Eyes & Lips

  Have you ever thought, “Is a moisturizer and a serum the same thing?” The simple answer is no. They aren’t the same. A moisturizer is made to do exactly that… moisturize. It adds moisture to your skin and helps to keep it in there. A serum’s main purpose is to address other aspects of your skin. Types of serums you may be familiar with are ones for anti-aging or anti-acne.   Serums have active...

1. First, know what actually causes dark circles. They can be hereditary, or a result of blood vessels lying under your skin. Don Bayley / Via Getty Images Darker pigmentation around the eye area can be hereditary, or the result of blood vessels under the eye that are swollen or not draining properly. “The thin skin of the eyelid is translucent in many individuals and therefore it easily reveals the underlying vessels below,” Dr. Dendy...

Some of the most common questions we get, pertain to when to apply products.  Should you apply your moisturizer before or after your serum?  When should you apply sunscreen?  Does a toner have to be used after you cleanse?  These are some of the burning questions. Keep reading to find out all the tips and tricks you need to become a pro at layering!   You may have some products at home that you love...

“Why can’t I just use my facial moisturizer around my eyes?” The thinnest skin on your body is the skin around your eyes. Because of this, signs of aging show up here more quickly than on other areas of the face. Skin under the eyes can be prone to puffiness if fluid builds up there — allergies and sinus problems can also cause the eyes to puff. When the epidermis becomes thinner and the underlying...