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Clean and Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser Review

This cleanser is strikingly similar to Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser. It's a decent option for travel, but not really a valid long-term option for me.

If you’re anything like me, when you’re traveling light, you probably don’t feel like transferring your normal face wash into a smaller container—so you’re forced to select among the travel-size options at your local drug store. The last time this happened to me, I opted for Clean and Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser because it looked pretty good (and I was hoping it would be a better choice than the MUJI moisturizing face soap I chose last time). After using it for a…

Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream Review

This moisturizer hydrates without leaving an oily finish, but its light floral scent may bother those with sensitive skin (and noses).

I splurged a bit on a higher-end moisturizer about a week ago: Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream. I have to admit that the beautiful packaging was 90 percent of the reason I reached for this moisturizer over any of the other options at Sephora. I’d say that this is a step above my normal drug store brands like CeraVe and Cetaphil, but still a tier below more premium options like Sunday Riley and Drunk Elephant. Laneige is the sister company of AmorePacific, which is a luxe Korean beauty…

Deodorant vs. antiperspirant—what's the diff, and which one is better for your clothes?

Here's the ingredient you should avoid if you want to prevent stains on your clothing.

I’ve written about deodorant before, but I haven’t covered the topic of antiperspirant until now! Actually, up until recently, I’d never even considered the distinction between deodorant and antiperspirant. They aren’t the same thing. And now I know that one of these products (ahem, antiperspirant) is more likely to cause pit stains on your clothing. Let’s find out why.