I’ve had acne since I was a teenager. Over the years, I’ve tried benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur masks, bentonite clay, you name it. It’s never bothered me enough to go to a dermatologist, but I always wondered if I could benefit from using a prescription-strength product. Then, one day I heard that a formerly prescription-only acne treatment had been approved for over-the-counter use under the brand name Differin. The active ingredient in Differin is a retinoid known…

When I was a kid, I used to like hiding small amounts of money around the house, so I could stumble upon them later (side note: StumbleUpon shut down today). Whenever I did, it always felt like I was receiving a surprise present from an earlier version of, well, me. Is that weird? Anyhoo, I recently experienced a version of this strange childhood pastime when I found an old box of Leaders AC-Dressing face masks that I purchased in March of last year. I thought I had used them all, but it turns…

I’ve been toying with the idea of double cleansing for a while now—mostly because my tinted sunscreen doesn’t come off with regular face wash alone. I heard good things about the oil cleansing method, which is specifically designed to gently remove sunscreen and makeup from your face. Of course, it took me weeks to research various oil cleansers before I finally decided on to take the plunge and order Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil on Amazon. It has tons of good reviews, and its…