Three nights a week for three months on dry skin: tingles briefly, cheeks smoother, sun spots a shade lighter, no smell. Wear SPF with it.
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My skin is sensitive and flushes easily. the texture is nice, thick but sort of whipped so it rubs in without a fight. but every time i put it on around my nose and cheeks it stung for a few minutes and left me redder than before. tried it 4 nights in a row, same each time. turns out there's eucalyptus oil near the end of the ingredient list, which i missed before buying. if essential oils set you off, check that first. my hands and elbows love it so the tub isn't wasted at least.
Fragrance free and it actually calms my cheeks down after retinol nights. Feels rich but sinks in, no shine by morning. Only 50 ml so it goes fast.
Wanted to love this one. It's thin like milk, zero white cast, and foundation sits on it fine. But my eyes. About twenty minutes after I put it on they start watering and it comes and goes for half the day, even though I stay well clear of the lids. By lunch my forehead and nose are shiny and I'm combination, not super oily. Turns out it's all chemical filters (avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene), which I didn't look at before ordering. Not cheap for a 2 oz bottle either. Giving the rest to my sister
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got me through my first month on tret, I only put it on the flaky patches at night bc it leaves a whitish film if I'm lazy about rubbing it in.
Face felt tight after every wash and I got a few new bumps on my chin by week two. Stopped using it. Maybe fine for dry skin but my oily skin hated it
Paid forty something for the small jar because the whole internet said it was perfect for oily skin. Feels nice going on, cool and bouncy, but by afternoon I was shiny and I got a cluster of little bumps along my jaw in week two. Stopped for ten days, they calmed down. Not worth it for me.
Can't beat the value, one jar last me for many months, I use it every night after I apply retinol. I like it, it keep my face nice and moist. It's not the lightest or the heaviest, somewhere in between, the scent is light.
OK so i wanted the glow everyone talks about and my face just got angry. Used it every other night like the bottle says and by week two my cheeks were red and it STUNG every single time, then i got little bumps along my jaw that i never get. Stopped it and it took like 10 days to calm down. Maybe fine for tougher skin, mine hated it. the price was nice at least.
Ive been using this daily for about 3 months now as my everyday spf. Honestly the texture is what sold me, it sinks in fast and theres no white cast on me at all, which is rare for a 50. My combo skin doesnt get greasy by lunch like with my old one. Only small gripe is it pilled a little when i layered powder over it too soon. Cheap enough that i already bought a second tube.
Fragrance-free and properly thick. That's pretty much my wish list for a basic cream.
Broke me out within a week, my chin is not happy. Way too heavy for oily skin.
Really wanted to like this. No perfume, simple face wash, exactly my thing. But my cheeks feel tight afterwards and I'm reaching for moisturiser straight away. I don't need that squeaky clean feeling. Just too drying for my skin unfortunately.
Says it pills instantly on their skin.
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“LRP double repair is also a no go. It pills instantly on my skin.”
Redness from overuse calmed and came back after two weeks.
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“I’m about 2 weeks out from overuse and redness. It calmed but then came back.”
No breakouts or reactions on very sensitive skin, but it does little, leaves skin dull and can't remove sunscreen.
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“Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser. My skin doesn’t break out at all with this. No reactions! But my skin is dull because it doesn’t do much and definitely can’t take off sunscreen.”
Good things check out: nothing spectacular but a great moisturizer, though too pricey for full size.
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“I’ve heard a lot of good things about this and they check out, nothing spectacular but it’s a great moisturizer.”
Great for rosacea on the cheeks; the redness is toned down for light makeup.
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“The Anua azelaic acid is great. I have rosacea on my cheeks and this helps.”
Works like a miracle on combination skin used one or two nights a week.
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“I have combination skin and this works like miracle for me.”
Can sting their irritated winter skin.
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“I get skin so irritated in the winter it can sting from Cicalfate cream but the Farmacy never does me wrong.”
Super gentle and never stings even when their skin is angry.
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“the LRP hydrating one (the white bottle) is way better, super gentle, never stings even when my skin is angry.”
Used the toner on a stubborn scalp dermatitis several times a week and had a clear scalp after two weeks.
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“I left it on and did not rinse and after two weeks the symptoms went away and I had a clear scalp.”
Is using it right now and loving it, and sees no reason yet to try the Cetaphil alternative.
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“The CeraVe cream to foam is what I’m using right now and am loving it!”
Went through a whole jar of the Anua azelaic acid without changing their scars.
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“I've been looking up stuff about them for so long and went through a whole jar of anua azelaic acid but it didn't change anything and I dont usually see people with their scars like mine so idk”
One of the best moisturizers they've used on dry skin during tretinoin.
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“In my experience, the best ones have been La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+, Avène Cicalfate+, Skinbetter Science Trio, and SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore.”
One of the best moisturizers they've used on dry skin during tretinoin.
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“In my experience, the best ones have been La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+, Avène Cicalfate+, Skinbetter Science Trio, and SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore.”
Likes the milky texture and soothing, hydrated finish without a squeaky-clean feeling. Considers it a good option for normal to dry, sensitive skin, while noting that the very low lather may disappoint anyone who prefers a foamy wash.
No difference on acne scars but improved texture, tone, clarity and glow over years.
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“Acne scars? 0 difference. Skin texture, tone, clear skin and glow? Yes.”
An oily, acne-prone user who has tried many products says switching to Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser four months ago worked wonders for their breakouts.
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“But now I have switched to Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser since the last 4 months and it has worked wonders honestly.”
Has tried to upgrade three times, including pricier ceramide serums and an LRP barrier cream, but always returns to the $15 CeraVe Moisturizing Cream.
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“I’ve tried to “step up” three times now. Some super expensive serum with ceramides, barrier cream from La Roche-Posay that everyone raves about, but always go back to the tub.”
Calls Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream the best moisturiser ever; nothing pricier has beaten it.
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“Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream. Best moisturizer to ever exist.”
Puts The Ordinary Azelaic Acid on fresh pimples at night and is amazed how much better they look by morning.
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“Azelaic acid might help, the one from the Ordinary is great on a fresh pimple—I’ve put it on at night and been staggered in the morning at how much better the pimple was.”
After four years of acne, the CeraVe Blemish Control (Acne Control) Gel is the only thing that has helped them.
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“I’ve found that the cerave blemish control works wonders! In the US it’s acne control gel”
Fades redness around old scars far more than the indent itself.
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“It fades the redness around my old scars way more than the actual indent itself, the texture stayed about the same for me”
With severe eczema, has used CeraVe Moisturizing Cream for years without any issues.
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“I have been using the cerave moisturising cream for a few years. I buy the big tub and it lasts me about 3-4 months. It works for me and I have not had any issues with it”
Their holy grail for 1.5 years on dry skin with retinol; wakes up moisturized.
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“Tatcha Dewy Cream is my HG for the past 1.5 years”
A user who builds their night routine around Anua and numbuzin products uses CeraVe Moisturizing Cream as their moisturizer and says it is the only CeraVe product they actually like.
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“Moisturizer: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (The only thing I actually like by them)”
After about five years using the Water Cream by day, a user finds it wonderfully hydrating, sinking in well and unmatched by anything else they've tried.
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“I've been using Tatcha's water cream (for daytime) and the Dewy Skin Cream at night for about 5 years. It's wonderfully hydrating and moisturizing.”
An oily-skinned user finds the Aqua-Fresh doesn't sting the eyes but pills a lot.
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“I am currently using beauty of joseon aqua fresh for oily skin and while it doesn’t sting the eyes, it pills a lot.”
A tretinoin user says Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer is the only moisturizer that doesn't burn their skin when they overdo tret, gentle and fragrance free.
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“Vanicream daily moisturizer. It’s the only thing that doesn’t burn my skin when I use tret accidentally applied too much.”
A drugstore skincare fan says the Byoma Moisturizing Gel Cream is one of their two most repurchased holy grails, using it in summer.
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“Byoma gel cream moisturizer for the summer.”
A user says their skin absolutely rejected The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, suspects the zinc, and advises patch testing first.
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“My skin absolutely rejected that The Ordinary niacinamide formulation, and I suspect the Zinc component, so do a patch test first.”
A longtime user of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream in the tub had no issues for years, but since starting tretinoin it no longer moisturizes enough and their skin feels tight and irritated.
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“I’ve been using CeraVe in the tub for years and never really had an issue with it until I started tretinoin.”
A user who has repurchased Cicaplast Baume B5 countless times over years loves it and finds other moisturizers overstimulating, but says it is too greasy and shiny for daytime without makeup.
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“I’ve been using La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 for years. I’ve honestly lost count of how many times I’ve repurchased it. I love everything about it”
On acne-prone, sensitive, dry skin, the Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream is their favorite moisturizer of all time.
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“I have acne prone, sensitive, dry skin and my favorite moisturizer of all time is the dewy skin cream.”
Works when CeraVe, Cetaphil and Vanicream moisturizers didn't.
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“My skin also hates these moisturizers... Korean skincare for the win! I use Anua 3 ceramide cream.”
A year on it has transformed their skin, after quitting tretinoin they couldn't tolerate.
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“I've currently been using the retinal for a year and it's transformed my skin.”
Loves it after tretinoin with no reactions or acne, at a fraction of luxury prices.
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“I've been using Avene Tolerance Control Cream and I absolutely love it. I use it after my Tretinoin and have not had any reactions or acne.”
Broke them out, worse than any other CeraVe product.
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“every cerave product I’ve tried has broken me out, that face wash especially.”
Worked well after CeraVe repeatedly gave them texture and comedones.
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“Vanicream cleanser has worked well for me, OP.”
Wouldn't use anything else: heavy but unscented, dries fairly quickly, and their skin has never been more consistent.
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“I use beauty of Joseon dynasty cream and wouldnt use anything else. It is quite heavy but no scent or anything, and it dries fairly quickly.”
Doesn't sting their eczema- and rosacea-prone dry skin even with a weak barrier.
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“Mixsoon bean essence and bean cream. I have eczema and rosacea and dry sensitive skin…and these products don’t sting me when my barrier is lacking.”
Doesn't sting their eczema- and rosacea-prone dry skin even with a weak barrier.
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“Mixsoon bean essence and bean cream. I have eczema and rosacea and dry sensitive skin…and these products don’t sting me when my barrier is lacking.”
Never fails them and reduces redness when the usual moisturizers didn't work.
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“First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream never fails me and it reduces redness.”
Their fragrance-free moisturizer after itchy rashes stopped with removing fragrance.
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“I use La Roche Posay Double Repair moisturizer.”
Has helped their sensitive, red, dry skin.
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“Have you tried La Roche-Posay Cicaplast or Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream? Both you can find at drug stores or Target and have helped my sensitive red and dry skin.”
Gentle enough for their very sensitive skin once or twice a week, unlike harsher exfoliants.
