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Can you use retinol and salicylic acid together? These two acne fighters are a must to treat breakouts – and keep them from coming back. But, word on the street is they don’t play well with each other. They can cancel each other out or, worse, give you a bad case of irritation. Is that […]
Have you heard? There’s a new skin-lightener on the block. It’s called ellagic acid. Rumour has it, it’s as effective as hydroquinone, the gold standard for treating dark spots. Hydroquinone works but has severe side effects. It’s harsh on the skin, can lead to dryness, and even lead to permanent blue patches on darker skin […]
Can you use AHAs/BHA and retinol together in the same routine on the same night? They’re all powerful ingredients that help improve the texture of your skin and take a few years off your face. But, like all powerful ingredients, the payoff of using them together could be offset by dryness and irritations. Critics claims […]
It happens. Every. Single. Time. Whenever I review a Vitamin C serum, inevitably someone asks, “how does it compare to Timeless 20% C+E+Ferulic Acid Serum?” Short answer: it’s great dupe for pricier options like Skinceuticals CE Ferulic and Paula’s Choice C15 Booster. But the super high Vitamin C content makes me think twice before recommending […]
Can you even function in the morning without a good cup of coffee? It wakes you right up and gives you that boost to go out there and slay your day. But can caffeine perk up your eyes too? The skincare world thinks so. Skincare brands swear caffeine is the magical ingredient that gets rid […]
What are the best Skinceuticals products? And are they worth it? I get asked this all the time. If you’re going to spend that kind of money, you want something that makes you look younger and delivers what it says on the tin? Luckily, most Skinceuticals products can do that. I have a soft spot […]
