The Best Products for Over-Exfoliated, Angry Skin

The Best Products for Over-Exfoliated, Angry Skin

My thirties were defined by acid toners and peel pads. Not in a reckless way, but in a very compliant, beauty-industry-trained way. Everything was about resurfacing. Exfoliate more. Brighten faster. Turnover, turnover, turnover. If your skin wasn’t tingling, it probably…

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The NIVEA Creme Made in Germany Is Better Than the US Version. Here’s Why.

The NIVEA Creme Made in Germany Is …

This blue tin has been around for over a century and the German-made formula still hits different.  Side note as of March 2026: if you’re looking for info on the new NIVEA Creme Natural Touch vegan formula, please check out…

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I finally got into Cica! feat. IOPE Derma Gentle Cream

I finally got into Cica! feat. IOPE …

For whatever reason, I never got on the ‘cica cream’ bandwagon. When it comes to my skin, I consider myself very lucky. It is naturally more oily than dry and reacts well to almost any product. It rarely needs calming…

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