Tracy Achonwa

United Kingdom

Associate Commerce Writer at British GQ

Articles

A Skin Doctor’s Guide To The Best Face Exfoliators

2 days ago | vogue.co.uk | Tracy Achonwa

When it comes to finding the best exfoliators for your face, there are a few things you should consider. Are you looking for an everyday polish that can brighten dull skin? A gentle clarifier that won’t compromise a sensitive complexion? Or perhaps you’re dealing with congestion deep beneath the surface and need a facial exfoliant with more excavating power.
Hyperpigmented skin? Tranexamic acid is the ingredient to know

6 days ago | vogue.in | Tracy Achonwa

It wasn’t long ago that tranexamic acid was the reserve of medicine. Wielded by doctors for its blood clotting properties, it was found effective at halting haemorrhages, and is still used as an intervention in bleeding symptoms today. But a fortuitous mistake ushered the ingredient into mainstream skincare when a patient prescribed oral tranexamic acid experienced skin lightening as a side effect.
7 Best Cuticle Oils For Brittle Nails, Recommended By Manicurists

6 days ago | vogue.co.uk | Tracy Achonwa

If there were ever rehab for recovering nail extension addicts, I’d be first in line. My most faithful engagement is the monthly appointment I have at my nail salon, where I’m hopelessly seduced by gel manicures and feline almond tips. “This is an obsession that doesn’t hurt anybody,” I rationalise. But if cuticles could speak, mine would scream in protest. Dabbling in BIAB, acrylics, and Gel X has found me in dire need of the best cuticle oils for brittle nails.
8 Oils For Hair Growth That Actually Work

6 days ago | vogue.co.uk | Tracy Achonwa

Every so often, a new remedy will be hailed as the best oil for hair growth. A few years back, the flavour of the month was rosemary oil. Brands caught on and added hair growth products powered by the herb to their portfolio. This year, amid the embers of the rosemary hype, other contenders have emerged. There’s batana oil, which I’m fairly certain is set to be to the next big hit. Some are even swearing by garlic oil (yes, really) for its Rapunzel powers.
Hyperpigmented Skin? Why Tranexamic Acid Is The Ingredient To Know

1 week ago | vogue.com | Tracy Achonwa

All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. It wasn’t long ago that tranexamic acid was the reserve of medicine. Wielded by doctors for its blood clotting properties, it was found effective at halting hemorrhages, and is still used as an intervention in bleeding symptoms today.
Hyperpigmented Skin? Why Tranexamic Acid Is The Ingredient To Know

1 week ago | vogue.co.uk | Tracy Achonwa

It wasn’t long ago that tranexamic acid was the reserve of medicine. Wielded by doctors for its blood clotting properties, it was found effective at halting haemorrhages, and is still used as an intervention in bleeding symptoms today. But a fortuitous mistake ushered the ingredient into mainstream skincare, when a patient prescribed oral tranexamic acid experienced skin lightening as a side effect.
10 Of The Best Cleansing Balms I Have Tried For Melting Off Make-Up

1 week ago | vogue.co.uk | Tracy Achonwa

Fun fact: it’s been about a decade since I bought a make-up wipe. While that’s not the kind of trivia that will get a party started, it’s a personal victory for a daily make-up wearer like me. Ever since I discovered cleansing balms, my once costly wipe habit has become obsolete. They’ve been staging a takeover of my bathroom cabinet as I try tub after tub, looking for formulas that don’t leave a film behind.
Everything You Need To Know About Derma Rollers For Hair Growth, According To Experts

1 week ago | vogue.co.uk | Tracy Achonwa

You‘ve been consistent with your serums, taken up hair oiling and mastered scalp massage. If you’re still not seeing dividends, it could be time to up the ante with one of the best derma rollers for hair growth. “Microneedling has been shown to stimulate hair growth by creating tiny micro-injuries that boost blood flow, trigger collagen production, and enhance absorption of topical treatments,” says trichologist Rachael Sey.
The Best Brow Gels We’ve Tried, With Tips From Trusted Makeup-Artists

1 week ago | vogue.co.uk | Tracy Achonwa

I take special joy in grooming my eyebrows. Granted, I don’t have much of them left after one too many waxes in the Noughties. But with a slick of brow gel – and a few strokes of well-placed eyebrow pencil – how could anyone know? “Brow gel instantly lifts, shapes and sets, giving the brows structure without looking overdrawn or made up,” says celebrity make-up artist James Molloy, shedding light on why they’re a staple in the pro kits of many a MUA.
Inside My Search For The Best Size-Inclusive Activewear

1 week ago | vogue.co.uk | Tracy Achonwa

One of the ironies of life for a bigger woman is the hellscape that is shopping for plus-size activewear. Everywhere you look in society – and in a way that’s more pronounced than ever in this age of Ozempic – women are reminded to shrink themselves. Thin is perennially in, and should you surpass a size 18, you’ll be more keenly aware of this than most. And yet, try to find attire to exercise in, and you’ll find that the options are few and far between.