Babyface Blog

  What’s the difference between a serum and a moisturizer?  At first glance, a serum looks like a thinner, runnier version of a moisturizer. It sinks in faster, but doesn’t always provide the same hydration.  You’d be forgiven for thinking you can skip the serum and go straight to moisturizer. If you’re a teen, you can get away with it, too.  But if your skin’s in some kind of trouble - has lost its glow, erupted in an angry breakout or is aging faster than you’d like it to - a serum is just the thing that can nurse it...

  Can you use more than one acid together?  Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, L-Ascorbic acid… These skincare superstars kick acne off your face, plump up your skin and give you your glow back.  But using them all together can terribly backfire. Too many actives in the same routine is a recipe for irritation - that’s the last thing you want.  How do you use them safely? Here are the best acid combinations to take your skincare game to the next level (without the risk of nasty surprises…):    Best Acid Combination For Acne-Prone Skin: Glycolic Acid + Salicylic Acid Glycolic...

  Can you use Vitamin C if you have sensitive skin? In theory, it sounds like a bad idea. Vitamin C has a reputation for being stingy, irritating and just a pain to deal with. But, it’s also an anti-aging superstar that can help you fight those pesky wrinkles and give your complexion its rightful glow back. Do you really have to miss out on all that goodness just because your skin’s so sensitive? Nope. Vitamin C is gentler than you give it credit for. Here’s what you need to know to make it work for your sensitive skin.  ...