Cuffing season trades are being made, thigh-high boots are in heavy rotation, and pumpkin spice consumption has pushed Starbucks to record Q4 sales - It’s FALL, baby! This means it's also time to revise what is in your skincare routine. Spring and summer weather is kinder to your skin because there is more moisture in the air. As the temperatures drop, the air where we spend most of our time becomes dryer, and you have to work a bit harder to keep your glow about you. In addition, cell turnover slows, so skin can look dull and lifeless. Here's how to build a fall skincare routine so you can gl ..read more

If you've been paying attention to the skincare world over the last few years, you've likely heard of the benefits of vitamin C. However, If you think consuming lots of vitamin C-rich foods is the way to reap those benefits, that may not be the whole story. The stratum corneum's structure, the skin's outermost layer, may not allow direct delivery of ingested nutrients to provide widely touted benefits. Here are some reasons to add a topical Vitamin C product to your daytime skincare routine. What is Vitamin C? Vitamin C, or L-Ascorbic Acid, is an antioxidant and water-soluble nutrient. While ..read more

If you've ever fallen down a skincare hashtag on Instagram or TikTok, you may have emerged feeling like you needed 16 steps in your skincare routine and that turmeric and yogurt are a must for your pantry AND your vanity. However, while a carefully curated multi-step skincare routine has its benefits, it's not necessary as an everyday routine for everyone. Some brands have taken the guesswork out of the routine with products formulated to work together. Check them out below! Bolden Skincare Image from Brand’s IG This Black-owned brand has a Clear Skin Kit that includes one of my current favor ..read more

Skincare products to clean, treat, calm and protect the skin don't have to cost you an arm and a leg. And with inflation at a 40 year high, more and more people may be searching for products that perform well without leaving their bank on account on flat, flat. So I asked a few Board-Certified Dermatologists to share one of their favorite Budget friendly skincare products. Aquaphor Healing Ointment Dr. Jennifer David states, "I love Aquaphor healing ointment because it's so versatile and multi-purpose. I recommended daily as part of my patients' wound care management after biopsies or oth ..read more

I started using retinol consistently about a year ago. I tried on and off for years but never really committed to anything for long enough to see any meaningful changes to my skin. I don't have fine lines or wrinkles, but I'm constantly battling uneven texture and tone. I also want one of retinol's most amazing benefits — to improve collagen production and help to firm skin. So when I decided to take it seriously, I turned to one of my favorite brands, Paula's Choice. Paula's Choice has two clinical retinol products: Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treat ..read more

For this facial, I started with StriVectin Multi-Action Moisture Matrix Melting Cleanser as the first step in my double cleansing process. After massaging onto dry skin, the oil transforms into a cleansing milk. Before steaming, I hit my face with a second cleanse — Esponjabon Mother of Pearl Brightening Soap. I love how this brightens and gently exfoliates. After steaming for 10 minutes, I do a dual manual exfoliation with DermaFlash and then my Silkn Microdermabrasion tool. I haven't given myself a proper facial in many weeks, so the dual, deeper exfoliation was muc ..read more

Sweater weather, hoodie season, pumpkin spice lattes, and New York Fashion Week are just a few of the things that come to mind as soon as September starts. It's also an excellent reminder to reevaluate the products in our skincare routines. To be honest, getting your glow on in the summer is as easy as pie. However, getting and keeping that glow once Ol' Man Winter comes calling can take a bit more work. In the summer, moisture in the air helps skin look and feel dewy. But, as the temps get colder, that moisture slowly disappears from the air and your skin. So we're showing you the change ..read more

Face Front Skin is a Black-owned skincare brand founded in 2013 by Masters Prepared Registered Nurse and Professional Makeup Artist, Melinda Williams. Melinda started her company as an extension of herself. Each product in her line is exceptionally well thought out. She uses high-quality ingredients that nourish the skin, delivers results, and offer tools with tech proven to provide skin benefits.  As Melinda rises, she's reaching back to ensure that Black girls are afforded the opportunities to be seen and heard. She donates 10% of every purchase to The Young Belle Project, founded by Ti ..read more

For Valentine’s day, we did an IGTV video showing love to the Black-owned makeup brands we’re currently using. Below you’ll find links to all the products used including a discount code for some items. The Black-owned Makeup Brands Felicia Used My makeup is a lot like my brain (these days) — one vibrant focal point is my jam.  For today’s look, that focal point is the eyes. After using Danessa Myricks Beauty Prism FX Hydrating Lotion to bring some golden glow to my complexion, and after spot concealing with Glamazon by Kim Baker Second Skin Foundation Stick, here’s the complete rundown o ..read more

With a name like SkinStore, you just know it’s home to some fantastic products! This month's facial features some of our favorite products available on SkinStore.com. To sweeten the deal and help you get your glow for a little bit less, code FACEFLAWLESS saves you 25% off the products below and so much more. Let’s get glowing! Christene's At-home Facial Step 1: Eve Lom Cleanser I started my at-home facial with the Eve Lom Cleanser. It is the first-ever cleansing balm I used, and it still remains a favorite. The scent always takes me back. As with all cleansing balms and oils, you st ..read more