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“I really like first aid beauty’s facial radiance pads,which have a combination of low percentage glycolic (2% I think) and lactic acid that doesn’t irritate my insanely sensitive skin.”
Switched to the Skin Renewing Night Cream for very dry skin and wears it day and night: heavier than the regular cream, thick but not greasy, takes a minute to sink in.
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“its much heavier than the regular stuff, i use it in the day too even though it says night cream cause my skin is so dry now. not greasy just thick and takes a minute to soak in”
Recommends Lipid Gold as not too heavy but very moisturizing and long-lasting.
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“Not super heavy, but very moisturizing and long lasting.”
The Hydrating Cleanser is a forever rebuy that never leaves their skin tight.
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“the hydrating cleanser is my forever rebuy, never lets my skin feel tight after washing”
Loves the Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: very light, doesn't break them out and leaves no white cast.
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“I personally love the Beauty of Joseon Sun Relief Aqua Fresh. It's really light and doesn't break me out or leave any white cast.”
Eventually made their skin red, probably the niacinamide.
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“Vanicream daily moisturizer eventually made me red! I think it’s the niacinamide that my skin doesn’t like.”
The classic CeraVe Moisturizing Cream in the tub is their holy grail when their skin is upset: thick, moisturizing and quick to absorb.
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“It's thick, moisturizing, super simple, feels amazing, absorbs quickly, and is my HG whenever my skin is grumpy”
Works for their sensitive skin that reacts to ceramides and cetearyl alcohol.
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“try LRP Cicaplast Baume B5-- WITHOUT SPF. Just the regular degular Cicaplast.”
Really likes the Dewy Skin Cream, one of their favourite winter moisturizers; the fragrance is fairly light.
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“I find it to be a pretty light fragrance, and I really like the cream. It was one of my fav moisturizers last winter.”
Loves it after Vanicream turned them red.
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“I switched to the Anua 3+ ceramide moisturizer and I love it!”
Dried their skin out badly, so they switched.
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“Yeah the foaming cleanser dried my skin out bad.”
Fine used sparingly on their sensitive dry skin, but breaks them out with daily use.
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“The daily moisturizer I can use sparingly but it breaks me out if I use it everyday.”
Has helped their sensitive, red, dry skin.
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“Have you tried La Roche-Posay Cicaplast or Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream? Both you can find at drug stores or Target and have helped my sensitive red and dry skin.”
Loved it, though they find it expensive.
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“I loved la Roche posy cicaplast baume but it's so expensive.”
Owns Cicaplast B5+ but finds it much thicker and harder to spread than their usual tret-night moisturizer.
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“I also have Cicaplast B5+, but find it much thicker and harder to spread.”
60+ days as directed and it did nothing.
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“I was so excited to get this product and also found it did nothing?! I have been using it for 60+ days, as directed etc.”
A long-time user always returns to the Tatcha Water Cream for daytime after trying others over the years.
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“I use the water cream for day and dewy moisturizer at night. I’ve tried others over the years but always, always go back.”
A longtime user swears by EltaMD UV Clear: no sunscreen smell, forgettable once on and never caused breakouts, though it is pricey where they live.
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“I've sworn by eltaMD UV clear for years. No sunscreen smell, once it's on I forget about it, and it never caused breakouts for me the way some other sunscreens have.”
A user with bone-dry skin uses Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream at night alongside the Water Cream and is very happy with both.
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“Tatcha Water Cream for daytime moisturizer and Tatcha Dewy skin cream for night time. My complexion is bone dry but with lots of hydrating milky toners and these two moisturizers no one would ever know.”
A user with hormonal cystic acne calls La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer gentle, effective and a life saver that doesn't break them out.
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“La Roche posay double repair matte face moisturizer , gentle and effective and doesnt break me out , I get hormonal cystic acne and thisbis a life saver”
A dry, sensitive-skinned user has repurchased La Roche-Posay's B5 balm for years: spots heal faster and dry patches are gone, though it can be heavy in summer.
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“Personally, La Roche’s B5 balm. It’s been a solid repurchase for a couple of years now. I have dry sensitive skin and it’s been amazing.”
Can't go without it: no white cast on brown skin and doesn't flare their rosacea.
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“I’m a supergoop convert. Can’t go without unseen invisible gel.”
The tinted mineral works on them.
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“Using Elta MD 41 mineral sunscreen, it’s tinted but works on me.”
Their face and body moisturizer; they haven't gone back to their old one.
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“The daily moisturizing lotion in the largest bottle for face and body moisturizer.”
The only thing that stops their face peeling on low-dose Accutane; a little sticky.
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“I slug with a thin layer of the cerave healing ointment at night and it's the only thing that's actually kept my face from peeling off when I wake up”
Swears by it as a midday hydration mist.
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“I swear by my Avene thermal water”
Helped with their oily skin and large pores.
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“Azelaic acid from the ordinary helped me with these”
Cleared up redness under their nose when a derm prescription didn't.
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“Anua azalaic acid seemed to clear it up.”
The Ordinary's glycolic acid helped their texture a lot, but left their combination skin red and sometimes itchy from dryness even after moisturizing.
Imports the Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh and likes it.
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“I like beauty of Joseon sun relief aqua fresh.”
Calls the Hydrating Cleanser a no-nonsense, affordable and reliable cleanser.
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“Cerave hydrating cleanser for a no nonsense cleanser that’s affordable and reliable”
Loves the Moisturizing Cream as a hand cream but finds it too greasy for their face.
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“I also use their moisturizing cream as a hand cream and I love it for that, but it's too greasy on my face.”
The Acne Control Gel seemed to work at first, then less so, so they moved to something else.
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“sometimes i use the acne control gel it seemed like it worked at first but now i feel like maybe not as much so i switched to something else.”
Even one use of the Vanicream face wash leaves their skin tight and irritated, with tiny red bumps the next day.
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“Every time I use vanicream face wash even once my skin gets tight and irritated and I get tiny red bumps literally the next day.”
Loves the Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser (and the Double Repair moisturizer).
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“I love both of these products!”
Loves the Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer (and the Hydrating Gentle Cleanser).
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“I love both of these products!”
Someone with sensitive skin and hormonal acne finds the Haruharu black rice toner excellent.
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“I just started using Haru Haru black rice cleanser (the toner from this line is excellent).”
Tried Lala Retro again: it doesn't hydrate their skin and almost irritates it, unlike other moisturizers they use.
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“I tried it again this month and it doesn’t moisturize. My skin doesn’t get hydrated from it. It’s almost irritated?”
Uses Laneige Cream Skin when their face is irritated: very gentle, never stings, like a comforting thin layer of milk.
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“Oh Laneige cream skin is super gentle, I use it when my face is angry and it never stings.”
Their pick under makeup because it feels like a primer.
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“i stick with my eltamd uv clear for makeup bc it feels like a primer.”
Nothing has worked better for them.
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“I use La Roche Posay cicaplast and nothing has ever worked better”
The Cream-to-Foam Cleanser is probably their favourite cleanser ever.
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“I absolutely love the cream to foam cleanser. Probably my favorite cleanser I’ve ever tried.”
Loves the Hydrating Cleanser as a morning cleanser.
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“i really love the hydrating cleanser in the morning too!”
Likes the Moisturizing Cream on the face too: a smooth, slightly dry finish and a unique texture.
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“i also use the moisturizing cream as a hand cream but i also really like it on the face as it leaves a smooth kinda „dry“ finish on me”
Found Lala Retro thin yet greasy, never sinking in, with their face tight an hour later; used up the jar on their elbows.
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“that cream is weirdly thin and somehow greasy at the same time without actually sinking in. My face felt tight an hour later every time I used it.”
A 42-year-old with dry, sensitive skin tried Cicaplast Balm B5 as a richer daily moisturizer and it broke them out within a week.
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“I just tried LRP Cicaplast Baum B5 but it broke me out in under a week.”
Lala Retro just sits on top of their skin without doing anything, frustrating for the price.
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“I swear, that texture just sits on top of my skin without doing ANYTHING”
Two years with the Drying Lotion: shrinks deep painful pimples overnight about 70% of the time.
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“I've been using that Mario Badescu for maybe 2 years now.”
A user with combination skin says the Glow Recipe Watermelon toner works beautifully for them.
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“Skincare - Glow recipe watermelon toner, glow recipe niacinamide serum My skin type is combination with oily at zone and dry cheeks and these products work beautifully for me.”
A user finds Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen weightless and elegant with no white cast, though it made their combination skin look a bit shiny.
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“Tatcha the silk. Mineral, weightless, elegant, no white cast. Very fluid. I don't even know it's there.”
A former skincare enthusiast says Tatcha The Water Cream was the best moisturizer they ever used and their skin was never better, but stopped because of the price.
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“the Tatcha Water Cream was the best moisturizer I have ever used, and I used to be extremely obsessed with skincare.”
A user allergic to niacinamide loves the Anua 3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream, which has treated their skin well without it.
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“Anua 3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream has treated my skin so well.”
Their acne marks got noticeably smaller using it twice a week.
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“I like Naturium's tranexamic topical acid 5%. My acne spots noticeably got smaller after using it 2x a week”
Loves it as an affordable water-gel moisturiser.
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“I also love the Aveeno Oat Gel Moisturizer”
The only cleanser that isn't too drying for their combo-normal skin.
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“i have combo-normal skin and i only use LRP Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser. Anything else is too drying for me”
Too drying for their combo-normal skin.
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“Anything else is too drying for me (ex- Vanicream cleanser, Ceravae gentle hydrating cleanser is too drying for my skin)”
Too drying for their combo-normal skin.
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“Anything else is too drying for me (ex- Vanicream cleanser, Ceravae gentle hydrating cleanser is too drying for my skin)”
Redness and flakiness improved within a week of switching.
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“I switched to LRP Purifying Foaming Cleanser and I saw improvements in redness and flakiness in about a week or so.”
Has been great for their skin, alongside glycolic toner.
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“The azelaic acid booster and 5 or 10% glycolic acid toner from Paula's Choice have both been great for my skin.”
Their skin didn’t like it, so they switched cleansers.
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“My skin doesn’t like Cera Ve foaming facial cleanser.”
Exfoliates with Good Genes once a week, leaving it on 15–30 minutes then washing it off; left on, their face peels.
When their barrier is compromised and they still need to exfoliate, The Ordinary's ferment toner works well for them and is kind to the barrier.
Uses the COSRX AHA/BHA toner every other day for congestion, but it strips their barrier: skin looks dehydrated and feels sensitive the next morning.
The CeraVe cream in the tub has an in-between texture for them; a small amount on damp skin absorbs best, too much feels heavy.
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“CeraVe in the tub has that in between feel for me, but it can be a little heavy if you use too much.”
Recommends the Vanicream Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 as a nice, gentle mineral sunscreen.
With eczema and sensitive skin, they really like the Revive Eye Serum and use it all over the face because their skin is sensitive to retinol.
