Threebs is here to help. These gift ideas are anything but ordinary and are guaranteed to be the perfect festive gift for that special woman in your life! Real Techniques Face+ Eyes + Cheek Everyday Essentials Set If If your girl is a makeup lover- this is the perfect one-and-done collection so her face looks snatched. Containing all Real Techniques’ brand favourites: 400 Blush Brush, 300 Deluxe Creasing Brush,...
We all know skincare really does sink its teeth into our paycheck, I know I have splurged many a time, spammed that 'add to cart' button and when it comes to looking at the total during checkout, my eyes pop out of my head and I am left eating Maggi everyday for the rest of the month! Want to avoid this and get the most out of your money? Well look no further than these steals all under RM25! Neutrogena Deep Clean...
Did you know up to 80 percent of the sun’s rays can pass through clouds, so if you're thinking about skipping sunscreen on an overcast day, THINK AGAIN! Sunscreen helps to protect your skin from harmful UV rays by blocking them, lowering your risks of contracting skin cancer by more than 50%. Sunscreen also helps to prevent premature ageing of your skin by reducing the breakdown of collagen thus helping to fend off those pesky wrinkles, lines and sagging. Want...
Let's face it – we spend a lot of time and money trying to get the perfect hair. But the truth is, without a healthy scalp, achieving that perfect hair is just a dream. A healthy scalp is like a fertile garden – it's where healthy hair grows. Your scalp is the foundation of your hair and the health of your hair depends on the health of your scalp. Your scalp is the soil in which your hair grows, and...
On average, when you are celebrating your 29th birthday, that’s the moment when you will start to look old. The first signs of ageing start to become apparent on the surface of the skin. Fine lines appear first, and over the time, you will start to see wrinkles. Then a loss of volume become noticeable. Our skin ages for a variety of different reasons. Some of these reasons can be avoided and some can’t. For the reasons that can be avoided,...
What is Kaolin? Like everyone, I consider self-care to be a necessary part of my life and I think that masking plays a big role in my self-care routine, and I think that might go for a lot of other people as well. There is just something about waiting for that clay mask to dry out and feeling it tug at your skin, especially when you start making smiley and random faces to see the cracks in the clay. When...
Author/Source : SkynSin Ever wonder why some products work for others but don’t work on you? It’s actually down to your specific skin type. To make it more complicated, our skin type can change every 6 months or according to the weather and stress levels. That’s why it’s important not to stress when your skin is suddenly breaking out or reacting to certain things, but to know which skin type you are and which products you should be using at...
The truth behind Silicone. Should you avoid silicone in skincare, yes or no? I bet you’ve heard the term or phrase “Silicone-free” marketed not only by skincare brands, but in general anything to do with body-care. But what is it about silicone that is so bad and if it is bad, why is it that countless brands continue using silicone as one of its ingredients? So, we’re here to tell you if you should avoid silicone or not and the...
Lavender doesn't just smell good, it does good as well! When we see or hear of the word lavender, we almost automatically think of purple and its distinct floral-herbal fragrance that is used for almost all aromatherapies’ and perfume. When used for aromatherapy, lavender is known to promote calmness and relaxation by reducing stress, anxiety and for some even mild pain. This is why lavender sprays or oil are recommended to those suffering with menstrual cramps, headaches, anxiety or insomnia. Lavender...