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    The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser: Is It Worth The Hype?

    Stop the press! The Ordinary has finally come out with its first cleanser – and it removes makeup, too! It’s the news we were all waiting for. I love having my pick of exfoliants and retinoid serums, but a girl needs a cleanser to complete her skincare routine, know what I mean? I knew I […]

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    Retinoids Side Effects: How To Counteract The Peeling

    Can we talk about retinoids side effects? Especially if you want to jump on the retinoid bandwagon but are scared they’ll turn your skin into a flaky, peeling mess? I hear ya. You’ve heard that retinoids are the gold standard for antiaging. They reduce wrinkles. Shrink pores. Fade away dark spots. That’s all true. You […]

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    What Are The Best Anti-Acne Products For Teens?

    Puberty is hard. It’s not enough your body’s changing, your parents are still treating you like a baby, and your crush doesn’t even know you exist. Your skin has in it for you, too. As soon as puberty hit, your face got covered in big, angry, red pimples that just won’t go away – no […]

  • What Are The Best Skincare Products For Fine Lines And Wrinkles?

    What are the best products for fine lines and wrinkles? Like, what really works? It’s a minefield out there. From retinol to peptides and papaya enzymes, everything promises to rid you of those wrinkles and turn the clock back 10 years. How do you make sense of it all and chose products that can get […]

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    What Are The Best Skincare Products Under $10?

    Who said you need to spend a fortune to achieve great skin? Stroll through the aisles of Target or Boots and you’ll find plenty of retinol serums, acid exfoliants, and non-greasy sunscreens – all the actives you had to pay a fortune for in the past. Drugstore skincare has caught up with the times, so […]

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    What Are The Best Sunscreens With Antioxidants?

    If you could only use ONE anti-aging product for the rest of your life, opt for a sunscreen with antioxidant. I bet you thought I was going to say a retinol serum or a peptide cream, right? Those can help, but you can do without them. Sunscreen is the real anti-aging powerhouse, especially when enriched […]