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“beauty of joseon revive eye serum retinal but I use it all over my face since my face is sensitive to retinol.”
Has used it for years: a backlit glow no other vitamin C gives them, oxidises less easily and moisturises, but it's potent and not for beginners.
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“It makes my skin glow like the setting sun. I have used it for years”
The Byoma moisturizing milky toner (blue bottle) is their all-time favourite.
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“My all-time favorite is Byoma moisturizing milky toner. The one in the blue bottle.”
The Vanicream cleanser is basic but never irritates their skin.
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“the vanicream cleanser is so basic but it never irritate my skin”
The Ordinary's fermented milky toner is their favourite and helps their very dry skin with hydration.
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“My personal favorite is the fermented one. It helps my dry as a desert skin so much with hydration.”
Highly recommends the Saccharomyces Ferment Milky Toner and often layers it with The Ordinary's microemulsion moisturizer.
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“The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner for Gentle Exfoliation and Hydration. Highly recommend.”
Calls the Airyfit sunscreen the best ever and is hunting for stock.
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“This is the BEST sunscreen ever.”
A user saw a big improvement in skin quality pairing The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 with the brand's copper peptide serum.
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“I noticed a big improvement in my skin quality combining The Ordinary HA/B5 serum with their Multi-Peptides + Copper.”
Tried it before going on prescription and calls it a trash product.
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“I tried the ordinary AA before going on prescription myself and it really is a trash product”
Their clear skin started breaking out, so they stopped it immediately.
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“So I have tried anua azelaic acid and my perfect skin started getting pimples.”
Loves the Tatcha water cream on dry, mature skin but not the price.
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“I love the Tatcha one but don’t love the price tag.”
Someone with fragrance allergies and acne finds Cicaplast Balm too occlusive for their skin.
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“Yes, the Cicaplast balm is too occlusive for me.”
An esthetician who says Great Barrier Relief changed their skin and strengthened their barrier; starting tretinoin, they never got flaky.
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“I highly recommend trying Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief Serum. It has changed my skin”
Loves the Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh as a lightweight, non-greasy SPF 50+.
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“Personally I love the Beauty of Joseon aqua fresh, it’s SPF 50+ PA++++, and lightweight”
Has very sensitive skin and uses the Vanicream facial moisturizer as a warning sign: if it tingles, their barrier is compromised and they pause actives.
When their barrier is upset, they switch to the tub of Vanicream for a few days.
The foaming CeraVe cleanser doesn't strip, removes all makeup and doesn't sting the eyes.
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“It won’t strip and it gets every bit of makeup off and doesn’t even sting the eyes.”
On their combination skin the gel moisturizer seemed to pull moisture out, even with another moisturizer on top; they had to wash it off. Maybe fine for very oily skin, but awful for them.
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“I have combo skin and I feel like that gel moisturizer sucks moisture out of my skin.”
Uses the DIVE-IN toner with the serum; some call it just water, but they find it simple and not irritating.
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“I use torriden dive in toner + serum, some people complain it’s basically just water but I find it very simple and not irritating”
Uses the DIVE-IN serum with the toner; some call it just water, but they find it simple and not irritating.
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“I use torriden dive in toner + serum, some people complain it’s basically just water but I find it very simple and not irritating”
Cannot recommend the resurfacing retinol serum enough after never noticing a huge acne improvement before.
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“Can’t recommend the resurfacing retinol serum enough!! Best of luck”
After seven years as an oily-skin holy grail, a user finds the Water Cream too light now that their skin has changed in their 30s.
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“I used this for about 7 years as my holy grail as an oily skinned person.”
A user with normal-to-dry skin on tretinoin loves the Dewy Skin Cream but finds it rich enough to use only at night.
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“I love the dewy cream moisturizer but it’s really rich so I only use it at night.”
A sensitive, combination-skin teen water polo player finds the Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser dries their skin out.
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“or dry my skin out (bc cleanser - beauty of joseon green plum)”
A game changer for their very dry skin.
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“Tatcha Rice Wash cleanser + Aestura ATOBARRIER365 line have been absolute game changers for my very dry skin”
A 31-year-old with oily skin likes the Toleriane Double Repair SPF 30 moisturizer, but it leaves their face greasy even with a small amount.
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“I like them but they both leave my face greasy.”
Moved to the matte version for their oily skin; still likes it, but it also leaves their face greasy.
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“I like them but they both leave my face greasy.”
A decent moisturizer, but it keeps pilling on them.
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“The LRP double repair keeps pilling on me, otherwise a decent moisturizer.”
Works as a stand-alone moisturizer on their oilier skin: nice gel texture, absorbs quickly, not sticky and never clogs pores, though the hydration is light.
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“The gel texture is nice, absorbs quick and dont leave me sticky”
On dry skin, a user found the Water Cream disappears instantly; by noon their face felt tight and concealer settled into lines.
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“for my dry skin it was like putting nothing on at all, by noon my face felt tight”
Many tiny whiteheads after a week on acne-prone skin.
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“I am experiencing many tiny whiteheads after a week of using the ordinarys niamicide and zinc..”
A user likes the Beauty of Joseon Day Dew sunscreen.
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“Agree with the Innisfree suggestion. I also like Beauty of Joseon Day Dew sunscreen.”
A user relies on the Vanicream Moisturizing Cream in the pump tub as basically the only thing they can use when their moisture barrier is wrecked.
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“On the vanicream train here, the stuff in the tub with the pump is basically all I can use when my moisture barrier gets wrecked”
A user who switched from Cetaphil finds the Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser lighter with no film or burn on angry-skin days, and the random red patches stopped after a week.
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“i switched to vanicream gentle cleanser after my skin decided cetaphil was suddenly the enemy.”
On their 4th or 5th bottle: doesn't break out their reactive, Accutane-dry skin and keeps it hydrated.
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“On my 4th or 5th bottle of the byoma milky toner. I've quite reactive skin and it doesnt break me out”
Likes the black rice toner and finds it quite hydrating, but goes through bottles so fast they switched to a cheaper toner.
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“I like haruharu black rice toner, I find it quite hydrating”
Loves the SPF50 on their dry skin, though they can see why it wouldn't suit oily skin.
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“As a dry skin girl, I love the HaruHaru spf50”
On very breakout-prone skin the Dynasty Cream doesn't break them out or irritate; a fairly thin cream they use in the morning.
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“None of these break me out or irritate me at all.”
Their holy grail for repairing the barrier after starting Differin: very nourishing, a thin layer on off nights is enough, and unlike Cicaplast it didn't break them out (can clog if overused).
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“avene cicalfate is my holy grail for this.”
Has used CeraVe's Hydrating Cleanser with no tightness at all; it feels light but cleans fine.
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“I've used both and they don't make you feel any tightness whatsoever.”
Has used the Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser with no tightness at all.
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“I've used both and they don't make you feel any tightness whatsoever.”
Was disappointed by the black rice toner and prefers another rice toner.
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“I was disappointed by Haru Haru black rice toner too.”
One of the worst sunscreens they've tried: broke down their makeup fast while looking dry; the black rice line in general irritated their skin.
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“That spf is up there as one of the worst sunscreens I’ve tried.”
After an allergic reaction wrecked their barrier, the Cicalfate+ cream (with a gentle ceramide essence) was the only thing their skin tolerated at its worst, and it helped them heal.
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“But the Avene Cicalfate was a real lifesaver for me, the only thing my skin could tolerate when it was at its worst.”
Found the toner felt like thick water and kept waiting for it to do something.
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“The Haruharu toner being "thick water" is too real, I had the exact same reaction and kept waiting for something to happen.”
A user calls Vanicream's tub cream their holy grail for any skin irritation.
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“Their tub cream is my HG for all things skin irritation.”
A newly postpartum user has loved The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension through pregnancy and since.
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“Newly postpartum and I have been loving The Ordinary azaleic acid, Mad Hippie vitamin c, and a glycolic acid face maskthrough my pregnancy and now!”
A user says Cicaplast Balm B5+ changed their skin so much, even more than their previous CeraVe combo.
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“you should try cicaplast balm B5 it's honestly changed my skin so much and is even better than this combo”
A user says The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner is cheap for a huge bottle and their skin has never looked better.
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“the ordinary's glycolic acid toner is like seven bucks for a massive bottle and my skin's never looked better”
A user finds their skin looks bright and radiant every time they use The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, calling it underrated for about $6.
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“The Ordinary’s Niacinamide is about $6. Every time I use that serum my skin looks bright & radiant.”
Finds Tatcha's purple-jar moisturizer, the Dewy Skin Cream, too greasy.
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“Some people really love the Tatcha moisturizer in the purple container but I find it to be too grea”
With very sensitive, rosacea-prone skin, they love the Tatcha Rice Wash.
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“I’m very sensitive, have rosacea, and my skin is temperamental, I love Tatcha rice wash”
Loves it as one of their favourite bargain skincare products.
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“I love the CeraVe night cream, the cream to foam face wash, the lotion in in the tub”
Loves it as one of their favourite bargain skincare products.
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“I love the CeraVe night cream, the cream to foam face wash, the lotion in in the tub”
Uses it to seal in moisture at night on dry skin in a hot desert climate.
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“a thick moisturizer at night like aquaphor to seal everything in (I use Cerave healing ointment)”
Used it nightly for six months and the milia around their eyes disappeared with no marks.
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“I used Beauty of Joseon revive eye serum RELIGIOUSLY every night, and after six months they literally just disappeared one day”
During and after a fluorouracil reaction, the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser didn't bother their skin.
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“My dermatologist has me using a gentle cleanser (Cerave hydrating doesn’t bother me)”
The only cleanser that has worked for their dry skin after others dried them out.
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“The only thing I've found so far that worked for me was the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser.”
Loves the CeraVe Moisturising Cream: keeps their face hydrated all night with a non-greasy texture, but it isn't fungal-acne safe for them.
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“I love the cerave moisturising cream, it keeps my face hydrated all night and love the texture and that is not greasy”
Their one-product pick: in love with The Ordinary's milky toner, at about $10–12.
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“The Ordinary's milky toner. I am in love with this stuff.”
Their SKIN1004 Madagascar cleanser seems too harsh for their breakout-prone skin.
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“rn have the skin1004 madagascar one but it seems too harsh.”
The COSRX Good Morning cleanser was the only cleanser that didn't break them out.
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“the cosrx good morning one with bha was the only one that didnt inherently break me out”
CeraVe's salicylic acid face wash has done wonders for their skin, doesn't bleach fabrics like benzoyl peroxide, and the big bottle lasts forever.
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“it's done wonders for my skin, and it doesn't stain anything. I use the one by CeraV”
A 20-year-old has used Cicaplast Balm B5+ as their main moisturiser for years because their skin felt dry and irritated without it, but now suspects it was too occlusive for their acne-prone skin.
