New Arrivals
Elle hates cakey so she was ready to drop Axiology's Fungdation (mushroom-infused foundation) if it was a flop. And we're happy to say it's a hot one! Best applied with a brush, and best prepped beforehand with a primer or spray - it looks just like skin (but better).
Kellie gets those tiny little red pimple-like things and a bit of irritation, so she had to introduce the TIA'M Vita B3 Source slowly into her routine (because 10% niacinamide is no joke). There was a little redness at first, but 2.5 months later, her skin is clearer and brighter.
Did you know sweat can irritate sensitive skin? Yep - a gym session in the hot summer can leave our skin red. Our rosacea-prone editor added the Etude House Cica Calming Ampoule in her routine and it's made a HUGE difference. Less redness, more hydration.
It's summer, so that means oilier roots and more hair wash days, right? Wrong. We are lazy people. We're just piling on the Dry Shampoo, and loving this one from Kitsch. It keeps perfectly in your hand bang or your travel bag for a quick application on the go! No snow shoulders here.
An honest Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh Review.
I tried the viral Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics - and truthfully it wasn't for me. It was just too dewy on my oily ass skin. But I decided to give the new Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh Rice + B5 Sunscreen a go because it's meant to be for my skin type (oily but sometimes dehydrated on the U-Zone, prone to hormonal acne, sometimes sensitive).
How to repair a damaged skin barrier (from someone who has had to repair their skin barrier multiple times)
Skin irritations and allergies are never fun, but a damaged skin barrier is a whole new level of hell. The good news, is that our skin is a resilient organ and can heal relatively quickly. The not-so-good news is that you'll need to peel back all your fancy skincare for the time being, get consistent with a simple routine, and resist putting any active ingredients on your skin until it heals. You can do it, let's get into it!
This is the first eye cream I ever used to completion
Listen, I've always been a bit sketchy on eye creams and serums. Are they actually necessary? Do you even need one? Why are they so tiny but so expensive? I'll be honest: I didn't bother during my 20s and early 30s. If it was good enough for the rest of my face, it was good enough for my eye contour area! Then my late 30s hit me like a trout slap in the face, and so did the sudden dryness, fine lines, and pilling if I dared to wear makeup.
The Best Eye Cream? We've tried it
What does an eye cream do? Well, it pretty much does what a moisturizer would. It can hydrate, soothe, treat fine lines, hyperpigmentation, etc. So do eye creams really make a difference? And is an eye cream really better than moisturizer for your face? The answer is, they can indeed make a difference to your skin AND they can be better.