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Ceramides ≠ A Stronger Barrier
Barrier Care Is More Than a List of ActivesCeramides, niacinamide, and panthenol are useful ingredients. But seeing them on a label does not automatically mean a formula will work well for your skin.Your skin barrier is physical. It needs hydration,...
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Ceramides ≠ A Stronger Barrier
Barrier Care Is More Than a List of ActivesCeramides, niacinamide, and panthenol are useful ingredients. But seeing them on a label does not automatically mean a formula will work well...
- Barrier & sensitive skin
- Ingredients
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Lightweight Toner or Milky Toner? Your Summer Skin Gets to Choose
When summer arrives, many of us automatically reach for the lightest skincare products we can find. Gel moisturizers replace rich creams, and clear, watery toners become the obvious choice.But does...
- Acne & oily skin
- Barrier & sensitive skin
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The Anatomy of a Wrinkle: Why Your Bone Structure Dictates Your Skincare Strategy
For decades, the beauty industry’s approach to anti-aging has relied on a simple, albeit flawed, logic: wait for the wrinkles to appear, and then try to erase them. But the...
- Aging & wrinkles
- Ingredients
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Lunar New Year Beauty Rituals: What to Do (and What to Avoid)
Lunar New Year is more than a calendar reset. It’s symbolic. It’s energetic. It’s intentional.In many Asian cultures, how you enter the first day of the year is believed to...
- Barrier & sensitive skin
- Brightening
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Let’s talk about marginal benefit in skincare
Why “More” Isn’t Always BetterWhen it comes to skincare, many people assume that higher percentages, more active ingredients, or extra steps automatically deliver better results. But the skin doesn’t work...
- Barrier & sensitive skin
- Brightening
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3 Lip Balm Hacks You Need to Know
Cold weather, dry air, and constant lip licking—winter can be brutal on your lips.If your lips are cracked, flaky, or your lipstick never sits right, chances are you’re not using...
- Barrier & sensitive skin
- Ingredients
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Purslane Prebiotic Moisturizer — 3-in-1, and all in balance
Finding a single product that hydrates, primes, and soothes—without clogging pores—just got easier. The Purslane Prebiotic Moisturizer is a 3-in-1 essential that streamlines your routine while keeping skin balanced and...
- Barrier & sensitive skin
- Ingredients
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How setting powder can help with sunscreen efficacy
Shine breaks down sunscreen. This powder is the fix: it mattifies, locks SPF in place, & cares for skin with oil-balancing Zinc PCA & antioxidant Spirulina.
- Makeup
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How to maximize your skincare routine efficiency
Have you ever wondered why your expensive skincare products don't seem to live up to their promises? The issue might not be the products themselves, but whether your skin is...
- Barrier & sensitive skin
- Ingredients
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An Anecdotal Brightening Experience with RF Microneedling + Turmeric Hesperidin Fading Serum
Trying RF Microneedling to improve my skin, but Turmeric Hesperidin Fading Serum unexpectedly enhanced my recovery. While RF microneedling undoubtedly helped reduce acne scarring and redness, combining both treatments enhanced...
- Acne & oily skin
- Barrier & sensitive skin
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Scratching: A Double-Edged Sword?
Discover how scratching fuels allergies while also helping the body fight infections. Scratching an itch is both satisfying and frustrating - providing instant relief but often making irritation worse.
- Barrier & sensitive skin
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The Secret to Retinol Success: Why Soothing First is the Key
Retinol is a powerhouse for fine lines, acne, and uneven skin tone, but it can also cause dryness and irritation. The key to a smooth, glowing complexion? Prepping your skin...
- Acne & oily skin
- Barrier & sensitive skin
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5 Proven Tips to Prevent Hormonal / Period Breakouts
For many of us, breakouts during certain times of the month can feel as inevitable as the cycle itself. These hormonal or period breakouts are influenced by shifts in hormone...
- Acne & oily skin
- Barrier & sensitive skin
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Fall Skincare Routine: What are 5 Important Things?
Fall is a key time to transition your skincare routine to adjust for cooler, drier weather. The drop in temperature and humidity can cause your skin to feel drier, more...
