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Antioxidant

Which Vitamin C Derivative is the Best For My Skin?

There are a LOT of vitamin C derivatives to choose from on the market such as ascorbyl glucoside, THD ascorbate, ethylated vitamin C, etc. We can a...

Shop Like a Pro

5 Skinceuticals Vitamin C Dupes Put to the Test!

If you’re unfamiliar with the term “Vitamin C Dupe”, it’s a category of ascorbic acid serums that sprouted from the painful price point of the orig...

Anti-Aging

Vitamin C: The Antioxidant Powerhouse

Vitamin C serums is probably one of the most popular products with countless new launches every year. Their lasting popularity make a lot of sense!...

Antioxidant

Actives Pairings With Clinical Testing Behind Them

*Updated as of 5/17/2022 When you start dabbling in actives, you’ll easily fall into the rabbit hole of what you can and can’t layer. One of the co...

ahas

Hyperpigmentation Pt 2: routine guide and shopping tips

In this part 2 of our pigmentation guide, we’re going to shed some light on how to shop for the best ingredients & products to target that stub...

Antioxidant

The Non-Vitamin C Antioxidants

The summer season is prime time to experiment with the category of antioxidants. All that extra sun means all that potential for photodamage. But a...

ahas

How to Combine Skincare Actives like a Pro pt 2

One of our most popular articles of Chemist Confessions and the center of a lot of questions is combining actives. In How to Combine Actives Like a...

ascorbic acid

How to find the best Vitamin C Serum for you Pt 1

In the market for a vitamin C serum? Did you know there are 3 main types of vitamin C formulas? Let's breakdown the crowded vitamin C product lands...

ahas

Combine Skincare Actives Like a Pro Pt 1

There's so many skincare actives out there, it's hard not to want to add them all to your routine. But not all actives get along and too many can l...