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Retinol, Retinal or a Prescription Retinoid: How to Choose the Right One for Your Skin
Signs of aging The Skinimalist 9/3/25 Signs of aging The Skinimalist 9/3/25

Retinol, Retinal or a Prescription Retinoid: How to Choose the Right One for Your Skin

Not sure which retinoid to use? This is your ultimate guide to how retinoids work, choosing the right product for your skin, and adding it to your routine without irritation.

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Do Microcurrent Devices Actually  Work? I Tried the ZIIP Halo to Find Out.
Signs of aging, devices The Skinimalist 8/21/25 Signs of aging, devices The Skinimalist 8/21/25

Do Microcurrent Devices Actually Work? I Tried the ZIIP Halo to Find Out.

Wondering what microcurrent devices really do? I’ve got the science, the benefits, and an honest review of the ZIIP Halo microcurrent + nanocurrent device.

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What Are Growth Factors in Skincare—And Are They Worth the Hype?
Signs of aging The Skinimalist 5/8/25 Signs of aging The Skinimalist 5/8/25

What Are Growth Factors in Skincare—And Are They Worth the Hype?

Curious about growth factors in skincare? Learn the science behind how they work, the pros and cons, and whether The Ordinary’s GF 15% Solution is worth the hype.

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I Tried The Purest Co Collagen Glow Berries Zero For 30 Days—Here’s My Honest Review
Viral, Signs of aging The Skinimalist 4/6/25 Viral, Signs of aging The Skinimalist 4/6/25

I Tried The Purest Co Collagen Glow Berries Zero For 30 Days—Here’s My Honest Review

Tried and tested: My 30-day review of the new, SUGAR-FREE version of Collagen Glow Berries. See my real results from a month of testing, and if it’s worth the hype.

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Is the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro Worth the Hype?
Signs of aging, Viral The Skinimalist 12/18/24 Signs of aging, Viral The Skinimalist 12/18/24

Is the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro Worth the Hype?

I tried the viral 6-in-1 tightening and brightening skincare device—here’s what I found.

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I Tried the Viral KYOR Collagen Supplement for 30 Days, and Here’s What Happened
Signs of aging, Viral The Skinimalist 11/12/24 Signs of aging, Viral The Skinimalist 11/12/24

I Tried the Viral KYOR Collagen Supplement for 30 Days, and Here’s What Happened

Everything you need to know about collagen supplements, plus, a non-sponsored review of the KYOR OUTGLOW collagen jelly.

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How to Get Started With Tretinoin
Signs of aging The Skinimalist 11/11/24 Signs of aging The Skinimalist 11/11/24

How to Get Started With Tretinoin

Thinking about switching from over-the-counter retinoids to prescription tretinoin? Here’s what you need to know about the key differences, benefits, and potential downsides to find out if making the jump is worth it for your skin.

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How Skincare in Your 30s is Different From Your 20s.
Signs of aging, Skincare routines The Skinimalist 5/1/24 Signs of aging, Skincare routines The Skinimalist 5/1/24

How Skincare in Your 30s is Different From Your 20s.

30 may be the new 20, but our skin definitely needs different things in these 2 seismic eras of our lives.

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