I don’t even have to call for my Twuestions these days, they just arrive magically. Today’s is from Rachel AKA brightsidelover, who wants to know how the heck to get rid of post-pimple scars. And the answer is NOT what you think it will be.... more
Thu, 02 September 2010 1:21PM
This wasn’t even meant to BE a Twuestion day, but when faced with such a great, (albeit unprovoked) Twitter beauty question regarding an area so many of us suffer confusion over, there was no way in Helsinki I wasn’t going to pop and squeeze an answer out. (Sorry.) (Grosso.)... more
Fri, 27 August 2010 9:54AM
Last week I had a real a-hole of a pimple and for some reason, my usual Beauty Editor know-all shit was not cutting it. This guy had a heartbeat. And it wasn’t concealing and it wasn’t healing and I knew there was still gross stuff that needed to come out before it would heal. But I got him with a prod I’d up until now never used but always heard great things about. And I hope all his friends got the message. Don’t mess round with my chin. I’ll take you out like a take away pad Thai from a well-priced and tasty Thai restaurant.
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Mon, 16 August 2010 1:10PM
Coenzyme Q10 is a bit of a skincare heavyweight. A bit of a Tony Soprano. It is ubiquitous (exists in every cell of the body), important (is vitally important for cell functioning and plays a major role in energy production) and is a pretty impressive protector (an exceptional antioxidant). ... more
Mon, 13 July 2009 8:31AM
I had the pleasure of meeting Tony Vargas, Vice-President of Elizabeth Arden Research and Development, yesterday. That name and fancy title might mean ‘Jumper Kitten, orange-cow of Elizabeth Arden fork and blender’ to you, but to a beauty journalist, it’s kind of a big deal. He’s a bit of a Skincare Superbrain.... more
Thu, 02 July 2009 8:20AM