Sure, everyone wants beautiful and glowing skin, but it can take work and commitment. Maintaining a natural glow also means taking care of our bodies: In addition to a well-rounded skin care routine, it also entails eating healthily, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep. Because of this, some people choose to take things up a notch by focusing on using natural products and learning more about how our bodies work.
As a longtime fan of cushion foundations, adorable Korean makeup and weird sheet masks, I consider myself something of a Korean beauty and skin care aficionado. But even after years of gleefully consuming all things K-beauty, I'd never tried the full, storied 10-step Korean skin care routine.
Apples and pumpkins get all the fall fruit love but pomegranates, which are in season October through February, deserve the spotlight too. That's especially true when it comes to skin care. Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants, meaning they are great at protecting your skin from damaging free radicals. Pomegranates are also loaded with anti-inflammatory compounds that can help ease symptoms of inflammation due to breakouts, redness or dryness. Here, we've rounded up seven skin care products formulated with pomegranate. Healthier skin, coming right up!
New season, new skin care routine. Whether you're looking to completely overhaul your regimen, or just need a few new product suggestions, we've got you covered. From cleanser to sunscreen and everything in between, these dermatologist-approved products are all you need to achieve complexion perfection. Mix and match from the 10 ahead or shop them all for one complete skin care stash.
We know good skin care habits lead to clearer, smoother skin. Your morning skin regimen can set the tone for the entire day, just like the evening regimen will set you up for the best results the following morning. Picking the right products for your skin type as well as putting those products in the right order can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Skin care doesn't need to be complicated and confusing, which is why we're here to take the guesswork out of it. We spoke with licensed aesthetician and makeup artist Ryan Christopher for some of his best tips and tricks for getting the most out of your skin care routine. Christopher gives us the lowdown on which order to use your skin care products in and ways to maximize the skin benefits from each step.
Undoubtedly, you've heard the name Jeju Island in the world of beauty. Jeju-do, known as the Hawaii of Korea, is a booming skin care and vacation destination due to its lush vegetation and 'gram-worthy scenery. The tropical island is home to Hallasan Mountain, a large dormant volcano that dominates the landscape. Like other tropical islands, Jeju's flora and fauna are some of the heartiest and contain the most fortified ingredients. Some of the coveted ingredients from Jeju result from the volcanic ash soil as well as the mineral-rich, geothermic natural spring water. Other unique ingredients in Jeju skin care include: green tea, camelia oil, bija seeds, soybeans and an abundance of exotic fruit.
If you regularly deal with acne and pimples, you may already be dotting a spot treatment on breakouts before bed, but sometimes that's just not enough. It takes using a product all over your face to reduce the size of pimples, blackheads and cysts and to prevent any new breakouts from forming. From treatment toners that help balance skin to cleansers that use charcoal to attack breakout-causing impurities like dirt, oil and makeup, sometimes it takes adding that one extra step in your skin care routine to make your skin look its best.
Detoxifying charcoal beauty products are becoming a staple in modern beauty routines. This is increasingly apparent in that so many of our favorite brands are releasing charcoal-infused offerings. You can literally use this beloved ingredient to detoxify your body from head to toe. We've been seeing charcoal for some time now in everything from makeup, skin care, hair care, even dental care and it shows no signs of stopping. Whether you're treating stubborn breakouts or product buildup on your scalp, charcoal is a great go-to. Here are some of the latest (and greatest) charcoal beauty products we're loving right now. Check 'em out and see if they deserve a spot in your beauty repertoire.
We're used to seeing skin care products separated into categories "for men" and "for women," with the former typically presented in "masculine" black and blue colors. And then there's makeup products, usually marketed exclusively to women. But times are changing: The call for diversity has become stronger than ever, and the beauty industry is not immune to it. Now, skin care and makeup products have been developed as "gender neutral" — an exciting development for all.
Acne. For some people, it's a distant memory, but for many of us, it's still our reality as adults. In addition to dealing with additional shine and requiring products to mattify our complexions, we also want products that truly camouflage acne and won't break us out. One of the best ways to get maximum coverage and staying power is by using a foundation primer. If you have oily, acne-prone skin, then you know that choosing one of these can be a daunting task as things that cover up acne often make it worse. Blemish-clearing primers for acne-prone skin are just the ticket. They contain ingredients to clear your blemishes and soothe irritation while mattifying and giving you a pristine base to work with. Here are some of our favorite acne-friendly primers. Check 'em out and start seeing clearer skin and get better wear from your makeup.
