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Serum vs Moisturiser: What’s the Difference?

Serums and moisturisers are often confused as interchangeable, with one getting picked over the other or both being applied in the wrong order as if it makes no difference. But it does. They may pr...

Fine Lines vs Wrinkles: What’s the Difference?

As we age, skin that was once smooth, taut and luminous starts to develop fine lines and wrinkles. But while they may seem similar, fine lines and wrinkles are quite different in both their formati...

Retinol vs Bakuchiol: Which Is Better?

People often pit Retinol and bakuchiol against each other, as if they’re in direct competition. One is the established gold standard, backed by decades of dermatological research. The other is the ...

Care for Acne Prone Skin

Clarifying solutions  Struggling with breakouts? Learn how to care for acne-prone skin with expert-backed tips from IMAGE Skincare. Discover the right products, ingredients, and professional trea...

Chemical Peel Aftercare: Pro Tips, Dos & Don'ts

Understand the dos and don'ts of chemical peel aftercare and how it can have positive or negative results on your skin. Whether you enjoy chemical peels on a regular basis, or you are just now vent...

Glycolic acid vs lactic acid explained

Glycolic acid and lactic acid are often spoken about as if they are interchangeable, i.e. one and the same, but they’re far from identical. Both are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and both help loosen ...

Salicylic acid: Who should use it & benefits

Salicylic acid has been viewed as a gold standard active for decades, and widely considered one of the best acne treatments on the market. It’s not got that reputation for no reason. Unlike other a...

Hyaluronic Acid: Hydration Myths vs Reality

Despite being one of the most talked-about skincare ingredients of the last decade, hyaluronic acid is still widely misunderstood. It’s often thought of as the only product you need for hydration, ...

Chemical vs physical exfoliation: what’s the difference?

If you’ve already added vitamin C, retinol and hyaluronic acid to your routine and your skin still looks a little dull, exfoliation could be the answer to glowing skin. Why? Well, dead skin cells d...

How Medical Grade Skincare Differs From Standard Products

Walk into any drugstore and you'll find shelves lined with skincare products promising transformative results. But when you visit a dermatologist or medical spa, you'll likely hear about medical gr...