Science forward summer beauty: if you’ve been a longtime reader round these parts, you know my deal. Beauty products aren’t always created equal; I put the majority of my trust in clinical brands when it comes to skincare, vice a sexy marketing ploy. That said, this summer has been weird. While rearranging my beauty cabinet a few weeks ago to…
What skincare ingredients should you never use together? It’s a question you’ve likely overlooked unknowingly. Have you ever layered skincare products on thinking, “HELL YES: I’m multitasking like a pro!! Take that, skin problems!” You’re not alone. I do it all the time. However, back in the day before I knew better in my early twenties, I was actually adding…
I’m back on my bullshit with the Skincare 101 series, and next up is dry skin based on your answers to the poll on Instagram this week! Fun fact to kick it off: no matter what type of skin you have, dry skin will always be an issue at some point in your life. If it hasn’t happened yet, just…
Up, down, and never at the same time: combination skin might be one of the trickiest skin types legit EVER. Why? It’s so damn mutable. The dry patches switch up on you, parts of your face’s makeup melts off: it’s a fucking shitshow. If you clicked on this article, I’m sure you’re no stranger to that. While I have a…
Finding the right skincare products for your skin type isn’t always intuitive. Especially if seeing a specialist isn’t in the budget. What makes it even tougher is sifting through popular products on the hunt for something that really works for you. Sound familiar? I sometimes think that oily skinned individuals have it a bit harder out of the gate. You’re…