If you're looking for a way to smooth wrinkles, then there's a pretty good chance you've either tried retinol or had someone recommend it to you. That's because retinol, a vitamin A derivative, is basically the gold standard of anti-aging ingredients. That being said, retinol, whether in prescription form or in OTC treatments and serums, can be quite irritating. Sure, it might work to minimize the look of lines on your face, but it could also leave you with dry, peeling, red skin. The good news is, there are plenty of gentle anti-aging serums on the market that boost youthfulness without irritation so you can recapture that glow without the worry. Here are eight serums worth adding to your skin care routine.
There’s really nothing like a skin care emergency, especially when they all seem so well timed with large events in your life, like a date, a job interview or something where, you know, your face has to just serve. This usually causes a day-long freakout. Honestly, why can’t skin just behave?
Jelly skin care products are not only gorgeous to look at, but they're so fun to use. There's something about dipping into a jelly-textured moisturizer that'll bring you right back to your childhood, in the best way possible.
A new season is a great time to change up your routine. While you're switching your wardrobe from flip flops to boots and tanks to sweaters, consider revamping your skin care routine, too. Summer was full of fun in the sun, so it's obvious your complexion needs a little TLC in the fall season. From uber-hydrating moisturizers to reparative serums, this season's skin care launches prove that skin nourishment is key to a flawless complexion. We asked dermatologists to share their top picks of the buzzy new skin care launches, here's what they recommend.
If you're looking to keep skin looking healthy, free of impurities and clear as day, a pore-clearing mask is what you need in your life. Most of these masks contain ingredients like mud or charcoal that work like a magnet to remove the gunk inside your pores (that eventually lead to pimples, blackheads and other lovely things that like to pop up conveniently right before a big event). But many of these pore-clearing masks leave you without impurities — and the important oils that your skin needs in order to stay healthy. To help you out in your quest for a pore-clearing mask that's gentle on skin but really works, we tried some of the best-selling products on the market. Here are the five that won our heart.
As cooler weather arrives, we turn to intensive moisturizing products to keep skin hydrated and supple. Serums are one of the most powerful products in our beauty arsenal since they can hydrate the skin and help reverse some of the damage (we're talking brown spots and more) that occurred during the summer. But selecting the right facial serum can be tricky, especially since there are tons of brands and formulations to choose from. We spoke to dermatologists (and a pair of cosmetic chemists) to find out which facial serums they recommend to brighten, tighten, moisturize and fight unwanted discoloration. Read on for 10 picks to add to your shopping cart pronto.
With winter preparing to make a gusty entrance — and fingers hovering above the indoor heating "on" button — it makes sense to start thinking about doubling down on hydration. When it comes to cleansers, creams, lotions and lip balms, we've got a lot of ingredients to choose from, not limited to nut butters, fruit oils, hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Today we're focusing on lanolin, specifically, a moisturizing ingredient that tends to get overlooked and misunderstood.
If you have sensitive skin, you know it’s no fun. It might seem like anything and everything you attempt to put on (or near) your face can end in a breakout, rash or some other type of irritation. If you have sensitive skin, you’re far from alone, however, your sensitivity could be caused by a myriad of different factors, from environmental pollutants, stress and allergies to over-use of products, hormones and genetic factors.
We have our pick of high-tech beauty tools that can be charged with USB cables and oscillate hundreds of times a minute, but some of the trendiest tools are throwing it back to ancient times. Just look at jade and rose quartz face rollers. Facial rollers have been used since as early as the seventh century in China to promote lymphatic drainage and increase luminosity. And they still hold up in modern, tech-driven, Instagram-obsessed times.
Want flawless skin, but you're not quite sure where to start? From proper moisturizing to double cleansing, these simple skin care tips can make a world of difference with very little effort. Keep reading to learn how to transform your complexion with just a few easy tweaks to your nighttime skin care routine. And the best part is, it takes less than five minutes.
