Our eyes are the main event of most makeup looks. The spot where we blend, smudge, shimmer, and generally pour most of our effort. They’re the fir...
The sudden, often prolonged, appearance of redness from rosacea is no fun. It makes one feel very self-conscious, and the discomfort of it all make...
Understanding combination skin
We live in an increasingly binary world, in often frustrating ways (IYKYK). Whether it’s because of heuristic biases...
Skincare and makeup are often seen as opposites: one meant to heal, the other to conceal. It’s a long-standing tug-of-war filled with myths and mi...
Hyaluronic acid is another touted skincare acid that has swiftly entered the beauty and wellness lexicon. Publications are racing to spotlight and...
What used to be a niche choice, cruelty-free options have now become non-negotiable for huge consumer segments. It’s a movement that’s growing fast...
Who needs a 10-step routine when one ingredient can do the heavy lifting? That’s the beauty of skinimalism: the sweet relief of a shorter skincare...
Summer’s almost over (wild, right?), and your skin is about to switch gears. You won’t be as sweaty or sunburnt, but the colder weather brings abo...
These days, it feels like everyone’s chasing that “glass skin” look we see all over social media. But here’s the thing: trends can sometimes push y...
A Dermatologist’s Guide to Vitamin C for Skin.
The buzz around vitamin C in skincare is loud, and it’s certainly not fluff. The global vitamin C s...
A dermatologist's look at the good, the gimmicky, and the in-between.
Walk through any beauty aisle today and you will notice something curious....
The Stolen Science and Silenced Inventions Behind Beauty.
The beauty industry is full of shimmer and shine, but behind the gloss is a long histo...