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  • dr dennis gross c collagen brighten and firm vitamin c serum

    Can You Use Vitamin C And Retinol Together?

    “Can you use Vitamin C and retinol together?” It’s one of the questions that I get asked more often by the Beautiful with Brains community. Alone, Vitamin C and retinol are two anti-aging powerhouses that kick wrinkles and dark spots in the butt and give you a smoother, brighter complexion. If you’re serious about anti-aging, […]

  • use hyaluronic acid and glycolic acid together

    Can You Use Hyaluronic Acid And Glycolic Acid Together?

    Can you use Hyaluronic acid and Glycolic acid together? I get this question a lot. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m not a fan of mixing your acids together. Go overboard and you could literally burn your skin off. And yet, every rule has its exception. Hyaluronic acid is a […]

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    Retinoids Side Effects: How To Counteract The Peeling

    Can we talk about retinoids side effects? Especially if you want to jump on the retinoid bandwagon but are scared they’ll turn your skin into a flaky, peeling mess? I hear ya. You’ve heard that retinoids are the gold standard for antiaging. They reduce wrinkles. Shrink pores. Fade away dark spots. That’s all true. You […]

  • skinceuticals ha intensifier

    Treatment VS Prevention: What Really Works Against Wrinkles?

    Ever wondered, “What the heck really works against wrinkles? What are the best wrinkle treatments?” Pretty much every skincare product out there promises to make your fine lines and wrinkles disappear. And for a while, they seem to work. But… somehow, those pesky wrinkles always seem to find their way back! Is there no hope? […]

  • mandelic acid vs salicylic acid

    Salicylic Acid VS Mandelic Acid: Which One Is Better At Treating Acne?

    Salicylic Acid VS Mandelic Acid: which one is better at treating acne? Salicylic acid has been the only exfoliant I’ve recommended to acne-prone skin for years. There’s nothing that cleans up your pores and gets rid of those stubborn blackheads and whiteheads better. Until… The Ordinary made Mandelic acid famous a few years ago. Now, […]

  • retinol vs azelaic acid

    Can You Use Retinol And Azelaic Acid Together?

    Can you use retinol and Azelaic Acid together? Retinol and Azelaic Acid are two skincare superheroes with the same job description: they help you fight acne AND fade away hyperpigmentation. Yep, the best skincare ingredients are multi-taskers that tackle more than one concern. If your face is covered in pimples and/or dark spots, should you […]