Over the past year, azelaic acid has become one of the buzziest ingredients in skincare. It may even rival peptides, which I find intriguing. I have tried more than a handful of formulas built around it. My go-to remains a…
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Mandelic acid is the most underrated acid in skincare, full stop. Quiet part out loud: glycolic acid’s reign as the default chemical exfoliant is mostly habit, not superiority. Actually, could it be notoriety? For as long as I can remember,…
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Fun fact: I was a fan of the Kate Somerville range back when ExfoliKate was called Kate In A Jar. Social media did not exist yet. I relied on QVC and sales pitches from the brand’s founders to learn about…
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No fragrance, no fluff, just a smart formula with skin-brightening actives that work. While Maelove may be best known for its iconic Vitamin C serum, The Glow Maker, it was the Retinal night time treatment (aka Moonlight) that amassed a…
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Five years after introducing its first peel, Algenist has officially replaced the bi-phase Genius formula this summer with its newly launched Blue Algae Vitamin C™ Dark Spot Correcting Peel. This more advanced treatment tackles a wider range of skincare issues–from…
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Vitamin C serum. Eye cream. These are the two product categories you guys ask me about most often on social media. Not long ago, I did a quick round-up of five Vitamin C serums I had in rotation with much…
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All of them target pores and texture—but not all niacinamides are created equal. Here’s how Paula’s Choice formulas stack up. I’ve been using both Paula’s Choice Niacinamide formulas extensively and the differences are more meaningful than you might expect. Already…
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As an avid skincare enthusiast, I have learned to navigate around constant newness by zooming in either on my favorite ingredients or on targeted treatments that intrigue me. I’ll admit to being influenced by the trigger phrase ‘pro strength.’ So…
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