Ingredients

What Is Salicylic Acid And How Do I Use It?

By Grace Day, 29th April 2022

Salicylic acid is a key ingredient which you’ve probably seen in many cleansers and blemish treatments. Thanks to its antibacterial...

By Grace Day, 16th April 2022

Your skin barrier is the protective layer that defends your skin from external aggressors (like pollution and bacteria) and prevents...

By Grace Day, 22nd March 2022

Every beauty obsessive is familiar with The Ordinary – the brand who revolutionised an ingredients-first approach to skincare with iconic...

By Grace Day, 21st February 2022

The idea of putting acids on your skin sounds scary, right? It kind of goes against everything you learned in...

By Grace Day, 4th January 2022

Vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidants you can have in your skincare arsenal. When added to your...

By Grace Day, 2nd January 2022

Hi Grace, My skincare routine has got longer as I’ve got older and I now apply multiple serums to my...

By Grace Day, 7th December 2021

Known for its smart formulas, active ingredients, and affordable prices, The Ordinary is our go-to brand for hardworking skincare. It...

By Grace Day, 4th December 2021

The Ordinary is one of those brands that seems overwhelming on first glance – here at BEAUTY BAY we carry...

By Grace Day, 4th November 2021

Retinol is a very effective and popular skincare ingredient which everybody can benefit from using at some point in their...

By Kate Sowerbutts, 12th October 2021

Most of us can barely manage to get through the day without a dose caffeine, but did you know that...