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The Different Types of Exfoliation

Should you consider a chemical exfoliant? Learn about the benefits, types, and how to safely incorporate this skincare technique into your routine.

What is Retinol Cream?

All the different forms of retinoids, potential side effects, and alternatives to a retinol cream.

4 Benefits to Buying Luxury Skincare Brands

The cost of creating a luxury skincare product isn't cheap but are premium skincare brands actually worth the splurge? Read on to find out.

Symptoms & Causes of Dry Skin on Your Face

One of the main causes of dry skin on our face is a damaged skin barrier. We explore the common symptoms of dry skin, why and how dry skin happens,...

How to Get Porcelain Skin (Naturally)

Pat McGrath’s viral ‘porcelain skin’ makeup look has us wondering how we can get porcelain skin naturally. Read on to learn more about what it is and how to get...

7 Signs Your Skin Barrier Is Damaged and How to Repair It

A damaged skin barrier makes skin more prone to water loss and irritation. Here are some signs that you have a damaged skin barrier and how to treat it using...

Luxury Skincare: Ranking The Best Face Cleansers Worth the Splurge

We ranked and reviewed top-selling and best luxury face cleansers. Which ones are worth the splurge? Read on to discover our favorites.

What Does Glow Serum Do?

A glow serum infuses your skin with nutrients and clinically proven ingredients that restore sheen and moisture to your skin while promoting long-term skin health. A glow serum helps to...

What is Good Science in Skincare?

Find out how to detect science-washing and the secret to effective skincare (hint: it's good science).

The Best-Selling Face Cleansers, Reviewed

A review of popular facial cleansers and looking at the active ingredients found in them.

What is Skin Cycling? TikTok’s Viral Skincare Routine

Motif dermatologist, Dr. Indy Chabra weighs in on Tiktok's latest skincare trend and explores the important role of rest and recovery when it comes to your skincare routine.

The Skin Damage We Do In Pursuit of Perfection

Forget the beholder, beauty is in the eye of your choice procedure. From tricky, at-home chemical peels to literally eating shit, how far are you willing to go to achieve your ideal...

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