How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician 
Every person who decides to take Differin to heal acne asks this one question: How long does a Differin purge last? However, not everyone purges with Differin, and the dreaded purge can actually depend on several other factors, which we are going to talk about below. So stick around to … Read more
If you are looking for a way to get rid of your acne, can omega-3 help? Many people believe that it can, but, as always, the answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. Therefore, in this article, I will go over the facts about whether … Read more
This is my Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cleanser review, where I will talk about how this product performed on my oily, dehydrated, and acne-prone skin. So, I’ve seen several skincare creators and influencers rave about this product across Instagram and Twitter, but although I thought it was somewhat good looking … Read more
We all want what’s best for us, but is clean beauty really the answer to harmless cosmetics? As women, we have been obsessed with improving our looks by using cosmetics for hundreds of years. Therefore, although more sophisticated, modern cosmetic products still give the same old promises, including “radiance, illumination, … Read more
Meet multi-acid peels, a boosted version of exfoliating products that contain a combination of several acids and are designed to target more than one skin concern at once. These may sound scary, but with responsible use, they will definitely make incredible improvements to your skin, and will actually decrease the … Read more
Dermstore is an online skincare and beauty store founded by a dermatologist back in the late 90s. Today, the store offers a huge variety of budget-friendly and high-end products for all skin types, skin concerns, and skin needs. Therefore, this article will be a continuation of the two previous articles … Read more
Can you mix glycolic acid with lactic acid? There is a little bit more than a straightforward answer to this question. First of all, yes, you can mix glycolic acid with lactic acid; however, it’s not the ideal combination to be used in two separate products. Glycolic acid will work … Read more
With over 1200 retail stores across all fifty states, Ulta Beauty is one of the biggest beauty names in the US. The store carries over 600 well-established and emerging brands and over 25000 products, including makeup, skincare, perfumes, haircare, self-care items, and so much more. So with all this, it’s … Read more
Can you mix glycolic acid with retinol? The answer to this question is very simple. No, you shouldn’t mix glycolic acid with retinol. But you can use them in separate routines to address skin concerns such as sun damage, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, texture, lines and wrinkles, and even active … Read more
CeraVe is an affordable, drugstore brand that has products for every skin type and skin concern, including a good range of products for acne-prone skin. What I personally like about the brand is that they take a minimal approach with their formulations and their products often have a straightforward ingredient list. … Read more
SkinCeuticals is a high-end skincare brand sold through dermatologists, estheticians, and other high-end skincare stores. It’s also a brand I like a lot, and their products often find their spot in my product recommendation articles. The brand is quite pricey, and their products range anywhere from $35 for cleansers all the … Read more
SkinCeuticals is a high-end skincare brand sold through dermatologists, estheticians, and other high-end skincare stores. It’s also a brand I like a lot, and their products often find their spot in my product recommendation articles. The brand is quite pricey, and their products range anywhere from $35 for cleansers all … Read more
You can mix niacinamide with glycolic acid, and this combo can improve multiple skin concerns, including excess oil production, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, rough and bumpy texture, closed comedones, and even mild to moderate acne. However, as always, even though these two actives are relatively easy to use and … Read more
With over 2,600 stores in 34 countries worldwide, Sephora is the biggest beauty name in the world. They also carry over 250 brands and over 78,000 products, including makeup, skincare, perfumes, self-care items, and so much more. So with all this, it’s safe to say that you would have no … Read more
Even though you can find decent skincare products on a budget, we all love a little treat for the senses every now and again. High-end skincare differs from budget-friendly products in more than one aspect. For example, high-end products often have a combination of ingredients to boost the effectiveness of … Read more
Even though there are many great acne products on a budget, we all love a little treat every now and again. As I already mentioned in my last article, there are a few differences between high-end and budget-friendly products. For example, high-end products usually contain a combination of ingredients to … Read more
While you can totally find many decent budget-friendly products to target various skin concerns, there is one category where splurging is justified: the anti-aging category. High-end anti-aging products usually contain a well-researched and most often patented active ingredient developed by some high-end brands such as SkinCeuticals, iS CLINICAL, SkinMedica, etc. … Read more
You can definitely mix niacinamide with lactic acid, and this combo can target and improve multiple skin concerns, including excess oil production, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, rough and bumpy texture, and closed comedones. However, as always, even though these two actives are very gentle and relatively easy to use … Read more
Despite being spoiled for choice when it comes to budget-friendly options to address our skin concerns, sometimes we just like to splurge and treat ourselves with a more luxurious experience. High-end products come in nicer, more aesthetically pleasing packaging; they have a nicer texture and tend to have a mild … Read more
Niacinamide and salicylic acid are one of the best skincare combination that can help improve issues such as excessive oiliness, inflammation, and acne, as well as some mild hyperpigmentation; therefore, yes, you can totally mix them together and use them in the same skincare routine multiple times a week. However, … Read more