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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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. Two years ago, I did a quick round-up of the 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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Common to just about every dermatologist I’ve ever encountered, is their agreement that Retinol is the most reliable and effective anti-aging ingredient in the beauty industry. Speaking from experience, and having used Vitamin A derivatives for fifteen years, I am…
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The Sunday Riley CEO vitamin C serum has been in the lineup since 2017. That is a long time in prestige skincare, where products get discontinued, reformulated, or quietly replaced by the next launch. The fact that this one is…
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The Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm is my all time favorite cleanser. There’s no denying that. In fact, it might just be my favorite skincare product. Like, ever. Were our house on fire, I’d run inside to grab a jar.…
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