The Dose

Skincare research, recos,

and facts. Apply liberally.

Holiday Skincare Tips

'Tis the season for friends and family, booze, and breakouts. Here's how to help your skin face the festivity. Radiate Cheer For a boost of radiance and resilience, add our Brightening Boost Vitam...

Probiotic Benefits for Skin

When skin is unbalanced, feels tight, is too dry, or is too oily, it often means its microbiome — the physical layer that protects skin from external foes — is disturbed. Maintaining the skin's mic...

Skin Care for Pores: Large Pores, Clogged Pores + More

Although pores have a crucial role in releasing sebum and moisturizing skin, they become a concern when dilated. Large pores are by no means a skin condition but rather an aesthetic issue most peop...

How to Treat & Prevent Dry, Flaky Skin

Whether you're an occasional dry skin type or all-year-round sufferer, one thing is for sure, dry skin must be dealt with. Dry skin not only feels uncomfortably tight, it also causes wrinkle visibi...

Pure Vitamin C for Skin: The Complete Guide

Vitamin C is, without a doubt, the It skincare ingredient, one of the best-known actives, hailed as the holy grail solution to most common skin concerns. Let aside it works for all skin types, but ...

Gloss Angeles: Why Kirbie Johnson Loves Exponent Beauty and More

Exponent Founder Liz Whitman recently chatted with Gloss Angeles' Kirbie Johnson about an obsession they both share—"pulling back the curtain on how products work (or don’t)." (Those are Kirbie's w...

What Do Antioxidants Do? Antioxidants in Skincare 101

more about this powerful ingredient and how to integrate antioxidants into your beauty routine.

How To Use Retinol Properly and Unlock Its Maximum Benefits

We created a guide on how to use retinol serum so that you can relish in its benefits without the irritation that often comes with it.

Sensitive Skin: Causes, Symptoms & Recommended Treatment

Let's get things straight: sensitive skin is not easy to manage. You need to pay attention to what you are smearing on your face by choosing the right ingredients for your routine and avoiding the ...