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We know that most of you feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of skincare products available in the market right now. To make things even more complicated, there are so many different categories of products! We often have users asking us this question: “Which product should I use first in my routine?”. If you are feeling lost and clueless about how to layer skincare products, you’re not alone!

Regardless of skin type, your skin will go through episodes of angry irritation. Contributing factors to skin irritation may include stress, overexposure to the sun, or air pollution. In most cases, however, skin irritation can be attributed to a skincare product mishap. This could happen when you cleanse too much, over-exfoliate or simply experience a negative reaction to the chemical makeup of your new skin product!

Do you have dull-looking skin and fine lines? Have you also been experiencing a loss in skin elasticity, or suffer from adult acne? These are all symptoms of aging skin, which is a natural and unavoidable biological process. Surprisingly, one ingredient has been proven by science to be able to address all these problems — Retinoids, or the Vitamin A group. This group of ingredients has been hailed as the “royal family” of skincare because they are the scientific “gold standard” of topical treatment for aging skin!

We looked into your Picks to see what are the most popular skincare products in the Picky database. Do you see your Picks on the list?

Who knew popular culture could change someone’s skincare routine forever? Picky user Denise (@ounceofglow on Instagram) shares with the Picky team how one Korean actress changed her life, and also her favorite go-to skincare ingredient. Hint: it might be sound a tad too natural, but trust us, it works.

Do you notice your pores getting visibly bigger in size as you age? Enlarged pores are a huge concern for a lot of people, but don’t worry, because we’re here to help. We explain what pores are and which skincare ingredients can help minimize pores — or at least how big they appear to be.

Do you have acne-prone, congested or oily skin? If you said yes to the above and have yet to incorporate salicylic acid-based product in your skincare routine, you’re in luck. In this article, we’ll talk more about what salicylic acid really is, and spill the tea as to why so many people are swearing by this hero ingredient!  

If you’re into skincare, you would have heard of this hero ingredient by now. Also known as Vitamin B3, niacinamide has been hailed by skincare gurus as one of the most powerful ingredients you can incorporate into your skincare routine. A multitasking, all-performing ingredient, not only does niacinamide perform as an anti-aging agent and smooths wrinkles and large pores, it also increases ceramide synthesis, effectively moisturizing and strengthening the skin barrier. That’s not all – niacinamide also has known acne-fighting properties, and can be used to improve skin conditions such as acne, rosacea and atopic dermatitis.

This just in: new CosRX sheet masks have been launched in Korea, and we have ingredient analyses for these babies!

Developed with a focus on hydration and soothing skin irritation, these new sheet masks have become a hot new favorite among South Korean skincare enthusiasts.

What exactly can you look forward to with each new formula? Also, which one should you get out of the three new sheet masks on the block? Scroll on right down, because Picky has the deets.

Just like you, a lot of people are confused about how to determine their skin type. Am I oily or dry? Does it mean that I have sensitive skin if I break out easily?

Your skin type is scientifically decided based on several factors. These include factors such as the amount of sebum your skin produces, and how reactive your skin is.

We previously talked about what salicylic acid is and how it can benefit your skin. It can come in a variety of different forms — from cleansers, exfoliating pads, serums, to even masks! In this post, we’ve picked out favorite salicylic acid products, compatible with various skin types. Log into your Picky app to find out which one works best with your skin!

Welcome to the big, beautiful, bewildering world of K-beauty! By now you’ve no doubt heard all about the wonders of Korean skincare: how it’s the key to the smoothest, brightest, dewiest, most lusciously radiant skin of your life. (For the record, this is true.) And by now you’ve no doubt heard all about how complicated Korean skincare can be. (For the record, this is true.) This, I suspect, is why you’re here.