Think you can’t use retinol? This serum proves you probably can. If you are a seasoned retinol user, the bar for being impressed by an anti-aging launch is set high. Over years of obsessing about skincare, I have learned to…
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There are two reasons I have always liked Kate Somerville skincare. One: the brand values clarity and brevity. It does not overwhelm you with a new launch every other week. Two: the products work. From its early days, the brand…
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If your routine goes beyond cleanse-and-moisturize, you know the core building blocks: hyaluronic acid for hydration, niacinamide for pores, alpha and beta hydroxy acids for surface exfoliation, retinoids for firming, and vitamin C, the most famous antioxidant of the bunch,…
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As we begin to venture out without masks and jump start our social lives, I’ve had no choice but to step up my face care game. Happily, dozens of new skincare launches have been supplying endless opportunities for intrigue and…
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Omorovicza has always done things its own way. The Hungarian thermal water base, the spa-adjacent positioning, the price point that makes you commit. The Midnight Renewal Serum has been in my PM rotation since 2021. They’ve now reformulated it, and…
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Do you know what I love about a good serum? Everything. My ideal formula is juicy but not too runny, hydrating, and smoothing. It has me looking rested immediately after application and really delivers that ‘did he actually get a…
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My skin responds well to retinoids. Most of them, actually. I’ve only ever felt like backing down once, after upgrading my Tazorac cream from 0.05% to 0.1% strength. For well over a decade I’ve hopped around various formulas, both Rx…
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What’s new? A lot, actually. Pandemic and election related anxiety aside (for a moment anyway), I’ve been enjoying quite a few recently launched skincare finds. And since sharing is caring, below is a quick round-up of what truly impressed me…
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