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“For years i’ve used the cicaplast B5 baume as my primary moisturizer”
On their dry skin the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser made them even drier.
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“Both this one and the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser make even more dry, and I've no idea why.”
Uses CeraVe Moisturizing Cream morning and night as part of the gentle routine that finally improved their acne.
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“cerave moisturizing cream AM and PM”
Their usual last step, but for the past month it hasn't helped their dehydrated, dull skin much.
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“i normally use la Roche posay cicaplast balm as last step.sin ce a month I have noticed it's not helping me much.”
Vouches for the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser: a no-fuss cleanser that doesn't strip the skin.
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“I can only vouch for the Cerave hydrating cleanser but it’s a great no fuss cleanser that doesn’t strip the skin”
Part of the gentle routine that helped their lifelong acne finally improve: Cicaplast Balm B5+ over CeraVe cream at night.
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“cicablast balm b5+ after cerave at night”
A user says the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser works well for them, especially as a morning cleanser.
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“I use the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser. It works well for me, especially in the morning.”
On very dry skin, Sunday Riley Good Genes keeps their skin clear and bright.
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“I have very dry skin so I have to be careful with what I use. I really love Sunday Riley’s Good Genes — it keeps my skin clear and bright.”
Likes it on oily, dehydrated skin as their only morning step before sunscreen, though not hydrating enough alone in winter.
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“I like the Byoma milky toner! I use just this and sunscreen in the morning (oily dehydrated skin too)”
Layers it with a milky toner in winter for extra hydration on oily, dehydrated skin.
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“It's probably not hydrating enough on it's own during the winter, I use it along with the Skin1004 Centella Ampoule.”
Regretted buying it right away; the texture didn't feel as nice as Byoma's milky toner so they exchanged it.
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“I got the Beauty of Joseon Rice Milk Toner once because I was influenced, immediate regret”
Uses it on oily, slightly dehydrated skin and finds it perfect.
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“I use the SKIN1004 light cleansing oil and it’s perfect.”
Obsessed with it alongside daily azelaic acid.
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“I don’t use tret, but I do use azelaic acid daily, and I’m obsessed with Laneige cream skin.”
Really likes it with azelaic acid on acne- and perioral-dermatitis-prone skin: hydrating, supple and no filmy residue.
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“I use Azelaic acid 20% and have really liked the Anua glow 70 rice milky toner.”
On their dry, psoriasis-prone skin the Byoma Moisturizing Gel Cream left them greasy, especially in the T-zone.
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“I’ve tried: CeraVe Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel, The Inkey List Omega Water Cream, Byoma Moisturizing Gel Cream, and so many others.”
Had no issues with the BoJ Ginseng Cleansing Oil, though they disliked the ginseng scent and switched to try another.
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“I had no issues with the BOJ oil cleanser”
On their third bottle: affordable, niacinamide-free and feels lovely.
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“It's like $16 regular price, available a bunch of places including Ulta, does not have niacinamide, and feels lovely. I'm on my third bottle.”
On their fourth 95 ml bottle: the only barrier serum that works for their very oily, acne-prone skin on adapalene; it doesn't break them out despite its thicker texture.
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“it's the only barrier serum that works for my acne prone skin”
Their favourite milky toner after trying Byoma, Laneige, TirTir, Rhode and others; layers under azelaic acid.
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“I have tried byoma, laneige, tirtir, rhode, and others i can no longer remember and the BOJ one is my favorite I've tried”
Good luck with it: layers well with azelaic acid and doesn't pill on oily, dehydrated skin.
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“For a milky one I’ve had good luck with the laneige cream skin refiner”
Helped their skin texture when used in the morning alongside a retinoid routine.
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“I've tried all three and they all helped me with my skin texture”
Loves it among their French pharmacy picks.
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“Roche-Posay Circaplast B5+(love!)”
Twice daily for 1–3 weeks slowly made their milia disappear.
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“I've had a lot of luck with just using over-the-counter 1% retinol over 1-3 weeks 2x a day”
Has used the Dynasty Cream morning and night for two years: at first it really improved their skin, but over the last year their skin has become dull, sensitive and breakout-prone.
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“Initially, they really improved my skin. Over the last year, however, I feel like my skin isn’t benefitting as much anymore”
Two years with the Green Plum cleanser as part of a BoJ routine: a big early improvement that has since faded.
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“Initially, they really improved my skin. Over the last year, however, I feel like my skin isn’t benefitting as much anymore”
Liked the Glow Replenishing toner but wasn't obsessed.
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“I’ve used BoJ Glow Replenishing toner, and I liked it but wasn’t obsessed”
Added the Milky Toner when Accutane left their skin dry and dull and it helped tremendously; nearly two years later it still keeps their skin soft without clogging pores.
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“I incorporated byoma milky toner into my routine and it helped tremendously!”
Loves the Toleriane Double Repair moisturizer with ceramide.
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“I love the La Roche-Posay Facial Moisturizer, Toleriane Double Repair with Ceramide!”
Healed a badly damaged barrier over a long period with no actives; the CeraVe cream was one of the two products that helped most.
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“my top 2 favs would be the cerave cream and the cezanne (Japanese brand) high moisture conditioner as a toner, they both helped a lot.”
The only moisturizer that made their skin plump and glowing, though pricey for the amount.
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“The only one that has ever made me plump and glow was the byoma moisturizing gel cream! Unfortunately it's too pricey for the amount you get in the pump.”
Did little beyond mild hydration and made no difference to their face, so they use it on their arms.
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“I agree that the CosRx doesn’t do much beyond mild hydration. I ended up using it on my arms because it made no difference to my face.”
Finished a bottle and felt it didn't do much beyond hydration.
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“I used Cosrx 6 Peptide skin booster and felt like it didn't do much after finishing the bottle.”
Switched from a $40 cleanser for the price and their skin tolerates it well.
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“I recently switched from Alpha H Balancing Cleanser ($40) to Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser ($10-$15).”
Names it alongside CeraVe PM as a favourite moisturizer.
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“Or skin renewing night cream with peptides.”
Dabbed on milia for 10 minutes over three nights and they cleared; needs great care.
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“I used the ordinary aha and BHA over about three nights, a tiny bit on them for 10 mins and that got rid.”
Names it as their favourite moisturizer overall.
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“Cerave pm is my favorite moisturizer.”
One of the drugstore products that works well for their hormonal, acne-prone skin at 39.
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“I’m now using mostly drugstore skincare, and honestly, I’ve found some really great products!”
The Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer sometimes stung their dry, sensitive skin.
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“Vanicream sometimes stung too.”
Used alone, the Niacinamide 10% + Zinc worked wonders and practically cleared their dark spots.
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“I was using The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, and it worked absolute wonders. It practically made all my dark spots disappear.”
After adding several actives at once their skin broke out; reintroducing one drop of the Granactive Retinoid brought a big bump two days later.
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“On friday I used the retinoid, 1 drop, two days after got a huge bump on my forehead and right cheek.”
On dry, sensitive skin the Byoma pink gel cream tingled.
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“BYOMA tingled, and the smells of La Roche-Posay and Prequel bothered me.”
Has used Paula's Choice azelaic acid for quite a while and finds it awesome.
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“I’ve been using the azeliac acid for quite a while and it is awesome.”
Found the Anua azelaic acid too sticky.
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“I agree about the Anua one. I found it too sticky on my skin too.”
Nice for hydration but no noticeable anti-aging results.
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“I do like the Cosrx because it is very nice for hydration and I layer it in when I need extra”
A few days in on very finicky, breakout-prone skin: soft, not greasy and no pimples so far.
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“I started the Vanicream daily facial moisturizer a few days ago and my skin feels oddly great so far. Super soft but not greasy. So far no pimples”
Paula's Choice azelaic acid irritated them every time.
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“I tried Paula’s choice but I think my skin disagreed with its formula (maybe the added salicylic acid?) Irritated me every single time”
Moved it to body care and isn't sure they'll repurchase.
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“I’ve elevated the CosRX to body care.”
Currently using it but not loving the results so far.
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“I am using the Cosrx one but not loving it.”
A long-time Sephora shopper lists Bioderma Sensibio micellar water among their holy-grail skincare products.
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“Bioderma Sensibio Wicellar Water”
A user with very sensitive skin finds the Vanicream face moisturizer the only one that doesn't irritate them, but too light for dry Colorado air.
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“The vanicream face moisturizer is the best one for me, but its too light here for Colorado's skin-shriveling air.”
An oily/combination user found the Anua azelaic acid serum didn't do much for their hyperpigmentation.
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“I used to use the Anua azelaic acid serum but it wasn’t doing much for me.”
A very oily-skinned user switched from the original to the Aqua-Fresh and loves it, with no pilling even as a makeup primer.
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“I have very oily skin and I used to use the normal BoJ and now use the blue one and love it. Never experienced pilling”
A combination, acne-prone user loved the Korean Relief Sun during a European heatwave, reapplying all day without pilling.
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“I loved the Relief Sun one (korean version) when I was on holiday in Europe last summer during the massive heatwave!”
The ICE Ceramide Cream was one of their favorites; nothing has matched its cooling effect in their night routine.
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“I am looking for recommendations to replace one of my favorite products that has been discontinued - the Sunday Riley ICE ceramide cream.”
Saw no changes with Paula's Choice azelaic acid and found prescription azelaic much more effective.
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“I’ll also add I tried Paula’s Choice as well and saw no changes. It’s not strong enough.”
Two months of good results: the only cream that doesn't break them out or irritate their SLS-allergic skin.
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“I've been using the vanicream moisturizing cream that comes in the tub for the last 2 months and seeing good results.”
A holy grail for dry skin: lightweight yet heavily moisturizing and helpful for a damaged barrier.
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“I just started using and loving La Roche Posay’s Cicaplast Balm - it’s somehow lightweight yet heavily moisturizing”
Burned and dried out their compromised skin.
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“I was trying cerave cream after the new neutrogena moisturizer, and it still burned and dried out.”
Likes it as their moisturizer applied after tretinoin.
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“Apply a moisturizer 30 minutes after tretinoin. I like LRP Toleriane Double Repair.”
On sensitive combination skin, the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser works great.
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“I have a foaming cleanser by Cerave for combination skin which work great.”
Started retinoids with the Revive Eye Serum last year: no irritation going slowly, and it softened their fine lines after about a month, though dark circles may not change.
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“this didnt cause any drama just go slow with it”
Calls Cicalfate+ amazing for barrier repair and for calming redness and irritation.
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“This stuff is amazing for skin barrier repair, it helps a lot with redness and irritation as well.”
Had good luck with the COSRX Ceramide moisturizer during barrier issues.
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“CosRx The Ceramide Skin Barrier Repair Moisturizer is another one I had good luck with when I was having skin barrier issues.”
On very sensitive, acne-prone skin, Anua azelaic acid was well tolerated and improved things by about 30–40%; slow, but they finished a bottle and bought another.
