Product Recommendations

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

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

Post-inflammatory redness or erythema are reddish/pink blemishes that appear when the tiny blood vessels under the surface of our skin are damaged or abnormally dilated. This condition can vary from pink, red to deep purple discoloration, depending on the severity. A fun fact about post-inflammatory erythema is the terminology for … Read more

Excessively oily skin results from overactive sebaceous glands, which can happen due to a couple of different reasons. The first reason is obviously our hormones, specifically androgens, which are a male group of hormones responsible for regulating the function of many organs, including the reproductive tract, bones, kidneys, liver, and muscle. … Read more

Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition often called “chicken skin” due to its unique appearance that manifests as many small rough bumps, mainly on the arms, legs, or butt.  This condition is caused by a buildup of keratin in the pores. Keratin is a tough protein naturally found in the … Read more

Dry and flaky skin could be the result of more than one factor, including changes in temperature, hot water, harsh and drying cosmetics, some medication, and excess of dead skin cells that have accumulated on the surface. To relieve the symptoms of excessively dry and flaky skin, the first thing … Read more

Skin texture is a term used to describe skin that looks rough, bumpy, dry, and uneven. Skin texture can occur due to several reasons, including buildup of dead skin cells, accumulated UV damage, excessively dry skin, congestion, acne, rosacea, and eczema. To smoothen the bumps and even out your complexion, … Read more

When writing my last article on the best products for acne-prone skin by La Roche Posay, I decided to leave out the sunscreens and make an entirely new article because they have quite a variety of products to cover. To be totally transparent, La Roche Posay sunscreens are not my … Read more

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with La Roche Posay. It was never my favorite brand, but I always knew their products worked. I had a few instances where a couple of their products caused a chemical burn on my skin, but a few days later, my acne was completely … Read more

Hyaluronic acid is a humectant that helps bind water to the skin. It can help improve many skin concerns, including dryness and dehydration, flakiness, texture, and even inflammatory conditions such as acne. Hyaluronic acid can be a fantastic tool in your acne-fighting skincare regimen, as dehydration can often contribute to … Read more

The Inkey List is an affordable skincare brand making a name for itself due to their high-quality products, excellent formulations, and ridiculously low price points (most of their products are available for under $15). They offer a huge variety of products for all skin types and various skin concerns. As … Read more

Acne is a stubborn skin condition that can stick around for a long time if not treated. But unfortunately, acne medications and visits to the dermatologist or an esthetician aren’t an option for everyone, and as much as I like to advise you to seek professional help, I understand this … Read more

This article is a continuation of my newest series, where I give product recommendations for different skin concerns from one famous brand. In my last Paula’s Choice Recommendations article, I talked about the best products for acne-prone skin. So, since acne and hyperpigmentation go hand in hand, I decided to … Read more

I was a committed lover of The Ordinary, and most of their products used to be my holy grails up until about a year ago. However, since I got stuck in quarantine and started growing my blog, I also started experimenting with other brands so that I can write reviews … Read more