all good skincare starts with a chemist (OR two)
In a past life, the chemists found little joy launching products for the sake of launching, only to create more of the same and more waste. Here, we only launch products that either have a marked improvement from the rest and/or solve a need gap.
carefully selected ingredients in chemist-approved formulas
There are millions of ingredients out there, which means we vet every one of our selected ingredients for the best sourcing and performance. Then, we roll up our very cool lab coat sleeves and get to work, putting these fussy ingredients into a winning formula that’ll go to work for your skin.
with our chemist magic, our formulas can do more
We created our formulas to be used in multiple ways in order to give you full control in how you integrate our products into your routine. Why? Because each of our skin types is just that personal.
CHEMISTS
we can all navigate the skincare industry cyborg machine
As two skincare chemists with an equally terrible sense of humor, our friendship began in the cubicles of a big beauty company. Together, we began dreaming of a different approach to skincare - one in which the chemists’ voice no longer fell by the wayside to marketing trends and the customer had the knowledge to navigate the overstated claims and underwhelming results that is the skincare-industry-cyborg -machine.
with A combined 20 years of experience, WE decided to try FIXing THINGS OURSELVEs
We started Chemist Confessions to achieve just that in two parts. We built a world of education to empower the individual to confidently navigate the skincare world. Alongside that, we created a suite of skincare solutions that can be mixed and match to tailor to any routine and any skin type.
Whether you're a skincare novice or a skincare peace prize winner, we are here to help you build a long term skincare routine that works for you.
Gloria & Victoria
Ready to enter
the chemist-verse?
We’re 1 part good skincare and 1 part science education. Checkout our blog for rabbit-hole induced deep dives on any skincare subject you want to learn about. The podcast is your go to for a more casual conversation on skincare science. Finally, if you’re a tactile reader that wants a little more order and guides, checkout our book: Skincare Decoded.
Highlights
What Is A BHA In Skincare And How Is It Different From AHAs?
Exfoliation can sometimes feel like a skincare puzzle. You might enjoy a radiant glow after exfoliating, only to later face bumps, clogged pores, or stubborn dry patches. With so many products out there, it’s easy to feel uncertain about which exfoliants truly deliver results and which are just overhyped. Among the most talked-about are chemical exfoliants. These are different from your gritty scrubs. They're active ingredients that help loosen dead skin cells by chemically breaking down the ...
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How To Use Salicylic Acid With Other Skincare Ingredients
Salicylic acid often finds its way into a routine when congestion, uneven texture, or visible buildup become more noticeable. It’s one of the more predictable, well-studied exfoliating ingredients in skincare, which is part of why it continues to show up in long-term routines. That said, salicylic acid rarely works alone. Most routines include additional actives, and that’s where layering can start to feel complex. Combining exfoliation with ingredients that influence cell turnover or barrier...
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