How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician 
Salicylic acid is my favorite ingredient in skincare products. And while I tend to experiment with many salicylic acid products, I always go back to the ones I like most: Paula’s Choice BHAs. I swear by these two and, so far, they are the best salicylic acid products I’ve found. … Read more
Taking care of your skin isn’t difficult and it shouldn’t be confusing or frustrating. If this is how you feel about it, it probably means that you are either doing something wrong that clearly doesn’t work or you are not doing anything at all and your skin keeps getting worse … Read more
After my horrible experience with the Lala Retro Whipped Cream that left me broken out with painful cystic acne, I had to resort to using a potent combination of salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide treatment. This is an excellent combo to tackle acne effectively but it has the downside of … Read more
Cleansing your skin is the first and most important step in your routine. This helps you remove bacteria, pollution, dust, makeup, and grime (instead of leaving them on your face). Today I will talk about a few cleansing habits you should start implementing in order to take good care of … Read more
Ever since I purchased my first product from Drunk Elephant, their F-Balm, I can admit that I got hooked on buying their products. Their packagings look fun and creative, they use clean ingredients to formulate their products, they are cruelty-free and expensive. Wait, what? Yeah, we are all guilty of … Read more
After seeing my review on the F-Balm by Drunk Elephant, a fellow skincare lover recommended me to try the Lala Retro Whipped cream and give my thoughts on it. As someone with oily/acne-prone skin, I was a little hesitant due to the several problematic ingredients it contains, however, I figured … Read more
An esthetician without her beauty tools is like a pot without a lid. While I have tried many beauty devices throughout the years of being an aesthetician, I am always excited about trying something new and different. Therefore, I was ecstatic when a FOREO representative contacted me and asked me … Read more
As someone with excessively oily, acne-prone skin, I practically grew up thinking, “what do I need a moisturizer for?”. This thinking continued until I started studying to become a skin specialist and I was astonished to find out how much a moisturizer can actually help my acne-prone skin. Therefore, I … Read more
In the quest for sun safety, it’s important to choose products that not only protect your skin and health but are also kind to the environment. However, with two popular and rather controversial UV factors being present in over 60% of chemical sunscreens, how do you decide which one is … Read more
Ever heard of polyglutamic acid? Me neither. But that was only up until The Inkey List (which is becoming one of my routine staples) came up with their serum/treatment and I thought what the heck, let’s try it out. First things first, I have to say that I am not usually … Read more
Closed comedones are small, flesh-colored bumps that don’t have a collection of pus on top, and they are seemingly headless and can’t be popped. Getting rid of closed comedones is relatively easy. All you need to do is pay extra attention to your skincare routine, especially your exfoliating habits. In … Read more
Having acne on the cheeks is the most common place for acne (right after on the forehead) however, it is no different than acne on any other part of the face, neck, chest, back, and even bum. Acne is a common occurrence that can manifest itself on any area of … Read more
COSRX is a Korean skincare brand that acquired a cult following from all over the world thanks to YouTubers like James Welsh and Hyram that constantly rave about K-beauty on their channels. I’ve already mentioned COSRX here on my website. It is one brand that I genuinely like and trust … Read more
One of the most enjoyable and fulfilling reasons for owning a skincare blog is the fact that I get to help people from all around the world by sharing what I know about skincare and how to take great care of the skin. Skincare doesn’t have to be complicated and … Read more
Drunk Elephant is a brand that has been around the corner for a while, however, truth be told, I’ve never thought of trying their products. Not because there was something I didn’t like about them particularly, but because my face was covered in severe cysts until about two years ago … Read more
Acne on the chin is no different than acne on other parts of the face, neck, chest, back, and even bum. This is a common occurrence that typically manifests itself in the form of solid red or purple bumps that often (but not necessarily) have a collection of pus at … Read more
Besides the recent public controversies, The Ordinary is a brand you don’t really hear a bad word about, at least when it comes to their products. And it’s really not difficult to see why everyone loves it. The products are ridiculously cheap, formulated with simple and clean ingredients, are excellent … Read more
There once was a time when toners were considered a necessity in a skincare routine. If you have oily and acne-prone skin, chances are you’ve been told many times to use these astringent and smelly solutions, but you may have realized they often give you that burning sensation on your … Read more
Achieving a healthy and glowing complexion doesn’t have to be daunting, even if clogged pores are a common problem experienced by millions of people. When equipped with the right products, you can easily banish clogged pores and prevent breakouts down the line. Therefore, in this article, I will walk you … Read more
This is my Inkey List Niacinamide vs. The Ordinary Niacinamide review. The Ordinary’s Niacinamide has been a cult favorite and a staple for every person that deals with oily and acne-prone skin ever since it launched nearly four years ago. And it’s really not that difficult to see why. The … Read more