Mist Me!
Spray sunscreens get a bad rap, but are they really so awful? Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the controversy
Actives Investigation
“Essences” are claimed to have all sorts of powers, but do they really make a significant impact on the skin? Our cosmetic chemist weighs in
A Replacement for Retinol?
Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about bakuchiol
Slathering on the Midnight Oil
Our science guy weighs in on whether face oils really live up to their hydrating hype
The Peptide Mystique
In the first installment of a new series, a truth-telling cosmetic chemist takes on the trending ingredient popping up in all our serums