Fiona Brackenbury

Redness, sensitivity or rosacea?

I put the new Bioderma Sensibio AR+ range to the real test, with you, my lovely community, and my gorgeous friend, who all experience redness daily.

Here’s what got the approval from everyone and the one I wouldn’t repurchase



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Best beauty buys I’ve tried recently and every single one is under £10

Affordable, effective, and actually worth adding to your routine

Which one would you try first?



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Traditional Gua Sha vs Lymphatic Drainage Brush

Are lymphatic brushes worth it?
I tested both and here’s how they compare

Traditional Gua Sha
Pros:
• Releases facial tension
• Sculpts and defines the face
• Precise around cheeks and jaw
• Great for under-eye de-puffing
• Boosts circulation
• Naturally cooling
• Gentle on sensitive skin

Cons:
• Easy to do it wrong
• Easy to use too much pressure

Lymphatic Drainage Brush
Pros:
• Beginner-friendly
• Quick for morning de-puffing
• Stimulates circulation
• Designed for drainage massage
• Easy to control pressure

Cons:
• Results are subtle/temporary
• Not suitable for under the eyes
• Not for rosacea and acne
• Less effective for deep tension
• Can feel sharp if angled wrong

My take: I still prefer traditional gua sha for sculpting and tension release — the results last longer, but the brushes are super easy to use.

Which team are you? 👇

Traditional Gua Sha vs Lymphatic Drainage Brush ✨

Are lymphatic brushes worth your money, or just TikTok hype?
As a facialist and skin expert, I’ve been comparing both over the last few weeks — here’s how they stack up 👇

Traditional Gua Sha
Pros:
• Releases facial tension
• Sculpts and defines the face
• Precise around cheeks and jaw
• Great for under-eye de-puffing
• Boosts circulation
• Naturally cooling
• Gentle on sensitive skin

Cons:
• Technique-dependent
• Easy to use too much pressure

Lymphatic Drainage Brush
Pros:
• Beginner-friendly
• Quick for morning de-puffing
• Stimulates circulation
• Designed for drainage massage
• Easy to control pressure

Cons:
• Results are subtle/temporary
• Can irritate sensitive skin
• Not for rosacea, acne, or damaged barriers
• Less effective for deep tension
• Can feel sharp if angled wrong

My take: I still prefer traditional gua sha for sculpting and tension release — the results last longer, but the brushes are super easy to use.

Which team are you? 👇

Traditional Gua Sha vs Lymphatic Drainage Brush ✨

Are lymphatic brushes worth your money, or are they just another TikTok overhype?
Some swear by them for de-puffing, while others say the results are minimal. As a facialist and qualified skin expert, I’ve been testing and comparing both over the last few weeks so here’s how they really compare 👇

Traditional Gua Sha
Pros:
• Excellent for facial tension release
• Great for sculpting and defining the face
• The curved shape allows for precise sculpting around the cheeks and jaw
• The flat side works beautifully under the eyes for de-puffing
• Helps boost circulation
• Naturally feels cooling on the skin
• Smooth surface is often gentler on sensitive skin

Cons:
• More technique-dependent, using the wrong angle/technique can do more harm than good, and I see this taught incorrectly a lot
• Easy to apply too much pressure if you’re not careful

Lymphatic Drainage Brush
Pros:
• More beginner-friendly and intuitive to use
• Quick and easy for morning de-puffing
• Great for stimulating circulation
• Designed for lighter, drainage-focused massage
• Pressure can be adjusted more easily

Cons:
• Results are generally subtle and temporary
• Can irritate sensitive skin if overused
• Not suitable for rosacea, acne, or compromised skin barriers
• Less effective for deeper facial tension release
• If held at the wrong angle, the edges can feel sharp on the skin

My take: I still prefer traditional gua sha for overall sculpting and tension release, the results last longer but the brushes are super easy to use

Which team are you? 👇

Two new cleansers you asked me to review 👀✨

One cult favourite that’s had a reformulation…
And one luxury new launch from a brand I already rate highly.

If either of these are on your wishlist, watch the full review before you buy 👀

Let me know in the comments which one surprised you most 💬



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