The Dose

Skincare research, recos,

and facts. Apply liberally.

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...
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What Do Antioxidants Do? Antioxidants in Skincare 101

more about this powerful ingredient and how to integrate antioxidants into your beauty routine.
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Benefits of Green Tea for Skin: Green Tea in Skincare

Green tea is packed with benefits — all science-backed — making it a mainstay in most regimens as it provides something for nearly everyone. Green tea made its way from the K-beauty wave to skincar...
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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.
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How to Prevent and Treat Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Sooner or later, once with wisdom and experience, we all get wrinkles, no matter how much matcha we drink, how often we hit the gym, or how devoted we are to skincare. At some point, collagen start...
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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 ...
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How to Layer Your Skincare Products

The moisturize-and-go routine we once knew is long gone. Who can stick to that when we've got endless types of products, each with its essential role? While that's a good thing, it gets tricky if y...
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Humectants, Emollients, and Occlusives Explained

We believe you shouldn’t need a PhD in Chemistry to understand what’s in your moisturizer. But you might need a guide (at least we did). Introducing the science behind moisturizers and the three di...
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How Humectants Keep Your Skin Moisturized

To start, let's bust a moisturizer myth — the main role of a moisturizer is not adding moisture to the skin, but trapping it. A good moisturizer contains humectants and emollients that lock water i...
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