An Engineer's Beauty Diary

Hello all and welcome back to my blog!  Today's post is going to be everything you need to know if you're looking into buying a Clarisonic. I'm also trying to figure out how to structure all my posts, including reviews since those are what I do most here on the blog. I'm going back to my old style, so if you have any feedback for me, please let me know in a comment. Without further ado, let's get into it! Throughout the years, in my search for a cure to end my acne, I've come across this little device. I read up about how it helped clear some people's skin, making it smooth, soft, and supple. But, I had my doubts. Because on the flip side, there were people going through terrible purging. And I was terrified! If you've ever had acne before, you would know the feeling of finding your skin in a place that is 'good enough' and being too scared to try anything new lest it gets any worse. Contrast that with vacillations to 'Oh, it can...

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today I have for you three masks that I rotate between during the week depending how my skin is feeling. These will definitely help with flaky, finicky, winter skin! This post will be short and sweet, so let's hop into it! I like to use the Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Baby Facial (review  here ) once a week or if I notice that I have a lot of dry patches/clogged skin. I like to leave this on for 20-25 minutes and then I'll rinse off with a warm washcloth. The Herbivore Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask  (review here ) I like to use on more relaxed mornings, like Sundays where I'm not in a rush. I leave this on for 20-25 minutes after cleansing my skin and then I rinse it off with a warm washcloth. If I notice that I have a lot of breakouts/blackheads and I don't want to use the Drunk Elephant Surkari Baby Facial, and I want a quick mask, I'll use the Vichy Mineral Pore Purifying Clay Mask (review  here )...

Hello and welcome back! Today, I've got a post all about my thoughts on Epiduo Forte. Without further ado, let's dive in! (And yes, the products blurred in the background are all the things I use with it - more on this soon.) Q: What is it? A: A prescription topical retinoid cream for acne. Q: Where can I buy it? A:  Rx (Prescription) only. Q: How much does it cost? A:  Depending on if your insurance covers it. Covered - $0, not covered with savings card (from dermatologist or online at epiduoforte.com/savings) - $75 Q: How much do I get in one bottle? A:  Full size: 1 oz / 30 mL  Q: What's the packaging like? A:  This cream comes in an airtight white bottle with a white pump and cap.  Q: Will it suit my skin? A:  This is the stronger version of the regular Epiduo acne cream. This have 0.3% adapalene and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. Epiduo has 0.1% adapalene and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. I say all of this because whilst t...