niacinamide

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% vs. Paula's Choice RESIST 10% Niacinamide Booster

Two popular products, each with 10% niacinamide. Is Paula's Choice worth paying ~7x more?

The first time I saw The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% on Sephora’s website, I was so surprised at the price that I tried adding it to my cart right away. Only I couldn’t—it was sold out. Not to be dissuaded, I looked for it when I visited Deciem’s storefront in SoHo. Sold out again. Then I tried looking for it at my local Ricky’s. Strike three. I began to think that maybe I was never going to get my hands on this mythical $5.90 serum.

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM Update: What changed in the new formula? (2018 edition)

If you love CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM, is the new formula something to panic about? Plus, let's hear My Dad the Chemist's take on the changes.

Note: Check out the latest post about the formula change that occurred in 2020

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM vs. CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream Review

A head-to-head battle between two CeraVe night creams. Which one will reign supreme?

CeraVe has quickly become one of my favorite skincare brands. The last time I visited my Dad (the chemist), he was really excited about the effectiveness of ceramides on my baby niece—she used to have red, patches of irritated skin until she started using CeraVe moisturizing cream after her nighttime baths.