Taking the guesswork out of skincare
“Gio, how can The Ordinary products work if they’re so cheap? Where’s the catch?” Headaches. The catch is in the headaches The Ordinary gives you when you’re trying to decide what to buy. Want a simple retinoid serum, for example? Here are 6! 6, ladies! How the heck do you decide which one is right […]
The Inkey List Retinol is one of the gentlest retinol serums I’ve ever tried. Weird, when you think it contains 2 forms of retinoids (the only thing proven to reduce wrinkles, not just their appearance). And that some sources report retinol is here in a staggering 1% concentration (that’s super high – and irritating – […]
Have you heard? L’Oreal has a new retinol serum out. It’s called L’Oreal Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum and it features the highest concentration of retinol the brand has ever used. 0.2% to be exact. I know what you’re thinking: “It’s great L’Oreal has jumped on the retinol bandwagon, but isn’t 0.2% too little? […]
What are the best retinol products? The answer to this question may just change your skin for good. I’m not kidding. Retinol (and any other form of vitamin A, for that matter) is the only thing that can REALLY reduce wrinkles. Here’s how it works and where to find it: What’s Retinol And How Does […]
I usually get my retinol fix in serum form. The lightweight texture of a serum usually penetrates skin more easily, giving its actives a little advantage. But when La Roche Posay Redermic R Anti-Aging Concentrate Intensive (a cream) landed on my desk, I decided to switch things up. Should you do the same, too? What’s […]
The worst mistake you can make with retinol is not to use it (once you’re 25+). The second worst mistake you can make is thinking you’re special and can skip to the highest concentrations without irritating your skin. Hint: you’re NOT special. Retinol is a double-edged sword. Yes, it makes your skin smoother, brightens it […]
