The True Colour journal
Beauty tips, tutorials and trends.
Makeup how-tos, skincare routines and ingredient guides from the True Colour Beauty team.
Skincare Tips
How to Start Using Exfoliating Acids Gently
Exfoliating acids can leave skin looking smoother and brighter. Here is how to start slowly and keep your skin comfortable.
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Makeup Tips
How to Prep Your Skin Before Makeup for a Smooth Base
Great makeup starts with skin prep. Five minutes of the right steps makes foundation smoother and longer-lasting.
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Skincare Tips
How to Double Cleanse (and Who Should Do It)
Two quick cleanses take off makeup, sunscreen and the day, without over-scrubbing. Here's the right way to do it.
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Skincare Tips
Night Routine for Dry and Dehydrated Skin
Layer hydration, then seal it in. A cozy evening routine that leaves dry skin feeling soft and comfortable by morning.
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Skincare Tips
A Simple Routine for Oily and Blemish-Prone Skin
Shine and breakouts call for balance, not harsh stripping. Here is a calm, simple routine that keeps skin looking clear and fresh.
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Skincare Tips
How to Layer Skincare: The Right Order for Morning and Night
Thinnest to thickest: the simple rule that tells you exactly what order to apply your skincare in.
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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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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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Cruelty-Free
Cruelty-Free Skincare: What It Really Means and How to Shop Smart
The words "cruelty-free" show up on a lot of products these days, but the term isn't always used consistently. A bunny logo here, a "not tested...
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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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Makeup Tips
Skin-First Makeup: What It Means and How to Build the Routine
Skin-first makeup is a straightforward idea: instead of layering heavy products over your skin, you choose formulas that work with it. Lighter coverage, breathable textures, ingredients...
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