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“My skin tolerated it well and improved by about 30 to 40%. It worked slowly, but I finished one bottle and bought another.”
Three months into Paula's Choice azelaic acid for post-acne marks, they haven't noticed any change.
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“i started using the paula’s choice one like 3 months-ish ago but i don’t know if it’s doing anything to my skin, i haven’t really noticed anything”
Broke them out badly when they tried it on their face.
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“This broke me out so much!!!!! Omg can’t believe I have tried this for my face”
Was a huge culprit behind their burning and irritation.
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“I saw you mentioned using the cerave cream. That was a huge culprit of mine.”
Anua azelaic acid only helped brighten PIH/PIE for them, not their rosacea redness and bumps.
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“I have used anua azelic acid and it only ever helps with brightening PIH / PIE, not the redness and bumps”
An oily, acne-prone user found the Anua azelaic acid serum very good.
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“I used anua azelic acid and it was very good but I am on a budget for now.”
An acne-prone reviewer testing the Korean Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics finds it thick, creamy and very hydrating with a dewy finish and a slight initial white cast that works in.
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“thick, creamy and feels very hydrating on the skin. Has a very dewy, glowy finish.”
A user finds the Aqua-Fresh pilling frustrating; using more product or waiting longer after moisturiser always gave the same result.
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“I agree with everything here, the pilling for the Aqua Fresh is so frustrating.”
Their sensitive skin loves it, though the bottle makes the last 15–20% impossible to get out.
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“I finally tried La Roche Posay double repair moisturizer and my sensitive skin is LOVING it (yay!).”
Too occlusive for their face, so they use it up on their neck.
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“I have been using Vanicream moisturizing cream on my neck because it became to occlusive for my face”
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion morning and night is part of a routine that has kept their skin soft and clear for years.
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“I have a routine I absolutely love that has worked for me for years.”
Used the COSRX Vitamin C 23% serum every other day and broke out badly within days; it cleared once they stopped.
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“I tried the COSRX Pure Vitamin C 23% Serum every other day for a few weeks, but within days, I started to break out BAD.”
The Ordinary's azelaic acid worked for them.
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“This worked for me! Paula's choice broke me out like crazy”
Paula's Choice azelaic acid broke them out badly, likely from the added salicylic acid.
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“Paula's choice broke me out like crazy because it also has salicylic acid and my skin freaked with the combo.”
Lists it among their holy-grail cleansers.
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“My HG’s Vanicream gentle cleanser Thayers milky cleanser Prequel Gleanser”
Recommends it as ultra-light and gel-based for their breakout-prone skin.
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“Torriden dive in soothing cream! Ultra light and gel based.”
On oily, sensitive skin the Anua azelaic serum felt sticky and oily when layered.
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“The Anua serum felt sticky/oily when layered with other products”
A user experienced pilling with the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics but not with the Aqua-Fresh.
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“That’s so interesting because I actually experienced pilling with the rice + probiotics and not with the aqua fresh”
A user's Aqua-Fresh turned into little balls as soon as they touched their face after it dried.
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“the aqua fresh pilling issue is so real, mine turned into little balls the second i touched my face after it dried down”
Loves The Ordinary azelaic acid's matte finish on their sweaty, oily skin.
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“i used it and i love it”
Had great results with the Paula's Choice AA booster before moving to prescription Finacea.
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“I had great results with the Paula's Choice AA booster before switching to prescription strength Finacea a few months ago.”
A solid fan of the Anua azelaic acid.
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“I'm a solid Anua fan but if the texture doesn't work for you try The Ordinary version.”
A super-oily-skinned user calls the original Relief Sun their holy grail after countless tubes; it feels great and absorbs well.
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“i have super oily skin and the original boj sunscreen is my hg. i’ve gone through too many tubes to count.”
A combination-skin user of the Korean Aqua-Fresh has no pilling, even under makeup, and finds it goes on like the original.
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“i have the Korean version and i haven’t experienced any pilling from the aqua fresh sun cream.”
Finds The Ordinary azelaic acid unpleasantly gritty.
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“The Ordinary is gritty in a really unpleasant way.”
On their 5th or 6th tube: their very reactive skin has improved a lot.
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“I have crazy reactive sensitive skin and I’ve seen such improvement since using it and I’m on at least my 5th or 6th tube.”
A dry, sensitive, breakout-prone user wears the Aqua-Fresh under makeup with no pilling at all.
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“I use the Aqua fresh under my makeup (Westman Atelier) and I haven’t experienced any pilling at all.”
A dry, sensitive, acne-prone user had pilling with the Aqua-Fresh and found it drying and tight, better suited to oilier skin.
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“I also had pilling with the aqua fresh and my skin is dry, sensitive and acne prone. It also feels kinda drying on my skin and makes me feel tight.”
A user who has gone through many tubes of the Aqua-Fresh has never once had pilling.
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“I've used two tubes of the OG version and more than I can count of the Aqua Fresh version. I never once experienced pilling.”
After 2-3 months nightly, breakouts and whiteheads are going away and skin is smoother.
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“My current routine is Morning Wash Moisturize Spf Night Wash Anua azelaic acid Moisturize Ive been running it for a 2-3 months now and the breakouts and whiteheads have definitely been going away and my skin has been”
A great budget replacement for Estée Lauder ANR.
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“discovered the brand Missha has a great dupe called Time Revolution Night Repair. It’s great!”
Loves it for calming redness and evening out skin tone.
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“you should try adding the BoJ calming barrier serum, I LOVE it for redness and evening out tone.”
Super gentle cleanser that suits their acne-prone, oily, sensitive skin.
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“I love the aveeno oat facial cleanser. Super gentle and good for my acne prone, oily and sensitive skin.”
Goes-to thick, fragrance-free cream whenever their skin barrier is damaged.
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“Avene cicalfate is an extremely thick cream for barrier protection. I use it whenever my barrier is messed up. It is fragrance free”
Gave them acne, and their sister broke out badly too.
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“This unfortunately gave me acne, gave it to my sister and she also got very bad acne”
Hydrating, helps with oil control and has worked well for them.
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“It's hydrating, protects and repairs the skin barrier, helps with oil control, and has no pore clogging ingredients.”
Their go-to moisturizer for years, though worried about a reported formula change.
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“Yes this has been my go to for years!”
Has sworn by it for a decade; pricey but a little goes a long way.
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“I've sworn by it for a decade and always miss it when I try other things. It's pricy but you only need a tiny bit”
Their holy grail for almost three years; affordable and easy to find.
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“Byoma Moisturizing Gel-Cream is my HG for almost 3 years. Economical and super accessible”
Says it totally changed their skin; stocks up on it from abroad.
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“This daily cream totally changed my life/ skin.”
Their sensitive combination skin loves it and they always return to it; strong pleasant scent.
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“Unfortunately my skin loves the Tatcha Dewy cream (purple container) and I always go back to it. It smells incredible.”
Thicker than Avène; fills peeling patches so foundation sits well.
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“for daytime under makeup the lrp cicaplast baume is way thicker than avene and actually fills in the peeling bits so foundation sits on top instead of clinging to every dry patch.”
They've used it for years and keep repurchasing.
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“cerave foaming face wash with niacinamide and their skin renewing night cream, have used for years.”
Has used it as a no-rinse cleanser wiped off with a microfiber cloth for close to 10 years.
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“Cetaphil gentle cleanser specifically says it can be massaged in and wiped off.”
Part of a simplified routine with which their skin has never been better.
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“I just simplified my routine and my skin has never been better! Vanicream wash and moisturizer”
Loved it with good results on oily, acne-prone skin, unlike another brand that broke them out.
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“Anua is the first azelaic acid I have ever tried and I loved it. I've had good results from using it.”
Keeps their skin clear and bright when used consistently.
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“I really like the ordinary. So far (!) the formula hasn’t changed since they were bought out”
Has done wonders for their dehydrated, flaky skin under adapalene.
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“Cosrx 6 Peptide Serum has done wonders for my dehydrated, flaky skin.”
Their holy-grail pick: plain, medium weight, hydrating and not greasy.
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“Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer. Boring, not too light but not heavy, hydrating, not greasy.”
Favourite non-greasy moisturizer for their oily skin.
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“I have oily skin and it was such a pain to find a moisturizer that wasn't greasy and that one is my favorite!”
Former beauty creator who has repurchased it repeatedly: hydrating, not greasy, unscented, works under makeup.
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“It sits well under makeup. So hydrating but not greasy. It’s no frills but that’s what makes it so reliable. No scent.”
Nice, but leaves a film on their skin.
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“The Beauty of Joseon dynasty cream is also nice but it feels like it leaves a film on my skin”
Their holy grail for any barrier problem; visibly better skin by the next morning.
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“it's the only product i've ever used where the difference in my skin was night/day when i woke up the next morning.”
The best moisturizer so far for their acne-prone, retinoid-worn skin: hydrating without breakouts, though they want something richer.
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“Currently using Cetaphil moisturizing cream … bought this off hand while on vacation and it’s been the best to my skin, more hydrating but also doesn’t break me out”
Makes their skin feel deeply hydrated under moisturizer.
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“I recently started using haruharu toner under my moisturizer, and it's been so helpful in helping my skin feel deeply hydrated.”
Noticed an exceptional improvement in skin texture after switching to it.
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“In my personal experience I noticed an exceptional difference after I switched to a rice wash (Tatcha brand).”
Liked it; the silicone base even helped smooth out makeup.
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“I first tried The Ordinary based on this sub's suggestion. I liked it”
Their favourite moisturizer; says it completely changed their skin.
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“This is my favorite it completely changed my skin along with cosrx peptide booster serum”
Finally started clearing up their redness; gentle and inexpensive.
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“What's finally started working for me in clearing up redness is azelaic acid—The Ordinary has a 10% azelaic acid that's pretty gentle & helpfully not expensive!”
A dry-skinned tazarotene user layers the Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer, an ultra-thin, surprisingly ceramide-rich lotion, so they need less of a pricier cream to stay hydrated all day.
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“Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer”
A super-dry-skinned user calls Laneige Cream Skin a recent favorite milky toner before moisturizer, layering it with a serum and ceramide cream on very dry nights.
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“Laneige Cream Skin is a recent favorite”
They're obsessed with this benzoyl peroxide wash because it doesn't dry out their skin at all, part of the routine that cleared their hormonal acne.
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“I also stated cerave acne foaming cream wash with 10% benzoyl peroxide (I am obsessed with it- it doesn’t dry out skin at all).”
They loved it but had to stop when their skin stopped tolerating niacinamide.
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“I miss Lipid Gold so much. My skin decided to stop tolerating niacinamide, so I had to cut it out.”
Felt sticky and looked very greasy on their very oily skin.
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“i recently tried the 'eucerin clear skin spf 50.' my face felt so sticky, and looked disgustingly greasy.”
