basics
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...
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I'm Shopping for Niacinamide! Halp!
So you wanna get some niacinamide into your routine eh? Welp unfortunately in the past couple of years, this category has become quite the circus o...
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Insights
Matrixyl 3000: an in depth view with Sederma!
Not all peptides are made equal, and not all peptides are validated well. MatrixylⓇ 3000 is one of the OG peptides that has been substantiated as...
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treatments
How to choose the right exfoliating toner for your skin
Probably one of the first ways you get introduced to AHAs (alpha hydroxy acid) is an exfoliating toner. The only problem is that there are about a ...
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#chemist2chemist: Let's Talk Hair Care with Beauty Brains Chemist - Valerie!
For 2021, we made a goal to flush out our expert series. Let’s be real, we can answer all things skincare (minus pregnancy questions), but you’ve a...
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Insights
Do thermal water sprays really work?
Do thermal water sprays really work? Does spritzing that magical hot spring water provide any proven skin benefits? Should I go with Avene or La Ro...
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basics
Decoding Moisturizer Ingredients
Not sure how to find the best moisturizer for dry skin? Confused by the different face creams available? Let's decode the ingredients to find the b...
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Insights
Collagen Supplements - Yay or Nay?
2020 was the year for stay at home self care, which pretty much led to a huge hunt for all things diet and wellness including collagen ingestibles....
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Community Favorites
The 2020 #LazyPoll Collection - The Best Lists From the IG Community
Let's hear From the IG Skincare Community! In 2020 we started running a few #lazypolls on instagram, where we polled our community of followers on ...
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A Last Minute Holiday Guide: The 2020 Skincare Kit Review
Tis the Season for Bundling! Kits can be a great value buy for people who are looking for a skincare routine starting point. But prices can vary f...
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Insights
Meet the Inspiring Founders of Young King Hair Care
In our entrepreneurship journey, we have had the opportunity to meet with many other awesome founders. We want to use our platform to shine a light...
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treatments
How to find the best Vitamin C Serum for you Pt 1
In the market for a vitamin C serum? Did you know there are 3 main types of vitamin C formulas? Let's breakdown the crowded vitamin C product lands...
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Insights
Journey of a Proprietary Molecule: Algenist Vegan Collagen
What does it take to create and validate a proprietary skincare ingredient? The Algenist product development team shared the details of their decad...
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