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The Sun
02-08-2025
- Health
- The Sun
I tested three spot-clearing serums to help keep breakouts at bay – with one for every budget
SUMMER is alway a sticking point for those of us with acne. The sweaty, humid weather and heat-proof, long-wear make-up is a recipe for blocked pores. So I've been testing spot-clearing serums to help keep breakouts at bay. BUDGET The Inkey List 360 skin clearing serum, £16 for 30ml, I am a huge Inkey fan. Founders Mark Curry and Colette Laxton are down-to-earth and never shy away from questions about the brand or the products they're creating, which is always a good sign. This serum does exactly what it says on the tin, helping to control oil production, unclog pores and reduce post-breakout inflammation and scarring thanks to salicylic and lactic acid. Despite being lightweight, it also hydrates skin, thanks to the caring squalane, glycerin and panthenol. It's a true all-rounder and unbelievably good value for money. MID-RANGE It has been a long time since I've used Clinique skincare. It was my mum's go-to brand when I was growing up, so there's something nostalgic and full circle about it entering my stash, even though she has a different skin type and uses different products. This is one of the fastest-working blemish solutions I've ever tried. It reduced the redness around my spots in under an hour and helped relieve the bruised feeling of those under-the-skin spots overnight. It is the most drying of the three, so best for those with extremely oily skin, or paired with a hydrating oil-free moisturiser – but the results are worth the extra step. LUXURY Murad biome-balancing clear & prevent blemish treatment serum, £45 for 30ml, Murad was my go-to brand when my skin was at its worst and I keep a couple of products for when my skin plays up. This serum is new and has become one of my favourite products from the brand. It has a gel-like texture that absorbs in seconds and doesn't leave an oily or sticky residue. The combination of salicylic and mandelic acids is a super gentle way to slowly, but efficiently, slough away dead skin cells while also being antibacterial and reducing acne-causing bacteria at the same time. The salicylic acid also breaks down oil. My skin felt softer from day one and I've definitely had fewer new breakouts since using it regularly.
New York Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
What's Black and White and Began with a Message on LinkedIn?
On a cold night in February 2017, Colette Laxton, who was working as a freelance marketing consultant, pulled out her laptop and logged onto LinkedIn. She planned to simply update her profile, but it was there that she found a message from Mark Daniel Curry, whom she had met in the early 2010s when both were working at Boots, a British beauty and health company. Though they barely knew each other — mostly from perfunctory hellos while grabbing coffee to bring back to their desks — Mr. Curry, who was by then trying to get a new skin care company off the ground, had messaged her that he was thinking 'about who is genuinely awesome that I would want to work with' and suggested they meet in person. A few days later, Ms. Laxton, who is now 38, and Mr. Curry, 43, met at Côte West Bridgford, a French restaurant that is part of a national chain, in the city of Nottingham, England, where both lived. Ms. Laxton was immediately impressed. 'He was so full of crazy energy,' she said. 'I was like, 'I have to work with this guy.'' They quickly started collaborating, developing a few now-defunct personal care brands together. In 2018, they came up with one that has become a success in both the United States and Britain: the Inkey List, a line of skin care products, in black and white packaging, that aims to be hype-free but effective and fairly priced. Ms. Laxton and Mr. Curry were together constantly — 'We were in start-up hustle mode, working 100 hours a week,' she said — but things, at least initially, remained platonic. Still, their closest friends sensed that the connection between them had the potential to go beyond business. 'That spark was there from the get-go,' said Sarah Geary, who has known Ms. Laxton since they met as students on their first day at Loughborough University, where Ms. Laxton, who grew up in Leicester, England, earned a bachelor's degree in media and communication. 'From her talking about him, I knew straight from the beginning.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Boots' £30 beauty box with 'excellent' products like BYOMA and Lumene
The Fresh Faced Favourites Skincare bundle is currently on sale for £29.99 - and has over £113 worth of products inside a chic reusable bag Boots has given shoppers an impressive offer in its most recent set of beauty boxes which includes some world-renowned brands such as BYOMA, Pixi, The Inkey List, and Lumene. If bought individually, customers would have to spend more than £113 for this range of products, meaning this bargain keeps over £80 in your bank. The high street store is offering the Fresh Faced Favourites Skincare Edit at the bargain price of £29.99. This stylish beauty collection includes a trendy checkered pouch, a keeper even after you've used all the included products, doubling as a convenient makeup bag. Boots' online store promises that customers can achieve a "fresh, hydrated and protected" complexion for the summer by incorporating these skincare essentials into their regular beauty regimen. The site further details that the Fresh Faced Favourites bundle is a "perfect way to refresh your routine or discover new favourites". So far, the bundle itself has only had two reviews due to being new on the website. One shopper claimed it was "excellent value for money if you want to try some new brands". What can you expect inside? For £30, shoppers will be treated to nine skincare items, with six of them being full-sized products from brands such as Beauty of Joseon, BYOMA, Pixi, The Inkey List, Cetaphil and more, reports Nottinghamshire Live. Valued at a remarkable £113, here's what is included in the package: Pixi Vitamin-C Serum (30ml - worth £26) The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm (50ml - worth £6.50) Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (29ml - full-sized versions start from £7.50) Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion (29ml - full-sized versions start from £11.50) Lumene Nordic C Glow Boost Essence (30ml - worth £36.50) Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick (18g - worth £15.50) Boots Skin Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets (50pk - worth £4.50) e.l.f. Holy Hydration Cleansing Balm (56.6g - worth £11) BYOMA Brightening Serum (30ml - worth £12.99) Shoppers who are fans of the LUMENE Nordic-C Valo Glow Boost Essence may find this deal particularly enticing. Typically sold at £36.50 for a 30ml bottle at Boots, this essence is very popular among customers. Over 200 people have praised the product, claiming that it "smells fresh and light on the skin" and "it leaves skin glowing and ready to take on the day". Another customer added: "Since using Lumene products I have had so many compliments on how healthy my skin looks. I use this serum daily." However, some with delicate skin have warned of bad reactions and breakouts happening with the product. One person also claimed that they "haven't noticed any improvements" after using the serum for a month. The next most coveted item is the Pixi Vitamin-C Serum, which claims to "provide a boost of immediate and long-term radiance" while aiming to "reduce the effects of sun damage". Customers said that it "goes on easily" and it "doesn't upset sensitive skin", yet some wrote that "it made zero difference" in their experience. Included in the assortment of beauty bits is the BYOMA Brightening Serum, which shoppers have described as "seriously hydrating". Another commented: "Makes my skin feel hydrated and look more glowy and healthy. Boyfriend said my skin was noticeably brighter after just a couple of uses so definitely recommend!".
The Independent
25-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
This $15 anti-aging serum delivered ‘impressive results in very little time'
The Ordinary needs no introduction. It is renowned for creating affordable yet innovative skincare products that work. One of its latest launches is no exception: a growth factor face serum that addresses multiple visible signs of aging at a fraction of its competitors' prices. But does it deliver? I put it to the test before it launched. Growth factors are fast becoming the next buzz-worthy skincare ingredient. They are proteins that naturally occur in our skin cells — simply put, they act as messengers to various mechanisms in the skin, signaling it to repair and rejuvenate. They do so by stimulating skin cell turnover and the production of collagen and elastin — the fundamentals of keeping skin smooth and firm. With age, growth factors deplete, so the skin is less able to repair itself from environmental damage like UV light and pollution, leading to premature signs of aging. By replenishing these growth factors, old skin cells start acting like younger skin cells again. The science isn't new — growth factors were first discovered by scientists in the 1950s who went on to win a Nobel Prize for their work, and luxury skincare brands started infusing their formulas with the regenerating ingredient in the 1990s. But what is new is having access to this advanced science for the first time at a bargain price. Typically, it's only high-end and hugely expensive skincare brands that carry growth factor skincare, excluding The Inkey List's offering, although it's hard to compare when it's not as highly concentrated. But The Ordinary's serum is cheap at $15.50 — so I wanted to see how it performed. How I tested I am an experienced beauty editor in my 40s with typical signs of skin aging, including pigmentation, fine lines, and a loss of firmness. I tested the product every day for three weeks (both in my morning and evening skincare routines) under the same moisturizer.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
I saw ‘impressive results in little time' with The Ordinary's $15 anti-aging serum
The Ordinary needs no introduction. It is renowned for creating affordable yet innovative skincare products that work. One of its latest launches is no exception: a growth factor face serum that addresses multiple visible signs of aging at a fraction of its competitors' prices. But does it deliver? I put it to the test before it launched. Growth factors are fast becoming the next buzz-worthy skincare ingredient. They are proteins that naturally occur in our skin cells — simply put, they act as messengers to various mechanisms in the skin, signaling it to repair and rejuvenate. They do so by stimulating skin cell turnover and the production of collagen and elastin — the fundamentals of keeping skin smooth and firm. With age, growth factors deplete, so the skin is less able to repair itself from environmental damage like UV light and pollution, leading to premature signs of aging. By replenishing these growth factors, old skin cells start acting like younger skin cells again. The science isn't new — growth factors were first discovered by scientists in the 1950s who went on to win a Nobel Prize for their work, and luxury skincare brands started infusing their formulas with the regenerating ingredient in the 1990s. But what is new is having access to this advanced science for the first time at a bargain price. Typically, it's only high-end and hugely expensive skincare brands that carry growth factor skincare, excluding The Inkey List's offering, although it's hard to compare when it's not as highly concentrated. But The Ordinary's serum is cheap at $15.50 — so I wanted to see how it performed. How I tested I am an experienced beauty editor in my 40s with typical signs of skin aging, including pigmentation, fine lines, and a loss of firmness. I tested the product every day for three weeks (both in my morning and evening skincare routines) under the same moisturizer.
