Makeup has come a long way over the years. The reputation that makeup is bad for your skin is changing as products advance with new, innovative technology. More brands are infusing skin-loving ingredients into their products in order to provide the cosmetic function of makeup while also serving the benefits of skincare. A makeup-skincare hybrid, if you will. Essentially, it’s makeup products that include ingredients traditionally found in skincare products, like hyaluronic acid, SPF, and various antioxidants. Whether you’re on the hunt for a concealer that will simultaneously cover and treat blemishes, or a lipstick that doubles as a hydrating serum – we’ve rounded up 8 makeup products that double as skincare.
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If you struggle with acne, achieving clear skin and taming breakouts can sometimes feel impossible. From intense skincare regimes and costly products to contradicting skincare advice on social media, building a skincare routine that works to keep your skin clear and radiant can involve a lot of trial and error. We’ve all been there. Although you can’t always completely control acne and breakouts, there are some tips and tricks to keep pesky pimples at a minimum.
We spoke with Ju Rhyu, founder of Hero Cosmetics and the famous Mighty Patch, to discuss her insights into skincare and acne. Ju Rhyu founded Hero Cosmetics upon learning about pimple patches while living in South Korea. She was struggling with adult acne and saw Koreans walking around with these patches, so naturally, she wanted to try them for herself! “I was blown away by how well they worked without drying out my skin. I wanted more people to know about this amazing product and decided I would create a brand to make that happen.” shares Rhyu.
Keep reading to learn the best tips for achieving clear skin, including valuable insight from the Hero Cosmetics founder herself!
Double Cleanse
Double cleansing is essential to ensure the skin is clean and prepped for skincare. Rhyu shares that she is a huge fan of double cleansing and saw a big difference in her skin once she added an oil-based cleanser to her routine! “If you haven’t tried it, I recommend you try it, even for the oily people out there!”.
Use Gentle Products
If your skin is acne-prone, the last thing you want to do is use harsh products on your skin! They will just irritate the skin further. Rhyu explains that during instances when you do have breakouts, the key is to minimize irritation. “Use gentle products that are suitable for safe skin and resist the urge to pick at your pimples. Mighty Patch pimple patches come in handy here because they shield you from popping and picking while supporting a healing environment for your skin.”. She also mentions not to over-cleanse. Although the double cleanse has a stamp of approval, avoid stripping the skin with harsh acids or cleansers. Go with more gentle products!
Protect Your Skin From The Elements
Although sometimes pimples and breakouts can’t really be avoided, you can try to prevent them as much as possible. Protect your skin from external elements such as UV rays, pollution, and dirt. Always use an SPF, even if you’re not leaving the house! Opt for a sunscreen that also protects against blue light. In terms of pollution; environmental pollutants such as ozone are known to negatively affect the skin and decrease vitamin C levels. Add a vitamin C serum to your routine in order to protect your skin further. Lastly, avoid touching your face! Your hands carry dirt, oil, and bacteria that can cause breakouts on the face – so try to avoid touching your face and always wash your hands before you do.
Don’t Pick Or Pop – Use The Mighty Patch
As much as picking at or popping an irritating pimple is ever-so-tempting, don’t do it! It can spread bacteria, which may cause more breakouts, cause the spot to take even longer to heal, or even leave a scar, which no one wants. Instead, use a pimple patch such as the Mighty Patch or Mighty Patch Invisible+ to help effectively heal your breakout(s). Tip: If you have a cluster of breakouts, use the Mighty Patch Surface, which covers a larger surface area.
Use Ingredients Specific To Your Skin Concerns
Alongside using gentle ingredients on your skin, especially in acne-prone cases, use ingredients specific to your skin concerns! “Focus on ensuring your skin is balanced and in a happy state. If you have dry skin, focus on hydration and moisture. If you have oily skin, focus on things like zinc or sulphur to help with oil control. But above all, make sure you are being gentle with your skin.”.