Doesn't feel greasy on very oily skin but looks shiny, pills and left white patches over their toner.
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“my face looks shiny with this, not super greasy, and it actually doesn't feel greasy at all. the only problem is this is pilling on my skin”
Their current favourite sunscreen for very oily skin.
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“As someone with very oily skin, my current favorite sunscreen is the BOJ aqua fresh sunscreen.”
Didn't do enough for them; switched to peel pads.
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“The TO peel just wasn’t cutting it for me, unfortunately.”
Remembers it stinging and burning their face badly.
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“sitting on my bedroom floor, face stinging and burning like hell, convincing myself it was good for me”
Used it but noticed no visible results, and suspected their bottle might not be genuine.
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“I dont think i noticed anything from TO peel either.”
Started on the 0.3% Retinol + Bakuchiol twice a week before working up to tret, never had the retinol uglies, and their skin got glowier.
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“I started with the Paula’s Choice 0.3 retinol and bakuchiol twice a week and *very* gradually worked up to tret and now I’m on 0.1 and I have never had the retinol uglies.”
Their absolute favourite skincare product.
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“The Inkey List Azelaic Acid, my absolute favourite skincare product”
One of their favourite budget moisturizers for dull, dry skin.
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“For “cheap” my favorites are illiyoon (avail on Amazon) and vanicream daily moisturizer.”
The only product that keeps their oily skin from getting shiny during the day; worked well under makeup on their wedding day.
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“Supergoop Mineral Matte Sunscreen - this is the only product I have ever found that stops my skin from getting oily during the day. Wore it on my wedding day”
On very oily skin it removes a stubborn tinted mineral sunscreen that regular soap won't.
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“I use a thick mattifying mineral tinted sunscreen that does not budge with regular soap. I use CeraVe Cream to Foam cleanser and it is magic!”
Repaired their irritated, flaky barrier within two days.
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“Cicaplast - apply it throughout the day ( if you tolerate it well) . It worked wonders for me in 2 days.”
Loves it as an on-the-go facial mist.
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“Love Avene thermal water and Heritage Rosewater with glycerin.”
The gentlest cleanser they have found; part of the routine that finally calmed their inflamed skin.
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“Aveeno is the gentlest I found.”
Used a pea-sized amount over the whole face with a rice toner; after about three weeks their acne calmed and marks are fading.
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“Recently i tried k beauty boj retinal eye cream (pea size amount on entire face)”
Great for very dry skin, but an old opened tube caused irritation for them and their nephew; they now finish it within months.
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“I still use it because it’s really good for my skin when it gets super dry.”
Their daily moisturizer since 2021; they bought Vanicream several times but always came back to this.
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“I tried the Vanicream moisturizer and didn't like it as much as LRP Toleriane double repair moisturizer”
Their go-to sunscreen for about eight years; it helped them repair their skin barrier and remains key to their routine.
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“EltaMD Clear spf has been my go to for about 8 years. It helped me fix my skin barrier back then”
Out of 10+ azelaic acids tried, this is their favourite: thin, non-sticky, absorbs quickly and doesn't irritate.
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“There are lots of good ones, but Paula's Choice is my favorite. It is thin, non-sticky, absorbs quickly, and non-irritating.”
Three tubes in, a nice formula that clearly helps their very mild acne, and it's easy to buy cheaply at CVS.
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“I've only used Peach Slices but I've bought three tubes because it is a nice formula and definitely helps with (very mild/minor) acne.”
Mixed with a toner it's incredible on their 51-year-old skin: no dryness, fresh skin and nearly invisible pores.
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“I actually mix it with Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Leave-On Exfoliant and it's incredible.”
A repeat buy: nothing calms their face down faster.
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“The Ordinary Glycolic Acid! Nothing gets my face to chill out quicker than that stuff”
They absolutely loved it but it's too expensive to import where they live.
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“I absolutely loved Stratia Lipid Gold and Stratia Interface when I tried them.”
Absolutely incredible and repurchased many times; switching to cheaper Vanicream left their skin dull and less moisturized.
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“La roche posay cicaplast B5 moisturizer, absolutely incredible, I have repurchased many times”
A repurchase staple, unlike CeraVe which is terrible for their skin.
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“Also, the Cetaphil gentle cleanser. Cerave is terrible for my skin.”
It saved their skin from cystic acne when nothing else worked.
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“The inkey list salicylic cleanser. It saved my skin from cystic acne when nothing else worked!”
A long-time repurchase in their routine.
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“And honestly good ole CeraVe hydrating cleanser.”
The most effective cleansing oil they've tried for blackheads, and it didn't break them out.
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“I've tried a couple different cleansing oils and BoJ's was the most effective (and didn't make me break out!).”
Left their combination, oily skin too shiny under makeup.
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“Skin1004 Centella hyalu-cica moisturize cream (too shiny)”
Watery and soaks in without a film, unlike mineral sunscreens they find greasy.
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“It is watery like a milky toner, so it soaks in and doesn't leave a film.”
Suspects it caused breakouts on their sensitive, dry skin, both when first bought and with recent heavier use.
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“When i got it years ago I bought it alongside many other Anua products and broke out BAD.”
Trying it as a new cleanser and liking it so far; applied to dry skin before rinsing.
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“I’m trying out the squalane cleanser from The Ordinary.”
Their skin loves the tub cream even though the brand's lotion burns them.
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“Yep I can't use the lotion (it burns and causes redness) but my skin LOVES the stuff in the tub.”
Calmed every spot for the first two nights but stopped helping with continued use.
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“I know the first time I used AA it was very good and calmed down every spot first two nights but then I tried to keep using it and obviously that didn’t work”
With mildly sensitive skin, eczema and rosacea, it didn't work for their redness.
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“Paula's Choice's Azelaic acid was one of the first actives I tried for redness and I remember it just seemed it did not work with my skin.”
A daily go-to they love and have used for about seven years.
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“Also love Laroche Posay cicaplast balm I use cerave lotion for my body. Been using all these products for ~7 years now.”
A fixture in their routine for more than five years.
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“with portions of it (like my Cerave hydrating cleanser) sticking around even longer than that.”
Broke them out badly, while other oil cleansers don't.
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“Another vote for the Anua oil cleanser. That stuff broke me out horribly.”
Great and non-irritating for them.
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“The vanicream in a tub a great and non irritating for me though!”
With very sensitive skin, it's one of the few products they repurchase religiously after trying many.
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“I religiously buy Vanicream face wash. Prequel Reactive Skin Solutions. Prequel Half and Half Lightweight Moisturizer. LRP Cicaplast Baumé.”
Broke out a lot while using it and cleared up after stopping.
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“Get rid of this oil cleanser! I was breaking out so much while using it!! Once I stopped, my skin started to get clear.”
Their favourite barrier cream for normal-to-oily skin.
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“My personal favorite is **LRP Cicaplast Baume B5+**, but I have normal-to-oily skin”
Tried both Glow Serum and Glow Deep and neither helped their skin.
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“I've tried both the Glow Serum and Glow Deep Serum, and both of them did not help my skin in any way.”
A user loves the INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm: it removes even waterproof mascara, leaves skin soft and feels soothing thanks to colloidal oatmeal.
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“I love the Inkey lists oat balm cleanser it removes even the toughest waterproof mascara and leaves my skin soft.”
With rosacea and sensitive skin they've used it for years without breakouts or irritation and always come back when they stray.
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“Vanicream gentle facial cleanser and their daily facial moisturizer. They’re both just solid and get the job done.”
Solid on their rosacea-prone, sensitive skin for years with no breakouts or irritation; they always come back to it.
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“Vanicream gentle facial cleanser and their daily facial moisturizer. They’re both just solid and get the job done.”
They've used it for about 15 years, around 60 bottles, going through four a year.
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“Sunday Riley Good Genes. Been using for 15 years ish. Probably on like my 60th bottle”
About ten years and many jars in, they can't stop using it.
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“I've been using First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream for something like 10 years now.”
It pilled badly on them, as did The Ordinary azelaic acid.
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“The ones I've tried (the ordinary and Paula's choice) both pilled badly on me”
Outstanding for sensitive skin: never stings and calms redness, though thick and slow to absorb.
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“I've been using the Vanicream cream in the tub, its a workhorse and it's outstanding. Great for sensitive skin, it really has nothing reactive in it, so it never stings.”
Good for them, a bit heavier than Vanicream.
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“The Cerave moisturizing cream is also good and a little heavier than the Vanicream.”
Dried out their acne-prone skin far too much.
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“I tried cera ve foaming cleanser and it dried out my skin wayyyy too much.”
Works well for their oily, acne-prone skin.
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“currently been using clinique 100h moisturizer really good or byoma gel moisturizer also really good”
Part of a simplified routine for sensitive skin that has their skin looking better than ever.
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“Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil, Vanicream Gentle Cleanser, and Dieux Skin Mercy. My skin has never looked better”
Their holy grail moisturizer that they always return to after trying others.
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“I’ve tried *a lot* and I always return to my HG, First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream.”
Their first commercial face product in years made their skin worse.
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“That was my exact experience. First time I tried a commercial product for my face in years and it made my skin worse!”
Finds it may be smoothing their body skin texture more than urea ever did, though slowly.
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“I’m also experimenting with the ordinary glycolic acid, I feel like that may be doing more (although slowly), than any amount of urea ever did”
Of several luxe retinols, A+ worked best for them: smoother texture, fewer imperfections and no irritation, until they moved to tret.
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“My skin responded best to the Sunday Riley. Visible results with improved texture, surface imperfections reduced, no irritation, skin calm and happy.”
They find it a really good product, unlike the 4/10 rating in the post.
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“I guess it varies from person to person and from skin to skin :) I find it to be a really good product.”
On combination, sensitive skin it caused no issues under powder when going out.
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“I use beauty of joseon aqua sunscreen and elf hd matte powder. I have combination+ sensitive skin and these products didn't cause any issues.”
Cleans effectively without being too stripping.
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“I found the Cerave cream to foam cleanser a good balance between effective and not too stripping.”
Their night moisturizer; the milia they got from heavier creams has stopped.
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“For PM, I use aveeno calm and restore gel moisturizer. I used to get milia from heavy moisturizers but it's completely stopped with those two.”
Has used it and finds it a little stripping, so suggests a gentler water-based cleanser.
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“I’m also familiar with the Cetaphil daily cleanser and it is a little stripping”
Recommends the EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 as a sunscreen that feels like moisturizer; it has worked so well they see no need to switch.
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“EltaMD UV Daily 40 spf. They also have a UV Daily + Hydration 50spf that I haven’t tried, but the other one has worked so well I don’t feel like I need to try something new.”
Likes the creamy, low-foam cleanse and says his skin feels clean, soft and smooth afterward rather than dry or tight. Appreciates the fragrance-free formula and finds it fits comfortably into his shaving and moisturizing routine.
Likes the azelaic and finds their skin tolerates the Anua one well.
