Reading the ingredient list is only the starting point. I test every exfoliator as directed, based on how much dead skin my face actually needs to shed, and alongside the other products in my rotation. The goal is to find out whether it will boost your skincare efforts or sabotage them.
This is where I review all of it: acids, enzymes, peel pads, and scrubs.
New to exfoliating? Start with how to exfoliate without irritation.
Already overdid it? Here is what to use on over-exfoliated, angry skin.
A couple of months ago, one of the most sought-after Hollywood facialists said to me “you’re overusing the peel pads, but otherwise have great skin.” Busted. I cover the slight redness with a tinted moisturizer, but the glow remains. Seriously!
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My spirit animal ever since I saw ‘Hush’ in theaters circa 1998 (a movie apparently nobody heard of), Gwyneth Paltrow has yet to steer me wrong. Her slow roasted tomatoes are one of my best culinary secrets, we shared a…
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Thrilled by that extra hour of daylight and beyond ecstatic that Spring arrived yesterday, I am officially pushing the season by incorporating the latest Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream into my daily skincare regimen. Ready to freshen up…
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Crucial to achieving every complexion goal, proper exfoliation boosts the efficacy of your skincare routine to deliver visibly smoother, brighter, and more even skin tone. Launching today, Kiehl’s adds the Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate to their Dermatologist Solutions™ range, giving…
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That Vivant Skincare makes one of the most amazing face wash in the world (read: Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser) is undeniable. It is so legit, I can only use it a few times a week. To keep the glow…
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There has been significant evolution in face cleansing methods, which now include formulas and textures from balms and oils to powders and bring joy to the most important step in your beauty routine. And, very on-trend. As a fan of…
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Setting a color trend of Fashion Week proportions, Blue Tansy is now officially the ‘it’ ingredient on the beauty scene. Present in some of the most unique radiance boosting formulas, this newcomer stands out in my recent discovery, the Herbivore…
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You say ‘peel,’ I say ‘yes, please.’ And that’s exactly what I said when the new VitaSkin™ Exfoliating Peels from Éminence Organic Skin Care launched earlier this month. Since nothing retexturizes and resurfaces to reveal that glow like a professional…
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