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    Witch Hazel For Skin: Is It As Irritating As Paula Begoun Says?

    “Did you hear? Witch hazel is super irritating. Like, worse than alcohol!” “What are you talking about? Everyone knows that witch hazel soothes irritations! It cant’t be bad.” “Enough you two! Can’t someone just take us out of our misery and tell us if witch hazel for skin is a good idea or not?” I’ll […]

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    Paula’s Choice BHA Exfoliants Comparison: Which One Is Right For You?

    Remember the days you couldn’t find a BHA exfoliant to save your skin? Paula’s Choice took care of that – with a vengeance. Last time I counted, the brand makes 12 BHA exfoliants. 12! How do you even begin to pick one?! Talk about skincare overload! Makes you want to close your eyes, grab one […]

  • comedogenic ingredients and acne

    Do Comedogenic Ingredients Give You Pimples?

    “Gio, this cream has a drop of [insert known comedogenic ingredient]. Will it give me pimples?” Look, I get it. If you’ve got acne-prone skin, the last thing you want to do is slather on something that has even the remotest possibility of giving you another breakout. But NO ONE can look at an ingredient […]

  • 5 Science-Based Hacks To Make The Most Of Your Facial Oils

    In winter, my skincare routine is taken over by facial oils. They melt away makeup and impurities without drying out my skin. Turn up the hydration level a notch or two. Seal in moisture so the cold winds can’t steal it all away. My skin would be a dry, flaky mess without them. I’m sure […]

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    This Clay Mask Is Helping Me Get Clear Skin For Christmas

    It always happens at the worst of times. Like Christmas dinner. Or a holiday party. I’d been prepping for it for weeks and, that very morning, disaster strikes. A pimple as big as a house is comfortably sitting on my chin. Typical! There’s nothing like an unwanted zit to ruin the party mood, is there? […]