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I GOT FILLER, A CHEMICAL PEEL, and then cried at Coachella

I GOT FILLER, A CHEMICAL PEEL,

and then cried at Coachella

I GOT FILLER, A CHEMICAL PEEL, and then cried at Coachella

By Riley, over-corrected her face and under-estimated her feelings

They say beauty is pain. But who knew that beauty treatments could also bring out the tears?

So there I was, fresh off a cheek filler and glowing from a chemical peel, ready to conquer Coachella like the desert goddess I imagined myself to be.

Spoiler alert: instead of dancing under the sun, I found myself crying like I’d just watched the last episode of my favorite show.

Because sometimes, the biggest transformation isn’t the one you see in the mirror it’s the one you feel in your heart.

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I WAS SO OBSESSED with clear skin

I WAS SO OBSESSED

with clear skin

I WAS SO OBSESSED with clear skin

By Emma — former skincare stress queen, now mastering the art of chill and glow

It all starts with a tiny red spot — barely there, like a whisper. But suddenly, my reflection turns into a full-on war zone. I zoom in like I’m hunting for clues in a crime drama. I pick at that spot like it personally insulted me.

And just like that, I’m tumbling headfirst down the skincare rabbit hole. That innocent little bump? It snowballs into a full-blown crisis: “My skin is a disaster.” “I need a brand new skincare arsenal.” “Maybe I should just wipe the slate clean and start from scratch.”

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MY THERAPIST GHOSTED ME, so I booked a facial

MY THERAPIST GHOSTED ME,

so I booked a facial

MY THERAPIST GHOSTED ME, so I booked a facial

By Lila — professional oversharer and self-care convert

So, here’s the tea: my therapist ghosted me. No warning. No “Can we reschedule?” No “Sorry, life got crazy.” Just… radio silence. Like I vanished off the emotional map.

At first, I gave her the benefit of the doubt—maybe busy, maybe needed space. But days turned into a week, and yeah, that silence? It stung. How do you unload your mess when the one person you trust goes MIA? I won’t lieit hurt. Made me question everything. Am I too much? Not enough? Should I delete my texts?

But instead of drowning in sad playlists and spirals, I did what Carrie Bradshaw would do: took control and booked myself a facial.

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GOLDEN HOUR or Barrier Breakdown?

GOLDEN HOUR

or Barrier Breakdown?

GOLDEN HOUR or Barrier Breakdown?

By Sofia – 23, sun enthusiast, SPF realist, and occasional tomato impersonator

Every summer, I’m on the hunt for that perfect, sun-kissed glow — the kind that screams, “I just woke up like this in St. Tropez.”
Golden, toasted, effortlessly flawless. Yes, please.

But after one maybe-too-long beach nap, I had to ask myself: Is this bronzed radiance… actually a mild second-degree sunburn?

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SPF CONFUSED ? Same.

SPF CONFUSED ?

Same.

SPF CONFUSED ? Same.

By Noa — 27, forever chasing glow, currently chasing shade

I used to think “écran total” was just French for “I won’t burn.”

I tossed around “SPF 30” and “SPF 50” like they were basically the same thing.

Until I came back from a three-day beach trip sporting sunglasses tan lines, crispy shoulders, and one perfectly protected patch behind my ear—the only place I actually remembered to reapply.

Yep. Let’s talk sunscreen, because I was doing it all wrong.

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DRY PLANE SKIN ? Here’s how I fixed it

DRY PLANE SKIN ?

Here’s how I fixed it

DRY PLANE SKIN ? Here’s how I fixed it

By Zoé — 26, aisle seat enthusiast, forgot to moisturize at gate C42

You’d think after years of flying, I’d have learned. But no. I still treat boarding like a red carpet, not a skincare survival zone. Cute outfit? Check. Lip gloss? Obviously. Moisturizer? Left it in the checked luggage.

Four hours later, my skin was drier than the in-flight pretzels and begging for the emergency exit.

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POST-APEROL GLOW ? More like pre-breakout flush

POST-APEROL GLOW ?

