We all know that alcohol is a common ingredient in skin care products. "It's often used as a solubilizer and helps with controlling oily skin," says Dr. Eddie Omar, CEO of Phyto-C. "Alcohol also helps with skin penetration of ingredients since it's easily absorbed."

It's no surprise that "how to get rid of acne" was one of the most searched beauty questions of 2020. It's always been a common skin care concern, but since we've all been wearing masks lately maskne has become a real issue.

Spring means flowers, showers and new nail polishes from your favorite brands. It's the perfect time to refresh your beauty routine, especially if you've been stuck in a manicure rut. There are plenty of pretty polishes to choose from right now with everything from pastel pinks to moody grays to bright blues trending.

A few months ago, I decided to make the switch to natural deodorant. Natural deodorant is free of aluminum, the ingredient found in conventional antiperspirants that stops you from sweating. While rumors have swirled for years that the aforementioned aluminum ups your risk of breast cancer, there's little scientific evidence supporting that claim.

Her initial claim to fame may have been being the sister of Arielle Charnas, but Michaela Podolsky has managed to carve out a niche for herself as a beauty influencer. The new mom opened up on Instagram about her pregnancy troubles, including fertility treatments and the loss of one of her twins mid-pregnancy. She has an equally relatable approach to beauty. She embraces a variety of luxe and more moderately priced brands and favors a natural look. (Just look at her five holy grail beauty picks.)