Judging by the number of its recent converts and passionate admirers, it’s safe to say that Asian beauty and skin care is not just a trendy, of-the-moment craze that eventually gets pushed aside as its viral status fizzles out. In fact, we have seen Korean beauty or K-beauty take the spotlight in the last couple of years. But that’s not all. In recent months, its Japanese counterpart, or J-beauty, has likewise landed itself on the radar of beauty and skin care connoisseurs. Now, we’re not here to join in on the great K-beauty versus J-beauty debate of 2018. Besides, why choose between the two when we can definitely benefit from incorporating both beauty philosophies into our own skincare routines?

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Even if you slap a good eye cream onto your skin, it’s hard to know if it’s actually working. However, this is one important step in your routine that you shouldn’t skip. Dr. Anna Guanche, a board-certified dermatologist, told HelloGiggles that “eye creams work overtime to keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay.” She added: “These products help hydrate the skin to plump out fine lines, and it may even de-puff the skin if it has caffeine or actives similar to Preparation H.”

Dr. Guanche said that over the years, using eye cream will help prevent crepiness. And while procedures can give people faster (and more dramatic results), she noted that eye creams do work and can help to increase the longevity of the results. According to her, it’s important to use them no matter what.

This means that you should invest in an eye cream if you haven’t already. So to help you find the right product for your skin type, we rounded up our faves.

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All sorts of routines shift during pregnancy, from what you eat to what you wear. This is true for your skincare regimen, too, particularly if it involves anti-aging products.

“Skincare in pregnancy can be tricky,” says Deanne Robinson, MD, a dermatologist and the president and co-founder of Modern Dermatology of Connecticut.

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You may have heard a great deal about the keto diet in the news lately, especially since the diet is said to promote weight loss and have a positive impact on blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
However, you probably didn’t know that observing a low-carb and high-fat diet also has numerous effects on your skin, especially since some experts feel that the keto diet has both good and bad effects worth looking out for.

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