REVIEW: The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalene | My Favorite Anti-Aging Serum
Hello everyone! I’m Kaycee aka kikaysikat and I’ve been a retinol/retinoid user for almost 1 year now. Retinoids and its derivatives has been part of my daily skincare routine ever since I discovered the wonders of skincare acids (read: Skincare Acids 101). Today I’ll be reviewing what I’m currently using as of late; The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalene. At 31 years old, I can notice the beginnings of fine lines, crows feet, laugh lines, sad lines, and all other lines that shows aging. It might not be that visible but I’m conscious enough to slow it down! Because as our bodies start to age skin regeneration slows down. And we need mechanical or chemical assistance to…
AGING GRACEFULLY | 19 Effective Anti-Aging Ingredients to Look for in Skin Care Products
Hey everyone! Age is just a number. It’s a pet-peeve of mine when someone asks your age as an ice-breaker. But ironically I appreciate it when they say “Uy you look a 10 years younger“. Yes I do. It’s because I’m obsessed with taking care of my skin. Everyone will get old at some point, why not age gracefully? (aka slow it down LOL) Without further ado, here are the 20 best anti-aging ingredients and how they work 1. Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha-lipoic acid helps prevent the signs of aging in the skin while soothing it at the same time. Also known as thioctic acid Alpha-lipoic acid improves cellular energy production and reduces inflammation, a major…
My Top 20 Makeup and Skincare Favorites of 2017
Hello ladies and gentlemen! Happy new year! As promised, here are my favorite products of 2017. From budget-friendly to high-end. I specially hand-picked each and every one of these by how often I yearn for them and use them all throughout. These babies won’t be here if they don’t deserve it. Do take note that the products in the list are my personal choices. What works for me may or may not work for you! But I do hope you enjoy reading it and I hope you can share yours too in the comments section below. Top 10 Makeup Favorites of 2017 (in no particular order) #10 iMagic 12 Color Flash Color Case Read…
Review: Maxipeel Zero vs RDL vs Maxipeel vs The Ordinary – Retinol Wars
Good day! Before I start giving each retinol-based treatment a review, let me give you a quick overview on skincare acids, and retinoids. If your major skin issue is acne, dullness and aging, this post if perfect for you so let’s begin shall we? This will be quite lengthy so feel free to skip to the exact info you need if you’d like. What is Retinoic Acid? The acid to beat all acids when it comes to anti-aging. Available by prescription as the ingredient Tretinoin, retinoic acid actually thickens the dermis to fill in fine lines and wrinkles, while exfoliating the epidermis to fight dullness and acne. Review: Maxipeel Zero vs RDL vs…
VLOG #2: Bossa Rejuvenating Set Review + Giveaway!
Last August, I’ve been bombarded with a lot of cystic acne, redness, and dull skin. UGH I HATE ACNE! I also feel like my skin is undergoing some aging changes. Products that used to work for me before, does not work like they used to. I needed change. Being the curious and experimental guinea pig that I am. I went ahead and tried a new skincare system. Watch the full video to see what’s inside a Bossa Rejuvenating Set (SRP: 270php), how to use it, results, and how to join my give-away! What’s Inside a Bossa Rejuvenating Set? Bossa Kojic Red Soap Premium Rejuvenating Toner Day Cream Moisturier with SPF 45 Night…
Common Anti-Aging Ingredients Dictionary (easy read!)
CHECK THE LABEL. How well do you know your anti-aging ingredients? Good day! Writing an easy to digest definition of terms for common anti-aging ingredients has been in my mind for a long loooooong time. You all know that good skin is top priority, make-up comes only as a close second. Why? Investing on good skincare is everything. Once you have clear, smooth skin. You won’t even need to put layers of foundation or concealer. You save money, you save face. If you want to dig in to more details, simply click the respective links! 🙂 So here ya go. The definitive list of anti-aging ingredients and how they work. Common Anti-Aging Ingredients…