More like pre-breakout flush

POST-APEROL GLOW ? More like pre-breakout flush

By Lila — 25, spritz lover & self-proclaimed glow chaser

There’s this magical moment halfway through your terrace apéro when you swear you’ve never looked better. Cheeks flushed just right, lips glossy, skin dewy without even trying — and the golden hour lighting? Totally on your side. Someone drops a “Your skin is glowing!” and you buy it.

But here’s the tea: that’s not glow. That’s your body sending out a flare — alcohol-induced vasodilation, dehydration, and heat working overtime. You’re not radiant. You’re reactive.

And your skin will make sure you know it… by morning.

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BEACH SELFIE looked cute…Until I zoomed

BEACH SELFIE

looked cute…Until I zoomed

BEACH SELFIE looked cute…Until I zoomed

By Noa — 24, overconfident in golden hour & mildly betrayed by her own camera roll

You know that feeling when you just spent the day at the beach?Bikini ? tcheck. - Salt-kissed hair ? tcheck. - That “just caught the perfect sunset” glow ?tcheck.

You snap a quick selfie, then five more, then basically your own mini photo shoot.Pick the best one, add a filter that screams “I drink water and sleep eight hours,” post it, and boom — instant glow queen status. Likes pour in. Comments like “SKINNNN” and “Glow Goddess” make you feel unstoppable. But then… you zoom in. And suddenly, the glow is less “dewy goddess” and more “sunscreen stains and sweat stains on parade.”

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ACID AFTER SUN ? Rookie Move.

ACID AFTER SUN ?

Rookie Move.

ACID AFTER SUN ? Rookie Move.

By Kyla — 22, recovering over-exfoliator & certified beach napper

A beach day feels like therapy.

No makeup, ocean breeze, golden hour skin, vitamin D drip… it feels like health. But while I was pretending to be a sunkissed goddess, my skin was quietly filing a complaint. Came home, looked in the mirror, and reached for the acids. Just a little PHA-mandelic moment to elevate the glow.

Narrator voice: she should not have done that.

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MY SKIN HAS trust issues too

MY SKIN HAS

trust issues too

MY SKIN HAS trust issues too

By Lila — beauty haul enthusiast, glow still pending

I’ve been ghosted, breadcrumbed, soft-launched and situationshipped. But nothing bruises the ego quite like falling for a serum that breaks you out. One day it’s glow city. The next? Redness, bumps, and betrayal. Honestly, I’m starting to think my skin needs therapy too.

Because here’s the thing: I want to trust. I want that long-term, barrier-safe, hydration-holding kind of love. But after everything my skin’s been through, it’s giving “don’t touch me unless you’re fragrance-free.”

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THE 3AM PIMPLE I deserved

THE 3AM PIMPLE

I deserved

THE 3AM PIMPLE I deserved

By Jules – 25, impulse shopper and professional skin overthinker

There’s a special kind of chaos that hits at 3AM. Some people text their ex. Some spiral on LinkedIn. I, unfortunately, try new skincare. It’s always the same setup: one rogue TikTok, one too many “you need this” comments, and suddenly I’m applying something that smells like regret and promises to “zap” my breakouts overnight. Spoiler alert: it zapped my dignity instead.

Because that 3AM pimple? It wasn’t an accident. It was karma. It was the ghost of skincare past reminding me that impulse + active ingredients = chaos.

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CAN MY SKIN hear my group chat?

CAN MY SKIN

hear my group chat?

CAN MY SKIN hear my group chat?

By Nina – 23, glow-chaser

It started with a selfie. Not mine hers. You know, that friend. The one with the perfect winged liner on a boat in Capri while your T-zone is actively melting off in front of your laptop. I stared at the pic for a solid three seconds, then at my reflection: dull, slightly puffy, and suspiciously textured. “Why does my skin look like it’s in a fight with me?” I whispered, knowing full well it couldn’t answer — but it felt like it wanted to.

Because here’s the thing: I swear my skin knows when I’m feeling left out. Like it can smell the envy through my phone. My group chat has been poppin’ with summer flings, brunches, festivals, and new glowy routines. Meanwhile, I’m over here breaking out like it’s finals week, even though my only major life stress is deciding between oat milk or almond.

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IS MY SUMMER GLOW actually inflammation?

