Many people, especially those with sensitive skin, know that it can be difficult to maintain a healthy complexion when they’re on vacation. Travelling to a different climate can really throw your skin off-balance, and increased sun exposure can really wreak havoc when it comes to pigmentation and signs of ageing. As someone who has travels […]

Vitamin C is one of the most talked-about skin care ingredients out there, and with good reason. However, it’s also notoriously tricky.  Unfortunately, a lot of vitamin C skin care products out there just aren’t all that effective. Worse still, if vitamin C is used in the wrong combination, it can seriously irritate your skin.  […]

Let’s be honest: a 10 step Korean skin care routine sounds like a lot of work. However, it’s actually easier than you might think.  What a lot of people don’t realise is that you don’t have to perform all ten steps every morning and night. Some steps are only necessary at certain times of day, […]

There’s a new skin care trend emerging and here at Your Luxe Lifestyle, we predict it’s going to be a big one. Enter: cryo face masks. Cryotherapy is already a popular spa treatment and it’s all over Instagram at the moment, too. It works by subjecting the skin to cold temperatures in order to increase […]

In case you haven’t heard, I’m a total skincare addict. That’s probably obvious from the fact that I’ve written about almost every skin care practice under the sun, from dermaplaning and microcurrent facials to slugging and chemical peels. However, all of that can sound like straight-up gobbledegook when you’re first starting out on your skincare […]

“Wear your sunscreen” is pretty much the golden rule of skincare in this day and age, and with good reason. Not only is wearing sunscreen the best way to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, it also lowers your risk of skin cancer. However, a new debate is emerging around facial sunscreen: mineral vs chemical. Spoiler alert: […]

From Paris Hilton to Madonna, legions of celebrities are swearing by the benefits of LED face masks… but what’s the deal with these futuristic-looking masks? What do they do for the skin – and do they actually work, or is it all a big marketing ploy? The Science Behind LED Face Masks  LED light therapy […]

I will be honest: when I first heard about face oils, my reaction was “yikes!” Since excess oil is known to cause large pores and acne, I couldn’t understand why you would want to put more on it on your skin. It sounded like a recipe for disaster. As it turns out, it’s all about […]

Summer is here again and I don’t know about you, but I always feel the need to put a little extra effort into my skincare routine when it’s warm outside. For one thing, it becomes more important than ever to prevent aging with an excellent facial SPF! Plus, I tend to favor a natural makeup […]