4 Basic Exfoliating Rules a Dermatologist Is Begging You To Follow This Spring and Beyond
Exfoliation is so amazing because it removes dull layers of dead skin, keeping our complexion bright and shiny. However, it’s extraordinarily easy to over-exfoliate your skin. And when you do that, you can cause some serious irritation and inflammation. Hadley Kind, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, is here to help prevent that from happening with […]
‘I’m a Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner and This Is the At-Home Skin Resurfacing Peel I Use Every Week, Without Fail’
There’s a reason why in-office skin treatments cost significantly more than what you’d typically pick up over the counter: Simply put, the ingredients that the pros use are a lot stronger than what you can get for at-home use. But! That doesn’t mean you can’t get comparable results playing cosmetic chemist in your bathroom—you just need to know what […]
This Cherry Face Scrub Made My Dry, Flakey Chin Feel Super Smooth Almost Instantly
Face scrubs are the kind of product that has been in my routine off and on since I was a teen, but only in the past couple of years have I really come to appreciate how they improve my skin and prepare it for makeup. But even though I love face scrubs, there hasn’t been one […]
Found: A French Deep-Cleansing Exfoliator That’s Gentle on My Eczema-Prone Skin
Having eczema-prone and irritable skin means that I have to tread carefully before applying any product. This includes cleansers, face moisturizers, and especially exfoliators, which can be too rough for people with reactive skin. But for the last four months, I’ve been hooked on Caudalie Deep Exfoliator Cleanser, a 2-in-1 cleanser-exfoliator that leaves my complexion glowing and free […]
I Have Dry Skin, and This Is My Go-To Fall Face Mask For Brightening My Dull Complexion
Like it or not, it’s time to start transitioning your skin care from summer to fall, and right now, one of my go-to face masks for brightening the complexion is majorly discounted when you shop the QVC Big Beauty Sale through August 26 (a secret goldmine for discounted luxury brands, FYI). The Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask is both an exfoliating […]
La Mer’s Legendary Face Cream Now Comes in a Toner That’s Been Dubbed a ‘Facial in a Bottle’—Is It Worth the $140 Price Tag?
After nearly a decade as a beauty writer and testing hundreds of skin-care products, I can honestly say that I’ve never met a toner I’ve loved enough to consistently keep in my skin-care routine. Don’t tell my dermatologist, but I often forgo this step, skipping straight to my serums and moisturizers after I cleanse. At least, that was […]
Skincare Experts Agree: These Are the 12 Best Face Washes for Dry Skin
While moisturizer or face serum might be the first thing you typically reach for to combat dry skin, you might be skipping a crucial step: your face wash. While it’s true that some face washes cleanse away more than just dirt and grime (like natural oils), a hydrating face wash for dry skin can play a key role […]
This ‘Microfoliant’ Gives My Dry Skin a Deep Clean, and Leaves It Bright and Smooth Sans Irritation
In recent years, exfoliation has gotten a bad rap. After spending far too much time on 12-step, active-heavy routines that left everyone’s skin stripped and sensitized, we all sort of agreed to lay off the intense scrubs in favor of gentler alternatives. Generally speaking, this was a step in the right direction, and gave us a chance […]
I’m a Bride-To-Be and a Beauty Editor, and This $24 Gentle Exfoliant Has Become a Go-To for My Pre-Wedding Glow
My entire personality for the year 2024 is being a beauty-editor bride. One of the first things I did after getting engaged was book a dermatologist appointment—a full year before my wedding—to figure out what I needed to do to get my skin in tip-top shape for the big day. The doctor prescribed me tretinoin […]
This 2-In-1 Facial Device Helped Clear the Acne Scars on My Cheeks in Just a Week—and It’s on Super Sale Right Now
I’ll do almost anything in the name of beauty. For instance, I’ve given up facial cleanser and replaced it with micellar water to see how well it would cleanse my skin. I’ve also tried colorful eyeliner to see if it would boost my mood (spoiler alert: it did). It’s a privilege to test things first-hand and share with audiences […]