Beauty and personal care
Gel vs cream moisturizer for oily skin
Gel vs cream moisturizer for oily skin: gel is the usual pick for a light feel, but dry patches and cold weather can change the answer.
Camille Laurent2 min read
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Beauty and personal care
Skincare, hair and grooming comparisons.
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Beauty and personal care
Shampoo bar vs bottled shampoo: which is better
Shampoo bar vs bottled shampoo compared on travel, hair type, hard water, cost per wash and waste. Verdict: bars win for travel, bottles for easy lather.
Camille Laurent4 min read
Beauty and personal care
Mineral vs chemical sunscreen: which one to wear
Mineral vs chemical sunscreen explained in plain words: feel, white cast, sensitive skin and kids. The verdict: the best one is the one you will wear.
Camille Laurent4 min read
Beauty and personal care
Electric vs manual toothbrush: which should you use
Both clean teeth if you use them properly. Here is the one case where electric is clearly better, and the cases where a manual brush is fine.
Camille Laurent4 min read
Beauty and personal care
Air dry vs blow dry hair: which is better for your hair
Air dry vs blow dry hair: air drying avoids heat, but long wet hair can feel heavy and tangled. A blow dryer on a low setting is fine for most people.
Camille Laurent2 min read
Beauty and personal care
Electric razor vs safety razor: which gives a better shave
Electric razor vs safety razor: electric is faster and kinder to sensitive skin, while a safety razor gives a closer shave for less money over time.
Camille Laurent4 min read
Beauty and personal care
Chemical vs physical exfoliant: which one suits your skin
Chemical vs physical exfoliant: acids dissolve dead skin gently, while scrubs lift it by hand. Learn which suits sensitive, oily or dry skin and how often.
Camille Laurent4 min read
Beauty and personal care
Bar soap vs body wash: which is better for your skin
Bar soap vs body wash: bar soap is cheaper and lasts longer, while body wash is often gentler on dry skin and easier to share. Here is the rule.
Camille Laurent4 min read