IS MY SUMMER GLOW

actually inflammation?

IS MY SUMMER GLOW actually inflammation?

By Billie — glazed, confused, and slightly inflamed

There’s a fine line between “your skin is glowing” and “your skin is screaming.” And this summer, I’ve been walking it in platform sandals and a questionable SPF. Everyone keeps saying “your skin looks amazing” — but I can’t help but wonder… is it glow, or is it just a really chic flare-up?

So I did what any skincare-obsessed, heatwave-surviving girl would do: I investigated.

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SUNSCREEN, SITUATIONSHIPS & Sticky Skin: A Guide

SUNSCREEN, SITUATIONSHIPS

& Sticky Skin: A Guide

SUNSCREEN, SITUATIONSHIPS & Sticky Skin: A Guide

By Joey – confused in love, committed to SPF

There’s something about summer that makes everything feel… messier. Hair gets bigger, emotions run wilder, and your skin? It’s sticky, shiny, and desperately trying to keep it together. Kinda like your love life.

Between half-texted flings and that new mineral sunscreen that refuses to blend, I found myself asking: why does protecting myself always feel so complicated?

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ICE ROLLING SAVED my mornings (And my summer FOMO)

ICE ROLLING SAVED

my mornings (And my summer FOMO)

ICE ROLLING SAVED my mornings (And my summer FOMO)

By Tasha – hot sleeper, early riser (against her will)

Some girls do yoga at sunrise. Others journal with oat milk lattes in hand. Me? I roll my puffy face with a metal stick I keep in the freezer.

It may not be glamorous, but it’s the only reason I can face the group chat’s 9 a.m. beach plans without looking like I cried over my ex in my sleep. (Even if I did.)

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POST-BEACH GLOW or just dehydration in disguise?

POST-BEACH GLOW

or just dehydration in disguise?

POST-BEACH GLOW or just dehydration in disguise?

By Cleo – SPF maximalist and part-time beach flirt

There’s this moment — right after you’ve come back from the beach, sand still between your toes, salt clinging to your hair — where you catch yourself in the mirror and think: “Damn. I look good.” That bronzed, slightly pink, dewy thing going on? Summer glow unlocked.

But a few days later, your cheeks are tight, your T-zone's freaking out, and your “glow” is starting to look suspiciously like… inflammation.

So let’s talk about the difference between a real post-beach glow and the kind of fake, flaky radiance that’s just your skin crying for help.

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BREAKOUTS, BREAKUPS & the Art of Bouncing Back

BREAKOUTS, BREAKUPS

& the art of bouncing back

BREAKOUTS, BREAKUPS & the art of bouncing back

By Billy – 25, emotionally stable (ish), hormonally unpredictable

I always thought the worst thing about a breakup was the crying. Or maybe the overanalyzing. Or that one Taylor Swift album that hits a little too hard. But no. The real betrayal? The breakout that hits three days later.

I wish I could say I handled my last breakup with grace. But let’s be honest — I was ugly crying into my pillow while binge-watching old episodes of Gossip Girl and stress-eating flaming hot snacks. And my skin? She was screaming. Chin? Cystic. Forehead? A war zone. Confidence? Missing.

Turns out, heartbreak doesn’t just break your spirit. It clogs your pores too.

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CAN WE STOP gatekeeping skin barrier health?

CAN WE STOP

gatekeeping skin barrier health?

CAN WE STOP gatekeeping skin barrier health?

By Elle — 24, barrier-repair evangelist and recovering product hoarder

It took me years, two dermatologists, and one very bad glycolic acid experience to finally say it: taking care of your skin barrier isn't extra. It's essential. And yet, somehow, no one talks about it until things go wrong. Until you break out. Flake. Burn. Peel. (Been there.)

So let’s talk about it. Because while everyone loves to show off their glow, no one wants to talk about how they got there. Spoiler: it probably wasn’t that new trending serum.

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DO I HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN ? Or am I just dramatic?

DO I HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN ?

Or am I just dramatic?

DO I HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN ? Or am I just dramatic?

