Nicole Richardson-Goldsmith

22/04/2026

Sorry, not sorry. Someone has to say it.

We are living in an era where a beautiful label, a satisfying texture and a clever marketing campaign is enough to convince people to spend their hard earned money on something that is doing absolutely nothing for their skin. Or worse, something that is actively working against it.

I am not here for it.

Formulating a skincare product is genuinely complex. Ingredient stability, pH compatibility, preservation systems, efficacy at the right concentration - there are layers to this that most brands will never talk about because it’s easier to just tell you it smells like a flower and has hyaluronic acid in it.

Yes, a product should feel good. Yes, the experience matters. But if it looks and smells incredible and the ingredient list is full of fillers, fragrance and marketing buzzwords? What are we actually doing?

Your skin deserves better than a pretty jar.

This is exactly why I talk about ingredients the way I do. Because once you know what to look for and what to look out for, you cannot unsee it. And you will never shop the same way again.

More of this incoming. Strap in.

19/04/2026

Face Tanning! What to look for in a product!

So many of you flagged the same concern, congestion, breakouts, clogged pores the morning after. All very valid and I’m sure most people can relate.

Before I trial this new face tanner I wanted to share exactly what I’ll be looking for as a skin therapist AND face tanner consumer.

Honest review incoming. Follow along so you don’t miss it.

And if you didn’t catch my stories today, drop your tanning questions below and I’ll answer them.

Happy face tanning!

17/04/2026

LETS TALK SPF…. Because your moisturiser with SPF15 is not going to cut it!

After 18 years in skin I have very strong opinions about sun protection. Swipe through for everything you need to know about tinted SPF and how much you actually need to be applying (spoiler: it’s more than you think).

I have tested more SPFs over the years than I care to count, but there are two I keep coming back to every single time!

is my pick for sensitive, reactive or redness prone skin. Mineral, clean and genuinely comfortable to wear everyday. This is a staple in my everyday routine. Dewy finish, healthy looking skin. Win!

Sticky Zinc is the one I reach for when I want more coverage and a beautiful matte finish. Brilliant if you want your SPF to double as a light base!

In terms of finish, think
Avocado Zinc = Dewy finish (those who love the shine)
Stick Zinc = Matte Finish (those who are oily but want to be more matte)

Both feel beautiful on the skin and are 50SPF!

And for those of us who don’t love wearing a full face of makeup everyday, either of these can absolutely stand in place of foundation. This is my daily ‘makeup’ I only reach for the hard stuff when I have an event. Protect your skin, even out your tone and get on with your day!

Neither brand is paying me to say this - both have very genuinely earnt their place!

Save this for when you are in the market for your next SPF and drop your fav SPF in the comments!

14/04/2026

Hands up if you’ve ever spent $120 on a moisturiser that smelled incredible and did absolutely nothing for your skin. 🙋‍♀️

As a skin therapist of 18 years I have genuinely stood in front of clients, picked up their beloved products, read the ingredient list, and said “I’m sorry but this needs to go straight in the bin.” Not my most diplomatic moment. But always the honest one.
The truth is the beauty industry is really good at making things look, smell and feel like they’re working. Luxurious textures. Beautiful packaging. That satisfying tingle that actually just means your skin barrier is being disrupted, not treated.

Swipe through this one and save it. This is just scratching the surface but two big nasties people over look! Next time you’re standing in Mecca or Priceline, pull it up before you buy. Your skin will thank you and your wallet might too.

And if you want me to look at your current products and tell you what’s actually worth keeping - link in bio to book a skin consultation. I promise I’ll be gentle. Mostly. 😂

28/03/2026

Welcome to my first ‘One Minute Review’ beauties!

First cab off the rank is the .choice LED that you have all seen me galavanting around wearing! I’ve made this mask a staple in my skincare routine and it’s honestly something I look forward to using multiple times a week!

I’ve taken it to bestie sleepovers, to my parents place and even on walks with me (wouldn’t want to bump into me at night haha)! But one thing is for sure, I’m addicted and I approved! I don’t recommend things lightly and this is definitely something I can highly recommend to all my beauties who want to upgrade their home care and find a little self care in their daily skincare practice!

Just FYI this is not a sponsored post and I have been working with the NursesChoice company through Halo for over 6 months now so I have actually seen the development of this product and it’s clinical papers, it’s the real deal! Enjoy free shipping with my code NICOLEFREESHIP!

If you enjoyed this review - let me know what else you would like me to review in the comments and I’ll make this a regular occurrence!

Nicole xx

27/03/2026

Hi beauties!
It’s taken me a little while to work out what I truely wanted from this account now that Skiin Script has closed!

My knowledge and passion for this industry, my love for helping people and my professionalism has kept me from deleting the page all together - and now I know why I hadn’t made the choice to delete the account!

Skiin Script will be turning into Nicole’s Script!
I have people messaging me multiple times a day asking for advice on skin, skin conditions, ingredients, products, where to go, who to see and also business owners asking for advice on what ranges they should stock, what devices to use and help with their businesses! So naturally, the page will evolve to what the people want and apparently, that happens to be my advice!

This page will be authentic, real and let’s be honest, probably sometimes brutally honest! But hey, that’s why advice is advice because it goes both ways!

So I hope you enjoy the content and real talk! Welcome to my own personal brand - Nicole’s Script!!

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