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If you were to ask me what my favorite skincare ingredient is, I would, without hesitation, respond with “niacinamide!” It was my first skincare love, and I will never be without it. But my highly close second favorite is ceramides. Although not as popularized as vitamin C or retinoids, they are an ingredient with a … Read more
Houttuynia Cordata will be all the rage in Korean skincare in 2024. Its claim to fame is delivering immaculate glass skin. Korean glass skin has become quite a universally understood term for excellent skin. There must be a reason for the almost characteristically good complexion among Korean women (and men). What powers the efficacy of Korean skincare … Read more
Starting tretinoin can be a rollercoaster of emotions, from “OMG! My skin looks incredible!” to “OMG! Half My Face Is Flaking off at the Office!” or worse, “OMG! Even moisturizer stings!” When starting tretinoin, the irritation that occurs during the early phases of retinization could be discouraging. Moreover, if you are too eager to get … Read more
Picture this: you’ve been taking excellent care of your skin and love how it looks and feels. You recently purchased an exfoliating serum everyone’s raving about on social media. But within a week or so, your skin seems to have turned on you, like it’s ANGRY. Maybe it’s burning, itchy, really dry, and flaky. Your … Read more
Using tretinoin was always one of those things I thought I would do when I got “older.” I have read it is exploding in popularity online. Topical tretinoin has been the gold standard for anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, and anti-acne in skincare for decades. It’s prescribed for everything. And guess what: I’m older. I’m only 37, of … Read more
Tretinoin is the anti-aging gold standard of all ingredients. Adding tretinoin to your skincare routine has many benefits, whether for acne or anti-aging. Tretinoin increases cell turnover and helps with acne, skin aging, and hyperpigmentation. It also stimulates collagen and elastin production, thickening the skin, slowing down the aging process, and filling in fine lines. … Read more
Fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and acne? You may want to consider adding tretinoin to your routine. Today, I’ll walk you through everything you need about tretinoin, which is the key to dreamy-looking skin! Tretinoin is known for its exceptional ability to turn back the hands of time. With its prowess in stimulating collagen … Read more
Regarding your beauty regime, do you have a multi-step Korean skincare routine, or are you more of a makeup junkie? Cosmopolitan centers such as Paris and New York have defined most of the standards of cosmetic beauty we follow today. However, our search for undisputed experts takes us further east regarding the latest in skincare. … Read more
I’m a skincare addict. There’s no denying it. My medicine cabinet has plenty of proof of that! One of the most common questions I get from friends, or my mom is, “Help! I’m having (insert skin problem here); how do I get rid of/treat it?!?!” I’m always eager to help, but not every product works … Read more
Ask any doctor about the benefits of vitamin C, and they’re bound to rattle off a laundry list: it helps immune function, keeps your heart healthy, and promotes clear vision. A dermatologist, however, will likely share a few more perks regarding your skin because the ingredient is a true skincare workhorse. Vitamin C, also known … Read more
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A science-based skincare magazine covering everything from ingredient spotlights, reviews, skincare guides, and routines to busting myths, finding dupes, and breaking down trends.
Our passionate and knowledgeable editors review their beauty crushes.