By Iris, red-faced and confused since 2018

I used to tell anyone who would listen that I had the most sensitive skin on the planet. One whiff of fragrance? Rash. A new serum? Flames. Winter wind? Tears. But then a friend—who actually carries an EpiPen for her legit skin allergies—looked at my latest flare-up and said, “Girl, maybe your face is just… over you.”

Cue the existential crisis: Was my skin sensitive, or was I simply doing the most and calling it destiny?

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CLOGGED PORES and unread texts

CLOGGED PORES

and unread texts

CLOGGED PORES and unread texts

By Liv, emotionally drained, barrier-compromised, still glowing

There’s something about summer in the city. The heat, the iced lattes, the rooftop flings. The sweat-soaked walk home from said flings. And the inevitable moment I stare at my phone, pores congested, heart slightly too, wondering if maybe — just maybe — I need to detox more than just my T-zone.

Let’s be honest: my pores aren’t the only ones full of stuff they don’t need. Sunscreen, pollution, “hey you up?” texts… there’s buildup everywhere. The more I ghosted my cleanser, the more he ghosted me. And while I didn’t get closure in my situationship, I did get a whitehead right in the middle of my chin. Balance?

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MY EX's SKINCARE was better than mine

MY EX's SKINCARE

was better than mine

MY EX's SKINCARE was better than mine

By Maya, 26, not bitter, just barrier-compromised

I wish this was fiction. I really do. But the truth is: my ex had better skincare than I did. And not in a “he used whatever was on sale” way. No — thisman had a routine. A shelf. A face mist he actually liked. Meanwhile, I was out here raw-dogging my barrier with over-exfoliants and an identity crisis in a bottle.

We broke up over dinner (red flag: he didn’t flinch when I cried in public), but the real heartbreak hit a week later — standing in his bathroom, packing my things, and spotting his cleanser. A minimal white tube. No fragrance. No drama. Just barrier-friendly, pH-balanced peace in a bottle.

I left the relationship, but I didn’t leave that bathroom the same.

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I WAS ONE PIMPLE AWAY from cancelling my trip

I WAS ONE PIMPLE AWAY

from cancelling my trip

I WAS ONE PIMPLE AWAY from cancelling my trip

By Inès, breakout overthinker, overpacker, and recovering skin spiral-er

You know when your skin picks the absolute worst timing to freak out?

Mine waited until 48 hours before my girls’ trip to erupt into a red, inflamed panic on my left cheek, like a mini volcano with emotional damage.

I stared at it. I covered it. I spiraled.

Because when you’ve planned outfits, booked the Airbnb, and imagined yourself glowing in golden hour pics... one pimple can feel like sabotage.

Yes, I nearly cancelled.

But I didn’t. And I’m so glad.

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MY SKIN'S NOT MOODY,  it’s circadian

MY SKIN'S NOT MOODY,

it’s circadian

MY SKIN'S NOT MOODY, it’s circadian

By Loriane, barrier defender and hormonal rollercoaster

My skin used to confuse me. Like, why did I wake up glowy and go to bed blotchy?

Why was my moisturizer perfect in the morning but felt heavy at night? Why did I feel like I had five different skin types in the same 24 hours?

I blamed hormones. Weather. My coffee intake. My SPF. My ex.

But the real answer was way less chaotic than I expected: My skin isn’t moody. It’s just following its circadian rhythm.

And once I understood that, everything — and I mean everything — started to make sense.

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THE POST PARTY glow guide

THE POST PARTY

glow guide

THE POST PARTY glow guide

By Alya, sweaty dancer, tequila girly, morning glow warrior

Let’s be real. Last night was chaos.

There was glitter involved, someone cried in the bathroom (me), and at some point I used a micellar wipe and called it a routine. Now the sun’s out, I’m late for brunch, and my skin? It’s fighting for her life.

But I’ve got a plan, and it starts now.

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THE

THE "ONE CLEANSER, ONE CREAM"

routine for a week

THE "ONE CLEANSER, ONE CREAM" routine for a week

By Karla, recovering product layerer

I used to treat my skincare routine like a buffet. One serum for glow, one for texture, one for oil control. A mist for fun. A toner I forgot the purpose of. A moisturizer (usually optional).

