Deciem has recently been going through a lot of very, very public drama. The owner, Brandon Truaxe, is known for his Instagram rants on the Deciem page and his often confusing captions. He has also been a bit problematic in the past few months, and many people have complete...
A few weeks ago, I was organizing my skincare cabinet and found an expired Benzoyl Peroxide face wash that had been there for YEARS untouched. It reminded me of my days as a 13 and 14 year old, using harsh, stripping products in an attempt to clear my acne...
There’s nothing worse than being SO close to your skincare goals…then pesky dead skin cells decide to clog your pores and ruin it all. We’ve all been there. Clear-ish skin. No acne. Minimal scarring. But the texture…is still there. For as far back as I can remember into my...
Cerave and Cetaphil. Two similar brand names that are polar opposites. I’ve been going to dermatologists since I was 10. Puberty took a hit on my skin and my forehead was taken over by the texture that was constantly itchy and peeling. My PCP recommended betamethasone, guess what my...
Summer is right around the corner and I’ve been looking for new, lightweight serums to add to my routine to prepare for the heat. This is a line I recently saw at Target, and the gradient packaging on the Pacifica Pineapple Quench Oil Free Serum caught my eye. I...
When I think about the main reasons I am so passionate about skincare, one of them has to be how skincare product formulation is constantly evolving for the better. Skincare is progressive, not regressive. Over the past few decades, facial cleansers have evolved from harsh, alkaline products to gentle...
If you’ve been looking for an affordable cleanser that gets all the makeup and dirt off but still maintains your skin’s natural oils? You’ve come to the right place. Formula 10.0.6 recently introduced their products into the shelves of Target and Ulta at a crazy affordable price range. They...
Photo credit: Neutrogena For dehydrated guys and gals all over the world, Neutrogena Hydro-Boost has been a skin saver. If you have oily skin, the Hydro Boost line should be your best friend. It hydrates and quenches the skin, while also having dimethicone to act as a ‘sealant’. It...
When I’m testing out a moisturizer, I like to stick to products that leave me not only feeling luxurious but also looking like it. I want to feel like no one in the world has better, silkier skin than me. You should, too. The Formula 10.0.6 PM Perfector moisturizer...
After writing my previous post which garnered some negative (mostly positive) criticism, I felt this follow up was important. (Read: Natural Skincare is the Most Profitable Beauty Myth Ever) I taught you all the dangers of using ingredients in your pantry as part of your skincare routine, and now...
