07/12/2021
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The best way to become a skin-care expert is to take advice from other experts. Alina Roytberg, the co-founder of Fresh, shared her fast and efficient skin-care routine with the Cut. Glossierโs Emily Weiss taught us subtlety is key when getting, and sometimes faking, great skin. Beyoncรฉโs dermatologist said we should exfoliate every day to cleanse our skin properly, but that doesnโt mean we have to use harsh scrubs. And who doesnโt want skin as great as Alexander Wang? His facialist recommends face yoga and a 12-step skin-care regimen.
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We can debate for days about how many steps a skin-care routine really needs, but moisturizer will always be a major key to healthy skin. (Celebs as wildly divergent as Wendy Williams, John Cena, and Helen Mirren agree.) Itโs also important to know that moisturizers donโt actually moisturize, they just lock it in. To get that crucial moisture in the first place, you have to use creams or the right types of oils (hereโs a guide for choosing the right one), and apply everything right after showering.
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Retinoids are pretty close to being the be-all-end-all of skin care. Theyโre also known as retinols or retinaldehyde, but you will come to know them as your skinโs true savior. They get rid of pimples, smooth skin, reduce wrinkles, fade hyperpigmentation, and brighten skin. Go to a dermatologist to decide if an over-the-counter formula would work best or get a prescription-strength solution.
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Gliding some cleanser over skin for 20 seconds then splashing some cold water on your face is not cleansing. It might seem effective, but we guarantee you itโs not. In this GIF-filled guide, the Cut shows you how to properly apply every product in your arsenal and what order works best. For starters, apply everything in an upward motion to avoid premature drooping.
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Not all skin is created equal, so be sure to moisturize accordingly. Nora Ephron warned us about our necks โ the skin is thicker and needs more moisture than other body parts โ so bring the face creams a little further south to hit often neglected body parts. Take it one step further and keep nails and cuticles in shape by wearing gloves after applying hand cream.
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Coming home after a long day to a comfy bed with fluffy pillows makes it easy to forget that if theyโre not clean, or even the right fabric, they can be the cause of pimples and dry, itchy skin. Try sleeping on a silk pillow case and swap it out once a week.
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Face masks arenโt a huge beauty trend for nothing. Allowing a product to fully absorb into skin before washing it off is the best way to get the desired outcome. Mud, sheet, magnetic, and smoothie masks come prepared to tackle any skin issue, plus of course, theyโre peak relaxation goals.
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If you have dry skin, you donโt need anyone to tell you how irritating, and sometimes painful, it can be. You do, however, need to know how to find products that lock in as much moisture as possible. Look for oils that can be applied all over, gels that hydrate for three days straight, exfoliators that slough away flaky skin, and anything with hyaluronic acid.
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After the Cutโs fashion market editor Lindsay Peoples got engaged, she panicked about how to get clear skin. With the help of double cleansing, Paulaโs Choice, and other pimple-fighting products, she took control of her acne for her wedding day.
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The thought of using an acid on your face might strike fear (and Freddy Kruger images) into the hearts of some, but take it from those who have seen the light: acids are amazing. Acids can help with aging, acne, and dry-skin concerns. They also vary in strength, so when starting out itโs best to use a gentle glycolic acid. And whatever you do, do not, no matter how great an idea it sounds, use a DIY acid peel at home. You still wonโt look like Kruger, but a chemical burn isnโt pretty.
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Oily skin is the secret to everlasting youth, but also notoriously hard to keep in check without mattifying products and frequent blotting. If reaching for a toilet-seat cover every couple hours sounds tiring, get oily skin in check with a jelly cleanser, an affordable sunscreen, and an invisible setting powder.
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Beauty is pain. Well, sometimes. Fashion market editor Diana Tsui and beauty director Kathleen Hou both ended up in tears after getting facials (the V-line facial and one from a facialist known as Mean Christine), but the results were worth it in the end.
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Steaming isnโt only for broccoli and Gwyneth Paltrowโs va**na. Karrueche Tran gets her glow from a facial steamer, hot yoga, and regular trips to the sauna. Tran also suggests following the pore-opening sessions with a detoxing face mask.
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Once youโre done with painful facials and sweating out all the toxins, get a massage to rejuvenate skin. The Cutโs editor-in-chief, Stella Bugbee, said getting a facial massage was akin to Botox and collagen injections โ theyโre that good. Since regular trips to the spa can add up quickly, hereโs a GIF tutorial on how to do a French facial massage at home to drain toxins.
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Take it from Christine Brinkley: the sun is not your friend. After years of preaching the tanning gospel, Brinkley finally stopped siting by the edge of the pool covered in baby oil to magnify the sunโs darkening effects. Prevent lasting sun damage with a sunscreen created by 2,500 women.
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Studies have shown that emotional stress can actually cause skin problems. If youโve been wondering what Gabrielle Union uses to get such great skin, the answer is a big helping of โno.โ Her secret to everlasting youth is nothing but self-restraint, and probably some melanin. Eating more bacteria helps, too.