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“I have been liking the azelaic, and am thinking of trying a new one here soon that's a higher percentage because my skin seems to tolerate the anua one well!”
The best sunscreen they've used on their face; keeps returning to it despite one tube smelling off.
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“It’s still the best sunscreen I've ever used on my face. I keep trying new ones but keep going back to it.”
A hand-me-down bottle of Good Genes made their skin look amazing within a couple of days; it's pricey, and after buying it on and off for a while they eventually stopped noticing results.
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“it was earth shattering how amazing my skin looked in just a couple days”
They love using The Ordinary red peel in the late afternoon before an evening event to help their skin look its best.
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“I love to use the Ordinary red peel or Drunk Elephant babyfacial (similar) before an event.”
On their third bottle, a user loved how gentle it was and how much it helped active hormonal acne.
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“I‘d say I loved it because it was gentle and helped a lot with the active hormonal acne.”
Left a waxy residue on their sensitive skin.
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“Cerave in the tub. It left a…waxy? residue on my face.”
Still likes the Vanicream cleanser but can't use it daily; finds it harsh and needs a creamier one sometimes.
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“I still like the Vanicream cleanser, but I simply can’t use it every single day. I need to use a creamier cleanser sometimes.”
After Vanicream stripped their skin, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser seems to be working well.
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“I'm using cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and it seems to be working well for me.”
Someone with dry, somewhat sensitive skin loves the Tatcha Rice Wash in colder months.
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“I have dry skin and love Tatcha in the cold months and Rhode cleanser in warm months.”
This user loves the Torriden DIVE-IN Cleansing Foam: it foams well, isn't drying, and lasts a long time for $17.
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“I’ve been loving torriden’s dive in face wash. It foams up well but is not drying at all.”
On a night off tret they layer Good Genes after a BHA and their skin loves the combination.
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“I break from tret one night and use Paula's Choice 2% bha followed by Good Genes a few minutes later. My skin loves the combination!”
They get rosacea-like flare-ups on the cheek and have had very few issues since starting The Ordinary's azelaic acid.
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“Azelaic acid! I get it on my cheek like this and I’ve had very few issues since using azelaic acid. I use The Ordinary”
With combination, rosacea-prone, textured skin they use the COSRX propolis toner and find the propolis line plays really well with their skin.
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“I use the cosrx propolis toner. Their propolis line plays really well with my skin in general.”
Chronically ill with type 2 rosacea that cleansing balms started triggering, they now swear by Bioderma Sensibio, and on low-energy days a cotton-pad swipe with it is enough.
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“Now I swear by Bioderma Sensibio”
Vanicream cleanser stripped their face until it squeaked, then they broke out.
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“I have no idea why but vanicream cleanser strips my face so bad. The first time I used it I was literally squeaking then got pimples.”
After over-using tretinoin left their skin irritated and dehydrated, they find the Cetaphil gentle cleanser too harsh and are thinking of switching back to another cleanser.
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“i think cetaphil gentle cleanser is to harsh for me.”
They love Bioderma micellar waters and rate the Sensibio as great for wiping off SPF and makeup gently with cotton pads.
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“personally i love bioderma micellars - the sensibio is great”
Loved the Vanicream cleanser but switched to LRP Toleriane, which is much kinder to their skin.
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“I switched from the Vanicream cleanser to the La Roche Posay Toleraine cleanser and it is much kinder to my skin. And i say this when I loved the Vanicream cleanser.”
With dry, eczema-prone skin, this user loved a sample of the moisturizing Supergoop Superscreen, but finds it too expensive.
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“I had a sample of this a few years ago and I loved it but it's a lot more than I'd like to spend rn.”
An oily-dehydrated user's holy-grail routine uses the Torriden Dive-In serum as the base hydration step.
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“This is my base hydration step.”
For someone with dehydrated skin, the Tatcha Rice Wash leaves skin silky and hydrated, holy grail material.
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“The tatcha rice wash makes my skin feel so silky and hydrated! Definitely holy grail material”
Uses Tatcha's Water Cream by day without breakouts and gets lots of compliments on their skin.
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“I use the Water Cream + Milky SPF in the daytime and have gotten a lot of compliments on my skin looking extra good”
Despite naturally dry skin, the CeraVe moisturising lotion leaves them with far too much shine that lasts for days, which they hate.
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“im getting way too much shine that last for 3 days from cerave moisturising lotion which i hate”
Someone with very dry skin found the Tatcha Rice Wash luxurious and mildly exfoliating, but it gave them closed comedones.
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“The tatcha gave me closed comedones, although it was a luxurious experience and mildly scrubby/exfoliating.”
With dry skin they loved the Water Cream, like a cool compress, until longer use started to sting.
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“Water cream was also nice, and I loved it for my dry skin way better than the dewy cream, however, after longer use it also started giving me uncomfortable sting”
This user used to love the Tatcha Rice Wash, but since developing rosacea finds it abrasive and too fragranced.
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“I used to love the Tatcha one now my skin has rosacea and is drier and very sensitive and I can't use it”
This user wasn't a fan of the Tatcha Rice Wash and gave theirs away.
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“I’ve only tried the Tatcha one and I’m not really a huge fan of it”
Left their normal, trouble-free skin looking very shiny and unexpectedly broke them out.
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“I used this but gave me a really shiny look which honestly I didn’t like that much. I have very normal skin without any concern but this sunscreen gave me breakouts!”
A week in, Sunday Riley Auto Correct is hydrating and leaves skin powdery soft with a light-reflecting finish.
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“The cream was hydrating and left my skin powdery soft. The cream also has mica, a light reflecting ingredient. I've been using on my face for 1 week.”
Their holy grail for dry, very sensitive skin after years of trying moisturisers and serums.
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“I bought **La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5** to treat a skin issue my boyfriend was having. Out of curiosity, I decided to try it on my own face”
Cleared bumps from retinol barrier damage, but it ultimately clogs, so they're moving on.
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“Cicalfate (same type of balm essentially) resolved my bumps too which were caused by improper retinol use and barrier damage. But ultimately, it clogs due to its nature.”
Loves it; it saved their cracked, dry hands.
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“I also love this cream. Saved my cracked dry hands during pregnancy”
Calmed their oily, acne-prone skin and repaired their barrier, though not always great under makeup.
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“Being oily and acne-prone, using it was the start of my adult acne calming down considerably, to the point where it replaced my other moisturisers.”
Someone with highly sensitive skin found the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream stung badly despite its reputation.
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“Idk what it waa in the FAB ultra repair cream but it stung my skin so bad!!!”
This user used to love the Glow Recipe Avocado cleanser, but can't use it since developing rosacea because of its fragrance.
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“I used to love their avocado cleanser and cloudberry moisturizer. Can't use either anymore because rosacea showed up to the party.”
Their first azelaic acid, The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%, doesn't play nicely with other products: its slick texture rolls up on the skin when layered over vitamin C or other first steps.
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“It has this slickeriness to it that rolls up on my skin if used on top of Vit C”
Before moving to a compounded azelaic cream they used the Peach Slices redness serum daily and loved it: it absorbed beautifully and layered well with other products.
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“I used Peach Slices redness reducing serum daily and loved it. Absorbed beautifully, played well with others.”
Built up from 3 to 8 minutes once a week without trouble.
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“I use the ordinary peel, I started out at like 3 minutes (and am now at 8)and I only use it once a week”
This user reaches for the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream whenever their skin flares up, calling it a reset button.
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“Ultra repair cream is my go-to when my skin decides to throw a tantrum”
They hated The Ordinary's azelaic acid, finding the heavy silicone-primer base the problem, and recommend Peach Slices instead.
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“HATED IT. I don't understand why TO would put it in a heavy ass silicone primer.”
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer is meant for sensitive skin, but something in it irritated them and it wasn't supportive enough.
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“I feel like I had a similar reaction years ago when I tried Vanicream daily moisturizer.”
With eczema and acne-prone skin that tolerates little, they seal their routine with The Ordinary's squalane oil when extra dry and it helps a ton.
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“When my skin is extra dry, i use The Ordinary's Squalene oil to seal all of my skincare in.”
Vanicream in the tub is the best moisturizer for them: thick, unscented, for sensitive skin, and a tub lasts about six months, so they'll never buy expensive moisturizers again.
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“It’s thick, no scent, and made for sensitive skin.”
Nothing calms their sensitive, mildly rosacea-prone skin like Avène Cicalfate.
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“But nothing is more calming to my sensitive/mild rosacea prone skin than avene cicalfete”
Using Beauty of Joseon's Ginseng Cleansing Oil religiously alongside daily azelaic and retinal creams, they find it gentle and balancing.
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“I have been using their Ginseng cleaning oil, Rice Milk toner, and Glow Deep Serum religiously.”
They use Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum religiously to balance their harsh azelaic and retinal creams; gentle and replenishing.
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“I have been using their Ginseng cleaning oil, Rice Milk toner, and Glow Deep Serum religiously.”
Vanicream in the tub is amazing and cheap enough to use on neck and chest too.
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“Vanicream in the tub (I have the tub + pump) is amazing.”
A user alternated the original and Aqua-Fresh, reapplying rigorously.
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“I used the sun relief one (original) and the aqua fresh at other times. I also reapplied rigorously and used the stick version.”
Gives a nicer glow than The Ordinary peel, used carefully a few nights a week.
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“Switch it for the retinol with squalene and start witha lower dose. I use .5 percent.”
Loves it and never had eye burning.
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“I love the la roche posay invisible spf and also the skin1004 water fit spf”
Bought to soothe their barrier when starting tretinoin, it left them with lasting closed comedones.
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“Cicaplast baume b5 for me. It clogged me up so badly I accidentally gave myself an army of closed comedones to deal with to this day.”
Likes it, even though CeraVe's moisturisers were too drying for them.
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“I do like their hydrating cleanser though”
Pricier, but it has never broken them out.
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“I went back to First Aid Beauty's cleanser. It's more expensive but has never broken me out!”
Really damaged their skin barrier.
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“I’ve used the cerave salicylic cleanser and it really messed up my skin barrier.”
Using it a few months without seeing much difference.
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“Also I have been using the azelaic acid for a few months now but not sure if I see much of a difference :(”
A devoted Laneige Cream Skin user tried Rhode's Glazing Milk instead and went back after it broke them out.
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“I am a devotee of La Neige's Cream Skin but wanted to see if Rhode was any better.”
With perioral dermatitis, cutting their routine down to Vanicream cleanser and moisturizer gave a lot of relief.
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“I got a lot of relief from cutting down my skincare routine to just vanicream cleanser and moisturizer.”
After years of using Cetaphil gentle cleanser without trouble, it started giving them rashes and breakouts over the past year.
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“Im so upset because ive been using it for years and up until last year it started to irritate my skin so bad.”
A user tried the Torriden serum twice and found it genuinely useless.
