A long-term favorite finally lands stateside. I discovered La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. just last June. My skin was doing that familiar thing: slightly congested and a little dull. Add heat, humidity, stress, and constant sunscreen into the mix, and my…
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From Madrid with love (and retinal). Five pharmacy finds changing my routine. Living in Europe as an adult hits different. But living in Spain as a skincare enthusiast? That’s next-level. I’ve long devoured “French Pharmacy Must-Haves” lists, shopped the aisles…
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The cult-classic exfoliant gets a clever new format. Few products are as instantly recognizable as the Paula’s Choice 2% BHA toner. Officially named the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, the little black bottle has long been a staple for…
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We may not be getting younger, but our pores don’t need to know that. I have a long and complicated history with Ole Henriksen. It all started with a throwaway blurb in Us Weekly—back when I never missed an issue…
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If you’re struggling with acne or congested pores — or if your skin could use a boost of radiance, the new TULA Acne Clearing + Tone Correcting Gel offers help for all the above. Though I am personally fortunate not…
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It’s no secret that Goldfaden MD tops the list of my favorite skincare brands. The ‘detox’ range in particular has proven extremely helpful in addressing my temperamental combination skin (think enlarged, congested pores, uneven tone, frustrating breakouts that randomly pop…
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And so it’s May… Finally. But before we bust out body sunscreens, a handful of my recent favorites will help your skin cope with issues experienced during any change in seasons Last month’s weather can be described only as bipolar—snow…
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Dr. Dennis Gross, the man who took the fear (and redness, and burning, and downtime) out of at-home peels, low-key launched of a new masterpiece recently, the Alpha Beta Exfoliating Moisturizer. If you’re familiar with the cult classic peel pads,…
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