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This is a shame-free zone, and I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve blown money on plenty of things that didn’t pan out. Those $120 jeans that grew a hole after three wears. That $45 shampoo and conditioner that somehow turned my hair into straw. Let’s not even talk about the reclining couch.We’ve all been in that boat, and after watching our well-intentioned money burn a few times, it’s hard not to jump on the “cheaper is better” train. But the...

We all know that what we eat can have a significant impact on our skin. After all, who hasn’t noticed an outbreak of zits after a week of chowing down on greasy, processed, high-in-sugar-foods? When we eat poorly, it can show up on our skin in the form of dull skin, sometimes along with other issues like acne, oiliness, dryness, or dark, panda-like under-eye circles.While it doesn’t take a genius to work out cheese-laden pizzas and soft drinks pa...

As ever-smarter and smaller technology transforms the way we live, innovation naturally translates to an ever-improving field of clever skin-care tools (hello, gua sha) to transform our skin—no trip to the dermatologist’s office required. The best skin-care tools prove the future of beauty is only getting brighter.Over the past few years, technology and skin care have collided more than ever before, causing us to wonder: Could there soon be a day...

Let’s commiserate for a second: life is stressful and overwhelming. You have far more things to do than there are hours in the day, you have demands from work and from home, and it seems as if something new is always getting thrown onto your plate when you have no room to handle it.With all that chaos flying at you on a daily basis, who has time to spend hours trying to figure out which skincare products won’t add skin irritation and dryness on t...

We all know the universal basics that everyone needs in their skincare routine: cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Maybe throw in some age-defying products too. Getting in the habit of using this lineup on a daily basis is a great way to keep your skin looking its best from day to day, but every so often, it needs a little something extra.That’s what I like to call the “face mask itch” – that nagging urge to give your skin a real spa experienc...