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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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So how’s 2021 treating you so far? I’ve a new

So how’s 2021 treating you so far? I’ve a new post up on the blog with all my favourite products from 2020!⠀
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#bestof2020, #skincare2020, #creatorsie

Happy New Years everyone! While this year has been

Happy New Years everyone! While this year has been a tough one, I am so grateful for it bringing me this one.
I started fostering for @milosmissionrescue and this cheeky chap was my first foster. Full of character and mischief he quickly made my way into my heart but I thought he would make a great pup for someone else looking to adopt. He was snapped up and as I dropped him off at his new home, I was in floods of tears but telling myself that it was for the best.
A few weeks later I found out his adoption wasn't working out and without even a second thought I knew it was meant to be and brought him home. And I have been having the best time with him ever since.
He behaviour has improved so much, although I wouldn't call him a well behaved dog.. (yet!) He makes me laugh with his antics, keeps me warm with his snuggles (he's like a hot water bottle!) and has allowed me to open my heart again after losing my beloved Perdi.
So thank you 2020 for bringing me Sandy! ( although no longer Randy Sandy ✂️✂️)

I can't talk about my favourite products and not m

I can't talk about my favourite products and not mention The Ordinary! These are some of the products that I am still loving! And yes I have talked about all of them many times before.⁠⠀
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Marula Oil⁠⠀
Why pay 70€ (for the drunk elephant one) when The Ordinary version is €10! I love Marula oil for hydrating the skin (and its great for the hair to!) It's rich in omegas 6 and 9, brilliant for repairing and protecting the skins barrier plus is rich antioxidants! It soaks in quickly, but not too quickly so you have time to give yourself a face massage.⁠⠀
I love to use it after⁠⠀
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30% AHA and 2% BHA Peeling Solution⁠⠀
How many times have I gone on and on about this mask! Its still the best (and the strongest so caution is needed) acid mask out there!⁠⠀
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Argireline Solution 10%⁠⠀
With the botox appointments be sporadic this year, argireline helps pro long the effects by having a similar freezing effect on muscles (but is in NO WAY comparable to botox!)⁠⠀
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Azelaic Acid⁠⠀
I have gone through tubes and tubes of this stuff. Brilliant for helping redness and pigmentation from former spots. It's an essential part of my routine. (And should be for anyone with redness and roseca)⁠⠀
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Buffet + Copper Peptides⁠⠀
Everyone should use this! The difference in your skin is incredible. Its hard to pin point what exactly it is, but it just looks better! Currently comparing the @alliesofskin peptide serum (which I'm praying isn't better as its €110 compared to 30€....)⁠⠀
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Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% ⁠⠀
Do I really need to explain this one.⁠⠀
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I know two posts in one day! Who am I! But just realised its new year eves tomorrow and I still have so many products to talk about...⁠⠀

Best of skincare 2020! The Mask edition!⁠⠀ ⁠

Best of skincare 2020! The Mask edition!⁠⠀
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It comes as no surprise that @imfrom_global Honey Mask is my pick for my favourite mask!⁠⠀
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The other mask that I have been loving this year is the @revolutionskincare pink clay mask which is a great dupe for the cult Sand and Sky pink clay mask.⁠ Its great at clearing out the pores without drying the skin and gives a gorgeous glow!⁠⠀
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What are your favourite masks of 2020?⁠⠀
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#skincare2020, #bestof2020, #skincaregoals2020, #skincareroutinesthatwork, #skincareblogs, #skincareobsessed❤️, #skincaredailyroutine, #beautyjournal, #skincarecommunity_my, #skincareaddicted, #skincarelovers365, #glowingskincaretips, #skincareisselfcare, #myskincare, #myskincarediaries, #skinfluencer #skinalgo

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