At one point, I was layering seven products. At night. In July. In a city where the heat feels personal.

My skin? Over it.

I was breaking out, flaking, and somehow… still shiny. So I decided to try something terrifying: just one cleanser. Just one cream. For one week. No serums. No extras. No panic.

Did my skin fall apart?

No. It lowkey thrived.

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YOU'RE NOT OILY,You’re dehydrated.  Here’s the difference.

YOU'RE NOT OILY,

You’re dehydrated. Here’s the difference.

YOU'RE NOT OILY, You’re dehydrated. Here’s the difference.

By Gloria, skincare label decoder and accidental oil slick

For years, I was convinced I had oily skin. Like, midday shine, foundation sliding off, constant blotting kind of oily. So I did what we’ve all done: foaming cleansers, weekly clay masks, gel moisturizers so light they basically evaporated.

But no matter what I used, my skin never looked calm. It looked… shiny and tight. Sometimes flaky. Sometimes breakout-y. Always confused.

Then someone said the sentence that changed my routine forever:

“You’re not oily. You’re dehydrated.”

And just like that, it all clicked.

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MY FACE vs. SUNSCREEN:  The battle I finally won

MY FACE vs. SUNSCREEN:

The battle I finally won

MY FACE vs. SUNSCREEN: The battle I finally won

By Lila, former SPF hater, current sun protection evangelist

For years, sunscreen and I were in a toxic relationship. I knew it was good for me. Everyone said so. But every time I let it back into my life, it disappointed me. Breakouts. Shine. That sticky, never-absorbed feeling that made my face look like I’d dipped it in a fry pan. I’d wear it, then regret it. So I stopped. And for a while, I lived recklessly.

I told myself my tinted moisturizer with SPF 15 was enough. I took selfies in the sun like fine lines were a myth. I even uttered the cursed words: “I don’t really burn.” But here’s the thing, even if you don’t burn, your barrier remembers. And mine? She was tired.

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CAN WE NORMALIZE sweating without breaking out, please?

CAN WE NORMALIZE

sweating without breaking out, please?

CAN WE NORMALIZE sweating without breaking out, please?

By Jess –gym rat, summer walker, has tried blotting sheets from every continent

Here’s a summer truth no one talks about enough: I love to sweat. There, I said it. I like moving my body, walking instead of Uber-ing, dancing until I forget what time it is. Sweat makes me feel alive. But you know what doesn’t? The constellation of breakouts that show up the next morning like they were invited.

It’s like the minute the weather hits 25°C, my skin throws a protest. My forehead? Texture. My back? Breakouts. My jawline? Don’t even get me started. So I asked myself: Why does something natural — sweating — come with so much skin drama?

Turns out, the problem isn’t sweat. It’s what happens when we don’t let our skin breathe properly before, during, and after it. Let’s talk about it.

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THE 3 PRODUCTS I keep in my fridge

THE 3 PRODUCTS

I keep in my fridge

THE 3 PRODUCTS I keep in my fridge

By Carrie – Skincare hoarder, fridge curator, aspiring skin whisperer

I don’t cook, but I do open my fridge religiously. Not for oat milk. Not even for leftovers. But for skincare.

Some people keep crystals by their bed. I keep a jelly cleanser next to my oat latte, because nothing, and I mean nothing, hits quite like cold skincare on a hot morning.

At first, I started chilling my products because it felt aesthetic. But then I noticed something real: my skin was calmer. My puffy morning face was less dramatic. My redness? On mute. Turns out, cold skincare isn’t just a TikTok thing. It’s borderline therapeutic.

So here are the 3 products that officially earned permanent shelf space in my beauty fridge (and yes, I made my roommate give up her butter compartment for them).

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THE SKINCARE TREND that’s about to melt your  summer routine

THE SKINCARE TREND

that’s about to melt your summer routine

THE SKINCARE TREND that’s about to melt your summer routine

By Lucia, texture snob, SPF reapplying queen, skincare fridge advocate

Some trends hit you like a heatwave. Fast, obvious, and a little overwhelming.

Others sneak up quietly : a soft texture, a cool sensation, a moment where your skin goes “wait… that felt amazing.”

