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Skincare Ingredient Guides, Benefits, and Tips

Curious about what’s in your products? Dive into IPSY’s ingredient breakdowns to learn how skincare actives like hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, cica, and more actually work. These guides simplify science so you can shop—and glow—with confidence.

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Why Hypochlorous Acid Is the Bacteria Fighting Secret to Clear Skin

Published on November 16, 2022
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A centella asiatica extract moisturizer jar in white, displayed on a rectangular pedestal with glass beakers of water pennywort placed around.
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Is Cica the Secret to a Stronger Skin Barrier? Learn All About the Skincare Ingredient Here

Published on March 11, 2025 • 7 min read
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Product group of skincare from various brands on a green background.
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A Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to Essential Skincare Ingredients

Published on March 21, 2024
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An image of a tablespoon of powdered green matcha sits next to a glass of matcha, all set against a soft pink background
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6 Matcha Beauty Benefits That Make It More Than Just Your Fave Drink

Published on April 9, 2025 • 5 min read
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A close-up shot of a serum tube, with the serum visible inside and enhanced by a reflective effect
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What Is LHA? Why This Gentler Acid Might Be Key to Solving Your Acne Puzzle

Published on April 4, 2025 • 4 min read
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Close-up image of three SUNDAY RILEY Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatments swatched
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Stop Sleeping On Lactic Acid—Here's Why You Should Add It To Your Routine ASAP

Published on April 25, 2020
Skincare products with hyaluronic acid scattered on light blue background
Skincare products with hyaluronic acid scattered on light blue background
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What Is Hyaluronic Acid Exactly? We’ve Got All the Answers on This Skincare Darling

Published on April 27, 2023
Grace & Stella Co. Acne Treatment Facial Sheet Masks and Cierra Creer touching her cheek
Grace & Stella Co. Acne Treatment Facial Sheet Masks and Cierra Creer touching her cheek
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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Salicylic Acid

Published on March 19, 2020
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Image of a model with a shimmery purple eyeshadow look and bold statement earrings smiling big while looking to the side
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Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Beta Hydroxy Acid

Published on May 26, 2020
Vitamin E serum on Morgan White
Vitamin E serum on Morgan White
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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Vitamin E for Your Skin

Published on March 22, 2021
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Beauty shot of a woman with clear skin posing with eyes closed against beige background
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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Vitamin E for Your Skin

Published on March 20, 2021
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