Curl Cream vs Hair Gel: Hold, Texture, and Finish
How curl cream and gel differ in hold, softness and finish, which curl types suit each and how to use them together.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
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Retinol Product Guide: Strengths, Textures, and Labels
How to compare retinol products by type of retinoid, strength, texture and packaging, and what the words on the label mean.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
LED Face Mask Buying Guide: Features and Evidence
What red, near-infrared and blue light are used for, what the evidence does and does not show, and how to compare home LED masks safely.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Eyeshadow Palette Buying Guide: Colors and Everyday Use
How to choose an eyeshadow palette you will actually use: shade layout, finishes, quality signs, size and value.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Dry Shampoo Buying Guide: Formulas and Application
How dry shampoo works, the formats and ingredients to compare, how to apply it properly and why it cannot replace washing.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Niacinamide Serum Buying Guide: What to Look For
What niacinamide does, the strengths with evidence behind them, what to look for in a formula and how to use it with other products.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Facial Cleansing Brushes: Features, Cleaning, and Use
How facial cleansing brushes work, who should and should not use them, how to keep them clean and what features to compare.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Mascara Buying Guide: Brush Types and Formulas
How mascara brush shapes and formulas create length, volume or curl, and how to choose for your lashes and eyes.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Leave-In Conditioner vs Hair Serum: Which Do You Need?
What leave-in conditioner and hair serum each do, which hair types need which, and how to layer them without weighing hair down.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read