This summer? It's all about melt-in skincare.

We’re talking jelly cleansers, jelly creams, water-light textures that feel like sorbet and disappear into your skin like a secret. Cold on contact. Soothing without trying. And suddenly, everything else feels… heavy.

I didn’t even know I was over my skincare routine until I tried something that actually made me look forward to it.

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FROM SUNBURNS TO GLOW-UPS :  How to repair summer skin

FROM SUNBURNS TO GLOW-UPS :

How to repair summer skin

FROM SUNBURNS TO GLOW-UPS : How to repair summer skin

By Lila, chronically late to reapplying SPF and somehow always hopeful

I used to think summer skin was supposed to glow. Golden, effortless, straight-off-a-film-camera kind of glow. But last weekend, as I stood in front of the mirror, red-faced, slightly crisped, and deeply annoyed, I had to ask myself:

Can you really glow… if you’re literally burnt out?

Cue the spiral. The sunburn wasn’t even dramatic, just enough to make my skin feel tight, hot, and betrayed. Maybe it was the skipped SPF reapply. Maybe it was me manifesting “sun-kissed” and getting “sun-slapped” instead. Either way, it was time for a skincare comeback.

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LET'S TALK ABOUT the chaos behind my period skin

LET'S TALK ABOUT

the chaos behind my period skin

LET'S TALK ABOUT the chaos behind my period skin

By Nina, hormone-fueled, pimple-prone and emotionally attached to her mist

No one warned me that getting your period would also mean your skin gets a personality disorder once a month. One day I’m glowing, the next I’m battling hormonal breakouts like it’s 2013 and I’ve just discovered makeup wipes.

Pimples that hurt. Oil that doesn’t quit. Random dry patches that show up just to be rude. And let’s not even mention the chin cyst that announces my cycle before my tracker does.

So I decided to get curious, not just frustrated. Why does my skin go full chaos mode during my cycle? And more importantly: what can I actually do about it?

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HOT GIRLS WEAR SPF But just so you know... They start way before the beach

HOT GIRLS WEAR SPF

But just so you know... They start way before the beach

HOT GIRLS WEAR SPF But just so you know... They start way before the beach

By Georgia, a golden hour selfie pro

We’ve all seen her.

The friend who shows up to brunch in dewy skin, glossy lips, and somehow zero sun damage. She’s glowing. Not sweating. Her forehead? Poreless. Her vibe? “I slept in a cloud and woke up in a campaign.”

You assume it’s genetics. Or a facial. Or that her glow is a gift from the sun gods.

But actually? It’s SPF. And she started way before the beach.

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Sorry Mom, I’m updating the skincare manual you gave me

SORRY MOM,

I’m updating the skincare manual you gave me

SORRY MOM, I’m updating the skincare manual you gave me

Camille, 27, Parisian, cool kid rediscovering the basics.

I grew up watching my mom apply the same cream every night, no matter the season, mood, or breakout. It was simple, comforting, and smelled like home. But somewhere between TikTok chaos and my own skin barrier having an existential crisis, I realized: the manual needed an update.

Sorry Mom , I still love your glow, but I’m rewriting the rules for mine.

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Your glow’s not gone.  It’s just seasonal.

YOUR GLOW'S NOT GONE

It’s just seasonal.

YOUR GLOW'S NOT GONE It’s just seasonal.

By Lisa, someone who only trusts two things: her intuition and her skin in spring.

You know the feeling. One day your skin is radiant, calm, balanced, you’re basically the main character of your own morning routine. Two weeks later? Dull. Tight. Confused. Breaking out in places you forgot existed. Your first instinct is to blame your serum, your pillowcase, Mercury in retrograde, or maybe all three. But here’s a quiet truth no one tells you: your skin isn’t “acting up.” It’s just trying to keep up with the weather.

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Your night routine deserves main character energy

YOUR NIGHT ROUTINE

deserves main character energy

YOUR NIGHT ROUTINE deserves main character energy

By Jade, not the best at texting back, but never skips her serum.

