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Our best-selling, 100% oil-free water gel. A high-performance 9.5% hydration complex and CityStem™ work synergistically to deeply rehydrate, soothe, and defend stressed skin.
Mr. Reliable Moisturizer
A layerable gel-cream moisturizer packed with your skin's daily essentials. Formulated with 3% Ceramides + 2% Niacinamide to reinforce and Silymarin + Lactobacillus to defend. Lightweight, high-performance hydration for all skin types.
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A Chemists' Guide to Navigating "Retinol Alternative" Skincare
Retinol’s popularity has only continued to grow in the past few years with no signs of slowing down. And for good reason! Of the actives out there, it comes with quite a resume of data behind it for reducing wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and even a little acne assistance. However, with that popularity comes a lot of confusion. Choosing the right retinol product can already be complicated, but on top of that, there’s a whole slew of “retinol alternatives” available on the market. In fact, if yo...
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The Best Hydrating Face Masks For Every Skin Type
Skin can lose moisture for a lot of reasons. Maybe your dryness is from the weather, a harsh cleanser, over-exfoliation, or just... existing. A well-chosen hydrating face mask can help replenish that moisture while supporting a more comfortable, balanced complexion. The catch is that “hydrating” on a label doesn’t mean much on its own. Ingredients, texture, mask material, and how you use a mask all play a role in whether it actually does something for your skin. This guide breaks down what to...
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A layerable gel-cream moisturizer packed with your skin's daily essentials. Formulated with 3% Ceramides + 2% Niacinamide to reinforce and Silymarin + Lactobacillus to defend. Lightweight, high-performance hydration for all skin types.
Aquafix Water Gel
Our best-selling, 100% oil-free water gel. A high-performance 9.5% hydration complex and CityStem™ work synergistically to deeply rehydrate, soothe, and defend stressed skin.