So you did your research, hit the sales, and now you have a boatload of skincare to (hopefully) address your skin concerns. How do you use them? When do you put on what? And how? Layering skincare is definitely a “your mileage may vary” situation, as some skin types can’t handle lots of products, andContinue reading “Skincare How To: Layering Skincare”
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A 2021 Skincare Retrospective
I’ve now been a full-fledged skincare fanatic for over two years (fun fact: Skincare Fanatics FB group started at the end of February 2020) and a skincare blogger for over one. I never expected the group to hit a thousand members, let alone 65k (it’s doubled in the past year). And I never expected toContinue reading “A 2021 Skincare Retrospective”
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Skincare: A Guide to (Skincare) Gifting
Skincare is deeply personal, but if you, like me, are a skincare fanatic (or, realistically, just if you’re reading this), chances are it’s one of the principal things you want to gift people, whether this upcoming holiday season or year around. I know with 99% certainty that everything I’m gifting is skincare (or cooking) adjacent,Continue reading “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Skincare: A Guide to (Skincare) Gifting”
The Hub Take
Time for something a bit unusual. My husband Josiah has been a huge supporter of my skincare journey, to the point that I’ve finally managed to get him into a bit of a routine — or perhaps more accurately, I’ve at least turned him into a nearly-daily sunscreen wearer. He kindly offered to do aContinue reading “The Hub Take”
Face Off of the Starter Retinols: Versed vs Stratia vs Indeed Labs
So you’re ready to start a retinol. Maybe you’re dealing with acne, maybe you’re fighting off hyperpigmentation, maybe you’re concerned about the never-ending battle against entropy that is the natural aging process. Bigger isn’t always better with skincare and percentages of actives, so you’ll probably want to start out with a fairly gentle retinol —Continue reading “Face Off of the Starter Retinols: Versed vs Stratia vs Indeed Labs”
Face Off of the Propolis Serums: iUNIK vs COSRX vs Beauty of Joseon
So you want a propolis serum. Maybe you’ve heard about it’s glow-inducing power, or are trying to tackle some acne / aging concerns, or just want to catch one more ingredient in the game that is skincare Pokemon. It is my not so humble opinion that just about everyone can benefit from a propolis serum,Continue reading “Face Off of the Propolis Serums: iUNIK vs COSRX vs Beauty of Joseon”
Face Off: Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner vs Etude House SoonJung pH 5.5 Relief Toner
So you want a hydrating toner. Maybe you’ve been hearing that you need to tone but the astringent or exfoliating toners on the market don’t work with your skin. Or maybe you’ve fallen down the k-beauty rabbit hole and are interested in trying the seven skins method. Either way, if you’ve been on the skincareContinue reading “Face Off: Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner vs Etude House SoonJung pH 5.5 Relief Toner”
Face Off: Laneige Cream Skin Refiner vs I’m From Rice Toner
So you want a milky toner. The Laneige Cream Skin Refiner (known as Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer in the US market) and the I’m From Rice Toner both get a lot of hype, and are basically the market leaders in this category, but how similar are they? Well, let’s get overly pedantic and discuss.Continue reading “Face Off: Laneige Cream Skin Refiner vs I’m From Rice Toner”
Must Love Bees: The Buzz on Bee Products
Bees are the best — for the environment and for your skin. They make honey, propolis and royal jelly, all three of which are great for any skin type (unless you’re vegan or allergic to bees, in which case skip them), and a particular secret weapon for dry, sensitive skin types that are prone toContinue reading “Must Love Bees: The Buzz on Bee Products”
March Mask Madness
This winter I’ve gotten really into masking. Like, really really. I did two wash-off masks and one sheet mask on Friday night. It’s been a nice way to fill dark evenings and cold weekend days. I think of wash-off masks in three categories: clay/charcoal/drying masks. These were really the only type available when I wasContinue reading “March Mask Madness”
Lisa Loves Skincare 