skincare

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    Why I Wash My Face Like I Wash My Dishes (And You Should, Too)

    I wash my face like I was my dishes. No, not with dishwashing detergent. Eww! I don’t want to destroy my skin. I use a konjac sponge to wash my face. It’s a bit ironic, when you think about it. The girl who couldn’t be bothered to use a washcloth now swears by a sponge. […]

  • Rejuvenize Peel VS Vitalize Peel

    Rejuvenize Peel VS Vitalize Peel: What’s The Real Difference And Which One Does Your Skin Actually Need?

    If you’ve ever gone down the chemical peel rabbit hole looking for a skin refresh, you’ve probably stumbled across the Rejuvenize Peel vs Vitalize Peel debate. Both are part of SkinMedica’s professional peel lineup, both promise smoother, brighter, more even-toned skin and both sound like they mean business. But what actually is the difference between […]

  • is korean skincare just hype

    4 Things I Learned From Korean Skincare

    Korean skincare is taking over the world. You can’t enter a shop these days that doesn’t have its own SoKo beauty counter. Or open a magazine without reading about the latest beauty trends from the East. Everyone’s talking about it. Have the Koreans discovered the fountain of youth, or is it all marketing hype? That’s […]

  • How to Exfoliate After Laser Hair Removal

    How to Exfoliate After Laser Hair Removal (Without Ruining Your Skin)

    So, you’ve just had laser hair removal and your skin feels smoother than it’s ever been… but now you’re Googling “how to exfoliate after laser hair removal” because no one told you what comes next. Do you scrub? Do you wait? Will your skin fall off if you use glycolic acid too soon? Breathe. I […]

  • Hydrodermabrasion VS Microdermabrasion

    Hydrodermabrasion VS Microdermabrasion: What’s The Real Difference (And Which One Does Your Skin Actually Need)?

    You’ve probably heard of microdermabrasion. I’s that old-school exfoliating treatment where they basically sand your face down to make it smoother. And now there’s hydrodermabrasion, which sounds like the same thing but more hydrating… right? Not exactly. They’re totally different treatments pretending to live in the same category. One blasts your face with grit, the […]

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    Why Your Skincare Is Pilling (And How To Stop It)

    Have you heard of skincare pilling? You may not know what it’s called, but you sure have experienced it. Here’s what it looks like: you’ve spent 10 minutes putting your skincare on and now that you’ve reached the last layer, everything’s flaking off?! You’ve got tiny little balls of product? Dead cells? Dirt? all over […]