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A few thoughts on buying skincare online vs. in a brick-and-mortar

When should you shop online, and when should you buy something in person? It depends.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the pros and cons of buying stuff online vs. in a brick-and-mortar store. I probably shop online a lot more than many other people, mostly because of (a) where I live, and (b) how lazy I am. Here are the main reasons why I do most of my shopping online:

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.

Australian Gold Tinted Face Sunscreen Review

Finally—a physical sunscreen that doesn't cause breakouts or make your face look ghostly white. However, my dad thinks that SPF 50 may be overkill.

I have a confession: I can’t leave the house without applying sunscreen. And on the rare occasion that I do, I feel really uncomfortable about it…I just feel strangely exposed without a layer of sunscreen on my face. I think that maybe it’s rooted in fears about the thinning ozone layer and global warming. Anyway, long story short, I’ve tried a lot of different kinds of sunscreen in my day. But I think I’ve found my new favorite: Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50…