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Introductory Guide to Skincare Fundamentals 101

Welcome to the Chemist Confessions Blog! We started this blog back in 2018, what was supposed to be our final hurrah to the industry. (Little did w...

routines

Hyperpigmentation Pt 2: routine guide and shopping tips

In this part 2 of our pigmentation guide, we’re going to shed some light on how to shop for the best ingredients & products to target that stub...

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Get to know your dry skin!

If you’ve been following us for some time, you’ll often hear about Gloria’s dry dry skin. Being naturally on the dry side means that your skin is p...

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Get to Know Your Oily Skin!

The Good, the Bad, the So Shiny! To be fair, the label of “dry” and “oily” tend to be pretty broad sweeping statements. There’s a lot of nuances wi...

routines

How to Combine Actives like a Pro pt 2

One of our most popular articles of Chemist Confessions and the center of a lot of questions is combining actives. In How to Combine Actives Like a...

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How do I know my skincare is working (and how long does it take??)

We often remind people that regardless of what you read on the interwebs (yes! Even here), always remember to listen to your skin. Unfortunately, s...

routines

Tackling Unwanted Dark Spots & Pigmentation - Pt. 1

The fall and winter season is the best time to tackle any residual pigmentation from the summer months. Learn how to build your pigmentation routin...

routines

Combine Skincare Actives Like a Pro Pt 1

There's so many skincare actives out there, it's hard not to want to add them all to your routine. But not all actives get along and too many can l...