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Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician

My name is Simone and I am a certified skin specialist. I created this website to teach my readers how to take great care of their skin and I also like to occasionally share my honest opinions on skincare products I've tried. You can learn more about me here.

CODAGE Purifying Lotion Review

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
CODAGE Purifying Lotion Review

I am always on the lookout for a good salicylic acid product since this is an ingredient that has played a major role in clearing up my acne and is also a staple in my skincare routine. I dare not go without salicylic acid. I know that once I stop … Read more

Categories Product Reviews

6 Tips On How To Get Rid of Dry Skin Around The Mouth

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
How To Get Rid Of Dry Skin Around The Mouth

There are many common factors that could cause dry skin around the mouth.  Due to being constantly exposed to environmental aggressors, the facial skin could become sensitive and react to extremes of temperatures or sudden weather changes. But besides that, excessively dry skin around the mouth could be caused by … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals, Sensitive Skincare

8 Best Serums For Hyperpigmentation In Dark Skin

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
The Best Serums For Hyperpigmentation In Dark Skin

Hyperpigmentation is a type of discoloration that happens due to high melanin production and uneven distribution through the epidermal layers. Melanin gives the complexion a naturally lighter or darker color depending on hereditary factors, but its presence also depends on photo-induced melanogenesis. A few main causes of hyperpigmentation include a … Read more

Categories Product Recommendations

Paula’s Choice Oil-Free Moisturizer For Acne-Prone Skin (Review)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Paula's Choice Oil-Free Moisturizer For Acne-Prone Skin Review

I am always on the lookout for a good moisturizer that won’t leave my skin excessively oily, and most importantly – won’t break me out. Which is why whenever I see a moisturizer that claims to be oil-free, my eyes start gleaming with the familiar sparkle that means “I am … Read more

Categories Product Reviews

What Is The Best Skincare Regimen For Aging Skin?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
What Is The Best Skincare Regimen For Aging Skin

The key to giving your mature skin a youthful and radiant appearance is to form a solid skincare routine that caters to your aging skin. In case you didn’t know, the skin becomes drier with age, and dry skin is more likely to show more prominent signs of aging, such … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging, Regimen Rituals

7 Facial Tools & Devices That Will Ruin Your Skin

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Facial Tools & Devices That Will Ruin Your Skin

In my previous article, I listed nine best skincare tools and devices that I’ve tried, use, and love.  However, while there are so many great tools and devices that actually benefit the skin and can improve its condition in many ways, there are also the ones that not only don’t … Read more

Categories Product Recommendations

The Best Skincare Tools To Use At Home

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
the best skincare tools to use at home

When it comes to taking care of our skin, we all want the best results possible. Fortunately, many skincare tools are available to us that can help us achieve those results at home. The problem is, there are so many skincare tools on the market these days, it can be … Read more

Categories Product Recommendations

6 Best Moisturizers For Acne-Prone Skin

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Best Moisturizers For Acne-Prone Skin

Finding a moisturizer for acne-prone skin can be incredibly challenging, even when it seems like a new skincare brand pops up every day. Most products are too rich and heavy, which is the main reason why people with oily and acne-prone skin tend to skip this step and just hope … Read more

Categories Product Recommendations

6 Best Exfoliating Face Masks

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Best Exfoliating Face Masks

There was a time when I was a hardcore mask lover, but that changed a few years ago when I turned my back on DIYs and replaced these useless mixtures with actual science-based products that give me the results I want. Nowadays, not only that I don’t have the time … Read more

Categories Product Recommendations

How To Repair Skin Damage From Acne?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
How To Repair Skin Damage From Acne?

