retinoids Archives – Beautiful With Brains Skincare Blog | Skincare Made Easy Sun, 15 Dec 2024 20:09:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.6 The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion: Better Than Retinol? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-retinal-0-2-emulsion-better-than-retinol/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 20:09:01 +0000 https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=122547 The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion has been blowing up everywhere, and honestly, I couldn’t resist giving it a go. Retinal’s got this reputation as the next-gen retinol: faster, more effective, and somehow less irritating. It’s like the overachiever of the vitamin A family. Naturally, I had questions. Is it the holy grail everyone claims, or […]

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]]> From Retinol To Granactive Retinoid: Should You Make The Switch? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-granactive-retinoid-5-in-squalane-review/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-granactive-retinoid-5-in-squalane-review/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:15:00 +0000 https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=102764 Can I tell you a secret? I wouldn’t use The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane in my skincare routine. There, I said it. I know Granactive Retinoid is supposed to be the new retinol – minus the irritation. If it works the same and has no side effects, shouldn’t I be all over it? […]

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]]> https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-granactive-retinoid-5-in-squalane-review/feed/ 14 Which Type Of Retinoid Is Right For You? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/forms-retinoids-skincare-guide/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/forms-retinoids-skincare-guide/#comments Wed, 17 May 2023 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=101767 Ever wondered which is the best type of retinoid for you? Is there a better type of retinoid for wrinkles or one that’s more suitable for acne-prone skin? With so many types of retinoid available, it can be tough to pick the right one for your unique skin types and concerns. Only one thing’s for […]

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]]> https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/can-i-use-ahasbha-and-retinoids-together/feed/ 22 The Best Antioxidant Serums In 2023 https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/best-antioxidant-serums/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/best-antioxidant-serums/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:13:00 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=52136 What are the best antioxidant serums? You better know because your skin is under attack. Every single day. UV rays, pollution, a poor diet and smoking all send their armies of free radicals to wreak havoc on your skin and give you wrinkles and dark spots. How can you defend yourself against them? Antioxidants. These […]

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]]> https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/best-antioxidant-serums/feed/ 28 Retinoids Side Effects: How To Counteract The Peeling https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/counteract-peeling-retinoids/ https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/counteract-peeling-retinoids/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:15:00 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=101839 Can we talk about retinoids side effects? Especially if you want to jump on the retinoid bandwagon but are scared they’ll turn your skin into a flaky, peeling mess? I hear ya. You’ve heard that retinoids are the gold standard for antiaging. They reduce wrinkles. Shrink pores. Fade away dark spots. That’s all true. You […]

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