#DermsHolyGrail: Dr. Celeste Wong

Dr. Celeste Wong

We’re back with another #DermsHolyGrail, this time featuring the lovely Dr. Celeste Wong, who practices in Melbourne, Australia. We are excited to feature our FIRST INTERNATIONAL dermatologist! I personally was very interested to see what products she uses, and whether that differs from what we use in the US. Don’t forget to check out all […] Read more…

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#DermsHolyGrail: Dr. Jon Pruett

Dr. Jon Pruett

We’re back with another #DermsHolyGrail, this time featuring Dr. Jon Pruett, who practices along with his wife and fellow dermatologist Dr. Lisa Pruett, whom we featured on this series last week (link here)! Dr. Lisa was kind enough to write out Dr. Jon’s regimen for him, so she has inserted some of her fun commentary […] Read more…

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#DermsHolyGrail: Dr. Lisa Guidry Pruett

Dr. Lisa Pruett

We’re back with another #DermsHolyGrail, this time featuring the lovely Dr. Lisa, who practices along with her husband and fellow dermatologist Dr. Jon (whom we will feature next week)! Don’t forget to check out all the other regimens that have been featured to get the inside scoop on what dermatologists actually use on their own […] Read more…

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#DermsHolyGrail: Dr. Zena Zoghbi

Dr. Zena Zoghbi

We’re back with another #DermsHolyGrail, this time featuring the lovely Dr. Zena, who practices at Columbia University Medical Center! Don’t forget to check out all the other regimens that have been featured to get the inside scoop on what dermatologists actually use on their own skin. Name: Zena Zoghbi, MD, FAAD (IG: thecuratorx) Practice setting […] Read more…

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#DermsHolyGrail: Dr. Alyx Rosen Aigen

Dr. Alyx Rosen Aigen

We’re back with another #DermsHolyGrail, this time featuring the lovely Dr. Alyx from University of Miami! Don’t forget to check out all the other regimens that have been featured to get the inside scoop on what dermatologists actually use on their own skin. Name: Alyx Rosen AigenPractice setting and job title: Academic; Assistant Professor of […] Read more…

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Kindred Bravely: Postpartum Nursing and Pumping Essentials

Kindred Bravely Sublime hands free nursing pumping bra

Kindred Bravely Pumping and Nursing Essentials I have the wonderful opportunity to work with Kindred Bravely to share some of their most popular pumping and nursing accessories, and I have to say, these have been a Godsend for a new mom! First of all, I love the heartwarming story and purpose behind Kindred Bravely. This is […] Read more…

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Why the 10-Step Korean Beauty Routine Works (Wonders)

Koreans are known for their glowing skin, which is achieved through a unique regimen. It’s a bit more extensive than what you’re probably used to, which can seem daunting at first. But we’re here to break it down for you, helping you understand the steps so you can customize them to fit your needs. It’s all about achieving healthy radiance from within, and while it may take a little longer, the lasting results are worth it in the long run.

Step #1: Cleansers

Korean women typically use two cleansers, starting with an oil-based cleanser like Aromatica Natural Coconut Cleansing Oil to remove oil-based makeup, SPF and other impurities (since water repels oil). This allows for effortless cleansing rather than tugging at your skin to remove that last bit of mascara. Following with a gentle, sulfate-free water-based cleanser like Peach & Lily Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser removes any remaining residue and leaves skin hydrated. The key is to find a non-stripping, low pH formula that won’t strip or dry out your skin.

power calm cleanser

Step #2: Toners

Korean toners differ from other toners because they’re meant to hydrate, moisturize, and balance your skin’s pH level after cleansing. No alcohol-based products or astringents here! This reflects the Korean beauty heritage, which is steeped in natural ingredients passed down from generation to generation. This tradition continues today with formulations that tend to shun harsh chemicals and draw from the Earth instead. We recommend Be The Skin Botanical Nutrition Power Tonerand the Peach & Lily The Good Acids Pore Toner.

