How The Ordinary Moisturizer Helped My Damaged Skin Barrier

the ordinary moisturizer

Does The Ordinary Moisturizer actually hydrate, or does it just sit there like an awkward first date? I put it to the test on my dry skin and checked how it performs for oily and combo types. Let’s break down its formula, absorption, and whether phytoceramides make a difference.

The Best Cleanser for Sensitive Skin to Gently Remove Dirt Without Causing Irritation

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Finding the best cleanser for sensitive skin can feel like a never-ending struggle for many. One wrong ingredient, and boom, your skin is red, irritated, and tighter than a drum. If your face throws a tantrum every time you try a new cleanser, hear me out, you’re not alone. Sensitive skin needs extra TLC, which means you need to ditch the harsh sulfates, drying alcohols, and overpowering fragrances in favor of gentle and hydrating formulas that cleanse the skin without stripping.

Auteur Definitive Eye Cream Review After Months of Testing

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After almost three months of use (which, let’s be real, is more like a month of actual application since I alternate with a hydrating eye cream), I can definitely see some results. My fine lines were blurred. But the biggest transformation was in my crow’s feet.

City Lips Lip Plumper Review

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Disclosure: I receive a small commission for purchases made via affiliate links. City Lips Lip Plumper and Gloss promises to instantly make your lips look plump and hydrated while reducing the appearance of fine lines. That’s what it says on the packaging. But does it really hydrate and plump your lips like any other good … Read more

What is Fungal Acne and How to Treat It?

a young girl struggling with acne on her face

Fungal acne often masquerades as regular acne but has an entirely different cause. It’s easy to mistake it for acne triggered by a reaction to a skincare product, bacterial acne caused by hormonal changes, clogged pores from skipping your double-cleanse on a tired night, or even closed comedones.