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Essie

I'm a 22-year-old Australian skin care addict who was on your side of the skin care struggle for too long. I'm sharing all the secrets to easy skin care that actually makes sense, so you don't have to blindly guess what will work for you! Let's make your routine a breeze.

How to Get Freckles

How to give yourself (fake) freckles
There’s nothing more trendy in the skin care world right now than freckles. I’ve seen them everywhere, from across my Pinterest feed to in person at parties on the faces of my friends. It’s probably something to do with how…

Can You Blame Your Acne on Bad Genes?

Is acne genetic?
I think we’ve all had that one point where we’ve looked into the mirror and wondered: “Why is my skin so bad, even though I try so hard? Surely my acne must be more than just bad luck?“. And inevitably,…

CeraVe vs Cetaphil: A Clear Winner?

Battle of the brands: CeraVe vs Cetaphil
CeraVe and Cetaphil are possibly two of the most hyped-up “dermatologist recommended” skin care brands ever. Both are available pretty much everywhere, are super affordable, are no-frills and – frankly – really good. Even their packaging looks remarkably similar, with…

Is it Purging or a Breakout?

When new products actually cause more acne
We obviously reach for active ingredients to treat skin issues because we want to get rid of a skin problem. When the issue is textural – like closed comedones beneath the skin that won’t come out – the idea is…