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  • Neogen Green Tea Cleansing Stick
    Neogen,  second cleanse

    Neogen Green Tea Cleansing Stick

    the claim The Neogen Green Tea Cleansing Stick is formulated with naturally derived ingredients and embedded with crushed green tea leaves for soft exfoliation. It claims to remove makeup, impurities and dirt on the skin to leave fresh, moisturised skin.     the science Only bettered in concentration by the popular humectant Glycerin, the star ingredient, Green Tea, is represented in the cleansing stick by the leaf extract and the seed oil. Green Tea is a potent antioxidant that helps neutralise free radicals, reduce inflammation, clear cell damage and repair wrinkles. Rich in Catechins, a group of natural compounds called Polyphenols (EGCG in particular) that protect against UV radiation and…

  • double cleansers
    cleanse,  routine

    Double Cleansing

    the theory As the name suggests, double cleansing is the Korean process of cleaning your face twice before layering the remainder of your evening skincare. The first cleanse flushes away the majority of oil based impurities including pollutants, makeup, sebum, bacteria and layers of sunscreen. The second picks up what the first misses and also effectively removes perspiration, cell debris and dirt.   According to Dr Susan Mayou, consultant dermatologist at London’s Cadogan Cosmetics clinic: Make-up is now formulated for its staying power, so it often needs a double cleanse to remove it thoroughly. Research shows that when skin isn’t properly cleaned, the surface layer can prevent active ingredients from…

  • Su:m37 Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick
    second cleanse,  Su:m37°

    Su:m37° Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick

    the claim The Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick by Su:m37° claims to generate plenty of foam and remove waste without skin irritation, leaving the skin soft.   the science Su:m37° is a premium skincare brand in Korea whose products incorporate a high content of natural ingredients. They specialize in fermented skincare, hence the 37 in their name, representative of the ideal fermentation temperature. Fermentation is said to increase the potency of the ingredients and in doing so deliver a more effective product.   The formula is rich in natural oils which include orange, lime and lemon peel oils, green tea and apricot seed oils plus coconut, basil, ylang ylang flower, marjoram,…