Summary: Looking for ways to fade acne scars, manage a sensitive scalp, or figure out which skincare trends are actually worth trying? This month, our writers explored one of skincare’s most underrated ingredients, azelaic acid, tested glow-boosting products from Nalia Skin, shared scalp-care solutions for irritation and dandruff, and unpacked the viral trends that may be helping or hurting your skin.
Chasing Glow And Trying to Ditch Stubborn Acne-Scarring?
Really Over Acne-Scarring? Try Azelaic Acid
Ushi tried Azclear’s range for stubborn acne and scarring for 3 weeks and has collected her thoughts- plus she gives us a run down why Azelaic Acid really might be the most underrated ingredient of 2025.
“Three weeks later, my favourite outcome was probably skipping the deep blemish stage that usually follows my stubborn pimples.
Unlike other spot treatments, AzClear’s Medicated Lotion had calmed my breakout without leaving behind a prominent proof of it.” – Read the full run through here.
Read: ‘I Tried AzClear’s Action Medicated Lotion For Angry Acne Prone Skin, Here Are my Honest Thoughts’
The Brand We’ve Dubbed “Adult Glow Recipe” in Office, Nalia Skin.
Fresh fruit smells, fun textures and colours that make us happy- but they aren’t kiddy (not that there isn’t room for that, too).
Read: Nalia Skin Review: Does The Cambodian-Australian Brand Deliver on Its ‘Endless Glow’ Promise?
Nalia Skin is a Cambodian-Australian brand created by influencer, author, and entrepreneur Piyané Ung. The range currently has a range of four core products focused on transforming dull skin, as well as a multi-mask dubbed the “Dewy-Duo” we have our eye on.
Morgan, our beauty writer and glow-getter, tried the core four and has a few clear favourites.
The top pick? The Blueberry & Aloe Vera Luminous Moisturiser
Shop: Blueberry & Aloe Vera Luminous Moisturiser, $59.00
“I really enjoy that both glycerin and squalane have been included, so there’s some heavy duty hydration going on without it feeling heavy.
Because it sinks in so well, you don’t get that feeling that it’s just sitting on top.” – You can read Morgan’s full review here.
Fussy And Sensitive Scalp?
When it’s time to detox stubborn build up, try using your gentle exfoliant on your scalp.
This method brought balance back to Ellie’s crown without any harshness or irritation. She used the Gentle Rice & Oat Cleansing Powder by biobod to create a gentle paste and massaged it through her scalp. Read more about Ellie’s method for her sensitive scalp.
Read: The Very Unconventional Method I Use to Detox My Sensitive Scalp
Desperately need more time between washes?
Winter sucks for dandruff. Washing your hair in winter sucks more. Minnie swears by this serum from Dercos, especially when paired with their Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. You can read the full review and routine here, and Shop Dercos Anti-Dandruff Serum 10 for $60.69 at Chemist Warehouse.
Read: ‘I’m Very Low Maintenance, But I Swear by Using This Scalp Serum on my Winter Dandruff’
Trends Can Kinda Suck For Your Skin
What’s the real problem with trends?
Your skin needs time to adjust and consistency to see results- so quickly jumping on trends might be stressing your skin.
Did you know? Your skin can take on average 30 days to renew itself.
Some, like ‘skin cycling’, can be genuinely helpful for structuring your routine- others, like ‘cloud skin’ or ‘face icing’ might be more about instant aesthetics, rather than long-term skin health benefits.
Others, like slugging, can and should be tweaked for your skin needs.
Read: Viral Trends And How to Make Them Work For Your Skin- Not Against it
What is slugging?
Slugging involves applying a thick layer of an occlusive (usually a petroleum-based product like Vaseline) as the last step in your skincare routine to lock in moisture and repair the skin barrier overnight.
Slugging is great when it’s tweaked to suit your skin type and skin needs pretty easily, especially for those with dry or damaged skin barriers.
You can run into issues if it’s causing congestion. Slugging shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach, and it’s important to try this trend while adjusting for your skin type.
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Related Reading
- Everything You Need to Know About Azclear’s Range That Helps To Control Acne, Pimples And Blackheads
- The Very Unconventional Method I Use to Detox My Sensitive Scalp
- Viral Trends And How to Make Them Work For Your Skin- Not Against it
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