Implement A Healthy Diet + Stay Hydrated
We know. No one wants to hear it. But what you put in your body really does affect its outer appearance. Your skin is an organ, after all (actually the largest one). Ensure you stay hydrated and participate in a well-balanced, nutritious diet.
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It wasn’t that long ago that the only place you could find clean skincare products was at your local health food store. Thankfully times have changed and you can find clean products everywhere, from drugstores to big box department stores and everywhere in between.
But as clean skincare becomes increasingly more popular, with new brands and products launching constantly, it can be challenging to decide what to try first.
To help get you started on your clean skincare journey, we’ve rounded up our favourite clean beauty products for first-timers to try.
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm: $36
Made with sunflower and ginger root oils, turmeric and moringa extract, and papaya enzymes, this cult-favourite, lightweight balm gently breaks down makeup, SPF, dirt, and oil in seconds.
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore Minimizing Toner: $30
The formula’s raw white willowbark helps calm inflammation and smooth texture, while hydrating squalane helps wick away oil and dirt.
OSEA Anti-Aging Body Balm: $73
You can firm up from the neck down with this silky body balm that combines the lasting hydration of a lotion with the anti-aging benefits of a serum. This body balm features high-performing ingredients including firming alaria esculenta seaweed, anti-aging passion fruit seed oil, moisturizing coconut oil, and nourishing safflower seed oil.
BYBI Eye Plump: $23
Featuring a combination of broccoli seed oil, hyaluronic acid, and bakuchiol – an alternative to retinol – this product replenishes and regenerates whilst regulating the skin’s moisture levels, visibly improving signs of lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture around the eyes.
Laurel Skin Antioxidant Serum: $102
Revive and restore tired skin with this antioxidant serum that promotes the look of healthy, glowing skin thanks to its blend of 31 of the freshest and most potent and powerful botanicals.
Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser: $39
This award-winning cleanser is a must-have thanks to its formula of cold-pressed antioxidants from kale, spinach, and green tea that give your skin the ultimate cleanse while also removing makeup, preventing buildup in pores, and supporting skin’s pH balance.
Moon Juice Plump Jelly Hyaluronic Serum: $80
Think of this serum as a big glass of water for your face. Made with a combination of silver ear mushrooms, hyaluronic acid, and reishi, this serum locks in hydration and helps protect from accelerated aging for plumped-up skin.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream: $44
Powered by a Vitamin C and peptide blend, this multitasking eye cream is all you need for a visibly brighter, firmer look. Its intensely moisturizing formula also includes caffeine to help de-puff and help with dark circles, allantoin and Vitamin E to soothe skin, and natural optics to softly illuminate all skin tones for a lasting bright look.
Graydon Skincare Probiotic Face Cream $49
This ultra-moisturizing Probiotic Face + Eye Cream by Graydon Skincare helps to reinforce skin barrier function while improving hydration and enhancing your skin’s radiance and luminosity. It smells delicious and feels velvety smooth to apply. Its gentle and non-irritating formula allows for both face and under-eye use!
Goop GOOPGENES All-In-One Nourishing Face Cream $132
Goop’s GOOPGENES All-In-One Nourishing Face Cream feels like no other face cream. It has a rich texture and the formula is clinically tested. Designed to make the skin feel soft, smooth, firm and moisturized for up to 48 hours. It’s the perfect face cream to lather on before bed to wake up with healthy-looking and feeling skin!
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum $57
This fan-fave powerful yet soothing AHA and BHA acid serum from Glow Recipe gently smooths, addresses the appearance of breakouts, and helps clear blemish-prone skin. It also refines pores for clear and hydrated skin!
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It’s no secret that we all crave glowing, healthy, and radiant skin. And while you can achieve this by getting a minimum of eight hours of sleep a night, drinking at least a gallon of water a day, and eating right – to name a few – sometimes we’re all guilty of not following through with these steps. Luckily there are beauty and skincare products that fill the gap and can help make your skin look plump, glowy, and well rested – even when you’re not.
