Taking the guesswork out of skincare
What are the best lactic acid exfoliants? Lactic acid is sort of the forgotten exfoliating acid. While everyone is obsessed with glycolic or salicylic acid for their abilities to fade away dark spots and treat acne, poor lactic acid is left on the sidelines. Like the player who never gets picked. Unless there’s an emergency. […]
What are the best pregnancy-safe skincare products? Pregnancy can give you that beautiful radiant glow. Or it can play tricks on your skin that leave it blotched with acne, melasma or heightened sensitivity (as if morning sickness weren’t enough). The worst part? Your old trusted staples won’t do. Retinol, Benzoyl peroxide and everything else you […]
The Inkey List Niacinamide is one of those rare skincare unicorns that works for everyone. It’s true that everyone’s skin is different. What works for one person may not work for another. Backfire, even. And yet… Niacinamide is the exception to the rule. Niacinamide is an ingredient absolutely anyone can use. It does everything you […]
What are the best The Inkey List products? This super affordable brand made its debut in the skincare world with the intention of taking over The Ordinary… and if you asked me, they got a bit too much inspiration from their main rival brand. With their simple black and white packaging, one active per product […]
The Inkey List Caffeine Serum is like a double espresso for your under-eye area. That’s the goal, at least. Just like an espresso boosts your energy and helps you feel more alert, this caffeine serum promises to make you look fresh and awake. How? The usual things: depuffing dark circles, getting rid of dark circles, […]
The Inkey List Retinol is one of the gentlest retinol serums I’ve ever tried. Weird, when you think it contains 2 forms of retinoids (the only thing proven to reduce wrinkles, not just their appearance). And that some sources report retinol is here in a staggering 1% concentration (that’s super high – and irritating – […]
