acne

  • Dermalogica skin soothing hydrating lotion review

    Give Your Skin A Clear Start With This Dermalogica Hydrating Lotion

    Even rocks know by now that my skin has become dry, parched, and flaky since I moved to London. I complained about it so much! But, what you may not know is that I sometimes still get the occasional breakout. Because, you know, bad things never come alone… To deal with my crazy skin I […]

  • Mary Kay acne treatment

    Is Mary Kay’s Clear Proof System Actually Worth It For Acne?

    Mary Kay acne treatment probably isn’t the first thing you think of when you’re dealing with breakouts. For most people, it’s all Proactiv this, The Ordinary that, but Mary Kay? Bit of a wildcard. And yet, their Clear Proof® range is a full routine: cleanser, toner, spot gel, moisturizer, and a charcoal mask that looks […]

  • why you can't trust comedogenicity ratings

    3 Things You Need To Know About Comedogenicity Ratings

    There’s danger lurking in every skincare bottle. Hidden deep beneath glossy marketing claims and polished labels lurk an untold number of comedogenic ingredients that threaten to turn your carefully cared face into acne battleground. Or at least if you listen to any of numerous comedogenicity experts out there. As with many other things, commonly accepted […]

  • best night cream for hormonal acne

    What’s The Best Night Cream For Hormonal Acne? [2025]

    If you’ve been Googling best night cream for hormonal acne at 11pm while poking at a painful chin zit that popped up out of nowhere, hi, welcome. You’re not alone, and no, your skin isn’t just “acting up” for fun. Hormonal acne has a pattern, a personality, and honestly? An attitude. It shows up like […]

  • best toners with salicylic acid

    Best Toners With Salicylic Acid [2025]

    What are the best toners with salicylic acid? If your face has been a bit of a mess lately – breakouts that pop up out of nowhere, blackheads that won’t budge, or that weird bumpy texture that won’t go away no matter how many times you wash your face – salicylic acid might just be […]

  • best foundations without salicylic acid for acne-prone skin

    What Are The Best Foundations For Acne-Prone Skin (Without Salicylic Acid)?

    “What are the best foundations for acne-prone skin without salicylic acid?,” a reader asked me the other day. Salicylic acid is a godsend for oily skin: it exfoliates the pores from the inside out, preventing them from getting all clogged up and causing breakouts. Why would you want a foundation without it? A couple of […]