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Skincare Ingredients and Percentages: When and Why It Matters
One question we get asked frequently is ‘do percentages really matter?’ The answer is more complex than a single yes and no. We’ve always preached...
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Centella Asiatica: The Ancient Medicinal Herb That's A Game-Changer For Redness
Cica, tiger grass, Centella Asiatica — an ingredient that possesses many names but is more commonly known as the latter in the West....
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The Wonderful Skin, Body, and Hair Care Perks of Panthenol
2022 is definitely the year of beauty buzzwords, and the latest ingredient on everyone's lips is panthenol. It’s not a relatively “new” ingredient...
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Azelaic Acid is Trending, and it’s 100% Worth The Buzz
Azelaic acid is one skincare ingredient that has garnered an immense amount of publicity this side of the year, and for any skeptics...
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A No-BS Guide to Sunscreen
Something I’ve noticed on social media in the past is ‘skincare-shaming.’ Refinery29 perfectly sums it up as online criticism and condemnation of others’ routines and...
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What Does Niacinamide Do For Your Skin: The Ultimate Guide
If you aren’t familiar with what niacinamide does for your skin, I’ll just presume you’ve been living under a rock — which is understandable when...
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A Deep Dive Into Exfoliating Acids for Fresher and Smoother Skin
Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Mandelic acid, Salicylic acid, Gluconolactone — I know...you’re probably thinking what in the medical school jargon is all of this!? Well,...
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Glycerin Is The Skincare Underdog That Deserves More Hype
Fun fact about me, I’m a glycerin groupie. It’s the ultimate skincare underdog that’s deserving of so much more praise in 2022. I’m sure by...
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The Formulations of Vitamin C and The Science Behind Them
As you all know, my love for vitamin C runs deep — no routine is complete without it. But (and a big but) there’s a stark difference between...
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Retinol for Newbies: A Dermatologist’s Comprehensive Guide (+ The Best Serums and...
Who here has major retinol envy but is too scared sh*tless to try it? Well, firstly, don’t be, and also try not to base your apprehension on...
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