Read on for our curated selection of glow-worthy skincare and beauty products that range in price point, so there’s something for everyone to try and enjoy glowing skin all year long.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer: $39
Packed with five molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid, this whipped gel moisturizer intensely hydrates and locks in moisture in an ultra-lightweight way leaving you with enviable skin that glows from within.
Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen: $36
If you’re looking for SPF protection with added skincare benefits, Summer Fridays has you covered. Not only does this product help shield the skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays, but it also smooths, softens, and plumps the skin, while also protecting skin from free radical damage that contributes to visible signs of aging.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Glow Vitamin C Turmeric Face Oil: $40
This instantly absorbing face oil recharges the radiance of your skin thanks to its blend of advanced vitamin C (THD ascorbate), turmeric, and evening primrose oil, that work together to brighten, and hydrate, and leave skin glowing.
Keys Soulcare Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum with Niacinamide: $40
Niacinamide is the hydrating and soothing star of this glowing serum that reveals a healthy, golden glow while helping to brighten, plump, and smooth the look of skin. Simply apply a few pumps onto the skin for a glowing complexion all on its own or before makeup to prime and soothe the skin.
GOOPGLOW Microdern Instant Glow Exfoliator: $165
This air-whipped exfoliator is densely packed with a blend of four powerful glow-inducing micro-exfoliating minerals plus glycolic acid to help remove dry, dead skin cells and refine the appearance of pores for glowing skin that is visibly softer, smoother, and more radiant – what more could you ask for?
Pai The Impossible Glow: $59
Looking for a natural sun-kissed glow without sun damage? Luckily you can have ridiculously radiant skin without having to hit the beach thanks to Pai’s all-natural, vegan, and organic bronzing drops. Featuring a blend of hydrating glycerin, algae extract, and hyaluronic acid, The Impossible Glow doesn’t just boost radiance, but also hydrates and softens the skin, too.
Laneige Glowy Makeup Serum: $43
This lightweight and multitasking serum not only gives you a luscious glow but also helps make your makeup last longer. The formula is packed with a stellar lineup of moisturizers (ceramides and jojoba oil) and even actual diamond powder which creates a reflective glow for luminescent skin.
Dr. Barbara Strum Glow Drops: From $60
A celebrity favourite, Dr. Barbara Strum’s Glow Drops is the ideal skin booster for when you don’t want to wear foundation or you want to prep your skin before makeup. The skin-perfecting serum contains a blend of potent, botanical extracts to optimize skin tone, boost hydration, and create a youthful radiance thanks to its blend of anti-aging vitamin C and light-reflecting ingredients.
Garnier Green Labs Brightening Serum Cream Pinea-C SPF30: From $18.97
Check out this 3-in-1 product—a cream for hydration, a serum for potency, and a sunscreen broad spectrum SPF 30 for protection. The serum not only works to brighten the skin and any dark spots from sun exposure, but it also keeps your skin protected to prevent further damage.
Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid $44
If you’re looking for a product that gives you that “glazed donut” look, look no further than Rhode’s Peptide Glazing Fluid! packed with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and marula oil, it leaves the skin looking and feeling instantly hydrated and glowy all day long.
Innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Moisturizer $36
When it comes to achieving glowy skin, having a great moisturizer in your lineup is absolutely essential. Innisfree’s Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Moisturizer leaves the skin feeling ultra-hydrated and fresh thanks to its ingredients of green tea, hyaluronic acid, and squalane.
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As we enter the new season, and warmer weather, it may be time to switch up your skincare routine! In the winter, we find ourselves using heavy moisturizers and products to combat the dry, cold air that our skin tends to hate. In the spring, keeping your skin moisturized and healthy is still just as important, but lighter products will probably do the trick to give you that dewy skin glow that we all crave. Plus, if you haven’t already, it’s crucial to add some SPF to your skincare routine! We’ve rounded up some of the best products to help update your spring skincare routine to absolute perfection!
