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By Aimee BlautBreakouts can weigh on your self-esteem and unfortunately good skin is one part looking after yourself and one part genetic lottery. R29 reader Kathy X. ...
By Tara RasmusOne of the biggest downsides of acne breakouts — well, besides the fact that you have the stupid breakouts in the first place? The stubborn scars and ...
By Annie TomlinWe couldn't help but indulge in some good-natured ribbing when Adam Levine released his over-the-top fragrance video — the whole motorcycles 'n' babes ...
By Jada WongClogged pores, acne, and uneven complexions — yeah, we've all been there. But, don't worry, because products with activated charcoal might just be your ...
Hey guys, great news: It turns out body acne doesn't magically disappear after high school, despite paying our dues in four years of awkwardness. We're not...
By Tara RasmusAccutane (and its side effects) are serious business. Many of us have become so wary of it that we've sworn that we'd never try the drug (or recommend it ...
We've sat through more SPF lectures from dermatologists than we can count. And, while our skin docs will be pleased to know that all their scared-straight ...
By Tara RasmusHow many of us have gone to get a facial, only to wind up broken out the next day. Bummer, right? We guarantee you it was nowhere near as bad as what ...
By Tara RasmusWe have tried some pretty crazy things in the name of banishing breakouts, but we can't say we've gone as far as Lorac founder Carol Shaw, who recently ...
By Lexi NisitaAround here, we spend a lot of time reading up on the best and brightest of the skin care world. It's our job, after all! But, we're not surprised to know ...
By Tara RasmusPolka dots: super-cute on clothes, not so cute on your face. Sadly, when acne pops up, it's not just the zit itself that can be a bummer — acne blemishes...
Is there anything worse than going through your exhaustive nighttime skin care routine with vigilance and determination, only to still wake up with a huge ...
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