Editor Tip: Ferulic acid is known to enhance and stabilize antioxidants like vitamins C and E. When combined with retinol, ferulic acid helps brighten, even skin tone, and shield against oxidative stress. Key Ingredients: Trans-retinol and encapsulated retinol, bakuchiol, ferulic acid, rambutan, cica Who It’s For: Advanced retinol users; people with mature skin | Consistency: … Read more
Sarah Wu at Glamour Magazine used the Augustinus Bader eye cream to put its anti-aging qualities to the test. The cream retails on the brand’s webite for £179. The product has been used by celebrities like Ashley Graham, Kate Bosworth and Victoria Beckham. It contains ingredients that encourage regeneration and healing by activating skin cells. … Read more
For many people, having a skincare routine has become part of their daily lives. Moisturisers are used to prevent skin becoming dry, while SPF cream is applied to protect the skin from sun damage. Certain other creams are also regularly applied specifically to prevent wrinkles and fine lines that come with ageing. However, one expert … Read more
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Even still, this hasn’t completely spared many of us from going through quite a few retinoid rough patches or falling for common retinol myths. (News flash: They don’t increase your risk for developing sunburns, but you should obviously still wear SPF regardless to avoid sun damage.) Landing on a retinol that your skin won’t reject … Read more
Also known as tretinoin, retinoic acid is the most bioavailable retinoid. In other words, “Retinoic acid doesn’t need to go through any conversions, so it is readily available and faster-acting” than other retinoids, according to Sheila Farhang, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics. And because of that, Dr. Chang says, it’s … Read more
Key Ingredients: Water, glycerin, green tea, rosemary leaf extract, rice bran extract, aloe | Finish: Radiant | Available Shades: 15 Best Value: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Foundation Sephora Collection Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Foundation Why It’s Worth It: If dropping over $50 on a bottle of foundation is out of the question, we … Read more
Speaking of estrogen: It’s pretty much everything. Not only does the hormone fuel all things, but it also supports healthy skin cell functioning. So when estrogen levels plummet during menopause, “skin can’t protect itself, maintain hydration, or produce strong collagen the way it once could,” Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, … Read more
“As we hit our 30s, hyaluronic acid, our skin’s natural water absorber and plumper, begins to decline,” Dr. Gohara explains, which is why applying the ingredient topically and making up for lost hydration is of the essence. In fact, many of the best eye creams for wrinkles are packed with HA and other powerful ingredients … Read more
And yes, you can also just simply apply retinol after you’ve moisturized, without using the sandwich technique, if you find that works just fine for you. “You can use moisturizer before or afterward to counteract some of the side effects [of retinol],” confirms Dr. Shah. But no matter how you apply retinol in your skin-care … Read more
To get rid of fine lines, smooth skin texture, and plump lax skin, injectables — like neuromodulators and fillers — reign supreme. However, there are certain products that work like Botox, which, for the record, is a brand name (of several, including Xeomin, Dysport, and Jeuveau) for the neuromodulator botulinum toxin, which works by relaxing … Read more
