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How to Prevent and Treat Over-Cleansed Skin The Final Takeaway While some of us may believe that taking a “more is better” approach to skincare is the answer, this isn’t always the case, especially when it comes to cleansing. If you’ve been washing your face more than twice a day and notice that your skin is becoming red, dry, or irritated, you may be experiencing the effects of over-cleansing. Ahead, we tapped board-certified dermatologists to explain everything about over-cleansing—from how it happens to how to treat it. What Is Over-Cleansing? Over-cleansing can happen for a few reasons—from washing your face…
Every winter we bring our stash of face oils out to play. Though some shiver at the thought of applying oil straight to their face—like those with oily or acne-prone skin—the practice of applying a thin coat of oil as the last step in your routine will likely give you all the glowy hydration you hope for, without any of the side effects you’re imagining. Jojoba oil, almond, prickly pear, grapeseed, and the like have all found their way into the spotlight of the facial oil resurgence. However, our new favorite comes straight from the mind of Alicia Keys’ Keys…
Taking Care of Your Skin After Common Mistakes to Avoid The Final Takeaway We always say sunscreen is the most important part of your skincare routine. And we’re not lying; daily SPF is crucial. But when it comes to truly essential skincare steps, sunscreen has some pretty tough competition for the number one spot. After all, what good is protecting your skin if it isn’t clean? It might not be the sexiest step, but proper cleansing is an absolute must—and it becomes all the more important when makeup is involved. While removing makeup may seem relatively straightforward, there’s a definitive…
At the peak of my pre-pubescent middle school days, I would resort to questionable methods to treat my acne—and some valuable lessons were learned (for example, peeling glue off your face won’t banish blackheads). Of course, now I’m a beauty writer, so every time I see an attention-grabbing beauty hack on social media, I naturally have to investigate it before trying it myself. And now, I can safely test them out with guidance from the professionals. So when I stumbled upon oil gritting for the skin, a viral TikTok hack that claims to remove blackheads by rubbing your face with…
If you’re as obsessed with #SkinTok as we are, you know that the double cleansing method has become the shrine at which skincare enthusiasts worship for clear, glass skin. Though there are a handful of slight variations you can take with the method, generally, it involves two things—a cleansing oil and a water-based cleanser. First, use the oil cleanser to melt away sweat, makeup, and SPF, then use the gel cleanser to actually clean your skin. The method has caught on quickly. First a staple amongst the trendiest skincare enthusiasts, it’s now become the defacto cleansing method for both drugstore and luxury…
“Glass skin” has been a buzzy term in our beauty vocabulary for quite some time now. The trend originated in Korea and describes skin that looks ultra-dewy and radiant (like glass). Over the last few years, countless K-beauty brands (like Peach & Lily and Glow Recipe) have launched products tailored to achieving glass skin. Not to mention, tons of step-by-step tutorials from creators continue to hit our feeds, showing exactly how to achieve the glossy look. If you're intrigued by all the hype surrounding glass skin and want to get in on the complexion trend, we've got you covered. Here's…
When to Use Them Do You Still Need Moisturizer and Sunscreen? Common Mistakes To Avoid The Final Takeaway Most skincare products are fairly self-explanatory: Cleansers cleanse, exfoliants exfoliate, moisturizers moisturize—you get the idea. But then there are those tricky serums. Often delivered in small, cute vials with big, bold claims, it can be tempting to throw them into our routines even if we don't really know exactly what they are or how to best use them. To better understand face serums, we went to the experts: board-certified dermatologists Rawn Bosley, MD, FAAD, and Nkem Ugonabo, MD, MPH. They answered all…
As a veteran beauty editor and self-proclaimed product fanatic, my desk, bathroom counter, and vanity are jam-packed with bottles, jars, and tubes waiting to be put into the testing ring. Our team also thoroughly vets and reviews everything from long-wear lipsticks to hair dryers before they make our lists of the best products on the market. All that to say, I use hundreds of products a month. So many that I rarely hit the bottom unless it is truly a standout. This month, I have six empties—scraping out every last molecule is the equivalent of a five-star review—here’s what made…
We’ll always tune in to a celebrity TikTok skincare or makeup routine, especially when it comes from popular creator Alix Earle. (FYI, here’s her favorite GRWM products.) She recently posted a video of her nighttime skincare routine after a day at Paris Fashion Week, where she specifically called out one product: the iS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum. She said that applying it feels like putting “a cold mint” on your skin. “It feels so good,” she raved. That cool feeling comes from menthol, an ingredient popular for soothing irritation and inflammation. The hydrating serum also contains nourishing hyaluronic acid, antioxidant-rich centella…
High up in the mountains of Pohuenui—a small island in New Zealand—you can hear the subtle, continuous thrum of honey bees. The island is just one of hundreds of Manuka Health’s beehive sites across New Zealand—an intense, impossible operation that results in the humane production of some of the most potent Manuka honey in the world. The ingredient—which can only be produced by honey bees that pollinate the Manuka tree—is the throughline of the brand’s existing suite of best-selling honey and supplements. But as of today, the brand is bringing the healing powers of Manuka honey straight from the hives…