Olay is a drugstore skincare brand loved for its affordable and effective skincare products. Two of its most popular moisturizers are the Collagen Peptide 24 Hydrating Moisturizer and Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream. Both of these creams come from Olay’s Regenerist line of skincare products and are designed to hydrate and nourish the skin, but each has …
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The Ordinary offers affordable skincare products that are backed by science. While you may be familiar with The Ordinary niacinamide or hyaluronic acid serums, The Ordinary also has more unique offerings like their Pycnogenol 5% antioxidant serum. While I touched on The Ordinary’s Pycnogenol in my guide to The Ordinary’s antioxidants, today, I’ll discuss my …
Many skincare actives can help brighten dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. You may have heard of/tried ingredients like vitamin C, kojic acid, glycolic acid, and niacinamide. But have you ever heard of tranexamic acid? Tranexamic acid is an amino acid derivative and a relatively newer ingredient in skin care products. It’s already becoming …
Tatcha is a Japanese skincare brand with a cult-following thanks to its luxury products made with pure, natural ingredients. Tatcha The Rice Wash is a popular face wash from the brand that is very effective at cleansing and purifying the skin. However, it comes with a hefty price tag. If you’re looking for a cheaper …
While skincare ingredients like retinol and vitamin C get a lot of attention for their skin benefits, other lesser-known but just as effective ingredients also address multiple skin concerns. One of these skincare actives is azelaic acid. Azelaic acid skincare products are ideal for those with acne-prone skin, as they help to reduce inflammation and …
Olay is one of the most popular drugstore skincare brands, and their products address many skin issues, from dry skin to the signs of aging. Olay is one of my favorite skincare brands. I’ve written about many of their products on this site, including their Retinol 24, Collagen Peptide 24, and Vitamin C + Peptide …
Tatcha is a luxury skincare brand that offers a wide range of products to address different skin concerns. Tatcha The Camellia Cleansing Oil is one of their popular products, and it is known for its ability to effectively remove makeup and impurities. While the Tatcha cleansing oil is definitely a luxurious treat, it is very …
Tatcha is a luxury skincare brand that is beloved by many for its high-quality and effective skincare products. The Essence is one of Tatcha’s most popular products and is a highly concentrated brightening essence that is formulated to make your skincare products more effective. So, is there a Tatcha Essence dupe? I’ve researched and tested …
Facetheory is a line of affordable clean skincare products that contain active ingredients to treat skin concerns such as dry skin, aging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, and acne-prone skin. They remind me of two of my other favorite affordable skincare brands: The Ordinary and The Inkey List, with a few …
The Ordinary offers some amazing skincare products at unbelievably low prices. But with so many products available, it can be tricky to know how to layer them correctly. As with any skincare product, The Ordinary delivers active ingredients (the ingredients that provide the skincare benefits you are looking for) in various bases, from water-based solutions …










