This is Part 2 of Lisa’s List! Check my last post for most of my top-rated skincare of 2021. This one includes wash-off products (cleansers and masks), actives (retinol, exfoliants and vitamin c), sunscreen and other skincare like lip and body products. Wash-Off Products Banila Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm I. Love. This. Cleansing. Balm.Continue reading “Lisa’s List: Top-Rated Skincare of 2021 Part 2 — Wash-Off Products, Actives, Sunscreen & Other Skincare”
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Lisa’s List: Top-Rated Skincare of 2021 Part 1 — Toners, Essences, Serums, Creams & Oils
Folks seem to love my ratings (out of 10) of skincare, so I figured there’s no time like the present to collate all of my top-rated (10 out of 10) skincare for the year. Note: I only rate skincare when it’s emptied (if it’s newly opened, I haven’t been using it for long enough toContinue reading “Lisa’s List: Top-Rated Skincare of 2021 Part 1 — Toners, Essences, Serums, Creams & Oils”
How to Sustainably Level Up Your Skincare Routine
So you’ve been using your skincare routine for a little while, and you’re eyeing the (many many, painful number of) November sales, and you’re wondering “What’s Next?” for your skincare journey. Maybe you just want to add a little something to get some additional results or add a little joy to your routine, or maybeContinue reading “How to Sustainably Level Up Your Skincare Routine”
Falling into Skin Barrier Support
There are many articles out there about transitioning your skincare from summer to autumn, but autumn is all about transition. It’s a moving target and it’s prepping the world for winter, so what you need week-to-week and month-to-month throughout the season can and, if you live in a place with full-fledged seasons, will vary. HereContinue reading “Falling into Skin Barrier Support”
Face Off of the Cica Creams: COSRX vs Isntree
So you want a cica cream. Maybe you have persistent sensitive skin and you want some relief, maybe you’re hoping to tone down some redness from rosacea and inflammation, or maybe you just spent too much time out in the sun. Because of cica’s powerhouse soothing and wound-healing benefits, it can be handy to haveContinue reading “Face Off of the Cica Creams: COSRX vs Isntree”
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”
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