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Exponent Beauty Vitamin C Serum Before and After Images

At Exponent, we value facts and clinical results. This is why we created the first-of-its-kind anti-degradation system that keeps actives in and the elements out to provide peak potency benefits un...
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Exponent vs SkinCeuticals Vitamin C Face-Off

Exponent Beauty Brightening Boost Vitamin C Serum SkinCeutical CE Ferulic Serum Price $166 ($156 for refills) $169 Concentration 10% L-Ascorbic 15% L-Ascorbic Maintains P...
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Your Exponent System Questions, Answered

For so long, activated-in-the-moment skincare was a practice strictly reserved for estheticians as a way to fuel clients’ skin with the most potent ingredients possible. Now that we’ve brought this...
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Skincare Active Ingredients + Self-Activated Face Products

Are you ready to face the facts? In a study that we conducted with a 3rd party lab on the top 25 products in clinical skincare, active ingredients degraded by 40% on average within 8 weeks. This me...
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Skincare for Sensitive Skin: Treatments & Routines

One of the most common misconceptions in skincare is that sensitive skin is a type of skin. Contrary to popular belief, sensitive skin is a term describing a complexion that irritates easily, and a...
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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...
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Skincare Product Expiration 101 - Understanding the Shelf Life of Your Favorite Skincare Products

If you're a skincare hoarder, you'll be disappointed to find out that you might need to toss some of those half-used serums and creams. Why? Because once you open up a product, the clock starts tic...
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Face Serum Explained: How It Works + Why It's So Effective

Face serums are the most rewarding step in your beauty routine, the reason most skin experts refer to them as "medicine" for the complexion. Since serums can penetrate the skin very well and are in...
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Healthy Skin Diet: How Your Diet Affects Your Skin

Does what you eat affect your skin? We're so glad you asked. The body is a system, and everything is connected, meaning that what you eat influences how your skin looks and behaves. If you've spent...
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