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Marula Oil Is Made for Dry Skin. Here’s Who Should Skip It
Marula oil is a rich, softening oil for dry skin and dry hair ends. You'll learn how to use it, why acne-prone skin may want to skip it, and…
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How to Use Face Oil Without Looking Greasy
Face oil won't leave you shiny if you use it the right way. See where it goes in your routine, how much to use and which oils suit your skin…
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Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream vs Drunk Elephant Protini: Which Moisturizer Fits Your Skin?
One is rich and dewy, the other is light and packed with peptides. Figure out whether Tatcha or Protini suits your skin better.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost vs Clinique Moisture Surge
Both gel moisturizers feel great on a hot day. See how Hydro Boost and Moisture Surge differ, and which suits oily, dry or sensitive skin.
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7 Tatcha Products That Earn Their Price
Tatcha is pricey, but some of its products really are worth it. These seven favorites stand out, and we'll tell you which skin each one suit…
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COSRX Snail Mucin vs The Ordinary HA
Snail essence or hyaluronic acid serum? Both hydrate, and you only need one. We'll help you pick based on feel, price and sensitive skin.
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Which Cream Fits Your Skin, CeraVe or Vanicream?
CeraVe and Vanicream both make gentle, fragrance-free creams for dry skin. One leans on ceramides and one keeps it super simple, so pick by…
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Body Creams for Shins That Flake
If your shins flake and your legs itch all winter, a rich fragrance-free body cream can turn things around. These six help dry skin feel sof…
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Can You Use Retinol With Rosacea?
Many people with rosacea can use retinol if they take it slow. See when to wait, how to patch test, and a calm routine to pair it with.
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Oracea, the Low-Dose Rosacea Pill
Oracea is a low-dose pill made to calm rosacea bumps without acting like a regular antibiotic. See what it can help with, what it can't and…
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A Calmer Face Wash for Rosacea
If washing your face leaves your cheeks pink and tight, your cleanser may be too harsh. These gentle, fragrance-free washes are made for ros…
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When Rosacea Reaches Your Eyes
Rosacea can show up in your eyes as grittiness, dryness or redness. An eye exam is worth it, and simple home care can help a lot.
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Demodex Mites and Rosacea
Nearly everyone has tiny mites on their face, and that's normal. Rosacea skin tends to have more, and that can play a part in your redness.
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Ivermectin Cream Is for Bumps, Not Flush
Ivermectin cream is a prescription that works on rosacea bumps rather than the flush. See who it suits and the gentle basics that help it wo…
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Calm Creams for Cheeks That Flush
If your cheeks flush easily, a gentle moisturizer makes a real difference. These fragrance-free creams calm redness, with tips on layering w…
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Metronidazole for Rosacea: MetroGel, MetroCream and Noritate Explained
Your dermatologist mentioned MetroGel or MetroCream for rosacea? We explain how metronidazole works, who it helps, its side effects and what…
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Rosacea Flares and the Foods Blamed
Wine, hot sauce and coffee all get blamed for rosacea flares, but not every claim holds up. A simple diary can show you which foods really b…
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First Aid Beauty, Matched Pair by Pair
Do you love First Aid Beauty but wish it cost less? These seven easy swaps come close to the favorites, including an oatmeal cream that feel…
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The Numbers Behind Paula’s Choice Swaps
Paula's Choice prints its strengths right on the bottle, so matching it is easy. These cheaper picks share the same actives, and some origin…
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Where Kiehl’s Is Easy to Copy
Kiehl's makes great basics, and basics are easy to find for less. Here are seven cheaper picks, from vitamin C serum to body cream.
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Which Skincare Goes First?
Not sure which skincare step comes first? The easy rule is thinnest to thickest, morning and night, and some steps you can skip entirely.
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Laneige Favorites for Half the Price
You can get the Laneige look for less. Seven cheaper swaps for the lip mask and milky toner, ranked from closest match to loosest.
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Cheaper Twins for Glow Recipe Faves
Glow Recipe favorites like Dew Drops and the Watermelon Toner have budget twins. See what each cheaper pick does well and when the pink bott…
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What a Serum Does for Your Skin
Not sure you need a serum at all? See what the popular ones do, how to choose just one for your skin, and where it goes in your routine.