- Barrier & sensitive skin
- Brightening
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Why Talc is Irreplaceable in Makeup
Talc gets a bad rep because of the series of lawsuits against consumer goods & health giant Johnson & Johnson. While the beauty industry will continue to explore and incorporate...
- Acne & oily skin
- Barrier & sensitive skin
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The Diversity Dilemma: Why Cosmetic Companies Often Overlook Darker Shades
In the vibrant world of cosmetics, the promise of beauty for all often falls short for those with darker skin tones. Despite significant progress in recent years, many cosmetic companies...
- Routines & tips
- Industry & ethics
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Is "Clean Beauty" A Scam That Is Finally Declining? What Comes Next?
In recent years, the "clean beauty" movement, once a driving force in the cosmetics industry, has experienced a significant decline. We are shocked to find out one of the global...
- Aging & wrinkles
- Ingredients
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The Business of Cruelty-Free
Discover the evolving landscape of cruelty-free cosmetics as China's animal testing laws change. Uncover the truth behind guilt-free marketing tactics and the shift towards cruelty-free practices in the industry. While...
- Acne & oily skin
- Routines & tips
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✨5 Soothing + Brightening Ingredients to Replace Vitamin C✨
Vitamin C has become a popular ingredient in skincare, but some types and concentrations may not be suitable for acne-prone, sensitive, or reactive skin types, here we suggest some effective alternatives to...
- Acne & oily skin
- Barrier & sensitive skin
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The Truth About Mixing Skincare Ingredients
So, you have been told by doctors, skincare influencers, brands, and experts about the dos and don’ts of mixing ingredients.Mixing the right ingredients can boost the effects of your skincare...
- Ingredients
- Routines & tips
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Lactobionic Acid, The Queen Of All Acids
Lactobionic acid is a type of PHA, it is way less irritating compared to traditional AHAs; rather than causing sensitivity, it can actually enhance the skin barrier, thus making them...
- Barrier & sensitive skin
- Aging & wrinkles
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Addressing Our Supply Chain Issue With Transparency And Concrete Solutions
We've all heard of it it, from big to small businesses, everyone and their mother is facing supply chain issues. Inconveniently, restaurants are crossing out items on their menu, retail...
- Industry & ethics
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DOES "MADE IN CHINA" = LESS QUALITY?
We did a survey on our Instagram story on the topic of [Does Made in China = Lower Quality], and a surprising 17% of the viewers voted "Yes" on this question,...
- Industry & ethics
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The Truth About Animal Testing in China
“Brands that are sold in China are not cruelty-free” is a false and misleading statement. *Disclaimer: EqualRXN is a cruelty-free brand that does not conduct animal testing on the ingredients or...
- Ingredients
- Industry & ethics
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What is Percentage Chasing And Why It Has To Stop
We have all seen it, products with an extremely high amount of "actives" such as niacinamide, vitamin C, glycolic acid, and any other popular ingredients that are out there. 10%...
- Brightening
- Ingredients
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The Story of Mushrooms: The Science Behind Mushrooms in Skincare
Main Benefits:Promote healthy and even skin toneImprove skin barrier functionSoothe inflammation and . . . .
- Barrier & sensitive skin
- Ingredients
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The Science Behind Why You Should Use Toners
There has been long debates on whether or not using a toner in your skincare routine is necessary. First of all. . . .
- Routines & tips
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Is 90% Plant Extract In a Product Real?
The answer depends on the country's cosmetic regulation laws, South Korea allows claiming of such a high concentration, but the real concentration might not be what is claimed...
- Ingredients
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3 Golden Rules Every Oily and Acnegenic Skin Should Obey In The Winter
Keeping oily and acnegenic skin moisturized and balanced in the winter without causing breakouts can be a difficult task, here are 3 rules to obey.
- Acne & oily skin
- Routines & tips
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The Science Behind Glowy Skin (And How To Get It)
Skin radiance, or commonly called "glowy skin" is a fundamental feature of a youthful, healthy-looking skin. Light reflection from the surface of smooth skin determines radiance. Radiance fades as the rate...
- Brightening
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The Myth in Acne - How to Hydrate When You Have Oily and Acnegenic Skin?
Oily skin need moisturizers too is a total myth, here is how to decide whether your oily and acnegenic skin truly need moisturizer.
- Acne & oily skin
- Routines & tips
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