When I think of buzzy skincare products that promise (and deliver) a glow, my mind immediately goes to Glow Recipe heck, it’s in the name, but that’s not even why. It’s because of their iconic, best-selling Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops ($34). When I tell you I’ve never put something so stunningly beautiful on my skin, I swear I’m not exaggerating. And…
There’s a reason why so many folks return from their Parisian vacations with checked luggage filled to the brim with drugstore skin care. French beauty products are known for their effective, high-quality formulas that rival luxury US brands for a fraction of the price…
This Peptide-and-Vitamin-C Eye Serum Faded My Dark Circles During a Week of *Very* Little Sleep
April 15, 2024
If you’ve been searching for a serum that’s gentle enough for the delicate skin around your eyes but is also efficacious, this one’s for you.Youth to the People (YTTP)—the California-based skin-care brand known for its plant-derived formulas and…
The Derm Behind ‘Skin Cycling’ Just Launched One of the Strongest Retinoids Money Can Buy, and It Won’t Irritate Your Complexion
January 26, 2024
Exfoliant, retinoid, and recovery—these are the three ingredient types you need to create a skin-cycling routine. The method, which is meant to help you get the most out of your nighttime regimen by rotating through active ingredients and allowing time for your skin to recover in between,was created by board-certified dermatologist Whitney Bowe, MD. You can use any brand’s…
My Skin’s Always Been Too Sensitive for Retinol, But I Finally Found an Alternative That Smooths Wrinkles Without Irritation
January 18, 2024
In a day and age when expert advice seems readily available around every corner of the Internet, you’d be hard-pressed to find an anti-aging breakdown that doesn’t include the use of a retinoid. But for many (including me), the side effects that come along with…
11 Must-Have Products on Amazon for Erasing Dark Spots, According to Dermatologists
November 1, 2023
In This Article
01 Types of dark spot treatments
02 Jump to best dark spot treatments on Amazon
First: Not all dark spots are the same
“As a dermatologist, when patients come to us for the treatment of dark spots or hyperpigmentation, the first step is…
This Skin-Firming Serum Is So Powerful, My Mom Asked if I Got Filler 2 Days After I Started Using It
October 29, 2023
Over the past few years, I’ve tested a lot of skin-care products, and am always excited when I see even the smallest improvement in my complexion and skin health. It takes a lot for a product to deliver any noticeable changes, let alone for one to do it in a short period of time, which is why I was so utterly blown away the first time I tried Comfort Zone Sublime Skin Intensive Serum…
This ‘Super Skin’ Foundation Serum Makes My Dry, Discolored Skin Look Like the Best Version of Itself
October 25, 2023
For years (even after upping my budget for better products) I walked around with the same caked-on complexion, assuming that my skin was something that was meant to be covered up—not shown off in its fullest form.
But now, thanks to a shift in the beauty conversation…
One 65-Year-Old Shopper Calls This Derm-Approved Moisturizer the ‘Dream Cream for Mature Skin’\u2014And the Entire Site Is 20% Off This Weekend Only
October 17, 2023
The natural beauty brand—which is beloved by dermatologist and celebrities alike—happens to be celebrating its 6th birthday with a super-sale, taking 20 percent off almost its entire inventory. This includes everything you need to hit “reset” on your…
This Brightening Serum Got Rid of My Dark Spots Better Than Lasers in Just a Few Weeks\u2014And I’ve Never Gotten This Many Compliments
October 7, 2023
One of my top skin-care goals has been to improve myhyperpigmentation, (really, an attempt to undo the years of sun damage accumulated during the many years I went without daily SPF—I have better habits now!). There are many of us out there who only used sun protection products when going to the beach or on vacation, so that shared trauma is somewhat comforting. But I was still left…