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5 Best Exfoliating Products For Sensitive Skin

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Exfoliating Products For Sensitive Skin

Exfoliating is one of the most important steps in a good skincare routine. It’s the process of removing the built-up layers of dead skin cells mainly prevents them from clogging the pores and causing breakouts. Besides that, regular exfoliation can help reveal a healthier and more unified complexion, eliminate hyperpigmentation, … Read more

Categories Product Recommendations, Sensitive Skincare

12 Best Anti-Aging Products For Acne-Prone Skin

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Best Anti Aging Products For Acne Prone Skin

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition usually most common with teenagers and young adults; however, this doesn’t exclude it from randomly popping up while you’re well into your thirties, forties, and even fifties.  Acne has the potential to be extremely severe while in your teenage years due to excess sebum … Read more

Categories Anti-Aging, Product Recommendations

The Best Skincare Products For Open Pores

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
THE BEST SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR OPEN PORES

The last thing you want to see when you look into the mirror are enlarged pores staring back at you. Enlarged pores are something that we notice, and we instantly think everyone around us can also notice them too. However, this isn’t the case because people don’t usually notice these … Read more

Categories Product Recommendations

10 Best Cleansers For Aging Skin

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
10 Best Cleansers For Aging Skin

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

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5 Water-Based Moisturizers For Acne-Prone Skin

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
5 Best Water-Based Moisturizers

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

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20 Best Sunscreens Without Oxybenzone And Octinoxate

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Best Physical Sunscreens Without Oxybenzone and Octinoxate

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

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10 Best Products To Get Rid of Closed Comedones

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
Best Products FOR Closed Comedones

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

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5 Best Toners For Oily & Acne-Prone Skin (Reviewed)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
toners for acne prone skin

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

Categories Product Recommendations, Regimen Rituals

10 Best Products To Unclog Pores

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
best products to unclog pores

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

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5 Best Pore Clearing Cleansers (Suggested By An Esthetician)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
5 best pore clearing cleansers

Having a good cleanser is essential even when it comes to having the most skincare routine. However, with so many options on the market, how do you even know what to choose? You start by figuring out your skin type and your skin concerns to have an idea of what … Read more

Categories Product Recommendations, Regimen Rituals

5 Best Sunscreens For Acne Prone Skin (Esthetician Approved)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
sunscreens for acne prone skin

If you are someone with oily, acne-prone skin, chances are you might be a little concerned with applying your sunscreen, simply because sunscreens, although necessary, can often aggravate your acne and even make your skin more greasy than it already is. For many people, applying sunscreen can seem equivalent to … Read more

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20 Best Travel Size Skincare Products

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
travel size skincare

Mini versions of our favorite skincare products help us maintain a solid skincare regimen while being away from home. These are super useful for transport because of the carry-on limits we often struggle with during traveling. Additionally, mini and travel-sized products are a great way to try a product you’ve … Read more

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10 Best Skincare Products Under $50 (Esthetician Approved)

by Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician
the best skincare products under 50

Skincare products with expensive price tags typically come equipped with a nice and Instagrammy package, have a pleasant smell, rich texture, and they pretty much make you feel like a goddess. Well, guess what? That luxurious feeling is the main thing you are draining your credit card for, but this … Read more

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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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