You may have noticed the word "pressed serum" popping up with more and more frequency — from K-beauty brands like Blithe, up-and-coming indie lines like Tula and even mid-range mainstays like Julep. The benefits of pressed serums generally come down to convenience and specific skin concerns that need targeting. Some pressed serums have a rich, balm-like texture that's great for dehydrated skin while others are perfect for travel, since you don't have to worry about spills. Plus, many of them are multi-taskers that also act as moisturizers and/or face oils. Suffice it to say, pressed serums are definitely worth checking out, especially since there are so many great new formulas hitting the market. Keep reading for seven of our favorites.
For thousands of years, people have used the natural resources around them to heal, soothe and beautify themselves. Ancient Egyptians — including Cleopatra herself — would use handmade rose water, colorful clay and donkey milk in their beauty rituals, and Chinese empresses from the seventh century AD would combine egg whites and vermillion into an eggshell and paint it on their faces.
As any self-respecting beauty buff can tell you, Korean beauty products have had a major moment in recent years, flooding the American market and sparking a whole slew of new trends and product categories. And while K-beauty isn't going anywhere, there's a newcomer on the block that's also making a big splash: J-beauty. As to be expected, there are some similarities between the two, but there are also significant differences.
If we told you that you didn't need to wash your face in the morning, what would you do? Laugh? Or do a little jig at the prospect of hitting the snooze button one extra time?
We get it: There is something deeply, primally satisfying about using a facial scrub. The catch is, they're just not good for us. Some are terrible for the environment and many more are harsh on your skin, irritating and tearing it on a microscopic level.
Have you ever wondered how your favorite moisturizer works? For starters, it likely falls into one (or two or even three, in some cases) of three categories: emollient, humectant and occlusive. We talked to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Purvisha Patel, who broke down the differences between the three classes.
Even the most seasoned beauty shoppers may be missing out on a veritable treasure trove of goodies. Where is this untapped resource hiding, you ask? In the baby care aisle, of all places. Not only are any of the products you find there guaranteed to be extra gentle (ideal for anyone with sensitive skin) but they're also just good, effective skin care options. Now, obviously this is not the place to look for an anti-aging serum (duh) but for the necessary basics, we highly recommend getting in on this baby beauty bounty. Here, seven of our favorite adult-approved baby products.
Whether your skin care routine is as simple as can be or consists of a complicated 12-step process, there's likely one non-negotiable: moisturizer. Not only does dry skin look less than pretty, it also doesn't feel good, making the right face cream a universal essential. And while it's meant to moisturize, why not choose a product that's going to give you even more bang for your buck? Happily, the latest crop of creams feature all kinds of innovative ingredients, technologies and formulas to go above and beyond their intended call of duty. Here, nine of the coolest new multi-tasking moisturizers out there.
You probably visit your dermatologist once a year for your annual skin screening (and if you haven't been in a while, we urge you to make an appointment, stat—skin cancer is no joke). You may even hit up your derm from time to time if you're dealing with pesky pimples or irritating eczema that you just can't seem to treat on your own.
The war against pimples can be ongoing, but some of the best acne products on the market can be found at the drugstore — for as little as $1. But between the hundreds of acne treatments out there, how do you know which of these acne products really work? That's where our readers come in.
As winter trudges along, most parts of the world remain cold and snowy. Chilly nights and days can wreak havoc on your skin, making it the perfect time to stay indoors and pamper yourself. Hello at-home spa day!
We're here for the latest and greatest in skin care trends — and trust us, there are lot of cool ones popping right now. Jade rollers, at-home microneedling tools, topical fillers and now, cica cream. Cica what, you ask? Cica cream is a wonder product that soothes seriously irritated skin (which, let's be real, we all experience from time to time). It might sound like moisturizer to you, but it turns out cica cream is so much more than that. We've got the scoop on what makes cica cream stand out, how to use it and where to find it.
So, maybe you won't be heading to Pyeongchang this year, a la special correspondent Leslie Jones, but you can still celebrate the 2018 Olympics comfortably at home with all of these epic K-beauty finds.
Over the past few months, unisex — or genderless — beauty products have started to become very popular, with brands like Context and Panacea releasing skin care lines that aren't solely marketed to one specific group of people. It makes sense, given our culture's shift towards gender neutrality.
Like all viral food and fashion trends, the new year always brings in a fleet of buzzworthy beauty ingredients that have the industry talking. And while some of these trendy skin or hair care ingredients (we're looking at you sperm and camel milk) may seem a bit gimmicky, there are others experts say will have major staying power. To determine which ingredients are actually gaining traction in the beauty world, we spoke to dermatologists and the people behind the brands using the ingredients about what they mean for the future of beauty in 2018. Here are 9 weird-but-awesome ingredients they say you're definitely going to want to try.
Hormones, ya gotta love 'em. While hormonal fluctuation is one of the unique parts of being a woman, I'm confident that I'm not alone in wishing the accompanying skin care side effects weren't a thing. Whether it's sudden dryness, a shiny oil slick or a way-too-noticeable planet on your chin, there's just something about those hormones that aren't welcome visitors. But what if I told you we're not alone in feeling this way? What if the beauty industry took our hatred of monthly hormones and did something constructive with it? Well, our period-prone skin care prayers have been answered.
There's a reason sheet masks are having a moment. Not only are they loaded with powerful ingredients that target virtually any skin care concern, but the paper-thin sheets make clean-up a breeze. They're great for travel and seriously work.
When you've got just 10 minutes to apply your skin care and makeup before rushing out the door, there's no time for your usual 15-step beauty routine. But just because you're in a time crunch, doesn't mean you want to look any less beautiful. That's where multitasking beauty products come in.
In a world of fragrant rosehip seed oils and exotic argan oils, the word "squalane" stands out — and it's been popping up with more frequency lately. So, what exactly is squalane? And why does it belong in our skincare routine?
On the hunt for the best scar treatments? We've got you covered with this list of scar treatments. Because scars, like accidents, happen to all of us. And whether it's the result of a surgery, a stumble or a pimple-popping session gone awry (come on, we've all been there), getting rid of them is no easy feat. After all, you might be dealing with skin that's discolored, sunken, raised or bumpy. Your body worked hard to repair itself from whatever caused the scar; and while covering it up with makeup temporarily patches things up, the best scar treatments can help solve the problem in a more permanent way.