When acne is finally gone, many of us are left dealing with the consequences this inflammatory condition left on our skin.  These consequences may appear in the form of hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, post-inflammatory redness, uneven texture, bumpy skin, pitted scarring, etc.  Luckily, most of the damage left from acne … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

12 Best Skincare Products For Sensitive Acne-Prone Skin

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Best Skincare Products For Sensitive Acne-Prone Skin

Only a tiny percentage of people are born with sensitive skin, and they often experience irritations even while doing ordinary things like washing their skin with tap water. On the other hand, for people that don’t have sensitive skin from birth but are experiencing sensitivity, chances are something triggered the … Read more

Categories Product Recommendations, Sensitive Skincare

10 Mistakes To Avoid With Micellar Water

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Mistakes To Avoid When Using Micellar Water

Micellar water is a staple in many skincare routines due to its efficacy in removing makeup, oil, and dirt accumulated on the skin’s surface. However, as straightforward as it may seem to use, there are common mistakes that make micellar water sabotage your skin instead of supporting it. One of … Read more

Categories Regimen Rituals

EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser Review

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser Review

Finding the perfect cleanser for your skin type and skin concern isn’t as simple as it sounds. You would think that going to a store and picking up the cleanser that says “suitable for all skin types” on it would do the trick, but there’s so much more to this. … Read more

Categories Product Reviews

iS CLINICAL Active Serum Review

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
iS CLINICAL Active Serum Review

The iS CLINICAL Active Serum is somewhat of a staple in the skincare routine of any person who is currently dealing with or has at some point dealt with breakouts.  I’ve even seen celebrities such as Rosie Huntington Whiteley praise it when sharing her boujee skincare routine with the world.  … Read more

Categories Product Reviews

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Review

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 Review

I am always on the hunt for a good sunscreen that feels lightweight on the skin, doesn’t make my skin greasy, won’t irritate my skin, and won’t break me out.  I’ve been hearing about the EltaMD UV Clear for a long time now; however, I never had the chance to … Read more

Categories Product Reviews

How To Become An Esthetician?

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
How To Become An Esthetician

I promised to deliver this article a few weeks ago, and it’s finally here! In this article, I will explain everything you need to know about how to become an esthetician, what is an esthetician’s job description, which job opportunities to aim for as a beginner, how to further expand … Read more

Categories Skincare Blogging

8 Ways To Make Money With a Skincare Blog

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
how to make money with a skincare blog

Skincare blogs are among the most popular types of blogs that people start online. You may think that the skincare niche is saturated; however, the fact that the industry is experiencing growth means that there are opportunities to grow as a skincare blogger and attract a trusting audience.  Whether you … Read more

Categories Skincare Blogging

4 Ways To Prevent Premenstrual Acne

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
HOW TO PREVENT PREMENSTRUAL ACNE

To know how to prevent premenstrual acne, you need to know what triggers this inflammatory condition and how to deal with the cause’s root. As you might have guessed, this is most likely linked to hormones. This increase in oil production causes the pores to swell and open, additionally trapping … Read more

Categories Acne Science

7 Best Cleansers For Sensitive Skin

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
cleansers for sensitive skin

Sensitive skin is a rare skin type, but it is a frequent skin condition. Only a small percentage of people are born with sensitive skin, and they often experience irritations even while doing mundane things like washing their skin with tap water. On the other hand, for people that don’t … Read more

Categories Product Recommendations, Sensitive Skincare

How To Treat Hormonal Acne Without Birth Control (10 Tips)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
How To Treat Acne Without Birth Control?

Birth control is often prescribed as a treatment for acne as it helps balance out the hormones and bring their overactivity down to normal. However, birth control comes with quite a few side effects that vary from woman to woman. Some women don’t experience them at all, but others experience … Read more

Categories Acne Science, Regimen Rituals
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simone sydel skincare

Welcome! My name is Simone Sydel and I am a certified skin specialist.

I created this website to teach my readers how to take great care of their skin.

Occasionally I also share my honest opinions on skincare products I’ve tried.

You can learn more about me here and you can also follow me on Twitter. 

– Simone Sydel.

PS: If you have oily/acne-prone skin, you should check out my ingredients handbook for acne-prone skin.

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