The True Colour journal

Beauty tips, tutorials and trends.


Makeup how-tos, skincare routines and ingredient guides from the True Colour Beauty team.

Bakuchiol Plant

Ingredients

Bakuchiol: The Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Your Skin Will Thank You For

Bakuchiol (pronounced buh-KOO-chee-ol) has been quietly earning its place in clean skincare for good reason. Derived from the seeds and leaves of the babchi plant, it...

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Hair Care

Caffeine in Clean Beauty: What It Actually Does for Your Skin and Hair

Most of us can't imagine starting our morning without a hot cup of coffee. But what if your skin and hair could get just as much...

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Woman looking in mirror smiling

Ingredients

Alpha-Arbutin and Alteromonas Ferment Extract: The Brightening Duo for Even, Resilient Skin

Dark spots, dull patches, and uneven tone are some of the most common skin concerns people search for solutions to. The good news? Clean beauty has...

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Woman at a spa

Ingredients

Algin and Aloe Vera: The Clean Skincare Duo Your Skin Will Love

Clean beauty has changed the way we shop for skincare. More of us now flip the bottle over, read the ingredient list, and ask a simple...

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Woman holding an avocado

Ingredients

Omega-3-6-9 in Skincare: The Fatty Acids Your Skin Loves

TL;DR: Fatty Acids make up part of the skin’s natural protective barrier. Fish oil’s Omega 3’s calm and strengthen. Omega 6’s balance and renew. Omega 9’s...

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Bidens Pilosa: The Gentle Retinol Alternative Your Skin Has Been Waiting For

Ingredients

Bidens Pilosa: The Gentle Retinol Alternative Your Skin Has Been Waiting For

TL;DR: This plant-based skincare active is a retinol-replacement that results in a smoother skin texture, diminishes fine lines and skin laxity, and does not result in...

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Woman looking in mirror

Ingredients

How to Repair Your Skin Barrier: The Ingredients That Actually Work

TL;DR: The outermost layer of your skin barrier keeps moisture in and irritants out. Damaged skin barriers result in dry and reactive skin. Repairing damaged skin...

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Woman picking an apple

Ingredients

What Are Exosomes in Skincare and Why Should You Care?

TL;DR: Exosomes are plant based, natural, cell signaling structures that allow skin to communicate and regenerate. They help fit a cleaner skincare routine, and studies are...

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Petri-dish botanical flat-lay

Ingredients

Clean Skincare Ingredients: What They Are and Why They Matter

Reading a skincare label can feel like decoding a science textbook. Long ingredient lists, unfamiliar names, and buzzwords like "clean" or "natural" make it hard to...

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