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Everything Sunscreen pt 1: Ingredients

In the skincare community, sunscreen is non-negotiable. And there's a good reason for this! 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnos...

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How to Track Skincare Routines

Hardcore skincare lovers know the pain of having many skincare routines. If you’re like us, your skincare routines are like ni...

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Updated 29 days ago

Popular Korean Skincare Ingredients

Korean beauty is all the rage and here to stay. Everyone is using (and loving) skincare from South Korea. Why is K-beauty so p...

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Updated 29 days ago

Ingredients Lists 101: Everything you need to know

Navigating the world of skincare can feel like finding your way through a maze. On a global scale, the world of beauty is rela...

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What is Bakuchiol?

You might have heard bakuchiol to be called the "retinol-alternative". So what is bakuchiol? What is bakuchiol? Bakuc...

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Vitamin C in Skincare

What is Vitamin C? You may be used to eating Vitamin C. Think oranges, strawberries, mangos, and melons. Not only is Vita...

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Tracking Skincare Ingredients

Not all skincare ingredients are equal. If you’re an avid skincare fan, you might know this already. Maybe you recently d...

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Cosmetic INCI Names Explained

“What in the world is this ingredient?” Have you ever looked at an ingredients list and had instant flashbacks to chemistr...

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How To Compare Two Skincare Products

Comparing skincare products can feel overwhelming. There are so many things to keep track of: ingredients, price, the benefits...

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What is Retinol?

Retinol is a pretty popular skincare ingredient these days. It rose to fame for its anti-aging benefits. So what exactly is it...

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EU Allergens List (2023)

The EU allergens list is (currently) 26 ingredients known to cause skin sensitivity and contact allergy. These are ingred...

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Alcohols in Skincare

We all love a good glass of wine or a pint of beer now and then. And we also love our skincare. Wine + skincare night, anybody...

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All About Fragrance

Fragrance is one of those terms that either evokes joy or fear. Both reactions are justifiable depending on your skin type and ...

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Tracking Skincare Products

What kind of tracker are you? Are you a pen + journal tracker or a spreadsheet tracker? This can get out of hand as you accumu...

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What is an AHA?

If you’re like us, the first things that come to mind when hearing this word is chemistry class, wearing safety goggles and me...

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Everything Sunscreen pt 2: SPF, PA, Labels

We cannot say this enough: please protect your skin from the sun! Not only does sun damage lead to skin cancer, it also accoun...

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All about Cosmetic Labels

Labels and Claims Products Many products have claims such as “vegan”, “natural”, and “cruelty-free”. Here is a quick brea...

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What is a BHA?

What are acids? If you’re like us, the first things that come to mind when hearing this word is chemistry class, wearing s...

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Oils in Skincare

You may be wondering why oils are becoming more popular in skincare. In the skincare world, oils are not what you think they a...

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