27 Skincare Products Reviewers Wish They Used Sooner
Or an Anua pore-clearing cleansing oil that's specifically designed to help regulate your sebum production and break down blackheads, making it a great option for all my fellow oily-skinned peeps.
And La Roche-Posay's foaming cleanser for anyone whose skin can't seem to decide if it's oily or dry. (I feel your pain). It provides enough foaming action to break down excess oil and dirt but is still gentle enough to not irritate your dry spots, thanks to the soothing prebiotic thermal water and restoring niacinamide.
An SPF 46 EltaMD face sunscreen, which reviewers say is a game-changer for acne-prone and sensitive skin since it absorbs super quickly without any residue. The inclusion of niacinamide helps reduce redness and irritation, and it's also a perfect base for makeup, thanks to its fast-absorbing formula.
Or a tinted moisturizer with SPF 46 that's designed to have just enough pigment to reduce the chance of any white cast. It also helps provide a filter-like finish, while the hyaluronic acid keeps your skin looking hydrated and dewy.
A brightening facial scrub for anyone who craves physical exfoliation but doesn't want anything too harsh. The sea kelp will keep things soft and smooth while the French green clay and lemon peel lightly buff away dead skin. You'll be glowing before you even rinse it down the drain!
A set of compressed facial sponges (available in both circular and adorable heart-shaped designs) that expand when placed under running water. They are an absolute must-have for removing facial masks (especially thick, clay-based ones), and many reviewers use them with their cleanser to lightly wipe away dirt, oil, and makeup. Plus, their compact design makes them super easy to store and travel with.
The iconic Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, which will have you waking up saying "new lips, who dis?" It's packed with murumuru seed and shea butter to make your lips feel silky smooth and vitamin C to protect your pout. It's racked up thousands of rave ratings, with many reviewers saying it takes care of flaky, dry skin overnight.
And an exfoliating lip scrub because applying your favorite lip balm on top of dead skin is basically pointless. The sugar granules will help buff away any crusty flakes, and the kukui oil will leave behind a touch of moisture.
Resurfacing pads made with 20% glycolic acid, which is a superstar ingredient for helping to dissolve and wipe away dead skin cells. Simply swipe the pad over your skin after cleansing and let it dry before applying any other products. And don't worry about irritation — the pads also include allantoin, green tea, and calendula for their soothing properties.
An affordable prescription-strength Differin retinoid gel that basically gives you brand-new skin. No, really — retinoids are known to help promote skin cell turnover, revealing a brighter complexion and helping to clear out the gunk that causes clogged pores and acne.
The Dewy Skin Cream by Tatcha — a now-viral moisturizer that genuinely lives up to its promises of a dewy, glowy appearance. The creamy formula's fermentation of Japanese superfoods, green tea, rice, and algae helps to plump the skin and add a glistening appearance. The amount of times you'll hear "Your skin looks amazing!!!" throughout the day might almost get annoying. Almost.
A pack of 24-karat gold collagen under-eye gels that are so easy to plop on, you'll wonder why they haven't been a part of your routine for years now. The cool-to-the-touch pads are infused with red algae extract and glycerin for hydration and vitamin C to help brighten your under-eye circles. Throw these on in the morning and prepare to fool everyone into thinking you got a full eight hours of sleep.
A milky Eadem serum, which is basically a reviving facial in a bottle. It includes vitamin C to brighten your complexion, while the amber algae and licorice root extract help to fade dark spots and discoloration without lightening your skin tone.
A luxuriously rich night cream that puts in serious work while you get some shut-eye. The protein peptides can help stimulate collage production to make your skin feel firmer and increase its elasticity, while the niacinamide helps with dark spots and discoloration.
CeraVe's face and body moisturizer — it uses hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help transform your skin from flaky to smooth for a whopping 24 hours after you apply it. Reviewers with sensitive skin love the fragrance-free formula and also note that it absorbs very quickly for such a thick cream.
A retinol body lotion, because the magic of retinol is not just for your face! This retinol in the creamy formula helps promote skin cell turnover, while the ferulic acid helps provide a firmer appearance. Reviewers also note that this works wonders on rough, bumpy skin on their upper arms and legs after consistent use.
A bottle of Thayers facial toner that proves products for acne-prone skin don't have to be overly harsh to be effective. This smooth potion uses a blend of witch hazel and aloe vera to help control excess oil, tighten pores, and reduce irritation and redness.
A brightening CeraVe serum with vitamin C — it'll help even out your skin tone and provide a brighter, glowing appearance at the same time. This one also includes hyaluronic acid to help retain your skin's moisture, and reviewers say it absorbs super quickly — making it perfect to use under your go-to daytime moisturizer.
