December 5, 2025

The Best Pimple Patches For Every Pimple Stage

PSA: If you suffer from acne and haven’t added pimple patches to your skincare routine yet, you should. Pimple patches have grown so big in beauty that they’ve become its own category. But, just like any other category in skincare, there’s an excess of product launches, making it hard to pinpoint which ones you need […]

Is Keeping a Skin Diary the Future of Skincare?

Recently, my face flared up with acne and eczema, two issues I thought I left behind in my teen years (along with UGGs and AIM messenger). When I visited my dermatologist, I was ready for her to prescribe a slew of miracle creams and treatments. Instead, she asked me a question: Do I keep a […]

What Are the Best Skincare Products for People Over 50?

Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? You’ve come to the right place. In our weekly series, Ask a Beauty Editor, beauty editor Hana Hong answers your biggest skincare, haircare, and makeup questions, all submitted by Real Simple readers. Tune […]

Why Pro-Aging Is the New Anti-Aging, According to Skin Experts

You’ve heard and seen “anti-aging” ads everywhere, but many are now reconsidering the connotation of that term. Sure, there’s nothing wrong with taking care of our bodies and wanting to look younger, but the concept of anti-aging can be pretty stressful—not to mention impossible (you can’t age backward!). What Is Pro-Aging? According to dermatologists, the […]

Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Best Skincare Routine for Your 40s?

What Is the Best Skincare Routine for Your 40s? Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? You’ve come to the right place. In our weekly series, Ask a Beauty Editor, beauty editor Hana Hong answers your biggest skincare, haircare, and […]