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Behind the Brand: Allies of Skin⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Who

Time for another a-z of skincare ingredients! We a

Time for another a-z of skincare ingredients! We are moving on to D and today it's Dimethicone!
What is
A silicone, Dimethicone is used for it's occulsive characteristics (keeps hydration in) and for creating that silky, smooth texture you associate with moisterisers.
What it does
Seals hydration, it forms a barrier on the skin and protects against transepidermal water loss.
Control shine, allows sweat to evaporate but controls the shine of an oily completion.
Protects the skin against potential irritants
Smooths texture, it can fill in fine lines and create a smooth surface.
As an emollient, it works to soften and sooth the skin but with a lighter, less greasy finish than other ingredients.
Who can use it?
Everyone It's safe for all ages and recommended for those who want to prevent dry, rough, scaly skin.
How to use.
As it's found in moisterisers, and works to seal in hydration. its best to use after serums
Which products can I find it in?
So many! But especialy in oil-free moisterisers and primers.

Some of my current #friyayfaves (hashtag by the be

Some of my current #friyayfaves (hashtag by the beautiful @the__glow__girl )⁠⠀
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@imfrom_global Rice Toner⁠⠀
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@rovectin_global LHA Blemish Ampoule⁠⠀
- Yes LHA another type of acid! But much less irritating than AHA and BHA types making it perfect for sensitive skin. This one of those cult items that really really work. Been using it on breakouts on my forehead and its sorted those feckers right out!⁠⠀
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@allieofskin⁠ Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment. Supercharged with multiple peptides, 7 Brighteners, 9 Antioxidants and a 16.5% Repair Complex to firm and repair all skin types and conditions! Will be doing a full review on this in a month or so.⁠⠀
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@klairs_global Fundamental Water Gel Cream⁠⠀
Nearly finished this, which I think it's the quickest I've ever gone through a moisturiser!⁠ Which says alot.⁠⠀
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@psaskin Midnight Courage⁠⠀
Retinol, ⁠Bakuchiol and Rosehip, the perfect trio of restorative oils! ⁠⠀
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@allieofskin Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster. Still have to use this for longer for a full review but so far its as good as it sounds.⁠⠀
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Vitamin E Mask. The star of my last texture video.
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One of my favourite quotes from Ms Coco Chanel!

One of my favourite quotes from Ms Coco Chanel!

A tale of sunscreen drama!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Before Chr

A tale of sunscreen drama!⁠⠀
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Before Christmas, the beauty world was shook by the claim by ingredient database website, INCIDecoder, that the internets favourite sunscreen, Purito Centella Green Level was not SPF 50 as labelled but actually SPF 19!⁠⠀
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So what happened? Did Purito purposely deceive us? and can you trust the SPF number on your sunscreen? Let's see if I can fit it all into one post.⁠
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⁠The @incidecodercom had been skeptical for a while about the level of SPF. They ordered a number of tests which confirmed their doubts. It was coming in at SPF 19! They published the results and it was the equivalent to the Collen Rooney "Wagatha Christie" drama in the beauty world!⁠⠀
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A few weeks later Purito pulled all its SPF stock and issued a press release, saying that they according to their manufacturers it was an SPF 50 but they are conducting their own testing and we wait with bated breath for the results. ⁠⠀
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Now we can't say for sure if Purito were deceitful or just negligent.⁠ The sunscreen was passed by the Korean Food and Drug Administration. And the Koreans are known to be very particular about their sunscreen! It could also be the manufacturer's fault, Nowcos Co Ltd, which received a warning from the US FDA recently having failed to ensure that the drugs it makes have “the identity, strength, quality, and purity they claim to possess,” As other favourite kbeauty sunscreen from @dear.klairs are also made there, their spf has been called into question and Dear Klairs have, pulled their stock while they investigate.⁠⠀
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And typically I ordered both just before all this took off⁠
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But the Purito scandal is far from an isolated incident. Many many times sunscreens have been tested were less protective than their packaging stated. If you want to know more, my skin nerd crush @labbeautymuffin has a brilliant video explaining all about the testing process and the problems with it.⁠⠀
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So should I still use the sunscreens that I bought? Yes, it's still SPF 19 and because of their glorious texture, they can easily be reapplied during the day.⁠⠀
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And what about other SPFs? well I'll have to save that for another post.

My skin is being a very bold child at the moment a

My skin is being a very bold child at the moment and nothing is making it happy. So I'm pulling on the kids gloves and treating my skin with lots of Centella. Which as we know from my many posts is great for calming the skin and supporting the skin's barrier.⁠⠀
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I'm putting these minis from @purito_official to work.⁠⠀
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🌿 Centella Green Level Calming Toner⁠⠀
Contains centella (duh), Sodium Hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, which strengthens the skin barrier. It helps calm redness and soothes sensitive skin.⁠⠀
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🌿 Centella Green Level Buffet Serum⁠⠀
Contains a super high percentage of centella (49%!), panthenol and my boo Niacinamide⁠. All amazing for restoring and supporting the skins barrier⁠⠀
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🌿 Centella Green Level Recovery Cream⁠⠀
Contains 50% centella! as well as niacinamide and ceramides.⁠⠀
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I'm using them all together this week to give my skin's barrier extra support and hopefully, it will stop throwing temper tantrums!⁠⠀
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I got these minis in a set from @yesstyle which is no longer available but you can get them separately in travel sizes. There is currently up to 60% off - making these about €6 each! Such good value! Plus you can get an extra 5% discount with the code BEAUTYEXPLOR⁠⠀
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#centella, #savemyskin, #kbeauty, #purito, #innergreen, #findyourinnergreen, #abbeatthealgorithm, #skincare101, ⁠⠀
#igskincare, #creatorsie, #cica, #instaskin, #skininsta, #yesstyle, #yesstyleinfluencer, ⁠⠀
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Retinoids are by far the most researched and effec

Retinoids are by far the most researched and effective skincare ingredient but the world of beauty can be so confusing!
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Hello! Hows everything one coping with lockdown 3.

Hello! Hows everything one coping with lockdown 3.0? I've had feck all motivation this week. I'm starting a post-grad in environmental sustainability at the end of the month and I have so much I need to get done. Can someone give me an injection of energy, please!⁠⠀
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My skin also is not happy. Too much indulgence over the holidays has meant so many issue. Anyhoo that’s not what I want to talk about.⁠⠀
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What I do want to talk about is these two bad boys and how they are the perfect combo to alternate with.⁠⠀
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As you know from my previous posts, I’ve been slowly introducing the @medik8 retinal 10 into my routine. Due to the high strength, I've been going slow but I’m now using it every second or third night.⁠⠀
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On the alternate nights, I’m using this brilliant oil from @psaskin which I got free with my @alliesofskin order. It combines a 2% Retinoid Complex (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate) which is more gentle (though less powerful than the crystal retinal). It's combined with Backuchiol and organic Rosehip Oil for an extra boost of rejuvenation. I love it!⁠⠀
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