Many beauty brands claim innovation, be it in results, sustainability, price point, etc. but few truly impress. New skincare brand The Ordinary by Deciem, however, has taken the beauty world by storm.

We all know the style struggle.

Maybe due to environmental factors, maybe due to stress, and maybe due to personal chemical imbalances, but growing up, I always had terrible skin. Acne-scarring, hyperpigmentation, textured skin, big pores, sometimes even keloid scars--you name it, I had it.