Perfect your spring skincare routine with these products!
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As the days get inevitably colder and heaters blast high heat in every indoor space imaginable, you can only imagine the potential complications this can cause for your skin.
During the summer, there is often humidity to help moisture stay within the skin and protect its barrier. However, during the cooler months, the skin can lose moisture due to the drier air and indoor heaters, ultimately causing the skin barrier to be disrupted, leading to increased sensitivity, dryness, and even irritation.
With fall underway, there’s no better time to switch up your skincare routine to ensure that your skin looks and feels healthy and happy as we head into the coldest months of the year.
Read on to learn about some of our favourite products that you need for a fall-approved skincare routine.
Olehenriksen Banana Bright 15% Vitamin C Serum
As we dive headfirst into fall, adding Vitamin C to our skincare routine is a great way to repair any lingering summer skin damage, like dark spots and uneven skin tone. We love this serum from Olehenriksen, as it’s made with 15% Vitamin C, 5% PHAs, and hyaluronic acid, which instantly brighten, visibly firms, plumps skin with hydration, and reduces the appearance of dark spots, pores, and wrinkles.
Summer Fridays ShadeDrops
While UV rays are stronger during the summer, they’re still present throughout all four seasons. Sunscreen should be used at all times to help decrease any incoming UV radiation, which accelerates and increases the risk of skin cancer. Stick to a daily SPF 30, like Summer Fridays’ Broad Spectrum Mineral Milk Sunscreen.
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpa Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel
There’s no better time to start regularly exfoliating your skin, especially following months of added sweat, oil, and SPF. Our go-to exfoliate is this cult-favourite daily peel from Dr. Dennis Gross, which helps reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, pores, and shine.
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer
Now that the temperatures are falling again, your skin is going to need some extra moisturizer. But stick with something relatively lightweight rather than a heavy-duty cream for the time being. You won’t want to switch to something heavier until the temperatures really start to fall. We’re loving this whipped moisturizer from Drunk Elephant, which has a lightweight yet comforting texture. Suited to all skin types, it contains a mix of ceramides and oils to nourish and soothe the skin, while minimizing any loss of hydration.
Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream
The delicate skin around your eyes is the first to feel the impact of the changing seasons, which can lead to puffiness or fine lines. Try a creamy and moisturizing eye cream like this one from Biossance. It’s hydrating, brightening, and soothing and melts into your skin.
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If you’re someone who struggles with breakouts and acne, you’ve probably tried out tons of skincare products in the hunt for a regime that truly clears and prevents acne. Although acne can be related to a plethora of factors, and is entirely normal, even if you have the best of skincare routines. There are definitely products out there that assist with clearing acne and keep breakouts at bay. From spot treatments to cleansers, we’ve rounded up some of the best skin-clearing products available!
Keep reading to refresh your acne-clearing skincare routine!
CeraVe – Foaming Facial Cleanser
The most important step in any skincare routine, especially an acne-clearing skincare routine is having a good cleanser that cleans the face. Which doesn’t necessarily mean the most expensive cleanser you can find. CeraVe’s Foaming Facial Cleanser gently removes dirt, oil, and makeup, perfectly prepping the skin for the rest of your skincare routine. It does everything you need a cleanser to do and at a fair price point! The key is knowing where to save and where to splurge within your skincare routine! This is a step you can save on.
Om Organics – Kaolin + Coconut Milk Radiant Cleansing Balm
It’s all about the double cleanse! Use a cleansing balm before your cleanser to help break down any makeup, dirt, or oils that are on your skin and then go in with your regular cleanser. The Kaolin + Coconut Milk Radiant Cleansing Balm by Om Organics melts away makeup effortlessly while simultaneously nourishing the skin – and you don’t need a lot of product either. Plus it smells amazing!
