Retinol goes by roughly 1 bajillion different terms, here’s what they all mean
As a beauty editor, I can confidently navigate a beauty product label. I can tell my sodium lauryl sulfate from my cocamidopropyl betaine (both make you cleaner FWIW), and I can decipher when a Latin...
View ArticleZitSticka is the upgraded pimple patch that can obliterate any kind of zit
I’ve always been appreciative of the somewhat recent rise in popularity of pimple patches. They’re a genius idea: Rather than slather on an acne-fighting serum and hope for the best as you sleep, the...
View ArticleHow to choose which crystal facial roller is right for your skin and your energy
Crystal rollers might just be the chicest way to boost your skin. Not only do they make the most beautiful vanity décor—when they’re not chilling in the freezer, of course—but they also come with...
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Here’s why using organic skin care matters, according to a licensed esthetician
You have your Dirty Dozen list saved for easy access mid-grocery store trip (because you can never remember if it’s spinach or cabbage that’s better to buy organic), but when it comes to skin care,...
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This J-beauty moisturizer is the only thing that’s kept my winter skin hydrated
While some products in my skin-care regimen never change—like the Biologique Recherche P50 toner ($67) and Neutrogena Hydroboost Hydrating Serum ($23)—I typically keep the rest in rotation in order to...
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You’ll love these fermented beauty products as much as your kombucha cocktails
Ever since I discovered that fermented foods are key for a happy, healthy gut, I’ve been downing the kombucha and eating all of the sauerkraut and kimchi I can. After all, that fermentation gives a...
View ArticleForget the facial: Amazon’s line of brand-new 5-minute face masks are *that*...
If I had to make up a wish list for my dream beauty products, there would be a few key things on it. Ideally, it’d be easy to get—like, Amazon Prime easy—full of safe ingredients, and fast acting. Oh,...
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Hyaluronic acid-rich balms sent my chapped lips packing like none other
In order to keep my skin plump and hydrated, I slather on hyaluronic acid like it’s my job (I mean, it is: I’m a beauty editor). The all-star ingredient is found in everything nowadays, from serums to...
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This vitamin C-packed berry is about to become your new brightening skin care...
One famous person beauty myth that I like to believe in—besides Cleopatra bathing in milk—is that Marilyn Monroe supposedly rubbed mashed strawberries all over her face for a clean, naturally pink-hued...
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All of the most potent vitamin C sources your skin needs to know about, STAT
As someone who’s been told to not only regularly drink vitamin C (thanks, dad) but to put it all over my skin, you can say I’m familiar with the all-star ingredient’s benefits. Mainly, that it’s a big...
View ArticleI literally showered myself in CBD, and let me tell you, it was luxurious
By now, there’s so much buzzing about CBD that it’s practically been incorporated in some manner of fashion into most parts of my life. It’s a steady part of my beauty routine (for both my skin and...
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Here’s *exactly* what retinol product you need, based on your skin goals
Retinol is the universal go-to for fountain of youth vibes on your face, but finding the right formula to suit your skin isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. The wrinkle-fighting ingredient can also...
View ArticleThe skin-care ingredients that hail from Mexico and add a glow to complexions
The beauty spotlight has shone brightly on countries around the world. Should you love water-based beauty products, turn to French pharmacies. Perhaps you enjoy pampering yourself with 10-steps at...
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The editor-tested cleansers that don’t dry out your skin
Selecting a cleanser that works with dry skin can feel like a daunting task. Most foam and jelly formulations will leave you dehydrated and flaky, and finding a milk version that offers the right...
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The superstar soothing vitamin that your skin-care routine’s probably missing
As far as the superstar vitamins you slather onto your skin go, vitamins A and C get all the attention. It’s for good reason, of course—vitamin A is the MVP you know and love as retinol, and vitamin C...
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Revive a dull complexion with derm-approved, chocolate-spiked skin care
When skin-care guru Josh Rosebrook drank cocoa mixed with soy milk regularly, he noticed that his skin became noticeably brighter. “So I did some light research on cocoa and skin, and found a study...
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6 AHA body exfoliants that will melt away even the most stubborn dead winter...
As spring starts to show its lovely face, I’m starting to take off my layers of clothing. And as I do so, one thing is very evident: My skin is covered with scales and flakes from the dry winter that’s...
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Everything you actually need to know about vegan beauty
Whenever I hear the word “vegan,” my mind immediately goes to food. I picture fields of vegetables, fridges full of alt-milk, and almond butter galore (excuse me as I start drooling). But veganism...
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The one occasion when you should really be swiping on a facial toner
Out of all the skin-care products you could have in your regimen, some people say that the toner is the most superfluous. It’s even kind of controversial, as plenty of people argue that it’s a totally...
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Micro exfoliation reveals fresh, new skin—minus any irritation
Whenever a skin-care product claims that it exfoliates, you can bet that I’m all over it. I must admit that I’m an exfoliation queen, for a number of reasons: it sloughs off dead skin cells that lead...
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