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My Skin Prep for Makeup: Fashion Week Edition

How I prep my skin for a special occasion and for smooth, hassle-free make-up application; all the things I do and more importantly don't do leading up until the D...

What is the Best Skincare for Aging Skin?

What is skin aging? With the passage of time, our skin undergoes a decline in cellular function and structural integrity. While we often think of this as inevitable, multiple...

AHA BHA Toners: The Secret to Smooth Skin

Wondering how AHA and BHA toners work? AHA exfoliates the skin's surface for smoother, plumper, brighter skin while BHA unclogs pores, keeping acne at bay.

8 Celebrity Wellness and Beauty Routines - Revealed

Discover celebrity wellness and beauty routines, from skincare tips to self-care hacks, and learn the science behind how stars maintain glowing skin.

What is Botox in a Bottle?

"Botox in a bottle" products and treatments do exist and they can actually make a visible difference to your skin when used consistently offering non-invasive results.

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Premium luxury skincare brands reviewed and are worth trying

7 Top Luxury Skincare Brands & Why They’re Worth Trying - 2025 Updated

Luxury skincare products come with high price tags that can be an expensive gamble if they don't work for your skin. We reviewed the best luxury skincare brands that are worth...

What is the Best Cleanser for Rosacea; Navigating skincare with Rosacea.

After years of struggling with Rosacea I finally have a skincare routine that works for me. Read on for ingredients to avoid and use, and the best skincare routine for...

Abundance Cleanser

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Tretinoin vs. Retinol (vs. Bakuchiol): How do they work and compare?

In the ever-evolving world of skincare, one ingredient family stands tall as the gold standard for anti-aging - retinoids. Backed by decades of rigorous scientific research and even FDA-approved...

Luxury Gifts for Her

When shopping for her, a gift that is luxurious, always trumps one that isn’t. I appreciate gifts that are functional, however, in my opinion, it is more memorable to...

Alcohol face bloat; it's visible effects on our skin (and health)

What do Bella Hadid, Anne Hathaway, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Blake Lively, Eva Mendez and Tyra Banks all have in common - that they are gorgeous with chiseled faces and...

Bakuchiol Serum: The Ultimate Skin Hack Explained

Learn more about Bakuchiol and how it compares to retinoids (Retinol and Tretinoin) as well as the percentage at which it is most effective.

Skincare Sets for this Holiday Season

Skincare sets and the importance of synergy, science and sequence when it comes to skincare products and ingredients, when buying skincare for yourself or skincare gift sets for others.