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Having sensitive skin is never fun. In the Pacific Northwest where your skin battles sun damage, bitter cold, and endlessly moist conditions finding cosmetics that not only sooth but protect your skin is a huge proposition. Hopefully, these drugstore cosmetics will assuage your winter-sensitive skin while fulfilling your Instagram-worthy makeup needs. Neutrogena products are legendarily […]

fren One day, it’s bitterly cold and obtrusively wet, the next day you can be met with stiff, icy winds that seem to evaporate all hydration from your face, and the next day, the sun is shining, and you may even break a bit of a sweat. Keeping on top of Portland’s chaotic weather changes […]

As we creep into these colder fall and winter months, those among us who developed summer tans may begin to bite their nails as they consider how to keep their golden glow well after the sun retires for the season. The answer may seem easy—invest in a quality self-tanner and simultaneously moisturize and tan yourself […]

Living with unwanted hair can be a burden that inhibits self-confidence, limits social interaction and demands grooming rituals that are intrusive and painful. Chances are if you’ve ever considered laser hair removal, you’re a perfect candidate. Unwanted hair isn’t always obvious to the bystander but can be anything from coarse facial hair to bothersome body […]

Treating your inflamed skin can be a process of trial and error. Often, finding the best drugstore product can lead to further inflammation, dryness or other such maladies. Department store products may promise superior results, but the task of finding the perfect product for your particular skin may still be a costly one. The fact […]

Exfoliating in the colder months can be a bit of a pain. When skin is already suffering the effects of snappishly cold weather, scrubbing can seem like it does more harm than good. Fortunately for the sensitive skinned among us, there are plenty of drugstore exfoliators that do the work sloughing off dull, dry skin […]

When fall announces itself by immediately drying out your skin while simultaneously demanding layers of thick clothing cover every inch of it, there are a few tricks you can employ to make sure your skin balances all the temperature chaos it sustains. Many of the best facial treatments can be constructed with products found in […]

Moisturizing in the Pacific Northwest is a year-round responsibility. Whether brisk or sweltering, Oregon demands diligent attention to the state of your skin. Drugstore lotions can do a fantastic job of keeping your skin supple and hydrated, but there is often a product so singular, it cannot be replicated in an economical way. These luxury […]

Getting glowy, luminous skin in the dead of winter is a great feat, but an easy one to achieve. Once brisk winds make their presence known by whipping the ever-loving life out of your face and your bare fingers become chapped just from retrieving the mail, you know it’s time for next level winter skin […]

Making your own skin care potions gives you the power to make precisely the right product for your skin. Plus, many of our favorite products are made with items we can find on local supermarket shelves, even if there’s not a Whole Foods in sight.  There are many humble ingredients seen in kitchens across America […]