Javon Ford
Out, Damned Spot!
When brown spots and melasma take up residence on your skin, is there any way to banish them?
Don’t Be a Pill
Layering skin care and makeup can result in that dreaded “pilling” phenomenon. Our cosmetic chemist reveals exactly how to avoid it
What’s Your Damage?
Shower filters and styling tools are marketed as protective hair-care products. Our cosmetic chemist tells us what really works
Mix or Nix?
If active ingredients are really so powerful, what are the rules of combining them? Our cosmetic chemist explains
Save the Date!
What do expiration dates on beauty products really mean? Our cosmetic chemist consults his calendar
Thirst Trap
Can collagen-infused drinks make skin appear more youthful? Our cosmetic chemist investigates
Mist Me!
Spray sunscreens get a bad rap, but are they really so awful? Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the controversy
Actives Investigation
“Essences” are claimed to have all sorts of powers, but do they really make a significant impact on the skin? Our cosmetic chemist weighs in
A Replacement for Retinol?
Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about bakuchiol
Slathering on the Midnight Oil
Our science guy weighs in on whether face oils really live up to their hydrating hype
The Peptide Mystique
In the first installment of a new series, a truth-telling cosmetic chemist takes on the trending ingredient popping up in all our serums
