Kanvas Kult Blog

I ranked the worst skincare advice I've ever received.

And I've received a fair bit! I think I've followed almost all of it too - with some pretty disastrous results at times. Let me tell you the worst of it, and why sometimes, it's better to go your own way.

In fact it worked so well, I'm currently on my second bottle

When summer rolled around and it was time for me to wear a vitamin C serum (I don't wear one year around because I skin cycle, having found that to be the best way to use active ingredients without my sensitive skin absolutely cracking it), I was given the Purito Vitamin C Serum to try. 

My combo skin loves this moisturiser from Purito

I've always wanted to try Purito's Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack. Being a big fan of Purito skincare in general (the Centella Unscented Serum is a staple in my skincare routine), I was instantly drawn to the Purito Dermide Sleeping Pack. One of the brand's bestsellers, it comes with huge hype and a slew of positive reviews hailing it as a miracle worker for a damaged barrier.

Boiron Homeoplasmine: The Ultimate Multi-purpose Balm

Get to know this Vaseline-but-better balm, which hails from the beauty mecca of the standard French pharmacy (sigh...between croissants and their amazing skincare, the French have it made, oui?). We'll explain its myriad of uses, and why it's *even* better than paw paw ointments.

All you need to know about Ialuset - from someone who actually uses it

It's French pharmacy gold! Ialuset was one of the first products stocked on Kanvas Beauty. This innocuous, clinical-looking tube had long been a favourite of ours, for its near-magic ability to plump out the skin and restore hydration. It's the kind of product that fixes a number of skin problems in a "Jesus, take the wheel" kinda way: you can notice a difference overnight, which can't be said about a lot of hyaluronic acid products out there on the market. But there's a way to make Ialuset work to its best potential.

To mix or not to mix? Be confused no longer!

Active skincare ingredients are awesome, but they can be confusing too. Are you meant to mix niacinamide and vitamin C? What can you use with retinol? And what about acid exfoliants? Here's your definitive guide, as well as some suggested routines down the bottom.

My personal struggle - and eventual victory - over acne!

Acne has been a feature throughout my life. Even though I have pretty clear skin now, it's been a long and tiresome journey just to reach that point of reasonable skin with occasional hormonal breakouts! When I was a teenager, I experienced whiteheads, oily skin and a lot of texture (especially on my forehead) that made me avoid mirrors at close range. I caught a glimpse of myself in one of those hotel bathroom mirrors that magnified your face when I was about 15 and almost burst into tears because I hated the reflection so much!