Dr Faisal Ali, a multi award winning Professor of Dermatology, who has featured on national TV, answers your questions about isotretinoin. Q) I’ve been struggling with acne for years, no treatments have worked for me, why would isotretinoin be any different? “The...
VIDEO: Radiance’s Routine: Examined By A Dermatologist
If you feel like you are missing something in your routine, need some inspo or if you are nosy like me and like to know what products people use, watch my video! I am Lily and this is my step by step night time skincare routine. I usually stick to these products...
Aloe (versatile) Vera, will this plant really be the answer to curing your skin?
Acne, sunburns, hydration… I was brought up to believe this long green plant was a miracle gel. For those of you whose parents swore by it like mine, are we really doing the right thing? And if not, it might be worth finding out! I don’t know about your mum’s...
Embracing the colours of our skin: our journeys with vitiligo
Imagine waking up and seeing your skin has suddenly changed colour overnight. This is what vitiligo does. Researched by experts but unfamiliar amongst many others, vitiligo causes white patches to appear on your skin. Radiance has spoken to those who live with the...
Can AI give you the “Perfect” Skincare Routine?
AI is advancing at an astonishing rate, touching almost every aspect of our lives. Whether it's art, schoolwork, finding quick fixes, or discovering new recipes, AI has become an integral part of our daily routines. At Radiance, we wondered: could AI help us discover...
How Korean Skincare Won Over Gen Z
There has been a rise in popularity for Korean skincare in recent years. The phrase “korean skincare is living in 2050” is continuously popping up on various tiktok and instagram feeds as more and more people are discovering the advanced world of korean skincare....
Dealing with acne in your 20s in the social media age
Natarika and Joe didn’t experience acne until they reached adulthood. They describe how they had to grapple with the influence of social media, both in how they viewed themselves during this time and how they treated their skin. Society tells us that if we are to...
Let’s Talk About Acne, a Teenage Nightmare.
Acne. A struggle that most people have to face, whether you have occasional breakouts- they always seem to happen in the worst moments, don’t they? Or whether it is something you have to deal with most days- unfortunately, the gift that keeps on giving. We have...
In Conversation with Natalie O’Neill: dealing with PCOS, losing her freckles and perioral dermatitis
From acne scars to clogged pores, Natalie O’Neill seems to be everyone’s go-to content creator for all things skin. Her videos exploring the world of facial products have earned her over a million loyal followers across her social media. But the real question is: does...
Leaving Our Mark: normalising the beauty in our differences
In a world often fixated on conventional beauty standards, three women are breaking boundaries and sharing their journeys towards self-confidence. From receiving comments like “Horse-Face” and “Deadpool” to now embracing their features, each explains an...