Tag: serum

Some people believe in using moisturizer, while some don't. Regardless of which side you're on, we present a more neutral perspective: You don't always need to use it. But before you squint at your screen in doubt, let us explain—or better yet, allow

La Mer's The Concentrate has been chosen by the Preview team as the Best Serumof 2019. This and 24 other products were reviewed by 25 real girls for this year's Preview Girls' Choice Awards to see if they truly deserved their title.

One of the biggest skincare myths that people believe is that when they use certain skincare products or ingredients together, they are being more efficient with their routine. This is a dangerous way to go about with your regimen. Some ingredients in

A good night's sleep alone could give your skin a healthy glow in the morning, but it never hurts to have a bit of help from the most potent step in your regimen—a serum. Below, you'll find our picks for a quick

Pregnancy can wreak havoc on your skin. The change in hormonal activity in a pregnant woman's body may result in skin issues like hyperpigmentation, hormonal acne, and dryness—just imagine how stressful it can get when all these happen at the same time.

The belief that makeup is bad for your skin is more outdated than you think. Wearing foundation every day can actually even be good for you, because the many innovations in beauty have long blurred the line between makeup and skincare. In

To keep your skin looking young and feeling supple, don't skimp on the moisture. Of course, this is easier done with the help of skincare, be it through using your reliable serum nightly or slathering on moisturizer every day. That said, using products

Retinol is one of the most popular and effective skincare ingredients in targeting skin concerns such as acne, blemishes, hyperpigmentation, rough texture, and wrinkles. It's the over-the-counter sister of retinoids, which is a derivative of Vitamin A and a potent exfoliant that

If you're looking for a skincare ingredient that can brighten your skin, boost collagen synthesis, calm down inflammation, and reduce the appearance of pigmentation, look no further than Vitamin C. A Vitamin C-infused serum, for example, will do wonders for your skin

Dark spots and dullness—they can be caused by acne scarring or spending too much time in the sun without the proper protection. Or, in my case, they’re the most conspicuous signs that my skin is starting to age, and that I am

When it comes to retinol, everyone raves about it but only the brave actually pursue. (Learn more about why it's amazing here.) We don't blame you, though—the slight peeling that comes with the exfoliation process does seem daunting. Although those few days or weeks

Aiming for brighter, smoother skin? Then you might want to consider adding some glycolic acid into your beauty routine. This chemical exfoliant is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid or AHA, which exfoliates the top layer of your skin to even out its

We could write hundreds of stories about fading acne scars and still manage to miss solutions that actually work. So this time, we decided to pass the mic to you, Preview girls, to reveal your top picks for erasing those pesky marks. And

Turns out, we should be less concerned about when the signs of aging will show on our skin. After all, it will happen eventually. It's only a matter of what kind of steps you take to slow down the process, and we're

If you're doing serum research, it's inevitable that you come across products that already have a cult following. The abundance of rave reviews might even convince you to try them, because if so many people love it that much, why won't you?

While a regular eye cream is usually enough to plump and hydrate, our eye concerns do tend to change every now and then. There will come a time you'll need something stronger to look like yourself from decades ago, but don't take

I'm going to be honest. I've never honestly felt the need for a specific serum. Maybe because I'm fresh into my mid-twenties, maybe because I have phases where I bother with one particular beauty item at a time. I mean, that masking

At one point or another, we've all done something to our eyebrows that we regret. Be it overplucking, shaving, or a laser treatment that didn't go as planned, it usually ends one way: the loss of a few (or, well, a lot) of

We'd be glad to drink hyaluronic acid to achieve glowing skin in an instant, but that's just not how it works. Luckily, we have all these to quench our thirst for brightness and evenness.1. Illuminating Serum = 1 TeaspoonOne teaspoon of La

Perhaps the easiest upgrade you can do to your skincare routine is investing in a good serum. Whatever beauty concern you have right now, there's a serum to give your skin that extra boost to get through it. It's like having a