skincare

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser Review

Don't expect this cleanser to fully remove makeup or sunscreen—but it is gentle, non-irritating, and one of my favorites.

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is a gentle cleanser that reminds me of Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value Gentle Skin Cleanser, another favorite of mine. It doesn’t lather, and it contains many of the same ingredients as CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion. It also feels quite similar to that lotion in texture, except a little runnier. In this post, I’ll share my thoughts on why I like this cleanser, what not to expect from this cleanser, and we’ll take a look at how much its…

CeraVe skincare products: A texture comparison

Comparing the texture and post-application 'skinfeel' of four CeraVe products.

Like the mouthfeel of a wine, the texture of skincare products is incredibly important—it’s one of the most important factors that helps me decide if I like a skincare product or not. Many of the unpronounceable ingredients in typical skincare products are there to provide texture.

REN Skincare Evercalm Mask review

This face mask was included in Sephora's Sun Safety Kit 2018, and includes probiotics, shea butter, and a slew of other skin-calming ingredients.

REN Clean Skincare is a London-based company that claims that its products don’t contain any harsh chemicals, and that it only uses clean, natural ingredients that benefit skin. It’s also clean as in green—the company has pledged to become waste-free by 2021. Sephora’s Sun Safety Kit 2018 included this mask, perhaps as a soothing post-sun mask.