A tube of the celebrity-beloved Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré that has so many uses. You can slather it on as a moisturizer, use it as a smoothing makeup primer, or apply a thick layer as a nourishing face mask when your skin needs an extra dose of its protective beeswax and softening shea butter.
An octopus-shaped Tonymoly blackhead remover, which you may have already seen since it's gone super viral for its jaw-dropping results. Just scrub it over your nose to let the cellulose beads and dead sea salt remove any dirt and oil that's accumulated at the surface.
A pack of cult-favorite Clean Skin Club Clean Towels so you can stop drying your face with your normal hand towel that may be harboring bacteria that can cause irritation and breakouts. These are loved for feeling super soft and sturdy, and many people use them in combination with a makeup remover to create their own gentle face wipes. They're also perfect for removing stubborn masks and cleaning your makeup tools!
A bottle of Tend Skin Solution to help you finally say goodbye to razor bumps and ingrown hairs. The formula includes topical aspirin, which can help reduce inflammation caused by ingrown hairs and irritation from hair removal. Shaving is annoying enough as it is — nobody needs a painful reminder afterward.
A powerful Paula's Choice 2% BHA salicylic acid exfoliant that reviewers swear by for reducing the appearance of blackheads and acne. Salicylic acid is known for its chemical exfoliating properties, meaning it'll help break down the dead skin and oil that contributes to congested skin. Swipe this magic formula on after cleansing, then let it absorb before applying other products.
A tub of eye cream to help firm, soften, and moisturize at the same time. The aloe juice will add a dose of hydration, the rosemary extract can provide a calming effect, and the rosehip seed oil is known to help stop moisture from escaping your skin.
A hydrating Cosrx repairing essence with 96% snail secretion filtrate, which can help with dryness and damaged skin. Reviewers also mention seeing a reduction in dark spots and acne, and even people with oily skin find that it absorbs quickly and doesn't clog their pores. Who knew snails had the secret to glassy, glowy skin this whole time?!
And finally, a pack of the Mighty Patch Pimple Spot Treatment — the dots are made of a wound-healing gel called hydrocolloid that can drain fluids from any open pimples and cover any that are already on the surface. These patches have tons of rave ratings, with many reviewers saying they're practically undetectable and adhere much better to the skin than other brands. Plus, your derm will be very relieved that you aren't popping it!
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Emerging in monasteries and convents, apothecaries were later incorporated into guilds to serve the general public. But the medicine they prescribed was much different than what we know today. The fresco reproduced above shows the interior of an apothecary's shop in northwestern Italy in the 15th century. The pharmacist, dressed in secular clothing, holds precision scales in front of an elegantly attired customer. On the right, dressed in tattered clothes and missing a shoe, the man who is grinding components using a pestle and mortar may have been employed to carry out simple tasks in the pharmacy in exchange for food and lodging. On the far left of the scene, a monk writes on a piece of paper, likely keeping the pharmacy's accounts. Europeans in the Middle Ages were no strangers to diseases and plagues. When suffering from health problems, they did the same as people today: They looked to medicine in the hope for a cure, or at least for the easing of pain. People bought, ingested, or applied items that are still familiar—potions, ointments, and pills. The chemistry of such medication, however, was very different, made from natural substances once believed to have curative, even miraculous, properties. These included precious stones (agate was a remedy for eye complaints, while jasper was thought to counter hemorrhoids); mineral waters; products derived from animals or even humans (nails, urine, blood); and, above all, a great variety of plants. A pharmacopoeia called De Materia Medica by the Greek physician Dioscorides was widely circulated both in the medieval West and the Arab and Muslim world. It included botanical descriptions and medicinal applications for hundreds of plants. Certain plants were credited with a wide range of curative properties. According to Dioscorides, the cyclamen plant can be made into a potion and used to treat everything from jaundice and headaches to constipation, chilblains, acne, and alopecia. Spice merchants (épiciers in French, speziali in Italian) had close ties with apothecaries, as some of the spices they traded from the East were believed to have medicinal properties. Cinnamon and anise, for example, were used to prevent bad breath. Lotions, potions, and poultices would sometimes be prepared by itinerant healers who sold their wares in the streets or door-to-door. But there were also dispensaries called apothecaries (from the Greek word meaning 'storehouse'), the precursors of modern pharmacies and drugstores. (The gory history of Europeans eating mummies for health) A garden in a 15th-century French miniature, British Library. Monasteries often had a special garden or herbularius dedicated to cultivating medicinal plants, known in French as simples, a word that entered English usage. The plants were placed in square beds separated by pathways. Monk hospital The origin of these apothecaries is closely linked to convents, monasteries, and abbeys. Monastic foundations often