Step #3: Essences

Though formulated with varying viscosities, essences tend to be a bit more fluid and less concentrated than serums. Their main purpose is to moisturize the skin and make the most of the serums that follow. Think of your skin as a sponge: once it’s plumped up with water, everything else absorbs more easily. Try Peach & Lily Wild Dew Treatment Essence and The Pure Lotus Essence with Lotus Leaf.

lotus essence

Step #4: Serums & Ampoules

These products are formulated with active ingredients that target specific needs by skin type, such as fine lines, loss of firmness, hyperpigmentation and dehydration. You can customize your regimen here, adding or removing products as you see fit. You can use them in any order, but generally thicker, more viscous products go on later. Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum makes skin look poreless, luminous and translucent, Miwali Hyalu Serum Veil binds moisture to skin with hyaluronic acid, and Shangpree Marine Jewel Capsule protects skin from the damaging effects of harmful UV rays and fights the formation of wrinkles.

shangpree marine jewel capsule application

Photos provided by Shangpree brand study for those using the Marine Jewel Capsules

Step #5 & Step #6: Moisturizers

A moisturizer designed for your skin type creates a barrier that will lock in all the beneficial ingredients you’ve just applied, instead of letting them evaporate out of your skin (try Troxederm Repair Moisture Cream if you have sensitive skin and Mizon All-in-One Snail Repair Cream if anti-aging is your focus).

 Don’t forget about your eye area! The skin around your eyes is thinner and more easily dehydrated, so it should be treated with a cream specifically formulated to protect, nourish, brighten or de-puff. We love Shangpree S-Energy Repair Eye Cream and Eco Your Skin Volufiline15 Eye Essence.

 

Step #7: Sunscreens

Sunscreen is huge in Korea, and rightly so. Every morning, finish off your skincare regimen with either a dedicated sunscreen or a BB cream or cushion compact that includes SPF. We recommend Village 11 Factory Daily Mild Sun Cream Pair. This SPF feels completely weightless and airy, leaving zero white cast behind no matter your skin type. Finally, an SPF you can look forward to using bare-faced or under makeup with zero pilling.

The next steps are optional and don’t have to be part of your daily routine, but can be done a few times a week or whenever you need an extra skincare boost. 

 

Step #8: Exfoliators

Use a gentle, non-irritating exfoliator like Be The Skin Non-Stimulus Face Polisher2-3 times per week to promote cell turnover, unclog pores, allow for better product absorption and keep skin looking youthful. Koreans often use gommage peels that allow dead skin to simply roll off with a mix of botanical and fruit extracts.

be the skin non stimulus face polisher

Step #9: Sheet Masks

Single-use sheet masks are formulated with the same active ingredients as serums, but are more of an “a la carte” version that you can use as necessary. A good arsenal of sheet masks enables you to customize your routine depending on how your skin is feeling. Peach & Lily Original Glow Sheet Mask lives up to its name and makes you look radiant in seconds. Peach & Lily Chubby Cheeks Lift + Plump Sheet Mask plumps fine lines and wrinkles.

Step #10: Sleeping Masks

Skin regeneration goes into overtime while you sleep, and no-rinse sleeping masks like the Peach & Lily Overnight Star Sleep Maskand Eco Your Skin Lavender Bedside Mask make the most of this process. Packed with active ingredients, they feel like creams and stay on your skin all night. Use them 2-3 times per week in lieu of your regular moisturizer to get your beauty sleep (literally).

Why the 10-Step Korean Beauty Routine Works (Wonders)
Originally posted here: https://www.peachandlily.com/blogs/news/why-the-10-step-korean-beauty-routine-works-wonders

11 Most Highly Rated Products You Need Now

The 11 Products with the Most Epic Reviews Ever

If you’re figuring out what to shop this Black Friday, we’ve made it easy for you to start with these 11 products that are 100% worth the hype (but don’t just take it from us, read what the reviews say).

Here are 11 products that are consistently receiving 5-star reviews with a helpful review we’ve pulled for each of them.

Peach & Lily Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream

“This lotion is one of my favorites because it really moisturizes my face especially now that the air is dryer due to the cold weather,” says one reviewer of this velvety cream rich in superhero antioxidant, matcha. “It also has this very smooth texture and it doesn’t feel heavy in any way. Usually, I would just put this lotion on without applying foundation and then go about my day. It gives my skin this very dewy and healthy glow.”

May Coop Raw Sauce

What makes Raw Sauce special is that it is made with 93% maple tree sap, skin-nourishing fructan powder (eco-cert certified), and Asian herbal and fruit extracts to achieve the appearance of more hydrated and dewier skin. Says one reviewer, “if you’re looking for a great toner that pulls double duty as an essence, this is it. It soothes my skin, immediately improving texture, inflammation and redness.”

