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Sunscreen used to be considered thick, pore-clogging, and opaque white — but today’s iterations are impressively different. Modern sunscreen is lightweight, nearly invisible, and can actually improve the look and feel of skin. A lightweight feel is not only sensorially important, but it also helps to make the experience of wearing it more enjoyable, while encouraging you to use it daily. It’s a pleasure to use, rather than a chore.

While oily skin and glowy skin can seem similar, they are distinctively different. Oily skin is from an overproduction of sebum from the sebaceous glands, while glowing skin gives off a natural radiance from a balanced, hydrated, and healthy skin barrier. There’s nothing wrong with oily skin, and, with a few specific products, you can take excessive oiliness and transform it into glowing, dewy skin. Utilize balancing cleansers, lightweight moisturizers, and oil-absorbing primers to help look more glowy than oily.

An ancient staple in Japan, essences are finally gaining popularity in the US. An essence is a watery liquid infused with skin-benefiting active ingredients that can hydrate, brighten, firm, and more. An essence is pressed into the skin after cleansing and before serums and moisturizers, and is designed for daily use. Some of the best essences for the face have dramatic benefits, including hydrating, plumping, reducing the appearance of wrinkles (as effectively as a retinol), and making the rest of your skincare products work better.

Bouncy skin refers to the skin’s ability to ‘bounce’ or spring back into place when gently pressed. Bouncy skin is healthy skin that has plenty of hydration, elasticity, and collagen — things we naturally lose as we age. However, we can replenish the skin with hydration, elastin, and collagen with thoughtful skincare products and lifestyle choices. Exfoliation, hydration, antioxidants, and sunscreen are all steps that help skin achieve a ‘bouncy’ quality.

Some moisturizers are focused on a glowy finish, providing you with instant dewy radiance. However, even fewer of these glow-focused formulas also improve the health and feel of your skin long-term. We uncovered several glowing moisturizers, including The Dewy Milk Moisturizer and The Dewy Skin Cream, that support your long-term skin goals, while also giving you plump, dewy skin.

Dry skin is different from dehydrated skin. Dry skin is a skin type, while dehydrated skin is a skin condition that can occur in anyone and is based on a variety of factors. Sources of dehydrated skin include UV exposure, daily habits (like stress, lack of sleep, and other lifestyle choices), and, of course, a chronic lack of hydrating skincare products. Caring for dehydrated skin takes consistency, in both personal wellness and skincare products. Reach for products that soothe, calm, and hydrate. And wear sunscreen daily to fight UV damage.

Skin cycling is a simple four-night cycle that balances powerful active ingredients with recovery time to keep your skin balanced and healthy. It starts with exfoliation, followed by a night of retinol, then two nights of hydration and repair.  This method helps prevent irritation while making sure you get all the benefits of your skincare products.  It’s great for combination and oily skin, but if you have sensitive skin, you might need to try gentler alternatives.

Skinimalism is a refreshing approach to skincare that embraces simplicity while nurturing your skin’s natural balance. By using multipurpose formulas, it reduces irritation, saves time, and minimizes waste—helping both your skin and the planet thrive.  A skinimalism routine consists of essential steps like cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection to keep skin healthy and radiant without unnecessary complexity.  Optional add-ons like exfoliation or serums can be customized to support your unique and changing skin needs.