had places where they could offer hospitality to pilgrims and the poor. Since many of those using these houses, called hospitals, were also sick, the monks sought ways to treat their ailments, and so the word 'hospital' acquired its modern sense Monks were suited to be physicians. They had access to scientific books in their libraries, such as the treatise by Dioscorides, and many other texts in circulation in medieval Europe and the Muslim world. They also had the physical resources. Based on their knowledge, monks knew which medicinal plants to cultivate in their monastery gardens. Lithuania's timeless city In this way, the first pharmacies were established as distinct rooms or spaces. In Camaldoli, east of Florence, in the 11th century, a monk named Romuald founded a community of Benedictine monks who ran a hospital for the poor. The pharmacy at Camaldoli was referenced as early as 1048. 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Throw these on in the morning and prepare to fool everyone into thinking you got a full eight hours of sleep. A milky Eadem serum, which is basically a reviving facial in a bottle. It includes vitamin C to brighten your complexion, while the amber algae and licorice root extract help to fade dark spots and discoloration without lightening your skin tone. A luxuriously rich night cream that puts in serious work while you get some shut-eye. The protein peptides can help stimulate collage production to make your skin feel firmer and increase its elasticity, while the niacinamide helps with dark spots and discoloration. CeraVe's face and body moisturizer — it uses hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help transform your skin from flaky to smooth for a whopping 24 hours after you apply it. Reviewers with sensitive skin love the fragrance-free formula and also note that it absorbs very quickly for such a thick cream. A retinol body lotion, because the magic of retinol is not just for your face! 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A French woman's homemade dinner sparked fury from her American boyfriend who wanted a burger instead, according to a viral post. The woman said she moved from France to the U.S. two years ago and has dealt with digestive issues since, according to her Reddit posting. 'For some reason, the food here makes me sick,' she wrote. 'My body seems to struggle to digest it.' 'Whether it's takeout or fancy restaurant food … I can't go to the bathroom for days, or I'm violently vomiting,' the woman added. The expat consulted medical professionals and, after multiple tests, was told that her body was probably 'not used to the amount of salt and preservatives' in American food. After incorporating more whole foods into her diet, her health improved, she said. She wrote that she began meal-prepping and cooking meals from scratch. 'My dad is actually a chef back home, so he was more than happy to send me some recipes to keep my diet interesting,' she said. 4 After incorporating more whole foods into her diet, she began to feel better, she said in the post. Reddit/r/AmITheAngel But one of her recipes – a 'delicious' vegetarian lasagna made from scratch – caught the ire of her American partner. When he asked what was for dinner, the boyfriend 'rolled his eyes' when he found out it was lasagna, the woman wrote. '[H]e was sick of 'that organic crap' and wanted a cheeseburger,' she recounted. 'The comment hurt.' She said he told her that 'it was unfair to 'make' him eat my diet.' The woman also clarified that she intended no ill will toward Americans and said she enjoys living here – and those who shared comments mostly sided with her. 4 Her boyfriend 'rolled his eyes' when he found out it was a vegetarian lasagna and not a burger, the woman wrote. ViDi Studio – 'You are not responsible for feeding a grown man because he doesn't want to put in the effort,' one of the top comments read. While most commenters supported her, some questioned whether the post was even real. 'Because this totally happened, what in the world have you been eating since you've been in the U.S.?' one person questioned. 'In today's America, it is not compulsory for the woman to cook her boyfriend or husband a meal every night.' 4 'You are not responsible for feeding a grown man because he doesn't want to put in the effort,' a supportive commenter wrote. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – Carole Lieberman, M.D., a psychiatrist based in Beverly Hills, California, told Fox News Digital the Reddit poster appears to have 'excellent taste in food, but bad taste in boyfriends.' She added, 'In today's America, it is not compulsory for the woman to cook her boyfriend or husband a meal every night – and certainly not a meal that the woman can't eat herself. Many couples share meal preparation duties and even enjoy it.' Lieberman, who lived in France for years, also attested that the food is generally better than what most Americans eat. 'The problem is that your boyfriend has come to expect home-cooked meals every night because you have spoiled him,' she observed, speaking to the woman who shared her story. 4 According to Carole Lieberman, M.D., a psychiatrist, the woman has 'excellent taste in food, but bad taste in boyfriends.' Rafael Ben-Ari – 'He feels entitled to dictate the menu as well.' 'Perhaps you should remind him that there are many American men who would be delighted to have a French girlfriend cook for them.' Lieberman encouraged the Redditor to reevaluate her relationship. 'Perhaps you should remind him that there are many American men who would be delighted to have a French girlfriend cook for them, regardless of whether she's making vegetarian lasagna or veal escalope.'
