All actives, no fillers: my 5 top picks from Skin Actives
Of all the skincare brands I’ve tried, there are a few that really stand out for me, and you’ll recognize them because I mention them repeatedly on the blog. One such brand is Skin Actives (which I reviewed previously) and I’m a big fan of how their product ingredients and formulations are all backed by scientific studies and testing…
Discover to your new super anti-aging sunscreen
Hello Naruko AMPM RX10 Peptide Total Defense Sunscreen SPF50, why must you have such an obnoxiously long name? But unlike the previous Naruko sunscreen I tried, this one works fabulously (spoiler alert) so I’ll forgive the long name annoyance.
Skincare empties #9 feat. Tatcha, Sekkisei, and La Roche Posay
My skincare empties bin has been piling up so you know what that means – a review of all the good, bad, and uglies I’ve used up since my last empties post 3 months ago
A second chance with Cooper and the future of Geeky Posh
Not beauty related, but rather an update on recent happenings and the future direction of this blog. Warning: long post ahead.
Horse placenta from Jeju Island? A first look at VIALE skincare products
If you’re familiar with Korean skincare, you’ve probably heard of Jeju Island – the source of ingredients boasted by many brands due to the ecological diversity and lack of pollution of the region. VIALE is one of these brands, and they’ve created their products using active ingredients exclusively from Jeju Island. One of their key active ingredients? Horse placenta. *queues the shocked faces and gags*
Why Handmade Jewellery Is Worth The Investment
Handmade jewellery has become a popular choice amongst jewellery lovers. The love and personal attention that the jewellery makes and artisans put into their work is noticeable in the masterpieces that they come up with. But, here’s what you may not realise: handmade items are more of an investment than mass-produce jewellery. Below, we discuss the reasons why handmade jewellery really is so special.
Wanderlust essentials: packing a travel-proof skincare routine
Whether your travel a lot or very rarely, putting together a travel-proof skincare routine can make the difference between ok skin and great skin when on vacation. Here are my tips to putting together a good routine as well as what I’m bringing with me to my Europe trip…
$2 indulgences – my top 5 affordable sheet masks
I love sheet masks, and I love them more when they work well AND are affordable – as in under $2/sheet affordable. Yes, these sheet masks totally exist and no, you definitely should not have to pay $30 a sheet, unless you’re ballin’ like that…
Skincare ingredients for thought: is more always better?
Does anyone else get excited when they look at the ingredient list for a skincare product and see 20 different extracts + 5 different vitamins? More is always better…right?
The one toner I can’t live without (and 4 ways to use it)
Spoiler alert, it’s the Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner. I know, I’m no fun. But you know what is fun and f*cking fantastic? This toner! It’s everything I could hope for in a hydrating toner, with none of the negatives.
5 Tips For Matching Outfits With Your Prom Date
If you really want to impress your prom date, you may want to learn a couple of basics about matching your dress to his tuxedo. Luckily, guys have it a whole lot easier when it comes to finding a tux…
Which first cleanser do I need? 7 types of makeup removers compared
For me the 2 most important things in skincare are 1) always applying sunscreen 2) thoroughly cleansing your skin at night using the double cleansing method. So now the question is, which first cleanser/makeup remover should you use?