The Vitamin C-Powered Value Set for Summer Skin Last year, I spotlighted a few of the Best of Dermstore kits because the values were—frankly—too good to ignore. Fast forward to now, and the online retailer just dropped a fresh curation:…
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The only five Vitamin C serums I’d recommend if you want brighter, stronger, healthier-looking skin. After sunscreen and retinoids, Vitamin C has become an indispensable staple in my skincare routine. My introduction to this potent antioxidant was through Cellex-C’s iconic…
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Potent but polished, Paula’s Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Serum is proof that high-strength actives don’t have to come with side effects. When I’m asked about no-nonsense skincare, I think Paula’s Choice. It doesn’t just top the list, it…
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Slightly off-topic but not really: while prepping and researching a bit before writing this post, I noticed Philosophy is no longer at Sephora. When did that happen? It felt like Philosophy literally carried the retailer back in the early 2000s.…
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Those of you exploring a skincare routine that extends beyond simple cleansing and moisturizing, know these basic ingredient requirements: Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, Niacinamide for pore refining, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids for varying levels of surface exfoliation, Retinoids for…
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For my skin, there is no contest. Do you have a skincare product that everyone swears by but leaves you underwhelmed? I do: the cult favorite SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic. No stranger to Vitamin C serums (a huge fan of them,…
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Happy National CBD Day! (I can’t believe I just wrote that). I’m certainly no expert on the benefits of Cannabidiol, but I can tell you that after having thrown out my back yesterday, a couple of 25mg CBD capsules sure…
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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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