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Fueled by the expertise of our trusted dermatologists, plastic surgeons and skin experts, NewBeauty’s skin care content—think treatments, tips and insights on the latest trends—is here to act as a roadmap to your best skin yet.

5 Retinol Myths Experts Want You to Stop Believing
By Liz RitterDecember 19, 2019Updated: March 24, 2026
The real deal.

Retinol, Revised: The New Formulas That Deliver All the Benefits Without Irritation
By Rowan LynamOctober 4, 2025Updated: March 24, 2026
New formulas and delivery systems make the gold-standard skin-care ingredient more tolerable than ever before.

The Ultimate Guide to Retinol and Retinoids
By Brittany Burhop FallonJanuary 29, 2021Updated: March 19, 2026
Power play.

What’s the Difference Between Cellular Aging and Visible Aging?
By Allie HoganJanuary 16, 2026Updated: March 9, 2026

Is Preventive Skin Tightening Actually Possible?
By Allie HoganJanuary 22, 2026Updated: March 9, 2026

21 Expert-Recommended Products That Help Minimize the Look of Pores
By Allie HoganMarch 5, 2026

The 5 Best Vitamin C Serums That Put Dull Skin on Notice
By Leiana FoyeJanuary 22, 2026Updated: January 22, 2026

‘Wet Masking’ Turns Any Face Mask Into a Hydration Treatment
By Allie HoganJanuary 13, 2026Updated: January 14, 2026

Glycolic Acid Belongs in Your Body-Care Routine—These Are the Best Products to Brighten and Smooth
By Allie HoganJanuary 8, 2026Updated: January 8, 2026

The FDA Proposes the Approval of the First New Sunscreen Active in 25 Years
By Liz RitterDecember 12, 2025Updated: December 17, 2025
It’s been a long time coming.

How to Get the Most From Topical PDRN Products
By Jessica FieldsDecember 11, 2025Updated: December 11, 2025

The Ingredient Obsession Is Real—Here’s What Skin-Care Buyers Care About Most
By Danielle Fontana DooleyNovember 27, 2025

These Arctic Ingredients Can Help Protect Your Winter Skin
By Allie HoganNovember 26, 2025

If You’re Over 50, You Need to Add Urea to Your Skin-Care Routine
By Allie HoganSeptember 3, 2025Updated: October 1, 2025

Should You Be Shopping for Actives in Your Body Care?
By Rowan LynamSeptember 12, 2025

Augustinus Bader Just Launched Its First Vitamin C Serum
By Danielle Fontana DooleySeptember 4, 2025

Derms Share Their Favorite Retinal Products—Including One That’s Under $15
By Liz RitterSeptember 4, 2025

Oligopeptides Are Finally Getting Recognized as a Hero Ingredient
By Allie HoganSeptember 3, 2025

From New Launches to Tried-and-Trusted Formulas, These Eczema Products Work
By Allie HoganDecember 12, 2022Updated: August 15, 2025

The Best Vitamin C Products for Mature Skin
By Allie HoganAugust 6, 2025Updated: August 8, 2025

8 Exfoliating Pads for Brighter, Smoother Skin
By Allie HoganJuly 23, 2025

What Is ‘Dusting’ in Skin Care?
By Brittany Burhop FallonJuly 9, 2025Updated: July 10, 2025

New Research Reveals Vitamin C Can Help Thicken and Strengthen Skin
By Isabelle BuneoJuly 8, 2025

Say Goodbye to Dark Spots for Good With These Serums
By Jessica FieldsJune 2, 2025

These Are the Most Popular Skin-Care Ingredients of 2025, According to a New Report
By Danielle JacksonMay 19, 2025

Everything You Need to Know Before Adding Vitamin C to Your Skin-Care Routine
By Liz RitterApril 4, 2025Updated: April 4, 2025

What to Know About THD Ascorbate and Every Other Type of Vitamin C
By Brittany Burhop FallonApril 4, 2025

The Best Retinol Products, According to Dermatologists
By Jessica FieldsFebruary 27, 2025

Say Goodbye to Wrinkles and Dark Circles Thanks to This Vitamin C and Peptide Eye Cream
By Leiana FoyeFebruary 15, 2025

These 3 Celeb-Loved Acne Products Performed a Christmas Miracle on My Skin
By Allie HoganDecember 19, 2024

10 Gentle Exfoliators That Are Safe and Effective for Mature Skin
By Allie HoganDecember 11, 2024

These Are the Top 10 Skin-Care Ingredient Searches of 2024
By Leiana FoyeDecember 3, 2024

9 Anti-Aging Products Packed With Resveratrol The ‘Longevity Molecule’
By Allie HoganDecember 3, 2024

Carotenoids Are the Underrated Antioxidant That Could Change Your Complexion
By Allie HoganDecember 2, 2024

We’re Obsessed With These Antioxidant-Packed Green Tea Skin-Care Products
By Allie HoganNovember 14, 2024

The Best Antioxidant Skin-Care Products to Try This Winter
By Allie HoganNovember 12, 2024Updated: November 12, 2024

20 Vitamin C Serums We’ve Written About That You Can Get on Amazon
By Leiana FoyeNovember 8, 2024

Amazon Shoppers Are Obsessed With This $20 Vitamin C Serum
By Leiana FoyeJuly 16, 2024Updated: November 7, 2024

Here’s What Cosmetic Chemists Have to Say About Yuka and Other Ingredient Apps
By Brittany Burhop FallonOctober 29, 2024Updated: October 29, 2024

The Difference Between Exosomes, Growth Factors and Stem Cells
By Brittany Burhop FallonSeptember 30, 2024