I used to think skincare ended when the sun went down. Cleanser if I remembered, maybe a bit of moisturizer if my skin felt tight, and then straight to bed, usually scrolling until I passed out mid-video, mascara still on, dreams loading. The idea that my skin was actually doing something while I slept? Never crossed my mind. And yet… that’s when everything started to change.

Because here’s the plot twist: your skin doesn’t sleep when you do. It works overtime. Quietly. Consistently. Every night. And the way you treat it before bed? That sets the tone for the next 8 hours. Your glow doesn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of what happens after the routine, after the lights are off, after the world stops watching.

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Romanticizing my routine, Because my dating life isn’t giving

ROMANTICIZING MY ROUTINE

Because my dating life isn’t giving

ROMANTICIZING MY ROUTINE Because my dating life isn’t giving

By Ashey, a serial skincare lover

Like walking away from people who were bad for their skin (and their cortisol levels).

My dating life? Let’s just say it’s under review. But my skin? Glowing. Dewy. Slightly obsessed with herself.

I used to think self-care was something you did after the chaos. Now it’s my baseline. My version of romance isn’t roses : it’s a glowy skin routine with Korean skincare-inspired steps, a jelly-textured cleanser that feels like water on silk, and three minutes of eye contact with myself in the mirror.

Because let’s be real: the only “situationship” I want right now is between my moisturizer and my barrier.

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Why does summer always feel like a deadline?

WHY DOES SUMMER

always feel like a deadline?

WHY DOES SUMMER always feel like a deadline?

By Joy, a realistic skincare addict (and of course Glowery addict!)

Every year around April, the shift begins. People start saying things like “before summer,” “for summer,” or worse : “by summer.” By summer, I’ll have my routine locked in. By summer, I’ll finally feel confident in my body. By summer, my skin will be glowing, obviously.

It’s like June 1st became a personal performance review. And somehow, my skincare routine is supposed to carry the weight of it all.

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My screen time is up,  and so is my texture.

MY SCREEN TIME IS UP,

and so is my texture.

MY SCREEN TIME IS UP, and so is my texture.

By Lucas, the guy next door

I thought my skin was freaking out for no reason. Turns out, it was just keeping up with my screen time. Between late-night scrolling, work tabs, TikTok skincare tips I’ll never use, and constant notifications, my barrier was like, girl, enough. If your texture is acting up, your glow is glitching, and your face feels... tense? Same.

Let’s talk about how to fix it : gently, and without deleting your entire life.

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Trendsetter Alert: Why jello cream is the next big thing in skincare

TRENDSETTER ALERT :

Why jello cream is the next big thing in skincare

TRENDSETTER ALERT : Why jello cream is the next big thing in skincare

By Sophie, skincare junkie, glow chaser, texture lover.

What if skincare could actually be fun again? Let’s be honest: when summer approaches, many of us find ourselves growing tired of thick creams and heavy oils that leave our skin feeling weighed down. But what if there was a lighter, fresher way to hydrate, cleanse, and refresh your skin, without sacrificing efficacy? Enter jelly textures.

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Is your skin a reflection of your mindset?  Let’s talk mental health and glow !

Is your skin a reflection of your mindset?

Let’s talk mental health and glow !

Is your skin a reflection of your mindset? Let’s talk mental health and glow !

By Billy, mindful wanderer, stress-buster, always chasing inner peace.

Let’s talk about something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately: the relationship between our mental health and our skin. Have you ever noticed that when life feels like it’s spiraling, your skin starts acting up? One day you’re glowing, and the next—bam—breakouts and dullness. I know I’m not the only one who’s asked, "Is my skin trying to tell me something?"

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Are we truly doing skincare…  Or just following trends?

Are we truly doing skincare…

Or just following trends?

Are we truly doing skincare… Or just following trends?

By Sarah, minimalist, skincare lover, always curious. (and Glowery community member!)

We’ve all been there, scrolling through our feeds, seeing influencers apply 8 different products to their face in 5 minutes, then boom, they’re glowing. And suddenly, we feel like we have to try it. After all, everyone’s raving about it. But here’s a question I can’t help but ask: Are we really doing skincare, or are we just following trends?