Dermalogica – Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator
Having a good exfoliant in your skincare routine is important for a variety of skincare concerns, including acne, to clear clogged pores as well as prep the skin for other skincare products. If you don’t exfoliate away dead skin cells, the other skincare products you use won’t have a way to penetrate the skin which is one of the reasons it’s so important! Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator is a great high-end option! Its gentle rice-based powder when mixed with water turns into a paste. Then works to exfoliate, brighten, smooth texture, and of course, clear clogged pores.
The Ordinary – Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
If you’re looking for a mask to give your skin a little extra boost within your acne-clearing routine, a charcoal mask is your best bet. It helps deeply cleanse the skin and absorbs excess oils and toxins while giving the skin an overall brighter, clearer complexion. The Ordinary’s Salicylic Acid 2% Masque is a great option at an extremely fair price point, too! Hint: Charcoal masks aren’t something you necessarily need to splurge on to get a good product!
Glow Recipe – Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
Serums are basically skincare products with a high concentration of certain ingredients, targeting a specific skin concern, so having a good serum in your routine is one of the most important steps for achieving results. Glow Recipe’s Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum specifically addresses the appearance of breakouts and refines pores resulting in clear, hydrated skin. Not to mention the super cute strawberry-shaped bottle.
Bliss – Disappearing Act
When shopping for a toner with acne as a skin concern, niacinamide is a prime ingredient to keep an eye out for. Disappearing Act by Bliss is a toner that removes excess oil, dirt, and dead skin cells, as well as minimizes the appearance of pores. It also works towards strengthening the skin’s barrier!
e.l.f. cosmetics – Holy Hydration Cream
Everyone needs a moisturizer within their skincare routine! Even if you have oily skin. The Holy Hydration Cream by e.l.f. cosmetics is an amazing affordable moisturizer option for all skin types! It’s packed with the ingredients we love and it’s simply a no-fuss moisturizer that nourishes the skin without leaving a greasy finish.
Peace Out – Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Dots
If you’re acne-prone and haven’t tried pimple patches yet. Add Peace Out’s Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Dots to your cart right now! They are a gentle spot treatment that doesn’t dry out the skin like other spot treatments tend to do. You can wear them overnight or during the day as they camouflage pretty well. Seriously though, these things work like magic. They reduce the appearance of a breakout overnight and it’s super satisfying seeing all the gunk it manages to retract.
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Just like your wardrobe, your skincare routine needs a fall update. With October underway and the arrival of the chillier temps, it means there’s no better time to update your beauty and skincare routines with the latest and greatest products that have recently hit store shelves. From a viral vegan mascara that doesn’t compromise on results to multi-use products for your cheeks, lips, and eyes, we’ve covered it all.
Check out our favourite new beauty launches for this month.
Summer Fridays Cheek + Lip Sticks
Say hello to the next step in your hybrid skincare-meets-makeup routine! Available in three shades, these multi-use cream sticks will give your cheeks and lips a touch of sheer colour, plus a boost of hydration with hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Body Polish
Get your skin ready for fall with this all-in-one invigorating and luxurious scrub and body wash. The unique whipped texture clings to your skin, then froths up to rinse away easily, leaving your skin feeling baby-soft.
Naturally Serious C Your Glow Vitamin C Radiance Oil
Moisturizing yet lightweight, this clean and vegan nourishing formula visibly helps to brighten the look of uneven skin tone while reducing the appearance of dryness, fine lines, and wrinkles. It’s a great option for those with more sensitive skin and who struggle with harsh reactions to other Vitamin C skincare options.
Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara
Looking for a new vegan mascara to try? Look no further than Tower 28’s new viral MakeWaves Mascara that visibly lengthens, defines, and holds a curl with its Aquaflex Technology for amped-up, natural-looking lashes.
Milk Makeup Future Fluid All Over Cream Concealer
Supercharged coverage meets Milk Makeup’s most innovative technology yet. Future Fluid is a multi-use, medium-to-full coverage creamy concealer that covers, sculpts, and hydrates for a weightless, crease-proof, second-skin finish. Available in 30 seamless, super blendable shades made for an inclusive range of undertones.
