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Acne

In search of cosmetics that don’t cause acne

lanolin in skincare products can cause acne

Dear Bionic Beauty, I’ve been digging through my local drugstore for new makeup and skincare. Can you give me some guidance on what ingredients can cause acne? I have semi-sensitive skin but take good care of it. I just want to make the best choice possible and not end up with something loaded with acne [...]

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Are your cosmetics really Oil Free? Bionic Beauty finds out!

Are your cosmetics really oil-free?

Dear Bionic Beauty, So many liquid foundations and face lotions claim to be oil free these days. Yet, when I’m shopping and read the ingredients it seems like there *are* oils in there. Is there a way to really tell if I’m getting something that is oil free? I appreciate your help. Sincerely, Olive Oil [...]

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Starlite Laser: Rejuvenate your skin at home

Starlite home laser for skin rejuvenation

Last year I had some fluctuations in hormone levels that left me with an embarrassing case of melasma. I felt like everyone could see it and it really affected my self-esteem. I went to my doctor and dermatologist and they mentioned fading creams but nothing further. I picked up a bottle of hydroquinone cream at [...]

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Does Neutrogena’s Acne Stress Control Wash Perform?

Neutrogena Acne Stress Control face wash

I tried a sample of Neutrogena’s Acne Stress Control “Power-Clear Scrub” while I was mid-breakout. The scrub is basically a cream cleanser with tiny round blue microbeads to help exfoliate your skin. This face wash contains 2 percent Salicylic Acid to assist in clearing your skin and preventing further breakouts. I didn’t experience any drying [...]

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Boots Botanics Foundation: A Review

Boots Foundation

Hi ho, Bionic Beauty here with your daily news. Oh, for a minute there I was envisioning myself on TV. Anyhow, I’m here with a review of Boots’ Botanics foundation, variety “Quench Your Face”. I’ve had mixed results with the Boots line (available in the UK and now in the US at Target stores). My [...]

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Healthy Sexy Hair’s Soymilk Lineup

Healthy Sexy Hair Soymilk Conditioner

Color safe: Check. Sulfate-free: Check. Adorable “milk-chug” looking packaging: Yep. In my search for quality products that contain a few less chemicals than their typical counterparts, I wanted to give a sulfate-free shampoo a try. I picked up the Healthy Sexy Hair Chocolate Soymilk Shampoo and regular Soymilk Conditioner set from my local Beauty First [...]

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Beauty Gadgets: Baby Quasar and Baby Blue, At Home Skincare Devices

At the risk of sounding like an informercial- Do you have hyperpigmentation? Spots? Acne? Aging skin? If so,  I encourage you to read Mythbuster Beauty’s review of the Baby Quasar and Baby Blue. These hi-tech beauty gadgets are light therapy devices targeted to common skincare issues. Basically, you’ll do the therapy at home rather than [...]

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Bionic Beauty Tests the Thermaclear

Thermaclear Acne Treatment device

Heat treatment for pimples, abscesses and cysts is nothing new, bu the Thermaclear device brings it to a focused “head” specifically for acne. I tried the Thermaclear for 30 days and found it helpful in healing my light acne. With healing results quicker than without treatment. Basically you activate the Thermaclear, wait a few seconds [...]

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Product Review: Astara Biogenic Blue Flame Purification Mask

Blue Flame face mask by Astara

Cosmetic breakouts? Adult acne? Darn little cysts under your skin that feel so painful they make half your face hurt? Yep. Count me in. In a desperate situation, I whipped out Astara’s Blue Flame Purification Mask. It’s loaded with Tea Tree Oil and other gentle, but good-for-your-skin ingredients. The face mask is gentle enough for [...]

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