Skincare
Scalp Serums Are the New Face Serums, and the Overlap Makes Sense
Scalp care has borrowed exfoliating acids, niacinamide, and barrier language directly from facial skincare, and the science transfers more directly than expected.
Terra Bloom's New Ceramide Line Is Built for Barrier-Damaged Skin, and It Shows
The brand's Barrier Restore collection targets skin compromised by over-exfoliation, and testers with reactive skin are responding well.
Inside the Slow Beauty Movement: Why Fewer New Launches Might Be the Real Trend
A handful of independent labels are deliberately releasing fewer products per year, betting that restraint reads as credibility in a market flooded with launches.
The Case for Fridge Skincare: Gimmick or Genuinely Better Application?
Mini skincare fridges became a viral must-have years ago. Dermatologists are revisiting whether chilling certain products actually improves how they perform.
Your Sunscreen Is About to Get a Lot More Interesting
New filter technology and hybrid mineral-chemical formulas are finally addressing the white cast and greasy finish that made sunscreen a chore.
Gua Sha Fatigue Is Real — Are Facial Tools Losing Their Grip?
Sales of jade rollers and gua sha tools have leveled off after years of growth. The category's next act may be less about tools and more about technique.
The Rise of Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid, Explained by the Brands Betting on It
Single-weight hyaluronic acid serums are being phased out in favor of blends targeting multiple skin layers at once. The upgrade is more than a label tweak.
Néroli House Just Reformulated Its Cult Serum — and Quietly Removed Fragrance
The brand's best-selling vitamin C serum has been reformulated for sensitive skin, dropping the citrus scent that once defined it.
Peptides Are the New Retinol — Here's What That Actually Means for Your Routine
Peptide serums are being marketed as a gentler alternative to retinoids. Dermatologists say that framing oversimplifies what each ingredient actually does.