Milk Makeup Infinity Long Wear Eyeliner
Available in three staple shades, this creamy waterproof eyeliner pencil glides on smoothly for intense colour that won’t budge up for up to 12 hours, even on the waterline. This 100% vegan eyeliner is also ophthalmologist-tested and safe for contact lens wearers.
GLOW RECIPE Guava Vitamin C Bright-Eye Gel Cream
Formulated with 10% Vitamin C and 3% Niacinamide, this day-to-night lightweight gel cream brightens and depuffs the entire eye area. Formulated to treat all types of dark circles, an eye cream never looked this good.
NUDESTIX No Edit, No Filter, Just Glam 3-Piece Glamzilla Set
Multi-tasking makeup? Say less. You can bronze, blush, and blot using NUDESTIX’s new limited-edition three-piece kit curated by TikTok Creator and Pro Makeup artist Glamzilla.
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While the beauty and skincare industries often feel dominated by major players, there are some up-and-coming brands that are creating serious names for themselves by making a statement with their impactful products.
From cleaner, vegan brands to our Canadian favourites, here are our top skincare and beauty brands to have on your radar – if they aren’t already.
Summer Fridays
Founded by influencers Marianna Hewit and Lauren Ireland, Summer Fridays is a growing collection of aesthetically pleasing and vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products – and soon-to-be beauty, with the brand’s launch of its Sheer Skin Tint that’s coming soon. Products range from the best-selling hydrating and radiance-reviving Jet Lag Mask to the ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen that blends beautifully into all skin tones.
ILIA Beauty
Founded by Vancouver native Sasha Plavsic, ILIA Beauty is known for its skincare-powered makeup filled with skin-saving ingredients that deliver incredible results. Many products are multi-use, resulting in easy makeup application on the go. Our favourite products are the Super Serum Skin Tint, the Multi-Stick, and the NightLite Bronzing Powder – trust us, give them a try and you’ll be hooked too.
Province Apothecary
Made in Toronto, Province Apothecary is a holistic skincare and wellness brand loved for its effective and natural skincare products. A trailblazer in the green beauty realm, Province Apothecary uses a unique blend of 100% active plant-based, synthetic-free ingredients, so you can always feel good about the products you’re using on your skin.
Nécessaire
Nécessaire was created by Randi Christiansen and Nick Axelrod in 2018 with the following philosophy: “Care for your body like you care for your face.” The results are in the brand’s lifestyle-driven product formulations that are dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, with the brand’s coveted products including The Body Serum with hyaluronic acid and The Neck Serum, which features five peptides at levels clinically shown to support skin’s natural collagen while addressing visible signs of tech-neck.
GLACYO
Vietnam-born and Vancouver-based natural skincare line GLACYO focuses on high-performance and natural skincare products derived from amber extract and glacial marine mineral water and are designed to enhance and redefine beauty, for all skin types and all genders.
Bliss
If you haven’t spotted Bliss’s neon and cheerful products on your Instagram feed yet, let us introduce you to this B Corp Certified clean, cruelty-free, planet-friendly skincare brand that uses only ethically-sourced, high-quality ingredients to create innovative, expert-level skincare products that deliver transformative results and healthy, glowing skin.
Minori
Founded by Anastasia Bezrukova, Minori is a vegan, cruelty-free, and certified plastic negative beauty brand that focuses on beautiful beautifully hued lipglosses and cream blush and highlighters for those who want to achieve a minimalist look, without needing to use a lot of products.
PEACE OUT SKINCARE
Founded by Enrico Frezza who struggled with acne, hyperpigmentation, and everything in between in his teenage years, PEACE OUT SKINCARE was born out of Frezza’s necessity to develop acne products that actually work. PEACE OUT SKINCARE’s mission is to help bring peace to people’s skin through good, effective, clean, and fun skincare solutions including the brand’s immensely popular acne dots and retinol eye stick.
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