Ané Blog

Looking back at nearly four decades of my skincare journey, I’ve learned a lot—the hard way. From SPF regrets to starting Retinoids too late, from neglecting my neck and chest to overcomplicating my routine, this is everything I wish I’d known sooner.

If you’ve ever wondered what really makes a difference long-term, this post is for you. Because it’s never too late to start.

Repair, Restore and Protect Your Skin’s Lipid Barrier Function - a strong, well-functioning lipid barrier is the foundation of healthy, glowing skin. In this blog we discuss how you can keep your skin’s most important line of defence fighting fit - the signs of a compromised lipid barrier, 7 key steps to take care of your skin lipid barrier and ingredients to look out for your in your products. 

Dealing with sun spots, blemishes, or stubborn post-acne marks? Dive into this comprehensive guide to discover the science behind pigmentation, plus effective skincare ingredients and routines, lifestyle tips, and treatments for a more radiant, even-toned complexion. 

Noticing more fine lines, dullness, or sagging skin? Discover the science behind skin ageing, the root causes, and real-life strategies to slow signs of skin ageing.

Learn more about the ultimate multi-tasker in your skin and self care routine. Soften and smooth fine lines, nourishes and protects.

Are your skincare products or routine not working, and not delivering the results you hoped for?

Uncover the signs of skincare not working, the potential reasons behind your skincare frustrations and explore 7 key insights to learn why your routine might be falling short and how to make it work for your skin instead.

Ingredient Spotlight on Tranexamic Acid in Skincare. Learn how this remarkable ingredient tackles hyperpigmentation, promotes an even skin tone, and addresses signs of skin ageing. Explore and unlock the benefits of Tranexamic acid in your skincare routine with the Ané Exfoliating Acid Toner. 

Clean makeup brushes and blenders is one of my top skincare tips. Putting time, energy and money into a skincare routine and then top it off with dirty makeup brushes is just plain counterproductive. Find out my top 3 reasons why cleaning your makeup brushes is so important and mistakes to avoid. 

 

Radiance Reveal Cleansing Balm provides a luxurious, gentle and thorough cleansing experience for your skin. Learn more about our skin supporting oil blend, packed with nourishing Omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 Fatty Acids and protective antioxidants to leave skin soft, smooth and perfectly prepped for the next steps in your routine. 

Introducing the Ané Exfoliating Tri-Acid Toner - a multi-functional feather-light, non-drying acid toner and leave-on liquid exfoliant for a visibly brighter, softer and smoother complexion. With Tranexamic Acid, AHA, BHA and Tetrapeptide-30.

Hello Magazine reports Princess Kate Middleton's daily skincare secret to be our Double-sided Ané Face cloths.

7 Top tips on how to care for, prevent and proactively protect our skin against the accelerated effects of Estrogen Deficiency and hormonal skin ageing during Peri- and Menopause. 

Ané Double Sided Cleansing Cloths remove makeup, cleanse and gently exfoliate - all in one. Best muslin face cloths and microfibre face cloths for makeup removal, face cleansing and exfoliation. 

There are several ways of cleaning your makeup brushes. The most important thing is to find the best way for your personally so that it fits easily into your routine.  In this post I share how I clean my own makeup brushes, how often I clean them and some key mistakes to avoid.  

Retinoid or Retinol: What’s the Difference? And How to Choose the Right One for Your Skin Retinoids have long been considered an anti-aging powerhouse. But with terms like retinoids and retinol often being interchanged, how do you know the difference between them, and, most importantly, how do you choose the right one for you?  

It's never too late to overhaul your beauty routine. Here are a half-dozen great new beauty habits to get into for 2020, none of them difficult, and they'll each be better for the planet, your skin, or both. 

 

Radiance Reveal Cleansing Balm is a super star makeup melting, deep cleansing and nourishing cleansing balm that reveals soft, smooth and glowing skin - perfectly prepared for the next steps in your routine.  

Slowing down skin ageing IS possible. We can control the length of time our skin stays looking naturally healthy by taking a long hard stare at our lifestyle and day-to-day choices. 

In today's blog post, I talk about three simple things you can incorporate into your daily routine to help hold back time.

Your Head to Toe Party Season Beauty Prep Countdown. Whether you want to go full on glam fest or just want to add a little festive spirit, we’ve got your head-to-toe beauty prep covered with our timeline below, as well as our 5 Best Festive Beauty Tips.  

How to use your Glow in a Bottle Face Oil and Radiance Serum with Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid together in your routine. 

Do you really need face oil AND serum(s) in your skincare routine?  Which is better, and what's the difference?  

This video is about my own exfoliating routine that I do every single week. I've got three steps, three products and if you're looking to upgrade your exfoliating routine - or maybe start one and incorporate it, then this video is for you.