I had never heard of Byoma skincare before the brand invited me to try out a mini facial using their products. A UK-based skincare brand that has absolutely blown up on TikTok, Byoma is a super affordable skincare line that features skin-loving ingredients in fun, bright packaging. Byoma is best known for formulating products that…
It’s crazy how something that’s supposed to prevent you from getting cancer might actually cause cancer! Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you’ve probably heard about the latest controversy with sunscreens getting recalled for cancer-causing chemicals or being banned because they’re ruining reefs. There is still a lot of research being done around…
Non-toxic deodorants are all the rage in the world of underarm care, and for good reason—aluminum-based deodorants might not be the safest formulas to apply to your pits. Not only are non-toxic deodorants safer for your skin, but they might include ingredients that are safer and more natural for the environment, too. While I do…
When I studied abroad in Cape Town, South Africa ten years ago, I was taking a high dose of antibiotics for my cystic acne. The antibiotics cleared up my skin but left me feeling sick all the time. My immune system was shot. My throat was hurting all the time. And I developed a pretty…
Whether or not you realize it, your skin is a living, breathing organism. As is true with plants and animals, certain climates affect our skin differently—and those impacts may also vary depending on skin types. One such example is high humidity. If you’re in a humid climate, your skin might have a higher sebum production,…
It’s not often that I would ever title an article or a blog post with such a click-baity-sounding headline. The Sofie Pavitt Face Mandelic Clearing Serum, however, absolutely has changed my skin for the better and deserves recognition. I am shook by how different my skin feels after trying this mandelic serum for the last…
If you couldn’t tell by my last name (Quinn), I’m as Irish as they get! With an Irish heritage comes very sensitive skin. Having worked as a beauty editor and writer for the last 8ish years, I’ve tried many, many skincare products. Some have been amazing, and most have been irritating as hell—especially those marketed…
With more than 50 million Americans reporting they’ve struggled with acne at some point in their life, there are a lot of products that you can apply to boost your skin health. However, some experts believe that treating acne from the inside out, rather than from the outside in, can have a more significant effect….
Acne is one of my favorite topics to cover—and I really love writing about the best skincare for dry, acne prone skin. I’ve been dealing with it for so long, and it’s such a complex issue that so many Americans struggle with every day. It’s so mentally debilitating. I know the struggle of trying to…
I’ve been serious about my skin-care routine for years now. I’ve learned that an important part of that is having some tools in your skin-care arsenal. Trust me: The right beauty tools can help enhance the effectiveness of your skin-care products, lift your face, and even reduce puffiness. Some of these tools even have research-backed…
The first time I met Paula Begoun of Paula’s Choice, I was mesmerized. Assertive, incredibly knowledgeable, and with a no-bullshit attitude, Begoun is an industry veteran who’s been around the block and really knows skincare. I met Begoun at a media event for beauty editors about six years ago. Her PR agency booked a lovely…
Having glowing skin can 100 percent boost my self-esteem, which is why I’m so serious about my skin care. On a good skin day, I’ll be in the mirror blowing kisses at myself (in the name of self-love, of course). When we’re designing a skincare routine, though, many of us tend to focus on just…