Comune Journal

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Everything You Need to Know About COMUNE Hydra Shroom Cream

Deep hydration that actually lasts. Complete guide to COMUNE Hydra Shroom Cream with reishi mushroom, hyaluronic acid, squalane, and tripeptides. Learn how multi-level hydration calms stressed skin, strengthens your barrier, and supports long-term skin health. 93/100 Yuka score. Korean formulation. Vegan, cruelty-free, non-comedogenic. Comprehensive FAQs, usage tips, and real results.

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Peptides vs. Retinol: Which Anti-Aging Ingredient Is Right for You?

Retinol is the gold standard for anti-aging. But peptides deliver real results without irritation, photosensitivity, or adjustment periods. We compare the science, side effects, and results—and explain why COMUNE formulated Vita Boost Serum with 9 peptides instead of retinol. No marketing fluff. Just the research you need to make the right choice for your skin.

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Everything You Need to Know About COMUNE Essentials Face Cleanser

Most face cleansers strip your skin bare and call it clean. COMUNE Essentials Face Cleanser does something different—it cleans thoroughly while delivering antioxidants and vitamins that actually improve your skin. Learn about the amino acid surfactants, pH-balanced formula (4.5-5.5), superfood complex, and why it scored 93/100 on Yuka. Complete guide to ingredients, benefits, usage tips, and real results.

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Why We Use Both Lactic AND Glycolic Acid (Plus: The Korean Secret We Actually Trust)

Most brands use lactic acid or glycolic acid. We use both. Our AHA Exfoliant Toner combines 6% lactic + 3% glycolic for surface and deep exfoliation without barrier damage. Add fermented black tea (Korean skincare tradition backed by research) for microbiome support and 87% antioxidant activity. The result: comprehensive exfoliation that improves skin over time, not just temporary glow. Right pH, right ratios, right results.

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Working with Metal: A Day in Lizz Jardim's Brooklyn Studio

Lizz Jardim's jewelry is meticulous—industrial-inspired pieces that merge raw materials with refined elegance. So it might surprise you that her biggest creative breakthrough came from stopping all that careful planning. We spent a day in her Brooklyn studio to understand how the jeweler behind L.JARDIM learned to relinquish control, embrace happy accidents, and let the metal guide the way.

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Cream Mask vs Sheet Mask: Why We Made a Cream Overnight Mask Instead of Sheet Masks

Sheet masks are a billion dollar plus industry built on trends and waste. Each one generates non-recyclable trash, delivers watered-down formulas, and works for just 20 minutes. Your skin does its best repair work during 8 hours of sleep—not 20 minutes with fabric on your face. Here's why we made COMUNE Revitalize Overnight Mask instead of following the sheet mask trend.

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The Enzo Jogger: Why We Make in LA (Even When It's Brutal)

We have a factory overseas. It's cheaper, easier, faster. So why did we make the Enzo Jogger in Los Angeles? Seamless construction that took five pattern revisions. Pigment dye washes that failed repeatedly. Damage rates that made us question everything. Here's the honest story of bringing back a classic jogger in LA—and why it was worth every headache.

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