The Best of Face Flawless Facials
We promised a facial every Friday while in quarantine — we delivered that and so much more! As outside opens up, we're doing a recap to get you all caught up on our favorite products and answer some of your frequently asked questions.
Cleansers
Absolute Joi Sunflower and Moringa Fresh Cleanse Oil
Very Pretty Skin Microdermabrasion Foaming Face Polisher
Very Pretty Skin Glycolic Resurfacing Milk
Cetaphil Gentle Facial Cleanser
Toners/Essence
Matrescence Rose Glow Brightening Essense
Thayers Alcohol-free Witch Hazel Toner
Exfoliants
MS Skincare Enlighten Retexturizing Glycolic Treatment
Brightening/Lightening Serums
Beauty Stat Universal C Refiner
Hydrating Serums
Marie Hunter Rapid Repair Serum
Eye Creams/Serums
Sunscreen
Bolden Brightening Moisturizer with SPF 30
Paula's Choice Youth—Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid with SPF 50
Masks
Why steam my face, and how long should I do it?
Here are some reasons to steam your face.
Water vapor loosens dirt, debris and other contaminants that can clog pores
Steam opens pores making extractions easier
Steam prepares the skin for treatments that follow
Steam helps to improve circulation, which can boost your natural glow
While steaming is excellent, you don't want to overdo it. Limit steaming sessions to once or twice per week for about 10-15 minutes. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to steam for shorter periods and limit to only one per week. Don't have a portable facial steamer at home? Fill a bowl with hot water and place your face over it. Be careful not to burn yourself.
How Often Should I Exfoliate?
The short answer is that it depends. A good rule of thumb is once to twice per week. There's a whole blog post on exfoliants and exfoliating. Check it out here.
What's the Best Sunscreen for Dark Skin?
There are lots of sunscreens that work on Black skin. There's also a blog post that goes deeper. Click here.
How do I treat dark circles around my eyes?
Dark circles are caused by a myriad of things. This blog post explores the causes and treatments.
I'm looking for a Vitamin C Serum, what are your recommendations?
Vitamin C has been having a moment. It seems a new serum is launched every week! Here are the ones we like.
Beauty Stat Universal C Refiner
Hyperskin Hyper Clear (If you've had a sensitivity to Vit C, this is a gentle formula for you to try)
Urban Skin RX Super C Brightening Serum
Glow Recipe Pineapple C Brightening Serum
What Retinol Products Do You Recommend?
Peter Thomas Roth Pro Strength Retinoid Peptide Serum
Peter Thomas Roth Retinol PM Fusion Night Serum
Paula’s Choice Clinical 1% Retinol