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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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What Is Retinaldehyde? Cosmetic Scientists Explain
Retinaldehyde is starting to show up more often in skincare conversations, and for good reason. It sits in a unique position within the retinoid family, making people curious but also a little unsure. If you’ve ever felt caught between wanting the results that retinoids bring but wanting to keep your skin calm, you’re not alone. There is a lot of noise around vitamin A ingredients, and not all of it is easy to interpret. Names sound similar, claims can feel big, and it’s not always clear what...
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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.