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  • best of avene skincare products

    Fave Five: The Best Avene Skincare Products

    What are the best Avene skincare products? Is this even a good brand? I get asked these questions a lot by readers who notice I rarely review French skincare brands like Avene. Simple: I don’t need it. Avene & co are for sensitive skin that throws a tantrum every time it meets retinol, any kind […]

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    What Are The Best Missha Korean Skincare Products [2026]?

    What are the best Missha products? For lots of skincare fanatics, Missha was their first introduction to the Korean skincare world. Remember their cult CC Cream or the Time Revolution Night Activator Ampoule (not sure what happened to that one…)? They’ve got us hooked and craving for more K-beauty goodness at reasonable prices. But like […]

  • best of dr brandt

    Best Dr Brandt Products [2023]

    What are the best Dr Brandt skincare products? This one’s tough. The brand hooks you in with catchy names like “Needles No More” and “Xtend Your Youth” and then gives you a bunch of silicone and film-formers that temporarily smoothen out the surface of your skin. It’s not necessarily bad. It’s just… Think of them […]

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    What Are The Best Dr Jart+ Products [2023]?

    What are the best Dr Jart+ products? The Korean brand has taken the beauty world by storm thanks to its innovative rubber masks, eye-catching packaging and fun approach to skincare. But what catches your eye isn’t necessarily what works best for skin. The hardest-working ingredients are rarely sexy. I don’t want you to fall for […]

  • The Best Dr Dennis Gross Products For Skin [2023]

    What are the best Dr Dennis Gross skincare products? I have a soft spot for this brand. Unlike a lot of dermatologist founded brands who sell you basic concoctions at inflated prices, Dr Dennis Gross uses actives like vitamin C and retinol that really helps keep those pesky wrinkles off your face. But… everything costs […]

  • the best dermalogica skincare products

    The Best Dermalogica Products For Skin [2023]

    What are the best Dermalogica products? The brand sure has an outstanding reputation for delivering skincare products that work and deliver a brighter, younger-looking complexion. A lot of it is due to the founder, Jane Wurwand, who sought out to educate consumers about what their skin needs. Dermalogica never sought out to be a luxury […]