Journal
Lab notes, read in full.
Formula breakdowns, routine guides, and the occasional myth-busting, written by the people who mix the batches.
Formula notes · 4 min read
Why your serum pills (and it's not the serum)
Pilling is almost always a layering problem, not a formula flaw. Here's how to actually fix it.
Lab notes · 5 min read
How to actually read an ingredient label
Position on the list matters more than the name. Here's the five-second method.
Routine guide · 6 min read
The four-step routine that covers 90% of skin concerns
You don't need eleven steps. You need the right four, done consistently.
Formula notes · 4 min read
'Gentle' and 'effective' aren't opposites
The false choice that keeps sensitive skin under-treated.
Routine guide · 3 min read
SPF reapplication, without ruining your makeup
The realistic version of 'reapply every two hours.'
Lab notes · 5 min read
Purging is real, but it's rarer than you think
How to tell the difference between purging and a breakout you should stop using.