Dealing with irritated skin? Whether you’re experiencing irritation on your face or body, the right remedies can help you soothe your skin—fast. Here’s a guide on getting quick relief. Identify the cause of the irritation (if possible) First, you want to assess what’s causing the irritation to the best of your ability. Some quick questions…
Peptides are a trending topic —and for good reason! Known to be powerful for anti-aging benefits, they have a permanent (and celebrated) place in the skincare industry. What do peptides do for skin? When should you use Peptides? And what exactly are they? Let’s break it down. What are Peptides? Peptides are essentially short chains…
With all this mask-wearing, all eyes are on brows! Brow trends continued to take off throughout this year, with online tutorials, at-home techniques, and social media (hello TikTok) trends focusing on shape and style. From natural looks inspired by our many months inside, to bold brows back on the runway, these are our top 5 brow trends right now and how to achieve…
Wondering why your skin is lacking that beautiful, dewy glow? A damaged skin barrier could be to blame! Today, we want to talk about how to know if your skin barrier is damaged, what exactly causes it, and tips about skin barrier damage repair using the right products (and ingredients). Read on to learn more…
Maskne vs. Maskitis Let’s open up about maskne and maskitis. After over a year of living with masks, we’re all accustomed to dealing with skin issues associated with wearing them. How can mask wearing affect your skin? And how can you tell the difference between Maskne vs Maskitis? And most importantly—how can you treat maskne? What is Maskne? When you wear a mask daily, especially during the hot summer months, your…
What’s the difference between Retinal vs Retinol? You’ve probably heard about Retinol, a form of Vitamin A that’s one of the buzziest ingredients in an anti-aging skincare routine. You may also know about the genre of Retinoids, otherwise known as Vitamin A derivatives, in other forms. Retinoids are the dermatological gold standard for anti-aging. They…
You may have recently read or heard recently that it’s only necessary to apply a small amount of sunscreen onto just a few areas of your face — namely, the cheeks and nose. Spoiler: That’s not enough product to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays. Plus, sunscreen should be applied all over your face and neck to properly cover…
Dark spots are a common skin concern, as they can make it difficult to achieve an even, glowing skin tone. Their appearance can be minimized with the use of makeup, but there are also some key methods to help address skin discolorations and prevent them from occurring in the first place. In this blog post,…
Do I Have Sensitive Skin? Here’s the truth: Many people think that they have sensitive skin, when in actuality, they do not. It can be confusing! Sensitive skin isn’t just about a little irritation from a product that doesn’t work well with our particular skin from time to time. Instead, sensitivity can manifest in several forms that…
The Best Ingredients For Dark Spots When it comes to common skin concerns, skin discoloration, including dark spots, top the list. Regardless of age! Whether you’d like to address dark spots left in the wake of long-departed acne, age-related spots or even unwanted freckles from unprotected sun exposure—everyone wants that smooth, glowing, even-toned looking skin…
Skincare As Makeup: 6 Tips For Glowing Skin After years of layers of makeup, Instagram eyebrows, contouring, strobing and 3-shadow concept eye makeup looks, our culture has settled into a less “done” makeup moment. And it’s a good thing! We feel more confident wearing no makeup, or simply minimal makeup now and invest more time and energy into…
Q&A: Why do I have itchy skin at night? The real reasons you have itchy skin at night and how to make it stop. When talking about sensitive skin, we usually focus on the visible signs of sensitive skin — everything from redness, to flare ups, to irritation of all sorts. Many people with sensitive…