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
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Posts tagged "Buying Guides"
A buying guide should make you a better judge, not tell you what to buy. Each guide under this tag explains the types of a product, the terms and claims on the label, and the features that change how it performs or how long it lasts. Unless a guide says otherwise, the products have not been tested by us. The comparisons are based on ingredients, labels and published guidance, so that you can apply them to any brand.
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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
Acetone vs Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover
How acetone and non-acetone removers differ in strength, speed and dryness, which to use for each type of polish and how to use them safely.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Makeup Brushes: Types and What They Are Used For
The main face and eye brushes, what each is designed to do, which few a beginner needs and how to recognize a good brush.
By Arni Sun · 3 min read
Pencil vs Gel vs Liquid Eyeliner: Key Differences
How pencil, gel and liquid eyeliners differ in finish, precision and wear, and which to choose for each look and skill level.
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