May Coop Raw Sauce

Peach & Lily Original Glow Sheet Mask

“I’m in love,” raves a reviewer of peptide and AHA-drenched sheet mask. When opening this mask, it was not dry, and it had lots of product on it. The mask fit perfectly unlike other masks that don’t fit your face … you won’t be disappointed.”

original glow sheet mask application

Before/After with the Original Glow Sheet Mask for reduced flakiness, and skin that gets instantly plumped up with hydration.

Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule

“I’ve used it consistently for more than a year and every time I get an acne scar this takes care of it,” says a reviewer. Formulated with 80% of the ever-famous snail filtrate, this serum also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and troubled skin. Packed with other active ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-rich cocoa, this product applies to the skin silky smooth and leaves it feeling revived.

Mizon Snail Ampoule

Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum

Crystal-clear glass skin is just one bottle away. One reviewer called this anti-aging cocktail a “gamechanger” after having used it for three weeks straight. “I’ve read numerous reviews before purchasing and they were all right. I’ve seen significant improvement in my skin, and it leaves my skin feeling smooth and glowing.”

Banila Co. Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm

“I’m on my 3rd or 4th container of this stuff. It takes my makeup off and leaves my skin so so soft,” raves a reviewer of this sherbet formula that turns into a silky oil-fam to dissolve impurities. “I have very sensitive skin and once I find a product I love, I use it for life. 

Be the Skin Botanical Nutrition Power Toner

“As a person with eczema, my face is very sensitive and this power toner is a great way to seal in moisture after cleansing,” says one reviewer of this royal-jelly infused toner with all-natural ingredients that balances the skin’s pH levels and hydrates the skin while helping to improve skin’s firmness. “It lasts a long time…!”

be the skin power toner

Peach & Lily Lazy Day All-in-One Moisture Pads

If you were stuck on a desert island and could only have one skincare product, this is the one you’d ask for. One swipe delivers the benefits of an essence, toner, and moisturizer and as one reviewer puts it, “I’ve bought it twice now. I travel a lot, so this is a handy all-in-1 for a couple of days away from home … coming home late … or a lazy Sunday.”

Mizon Collagen 100

This is your antidote to firmer, more youthful-looking skin. “By the first week, people noticed the change and were asking what make-up I was using, when in truth I wasn’t putting on foundation at all because my skin looks great and refreshed,” says one reviewer of this elixir formulated with a generous helping of 90% marine collagen that firm hydrate, and plump the skin. 

Peach Slices Citrus-Honey Aqua Glow

“The versatility of this moisturizer is wonderful! And I would pay triple the price for it!” says a reviewer of this moisturizer-meets-serum infused with annatto seed and brightening grapefruit, orange and lemon peel oils. “My skin is reactive on a good day, but last year I used this on irritated, sunburnt skin and it soothed my skin! I carry this in my purse wherever I go. The light citrus scent is lovely!”

Shangpree Gold Black Pearl Hydrogel Eye Mask

Puffy eyes, dark circles, and fine lines begone! “This item was actually bought as a gift for my sister. She is prone to dark circles, and baggy eyes, like me. She said …when she uses it makes her feel like royalty. This product is everything it says to be. It rejuvenates, lifts, tightens and brightens her skin. She is love with it,” says a reviewer of this eye-area specific mask is enriched with hyaluronic acid, minerals, vitamins and gold.

shangpree gold black pearl eye mask

11 Most Highly Rated Products You Need Now
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5 Proven Ways to Reverse Signs of Aging

Sugar, caffeine, late nights, and sun exposure are a few of our favorite things, but they can take a toll on our skin. Here is time-tested advice from our estheticians on how to both prevent and reverse signs of aging so that your skin looks and feels its best.

Read on to discover how to tackle dark spots, fine lines & wrinkles, dullness, loss of firmness and enlarged pores.

Problem: Uneven Skin Tone due to dark spots, melasma, scarring or general unevenness

Solution: Start incorporating targeted treatments that include clinically proven ingredients to help brighten dark spots (think: serums, essences and ampoules). Dark spots are formed when our melanocytes become overactive and clinically proven ingredients help to reduce that overactivity that results in the darker spots. Shangpree Marine Jewel Capsule: Each individual capsule is packed with sodium DNA, an extract derived from salmon sperm that encourages cell repair and regeneration and restores radiance (no salmon are harmed and the brand is cruelty-free).

Before/after photos provided from brand via their product study.

