Key ingredients: biotech hyaluronic acid, vine sap extract, resveratrol, glycerin | Fragrance-free: no Best Daytime Moisturizer: Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel Why it’s worth it: Tiffany J. Libby, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of Mohs micrographic and dermatologic surgery at Brown University, says the Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel is packed with skin-conditioning additives to smooth … Read more
You can also layer your lip products. Think of it as slugging your lips. Dr. Zeichner recommends starting with a formula that contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid (to hydrate) and peptides (to strengthen skin), followed by a layer of Vaseline to seal in the moisture. We’re fans of Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip … Read more
I got my ears pierced later than most of my friends—17 years old, to be exact. I was simultaneously excited and terrified, having no idea what to expect pain-wise but looking forward to finally wearing actual earrings (i.e. not clip-ons). Even though the methods used by the mall store I went to in 1996 are … Read more
As for the Protini Polypeptide Cream, certain lots were found to contain species of bacteria closely related to Klebsiella and Enterobacter bacteria. But before you stress out, remember that bacteria are everywhere, including on our skin. “Our skin has a microbiome with millions of species of bacteria living in symbiosis with it every day,” says … Read more
How do you get over the spiritual hangover of Halloween ending? Immediately pivoting to Christmas, of course. (Sorry, Thanksgiving.) Jennifer Love Hewitt, illustrious holiday enthusiast that she is, knows and practices this. Even though she just got an adorable tattoo expressing her love of fall festivities, she’s already getting into the holiday spirit in a … Read more
Editor’s tip: Try this serum if other vitamin C formulas have caused irritation in the past—it features anti-inflammatory ingredients like niacinamide and algae extract. Key ingredients: vitamin C, kale, spinach, hyaluronic acid | Fragrance-free: yes Frequently Asked Questions Is there a wrinkle serum that really works? That depends on how lofty your expectations are. If … Read more
Key ingredients: tremella mushroom extract, vegan squalane oil, shea butter, cocoa butter | Fragrance-free: no Best for Mature Skin: OneSkin OS-O1 Body Topical Supplement One Skin OS-O1 BODY Topical Supplement Why we love it: OneSkin’s OS-O1 BODY Topical Supplement is a daily moisturizer, yes, but it’s so much more. It uses a proprietary peptide to … Read more
Jennifer Love Hewitt isn’t shy about her love of holidays—and not just the winter ones. She’s currently in full-blown Halloween mode, and anyone who follows the 9-1-1 actor’s Instagram knows she loves any opportunity to celebrate and decorate accordingly. And based on her latest little tattoo, it looks like decorating for the holidays includes her … Read more
Editor tip: The aforementioned message ritual goes like this: Use your fingers to swipe the cream onto a clean face, using swift strokes that move upwards and out (this should boost circulation—if you start to look pink, you’ll know it’s working.) To de-puff, tap your cheeks and your under-eye area, then massage the cream into … Read more
Editor tip: Don’t forget your neck. Smooth your wrinkle-filling products down your neck and décolleté. The thinner skin of your neck often shows signs of aging faster than your face. Key ingredients: hyaluronic acid, peptides, niacinamide, ectoin | Fragrance-free: yes Best Splurge: Shiseido Bio-Performance Skin Filler Serum Duo Shiseido Bio-Performance Skin Filler Serum Duo Why … Read more
