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If you’ve been thinking about adding retinol to your skincare routine, you’ve probably noticed just how many options there are. Some are made for beginners, others use stronger concentrations, and the ingredient lists can get…
It’s only November, but the colder weather is already here in some places, and you might be noticing your skin getting drier than usual. Between the cold air outside and indoor heating, winter can be rough on your skin. And if…
It’s that time of year again! The Sephora Holiday Savings Event is back, and I always look forward to this sale because it’s a good chance to restock some of my favorite beauty products at a discount. With the holidays coming up,…
I know how frustrating it can be when your skin feels rough or bumpy, especially when you’ve tried different products and still aren’t seeing much improvement. And with so many skincare products promising smoother skin, it can be…
If you’ve been using retinol for a while, you know that dryness can be one of the most frustrating parts of having it in your skincare routine. Hyaluronic acid can help with that, and you might already have a serum at home. But…
Sensitive skin can make finding the right skincare products frustrating. Something that works great for someone else might leave your skin feeling tight, itchy, or irritated, even when the product claims to be gentle. And now…
If you’ve spent any time looking into eye creams, you’ve probably heard two very different opinions: everyone needs one, or they’re just overpriced moisturizers in smaller jars. The truth is somewhere in the middle. The skin…
Antioxidants are one of those skincare ingredients you’ve probably heard you should be using, but what they actually do for your skin can get a little lost in the marketing. Their main job is to help protect your skin from…
Vitamin C is one of those skincare ingredients that can be a little tricky to keep around. Depending on the formula and how you store it, your serum can start to degrade over time. And because there isn’t one expiration timeline…
If you’re dealing with acne, there’s a good chance you’ve come across PanOxyl. The brand has two popular benzoyl peroxide cleansers, one with 4% and another with 10%, and choosing between them isn’t always as straightforward as…
If you have combination skin, putting together a routine can be a little tricky. A product might feel great on one part of your face and wrong somewhere else. That doesn’t mean you need a complicated routine or a separate product…
Quick update on the Labor Day beauty sales I shared with you already. A few more deals have gone live since then, and some of the ones I mentioned before are wrapping up soon, so I wanted to get you an updated list before the…