We also love niacinamide for dark spots as it’s clinically proven to help fade them quickly without being harsh on skin. Our Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum includes 2% niacinamide that helps to improve dark spots (whether from the sun or acne) gently and effectively.

You can also use neroli, a beautiful extract packed with vitamin C to help brighten dark spots. The Aromatica Neroli Brightening Facial Oil is a wonderful choice for those looking for an oil plus brightening benefits in-one. 

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Problem: Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Solution: When our skin loses its elasticity due to a slowdown in collagen and elastin production, we lose firmness and develop more pronounced wrinkles. Look for ingredients that will help activate more collagen production, such as vitamin A, adenosine, and peptides, a chain of amino acids which help signal the cells to stimulate collagen production. Antioxidants are also important as they form a protective shield against daily stressors that lead to premature aging. Mizon Peptide Serum is chockful of peptides that stimulate collagen and firm skin. Eco Your Skin Booster-Serum: Vitamin A is rich in retinol which helps combine collagen and elastin to reduce wrinkles, fade spots and hydrate skin. Peach & Lily Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream drenches skin with antioxidants and clinically-proven wrinkle-fighter adenosine deep within skin and also creates a weightless, invisible antioxidant barrier to help fight off free radical damage at all layers of the skin.

And don’t forget about the eye area — this is where the first signs of aging appear because the eye contour has the thinnest and most fragile skin on the entire face. Shangpree S-Energy Repair Eye Cream renews skin cells and stimulates collagen production with oxygen and adenosine. It has arbutin to help brighten dark circles, too! Eco Your Skin Volufiline15 Eye Essence has 15% volufiline and polylactic acid to lessen the look of crow’s feet, under-eye wrinkles, lid creases, and forehead and neck lines.

Problem: Dull Skin

Solution: Get a healthy glow with the green juice equivalent for your skin and by ensuring skin is plumped up with hydration. The Pure Lotus Jeju Lotus Leaf Essence is made with 89% lotus leaf extract instead of water to leave your skin brighter, balanced, and hydrated. Eco Your Skin Booster-Serum: Vitamin B5 has, yes you guessed it, Vitamin B5 aka the anti-stress vitamin or “hangover cure,” to help relieve fatigue and dullness caused by environmental aggressors. Miwaji Hyalu Serum Veil has a proprietary mix of short and long chain hyaluronic acid molecules. The short chain molecules sink into skin binding moisture to the deeper layers of skin. The long chain molecules bind moisture to the skin’s surface — but the way it’s formulated allows it to also form a veil on the surface of skin. 

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 Problem: Loss of Firmness

Solution: If you’ve gone from taut and bouncy to sagging and droopy, find firming formulas that will give you a lift. Peach & Lily’s Chubby Cheeks Lift + Plump Sheet Mask contains collagen-boosting ingredients and a powerful dose of nourishment to help firm, plump, and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. The best ways to prevent the signs of aging are hydrating and protecting the skin — ingredients like the powerful Dermaflux combined with antioxidants like trehalose and rose oil in Lagom Cellus Deep Moisture Cream will leave skin plumped and deeply moisturized. And last, but not least, Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum contains a cocktail of mountain yam, peach extract, niacinamide, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to brighten and firm skin. Crystal-clear glass skin is yours!

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Problem:  Enlarged Pores

Solution: As we get older, our skin can lose its firmness which can lead to the look of more enlarged pores. While pores can’t technically shrink in size, the appearance of pores can certainly be vastly diminished. Try the Peach & Lily Pore Proof Perfecting Clay Mask ­— this powerful yet calming formula uses kaolin clay and bentonite to help draw out even the deepest impurities, but, unlike typical clay masks, it won’t dry into a hard shell on your skin or leave skin feeling tight and uncomfortable. Shangpree’s Pore Tightening Mask clears excess sebum, eliminates dead skin, and tightens pores, but hydrates too. Be The Skin Botanical Pore Toner helps minimize the look of pores by balancing sebum production and providing a clear, matte surface for your following serums and moisturizers.  

5 Proven Ways to Reverse Signs of Aging
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Answering Your Pregnancy Skincare Questions Part 1

Answering Your Pregnancy Skincare Questions Part 1

Last week I asked on Instagram stories what your pregnancy skincare questions were, and man, you guys came up with some great ones! I’m going to share some of them here and answer them. This was a great learning exercise for myself too! Safety of Products and Procedures Botox: Generally contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. […] Read more…

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