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Your night skincare routine,  your skin's secret weapon

Your night skincare routine,

your skin's secret weapon

Your night skincare routine, your skin's secret weapon

By Tom, someone who loves sharing good tips

When the day ends and the world slows down, your skin is entering its most crucial phase: regeneration. It's the time when all the magic happens, the time when your skin can truly reset. But without a proper night routine, you're missing out on your skin's biggest opportunity to heal, restore, and renew.

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Chasing perfection is so last year, why you shouldn’t do it anymore ?

Chasing perfection is so last year,

why you shouldn’t do it anymore ?

Chasing perfection is so last year, why you shouldn’t do it anymore ?

By Cece, skincare realist and Glowery community member

Ever catch yourself scrolling through Instagram, seeing those glowing, flawless skin moments, and think, "Why doesn’t my skin look like that?" Social media is full of skin goals, perfect routines, and endless skincare hacks. It makes us think we need to do more to get the skin we want. But here’s the thing: striving for perfect skin is not the answer, and it’s time we let go of that pressure.

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Can you trust social media beauty tips ? Let’s separate the trends from the truth

Can you trust social media beauty tips ?

Let’s separate the trends from the truth

Can you trust social media beauty tips ? Let’s separate the trends from the truth

By Lena, a super engaged dermatology student who loves innovations.

We’ve all fallen into the trap: scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, seeing influencers rave about the latest miracle product or must-try skincare hack. It's fun, it's exciting, and suddenly, we feel the pressure to keep up. But is this constant flow of beauty tips really helping our skin, or are we just getting lost in the noise?

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How skincare became a competitive sport ?  and why we’re opting out

How skincare became a competitive sport ?

and why we’re opting out

How skincare became a competitive sport ? and why we’re opting out

By Joyce, beauty trends debunker

I felt it instantly: skincare had transformed into a performance. We’re talking ten-step routines, trending actives every week, and a constant flood of skincare advice on TikTok. What should have been a moment of self-care now feels more like an endless to-do list.

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The truth about “Glass Skin”: Why we’re all chasing the wrong glow ?

THE TRUTH ABOUT “GLASS SKIN”:

Why we’re all chasing the wrong glow ?

THE TRUTH ABOUT “GLASS SKIN”: Why we’re all chasing the wrong glow ?

By Ella, skincare enthusiast

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen it: the elusive “glass skin” glow that everyone is chasing. But here’s the question: why are we so obsessed with this “perfectly flawless” look, and is it even realistic? It’s time to peel back the layers and look at why we’re chasing the wrong glow, and what we should be focusing on instead.

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5 WAYS TO UNLEARN everything TikTok taught you about your Skincare

5 WAYS TO UNLEARN

everything TikTok taught you about your Skincare

5 WAYS TO UNLEARN everything TikTok taught you about your Skincare

by Eva, with our lovely dermatologists advices <3

Let’s be honest: if your skincare shelf looks more like a science lab than a bathroom cabinet, you’re not alone. Social media gave us a front-row seat to every influencer’s 17-step glow-up... And somewhere between niacinamide serums and weekly acid peels, we forgot how to just... care for our skin.

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How to break up with the pressure to be “That Girl”

How to break up with

the pressure to be “That Girl”

How to break up with the pressure to be “That Girl”

by Sophia, a normal girl in the digital multiverse.

She wakes up at 6am. She journals, drinks water with lemon, rolls her face with a jade tool, drinks a green smoothie, does her skincare routine (flawlessly), makes matcha… and somehow also answers emails in a matching workout set. You know her. We all do."That girl.”

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No one talks about what it’s like to have skin that changes monthly
Glowery’s team, from left to right side of the picture : Alison Midory - head of product ; Julia Gualini - social media manager ; Alexandra Kolasinski - founder & CEO ; Lou Berchot - Marketing Manager.

No one talks about

what it’s like to have skin that changes monthly

No one talks about what it’s like to have skin that changes monthly

by Leonie, someone without a “mega super perfect glow” everyday

You didn’t switch products. You didn’t mess up your routine. But somehow, your skin’s doing its own thing, again. One day, you’re glowing. The next, you’re dry, blotchy, breaking out. What gives? Well, blame your hormones, not yourself. And trust us, you’re so not the only one.

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