Tired of applying powder countless times throughout the day? You're not alone. There are many of us with oily or combination skin who fight day in and day out to keep our faces shine-free. The good news: Powder is no longer the only option to get a sought-after matte complexion. The answer lies in your skin-care routine. A few product tweaks, you may just want to ditch your powder after all.
When it comes to hydration, hyaluronic acid is a miracle molecule -- largely because it can hold 1000 times its weight in water. And hyaluronic acid isn't a weird chemical created in a lab. In fact, it naturally exists in skin, and synthetic hyaluronic acid is virtually identical to what your body already makes.
Let's not sugar-coat things: Dealing with facial hair can be a real pain in the you-know-what, especially when it comes to peach fuzz, AKA the annoyingly fine hair that covers your cheeks, forehead and even ears. "This isn't the same type of the hair that we have on our head, arms, legs, bikini line or underarms," explains Shobha Tummala, founder & CEO of
If less-than-supple skin has got you down, don't stress. While you may not be able to turn back the clock, you can make sure your skin stays firm and bouncy (AKA amazingly youthful). The secret? The right collagen-boosting products and procedures. More on the science part of things in a minute, but for now, remember that more collagen equals fewer wrinkles. Ahead, seven different ways to get it.
Arbonne who? If you haven't heard of this direct sales healthy lifestyle beauty brand (though, if you ever scroll through Facebook you probably have), you're about to thank your lucky stars you clicked on this article. For over 35 years the brand has been combining the best of nature with leading science to create beauty products that have successfully earned their place among vanities worldwide thanks to quality reviews and persuasive, persistent sales people swarming all of our favorite social media sites.
There's nothing better than a splash of cold water on your face in the morning, or washing away the day's grime with your favorite skin care products. But sometimes life happens; you're on the go and it's just not possible to do the whole soap-and-water routine. In this scenario, your best and easiest skin care option is to use a face wipe.
Celebs: They really are just like us. Yep, it turns out that not every A-lister came crawling out of the womb with beyond-perfect skin. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have dealt with their fair share of skin struggles, acne included. This isn't totally surprising when you think about, as the American Academy of Dermatology estimates that up to 50 million Americans deal with pimples on the reg. If you're one of the many mere mortals who've experienced breakouts, then you know how frustrating it can be to try to get things under control.
If you've scrolled through Instagram, walked through Sephora or discovered the wonders of Korean beauty, then you've definitely heard of jelly cleansers. Apart from being as soft and squishy as the name suggests, do you know why jelly cleansers have gained so much popularity? Believe it or not, it's not solely based on their unique name.
An at-home peel can uncover brighter, more youthful skin without a trip to the spa or doc. Peels are intended to remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells, giving the face a smoother, more radiant appearance. When used correctly, they can minimize pores and even diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
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If you're all about this whole multi-masking trend, we applaud you. After all, the idea of applying different masks that address different skin needs on different parts of your face makes perfect sense. But let's not forget that going that route requires multiple products, which means you're spending both more moolah and more time figuring out which one goes where. So if you're short on either of those -- or, let's be real, are just feeling a little lazy -- may we suggest using one multi-tasking mask instead? The nine below are the easiest way to address any and all of your complexion concerns in one simple step. Sold.
If you have wrinkles or dark spots that you'd like to get rid of, you probably think you have to drop major dough on expensive beauty products to make any headway. The good news is, you don't have to sacrifice your bank account to see real results — it turns out there are plenty of anti-aging skin care products that won't completely wreck your credit score.
You wear sunscreen every day (or, OK, most days), and you're proud of it. After all, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, up to 90 percent of preventable aging is caused by UV exposure -- and that means smoking, diet, and sleep barely matter by comparison. For the last few decades, everyone from dermatologists to beauty editors has been stressing the importance of SPF. "Wear sunscreen and you'll look younger" has been our motto.
Ever since I can remember, I've been getting acne all over my face. I'd wake up to head to school, dust on some BareMinerals powder to "cover" my imperfections, then spend the rest of the school day avoiding eye contact with literally everyone.
It's time for you to get acquainted with oxygen masks (no, not the kind on airplanes), aka bubble masks. You apply them to your face while they're in a sheet mask, cream, or gel state, and they snap, crackle, pop into a foaming masterpiece that gives your skin a boost of anti-aging oxygen. Consider these masks CPR for dull, tired and aging skin.
Here's an all-too familiar scenario: Every morning you cleanse, prime and mattify your skin to pore-less, oil-free perfection. But by the time you walk through your office doors, you need another dab of powder — and by midday, it looks like you've slathered a layer of Crisco on your face. What gives?
Pumpkin spice lattes. Autumn's colorful leaves. Halloween. This season ushers in a slew of delights, and with them comes a brand new slate of beauty products to covet. Whether you choose the ultra-hydrating serum, the perk-you-up body oil, or the purifying mask straight from one of the biggest celebrities of all time, there's truly something for everyone. Stock up now and ensure that your October is all treats, no tricks.
Finding new skin care products can be tough, but you know what makes the process a whole lot easier? Well, online shopping, of course. And, luckily for us all, Amazon happens to offer quite a few great finds where great skin care is concerned -- finds worthy of your favorite It girl's beauty shelf, in fact.
In a world where beauty brands come and go, Mary Kay is pretty much the O.G. on the block. Founded in 1963, the company not only has a long heritage of promoting female entrepreneurship (remember your mom going to Mary Kay parties?), but also of constantly developing innovative new products. Case in point: They've been granted more than 1,300 patents, with 130 in 2016 alone. We're talking big-time developments in ingredients and technology that make the latest Mary Kay finds way different from what your mom -- heck, maybe even your grandma -- was buying. From a whole new take on Vitamin C to the ultimate do-it-all night cream, check out the 11 Mary Kay standouts you should definitely get your hands on.
There's no sugar-coating it: Clogged pores are the worst. Whether you're talking about blackheads, whiteheads, or full-on pimples, it's never a pretty situation. Adding insult to injury, preventing blockages is no simple feat. While there are certain ingredients that are more likely to clog pores than others (if you want to get technical, these ingredients are called 'comedogenic'), there are multiple other factors to consider, points out Emily Arch, M.D., a dermatologist at Dermatology + Aesthetics of Wicker Park in Chicago. "It really depends not only on the ingredient, but also its concentration, how it's been processed, what other ingredients are in the product and your skin type," she says.