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  • retinol side effects

    Retinol Side Effects And How To Deal With Them

    “I’m scared of retinol side effects. I know retinol is the best wrinkle-fighter out there, but I don’t want to deal with redness and irritation. What should I do?” I hear ya. Irritation is no fun. But leaving retinol out of your skincare routine won’t do either. Mmm.. What if I told you you could […]

  • best salicylic acid exfoliants

    What Are The Best Salicylic Acid Exfoliants?

    “I’ve tried EVERYTHING to get rid of blackheads and acne but nothing works. Help!” I get this a lot. Sephora is loaded with products that promise to get rid of blackheads, kick acne in the butt, and keep your oily skin under control. But 99% of them DON’T have what it takes to do the […]

  • use rosehip oil

    How To Use Rosehip Oil: All Your Questions, Answered

    How the heck do you use rosehip oil? I kid you not, this is the #1 question in my inbox right now. It’s my bad. I’ve been raving about rosehip oil for months. It’s my go-to for every skin woe. Whether a pimple has reared its ugly head on my chin, my retinol serum has […]

  • best skincare products with copper peptides

    Best Copper Peptides Serums & Creams For Face [2025]

    I’m finally jumping on the copper peptides bandwagon. I admit I was hesitant at first. Research was scant and the prices outrageous. I’m not gonna shell out 100+ for something I’m not even sure works. But in the past year, resisting the temptation was harder and harder. For one, new studies are coming out proving […]