Should you wear sunscreen on a plane, even when you’ll spend most of the day inside an aircraft? It’s a reasonable question. You’re indoors, there’s a window between you and the sun, and on a long-haul flight you may spend hours with the cabin lights dimmed. But being inside an airplane doesn’t necessarily mean zero…
Skincare pilling under makeup can turn an otherwise good routine into a frustrating mess. You apply your serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. Everything seems fine—until foundation goes on and tiny flakes or little rolls of product start appearing across your skin. I’ve dealt with this myself, especially when I was trying to figure out how much…
A night shift skincare routine can be confusing when your morning starts at 5 p.m. and your bedtime happens after sunrise. Most skincare advice is divided neatly into AM and PM routines. But if you work nights, travel across time zones or have an irregular sleep schedule, those labels don’t always fit real life. After…
Can oily skin skip moisturizer? If your face already feels shiny or greasy, adding another layer of cream can seem unnecessary. I used to think the same way. Because my skin gets oily, moisturizer was once the easiest step for me to minimize or skip. But oily skin and well-hydrated skin aren’t necessarily the same…
If your face feels tight after washing, it can be easy to assume that squeaky-clean feeling means your cleanser is working. But skin that regularly feels stretched, dry or uncomfortable after cleansing may be telling you something else. Your cleanser could be too harsh, the water may be too hot, or your routine may simply…
A damaged skin barrier can make your skin feel dry, tight, flaky or suddenly more sensitive than usual. You may notice that products you normally tolerate start to sting, your skin feels uncomfortable after cleansing, or you keep adding more skincare because nothing seems to help. But dryness, breakouts or sensitivity don’t automatically mean your…
Skincare after makeup doesn’t need to be complicated. After removing makeup, it can be tempting to give your skin an extra-deep cleanse. I understand the feeling. After a flight or a long day in makeup, the first thing I want to do is get everything off my face. But cleansing harder doesn’t necessarily mean cleansing…
Why does my makeup look dry and patchy? If you’ve ever asked yourself this after applying foundation, the answer may not be the foundation itself. You finish your skincare, apply foundation and expect a smooth base. Instead, your makeup looks dry and patchy. Foundation catches around certain areas, separates as the day goes on or…
Can your skin feel oily and dehydrated at the same time? Yes. Oily but dehydrated skin can feel confusing because your face may look shiny while still feeling tight or uncomfortable. For a long time, I thought I simply had oily skin. My forehead and nose could become shiny, I dealt with breakouts, and adding…
If your skin feels tight, dry or uncomfortable after a flight, you’re not imagining it. Dry skin after flying is a common concern, especially after spending hours in a low-humidity aircraft cabin. Relative humidity during flight is commonly around 10–20%, which can contribute to temporary dryness of the skin, eyes and nose. I’ve worked as…