How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician 
If you’ve been reading my blog or following me on Twitter for a little while, you’ve definitely seen me rave about the La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5. I’ve been using this product for nearly three years now, and I’ve also done multiple reviews and comparisons to other similar products … Read more
La Roche Posay was a brand I disliked for a long while due to some unpleasant experiences I had years ago with some of their products. However, I decided to give them another chance when my skin was at its worst from acne and the use of tretinoin, and I’m … Read more
Glycolic and salicylic acid are two of the most popular active ingredients in skincare products. Both acids are known for their ability to exfoliate the skin and unclog pores. And while both acids can help reduce the appearance of closed comedones, which one you choose to use depends on your … Read more
Closed comedones are non-inflammatory acne lesions that commonly occur in areas like the forehead, cheeks, and chin. These small, round bumps are formed when dead skin cells and sebum become trapped in pores. Over time, the blockage hardens, and the comedone becomes more visible. However, these lesions are fairly easy … Read more
Closed comedones, also known as whiteheads, are acne lesions that occur when a pore becomes blocked. This happens when sebum and dead skin cells meant to lubricate the skin and shed from the surface accumulate inside the pore, creating a visible bump covered with a thin layer of skin. Luckily, … Read more
If you’ve been here before, you have definitely seen me rave about La Roche-Posay’s Cicaplast Baume B5. The reason for this is that this particular product has absolutely carried my skin through thick and thin, including allergic reactions to testing beauty products, tretinoin-induced irritation, and purging, and whenever my skin … Read more
When it comes to self-care rituals, TikTok is one of the first places to look. The app is full of videos from users trying out the latest viral beauty trends, and the results are usually pretty entertaining. One of the latest trends to take TikTok by storm is the Glow … Read more
If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen the viral video of Beauty of Joseon’s Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen. The sunscreen is said to be light and non-greasy, with a natural finish that doesn’t leave a white cast. It’s also said to be … Read more
TikTok has been blowing up recently with videos of people using the PanOxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash and raving about how well it works. However, as someone who’s been using this product for quite some time, I must say that there are ways you can go wrong with it, which … Read more
As I was scrolling through TikTok last week, I saw the RoC RETINOL CORREXION Line Smoothing Night Serum Capsules is going viral, and people were raving about this innovative serum in their videos, alongside throwing all sorts of claims out there. And as someone who’s used a number of RoC … Read more
If you’ve been following me on Twitter or have been on my website before, you’d probably know that I rave about La Roche-Posay’s Cicaplast Baume B5 every chance I get. I don’t even hide the fact that this is my favorite product in my entire skincare routine, and so many … Read more
There are many skincare products that can be used alongside Accutane to help hydrate the skin and relieve some of the drying effects this medication can have. However, if there is one type of product that should never be introduced to the skin while on Accutane, it has to be … Read more
Differin and niacinamide can be an excellent combination for your skincare routine! Both products have unique benefits that complement each other and improve skin concerns such as acne and discoloration. However, it is important to remember that these two actives can easily be misused, which could lead to issues such … Read more
While Differin shouldn’t be used with salicylic acid at the same time, you can use them in separate routines to address inflammatory skin conditions such as acne. I typically recommend sticking to Differin because it’s a more effective acne treatment, but some people may find that using both products leads … Read more
Adapalene is a topical cream or gel commonly used to treat acne. However, although efficient against deep, cystic acne clusters, can this ingredient also be used as spot treatment? Unfortunately, adapalene doesn’t make up for a good spot treatment because it doesn’t work overnight. And while this is pretty much … Read more
Ceramides and peptides are two skincare ingredients that offer a variety of benefits for the skin. Ceramides help maintain the skin’s barrier function and prevent moisture loss, while peptides stimulate collagen production and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. So, can you mix these two powerful ingredients … Read more
CeraVe is definitely one of those brands that can’t seem to get it wrong, and they have many amazing products that target various skin concerns, from dryness, dullness, and dehydration, to aging and acne. Their products are loved and recommended by dermatologists all around the globe, and they base all … Read more
Differin is a popular over-the-counter product for moderate to severe acne. It’s loved by many due to its efficacy, gentleness, and availability, as it doesn’t require a prescription the way its prescription-only cousin, tretinoin does. However, besides being an excellent acne buster, Differin can also help get rid of acne … Read more
Niacinamide may be everyone’s favorite skincare ingredient, but there’s a fair share of those who have had some unpleasant experiences, such as breaking out after introducing a product that features this ingredient as a main active. However, if you think the initial breakout can be characterized as a purge that … Read more
Accutane will have you Googling pretty much anything to make sure you’re clear to use certain products, eat certain foods, or participate in certain activities while on the medication. However, while you can pretty much resume your normal lifestyle after starting the medication, the answer to whether you can do … Read more