There are so many skincare brands out there touting ingredients that will change our skin forever. So what do we do? We stock up. We layer. We saturate. We look for the highest concentrations—because the more intense the exfoliation, the softer our skin, right? More niacinamide means we’ll light up a room. More vitamin C means we’ll glow in the dark. We’ll eliminate our pores by blitzing them with one million percent prescription retinoids. We’ll become immortal. However, when it comes…
There’s a common misconception in clean beauty that natural ingredients are healthier ingredients. But while that’s sometimes the case, it’s not always true. Just look at talc, which is used in beauty products from foundation to dry shampoo. It’s a naturally occurring clay mineral found around the world—and it could be dangerous to the point of carcinogenic. It’s an issue that’s gone back decades, but is currently garnering attention due to the release of the HBO Max docuseries Not So Pretty, directed by Amy Ziering…
Few things are quite as frustrating as waking up with breakouts or being unable to tackle stubborn pimples—so finding the best acne treatment is key. Whether you’ve been combating acne since your teenage years, suffer from maskne, or only started breaking out as an adult, the quest to find that right product is always daunting. “Acne (acne vulgaris) is one of the most common skin conditions affecting millions each year,” says board-certified dermatologist Michele Green. “Most people get acne at some point…
We’ve been obsessed with the simplicity and therapeutic practice of gua sha for the face for a while now. We love how this calming, ancient routine rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine relieves tension, gives a microburst of circulation to speed healing, and improves lymphatic drainage in the face for an overall more contoured, depuffed, glowing complexion. Just imagine what it can do for the rest of the body. Sophie Lonsinger, the massage therapist and bodyworker behind Conscious Living by Sophie, was top of mind…
To give us all some credit, we’re sure a lot of us SPF enthusiasts are doing it correctly. Maybe even overdoing it. Which to us, is correct. One can never have too much sun protection! But there are many of us out there haphazardly slapping on the SPF sparingly, here and there, just to say we did it. Most often, that’s like not doing it at all.Sophia Hutchins is CEO and founder of Lumasol, an anti-aging SPF mist, so she has a…
It’s no secret, the past few years have been saturated with celebrities launching beauty brands. From fragrance and makeup to vitamins and baby clothes—you name it, and surely a celebrity has put their name on it. However, in this day and age of celebrities turning their personal brand into an empire, it’s often that quality goes under prioritized. Earlier this year, rumors began swirling that Scarlett Johansson would be launching a beauty collection. One couldn’t help but wonder: do we…
If there’s one thing we’re sure of, it’s that everyone has at least one expired beauty product in their stash. We know it can be hard to throw away that product you splurged on and haven’t finished, that product that’s your number one and you take everywhere, or that one discontinued product that you’re using every last drop of. It can be time-consuming, and especially expensive, to make sure your beauty products aren’t expired, but we promise you it’s worth it. Using…
G l o w i n g skin. We’ve got more tips for you, girlies. You probably already read the top ingredients to add to your skincare routine (straight from Hailey Bieber’s facialist) that we recently posted, but we’ve got more insight. During our interview with Sharlena Hassani, whose hands also grace the faces of Bella Hadid, Kaia Gerber, and Adwoa Aboah, she shared exactly what to apply to your skin at every age to achieve (and maintain) a phenomenal glow. We’ll let…
The daily beauty routine, whether with the face, body, hair, or even teeth, is a very important moment of self-care for the maintenance of your health. However, sometimes, performing this care can be a little complicated, especially for beginners, who can easily get confused by the large number of products available on the market—mainly because they look similar at first sight. However, be aware that using the wrong products can be really catastrophic and with consequences ranging from loss of effectiveness to aggression in the area. …
Whether you’re susceptible to acne, or have been able to swerve spots for most of your life, none of us are immune to the side effects of sweat, including body breakouts. Indeed, regardless of facial blemishes, your chest, back and even bottom can experience flare-ups and one of the biggest triggers is your own perspiration. Sounds unpleasant, we know, but with the weather warming up it’s natural to perspire more, though that alone isn’t the culprit of body acne. With home…
