Tag: moisturizer
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How to Use Retinol (Save This Post)
Retinol is a very active ingredient that, at sufficiently high concentrations, requires strict adherence to a protocol for its effectiveness and safety. Let me help you to figure out everything about retinol usage.
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The Battle of Moisturizing Serums: Which One is Worth Your Money?
The most popular combination is hyaluronic acid and panthenol, with dozens of brands producing this product. How can you tell which one is worth buying? I’ve selected the six most popular ones; let’s take a look.
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Q: Can skin “get used to” skincare products?
There is a persistent myth that skin becomes accustomed to cosmetic products, and then they suddenly stop working. To avoid this, cosmetologists, bloggers, and consultants in cosmetic stores often recommend regularly changing or alternating products. Is this necessary?
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4 Products to Restore Your Skin’s Lipid Barrier
Restoring your lipid barrier is crucial for maintaining healthy, resilient skin. This listing includes cosmetic products that contain ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids in the classic 3:1:1:1 ratio.
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Q: Everyone around me says they have sensitive skin. Maybe I do too? How can I tell?
First and foremost, there are no clear diagnostic criteria for sensitive skin (unless we are talking about skin sensitivity in chronic skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or rosacea). Both doctors and patients often rely on subjective factors (if your face turns red in the cold – it’s sensitive, if you had a reaction to…
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8 Creams with Skin-Mimicking (Lamellar) Emulsions and Why You Need One
Let me remind you that lamellar one is a type of emulsion that “mimics” the structure of the epidermis. You can recognize it by the abbreviation MLE on the packaging, lecithin or hydrolyzed lecithin, and lamellar emulsifiers in the ingredient list.
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Review: Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial – The Ultimate Combination Skin Saver
A moisturizing face mask with components that restore the skin’s lipid barrier. There’s no rocket science here (and honestly, there’s none in any cosmetics), but the formula is stellar, like in the best Hollywood blockbuster. It contains…
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Review: RITUALS The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream – No Special Rituals, Just an Ordinary Cream
When it comes to body care, I’m always on the lookout for products that promise both nourishment and a touch of luxury. Recently, I decided to try The Ritual of Sakura Magic Touch Body Cream from Rituals, a brand that emphasizes creating a spa-like experience at home. I fell for the beautiful promises, but it…
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Review: Always in Love with Innisfree Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream
As a long-time skincare enthusiast, discovering products that resonate with my skin’s needs is always a joy. Korean skincare brands have consistently delivered outstanding products, with Innisfree being one of the most famous names alongside other remarkable brands like Belif and Dr. Jart+. Innisfree’s Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream was a pure delight in my…
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Q: In what order should I use skincare products?
How to choose the right product? In what order to use them? Serum before or after the cream? A multi-step skincare routine can be fascinating, relaxing, and beneficial – but also very confusing. Short answer: If you have no specific concerns, just cleanse and moisturize + apply a sunscreen.