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“I tried the Torriden serum twice in the past, but it felt genuinely useless”
With rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis, the BoJ Rice + Probiotics sunscreen preceded their worst months-long flare-up and damaged their barrier.
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“I have rosacea and seb derm and the BoJ one preceded the worst months long flare up of both conditions I’ve had in my life!”
After years of hormonal acne and failed treatments, The Ordinary azelaic acid every other night (with a salicylic toner) is finally clearing their skin.
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“I use the toner twice a day and the azaelic acid every other night and I swear my acne is finally clearing up after years.”
They've used Naturium's retinaldehyde on and off for years, working up through the strengths; a tube lasts long and is often on sale.
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“I've been using Naturium's retinaldehyde off and on for years.”
Likes the lotion-like texture as a second cleanse after makeup remover. Finds it removes the remaining residue without stripping her dry, sensitive skin, leaving her face comfortable and ready for the rest of her routine.
The Airyfit doesn't burn their eyes like LRP, but it broke them out.
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“Came here to say it broke me out too.”
An oily-dehydrated user found the Dive-In Soothing Cream fine all summer, but cheeks get tight and flaky as weather dries.
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“torriden dive in cream was fine all summer but now that it's getting drier my cheeks get tight and a little flaky by night.”
A user couldn't use the Anua ceramide cream: it irritated their eyes and their skin didn't like it.
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“I also couldn't use this moisturiser, it made my eyes get irritated and water and felt like my skin didn't like it.”
Azelaic acid did wonders for their redness and texture; alongside a prescription cream, the Anua azelaic acid serum is great over the counter.
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“the Anua azelaic acid serum is great OTC”
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 helped calm their perioral dermatitis along the jawline.
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“I used Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizer and La Roche Cicaplast B-5 to help with it.”
Gave up on it after weeks because their skin kept getting worse.
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“i give up on this product because my skin was getting worse”
Using the Anua milky rice toner with the azelaic serum every morning for acne marks and calls the results incredible.
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“I’ve been using them together every morning and the results are incredible.”
Their rosacea- and perioral-dermatitis-prone skin did really well with BoJ Rice + Probiotics, though it wasn't strong enough for their hyperpigmentation.
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“My picky, type 2 rosacea/acne/perioral dermatitis prone skin actually did really well with Beauty of Joseon Rice Probiotic SPP”
Likes CeraVe's night cream but still gets some stinging from it, unlike a ceramide cream they use after overdoing actives.
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“Also a big fan of Cerave’s night cream, but I find that I still get some stinging with the cerave”
On dry, sensitive, breakout-prone skin, the Hada Labo Plumping Gel Cream is very moisturizing without heavy butters.
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“Hada labo plumping gel cream is a dream come true. I have such dry sensitive skin but it breaks out if I use heavy creams with butters.”
Switched to a gentler pad because the toner dried sticky on their skin.
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“they don’t dry sticky which I always had an issue with when I used The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner”
Their orange-peel forehead texture cleared after 3 weeks of using Anua Azelaic Acid every morning.
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“I used Anua azaleic acid and one day it all just... Peeled off.”
Anua Azelaic Acid worked very well for them, reducing the look of their pores better than retinal did.
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“I've only tried the Anua Azelaic acid, a korean brand I got on amazon. It's worked very well for me though!”
Says the glycolic toner solved their underarm odor after a single use.
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“The Ordinary glycolic solved mine as well legit after one use!”
After many eye creams, BoJ's retinal eye product is the only one that worked for their under-eyes, with results after 3–4 months of consistent use.
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“Beauty of Joseon retinal eye cream. I got this after trying numerous eye creams and this is the only one that worked.”
Uses the toner on their armpits with only soap in the shower and has no body odor.
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“I use the glycolic acid from The Ordinary also! I don't use anything else after that and just use my Dove sensitive skin soap in the shower. No B.O!”
Uses the toner on their armpits after showering as one step of a routine that left their underarm odor virtually nonexistent.
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“After I get out of the shower I apply The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner to my armpits to further clean and exfoliate and let them air dry”
After a month they had a bad flare of scabby bumps and cleared up within a week of stopping, so they blame the gel.
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“Anyway, I started using this and after like a month I had a bad flare up. Like big huge bumps that became scabs all over my neck and lower face”
A combination-skinned user wears the Dive-In Soothing Cream year-round: smooth, lightweight and not greasy.
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“I use Torriden almost all year around. It's smooth and lightweight. Doesn't feel greasy at all imo.”
Used the Laneige Water Bank cream for a long time and loved it, but switched because of the price.
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“I used this moisturizer for a long time! Absolutely love it, just got tired of the price point.”
At 32 with an oily T-zone, the Vanicream moisturizer with HA and ceramides has worked as well for them as Laneige Water Bank.
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“I now use the Vanicream moisturizer with HA and ceramides. I wouldn’t say it’s a dupe but it has worked equally well for me.”
Had an awful reaction to the new formula.
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“I just tried the new formula and I had an awful reaction”
Has liked BoJ Dynasty Cream at night lately: pretty light but still hydrating.
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“Lately I've liked Beauty of Joseon dynasty cream and Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Barrier Cream. Both are pretty light but still hydrating”
Thayers broke them out, but the Byoma Hydrating Milky Toner has been much better for their skin.
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“I moved to the Byoma hydrating milky toner and it’s been a lot better for me.”
Lightened their dark underarms over two months.
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“the ordinary’s 7% glycolic acid worked wonders for me. swiped on with a cotton pad after showering at night.”
Fixed their dark underarms and reduced odour.
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“Anua’s soothing azaleic acid FIXED my armpits. Plus it reduces smell immensely.”
Their eczema liked it for years but recent flares make it burn when applied.
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“I’ve used it for years and my eczema has always liked it. Recently I’ve had the worst flares of my life and it burns my skin when I apply the hydro boost.”
Repairing an over-exfoliated barrier, a user's skin is healing with Torriden serum and Illiyoon cream, but feels tight for up to an hour after applying.
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“for few minutes to hour of putting serum and moisturizer my skin feels tight”
Using Cicalfate+ alone on super reactive dry skin, has seen little or no improvement and their face looks a bit puffy.
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“I haven't noticed much or any improvement so far, if anything have noticed my face looks a little bloated / puffy”
Likes the immediate plumped-up look and considers the price reasonable, but stopped using it as her main moisturizer after clogged pores, breakouts and unexpected dryness. Also finds the thick, tacky texture slow to settle and questions how much the all-in-one label really delivers.
Somewhat brightening but sometimes breaks them out if used all over the face.
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“Finally the Numbuzin no 5+ serum was somewhat brightening, but sometimes breaks me out if i use it all over my face.”
A user's skin responded super well to the Anua serum, which helped lingering melasma after pregnancy.
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“My skin responded super well the the anua azelaic, really helped with lingering Melasma after pregnancy.”
Their rosacea responds well to Tatcha's Rice Wash.
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“My rosacea responds well to Tatcha rice wash, calming rice polish, and indigo overnight.”
With the CeraVe tub cream, fixed a years-long wrecked barrier.
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“It’s fixed my wrecked skin barrier that I’ve been dealing with for a couple of years.”
With the hydrating cleanser, fixed a years-long wrecked barrier.
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“It’s fixed my wrecked skin barrier that I’ve been dealing with for a couple of years.”
Uses Pink Drink a few times a week in the morning on combination skin; gives just enough moisture without feeling heavy.
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“Sunday Riley Pink Drink has been great for my combo skin. It’s a resurfacing essence spray, which I prefer for gently patting in. Just enough moisture without feeling heavy.”
Gets their dehydrated barrier back to normal in 2-3 days.
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“I use LRP b5 Cicaplast balm. After 2-3 days, it gets back to normal.”
Loved how fast Supergoop Unseen blends but found it too greasy and thick, so is looking for a lighter sunscreen.
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“Supergoop Unseen - loved the fast blending but too greasy and thick”
Uses the Cicaplast Balm regularly at times, but it sometimes breaks them out.
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“it sometimes breaks me out too and i've sometimes use it regularly”
Used it six months and it made their skin worse.
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“I did not like it. Used it for 6 months and it made my skin worse.”
A very reactive user found the Dive-In Soothing Cream doesn't irritate their skin, though it isn't enough alone.
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“I tried the Torriden Dive in soothing cream though and it doesn’t seem to irritate my skin”
Was their only sunscreen while living in the US; light lotion texture, unscented, never broke them out or stung their eyes.
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“It has a light lotion texture and salicylic acid, no scent, never broke me out or burned my eyes.”
Causes puffiness and dryness, and around the eyes a runny nose and bloodshot eyes; possibly an allergy.
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“My skin seems to get puffy/dryer, and just feels bad until I wash it off the next day.”
Thick, oily and itchy on oily acne-prone skin; stung their eyes and broke them out badly.
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“this formula is thick, oily, itchy, stings my eyes and makes my skin break out like crazy.”
It broke them out so they changed to Anua BHA 2%.
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“It made me break out too. I changed to Anua BHA 2% and my skin likes it 100% more”
Glycolic irritates their face but their body tolerates it.
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“My face tolerates smaller exfoliating acids like mandelic, and gets irritated with glycolic, but my body can tolerate it”
The toner lightened parts of their skin, helped dandruff and works as an underarm deodorant alternative.
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“the toner has helped with lightening parts on my skin, dandruff, alt to deo for underarms”
Acne reduced a lot on adapalene plus Anua azelaic, but little change in spots and hyperpigmentation after a year.
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“My current routine includes the following actives: \- 0.1% adapalene + 2.5% bpo gel \- Anua 10% azelaic acid serum Although my acne has reduced alot, it's been more than a year and not much difference in spots”
A game-changer layered over moisturizer to lock in hydration.
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“I started layering vanicream moisturizing cream (specifically the cream — it’s thick and occlusive) over my usual moisturizer, and it was a GAME-CHANGER for locking in hydration.”
Is in love with the Cicaplast Balm, which they have used for almost two years.
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“(I am in love with cicaplast )”
Stopped using it after it broke them out following a month of use.
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“i stopped using it because it broke me out as well, after over a month of use”
Like Aquaphor but soaks into skin more easily.
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“Then, I layer it with there cereave healing ointment, it’s like aquaphor but it soaks into skin easier.”
With a milky toner, it always repairs redness and irritation.
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“Thayer’s milky toner is GOAT for me. Cheap, hydrating and feels great on. That plus cicaplast baume always repairs redness and irritation”
A huge fan, but it doesn't lock in moisture like an occlusive.
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“I’m a huge fan of Cicalfate for so many reasons, but moisture isn’t one of them. It’s thick like an occlusive but doesn’t lock in moisture the same way.”
The biggest boost to their skin's hydration.
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“The byoma milky toner on damp skin has made the biggest impact on my hydration personally.”
The reformulated version burned their skin immediately.
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“It burned my skin immediately.”
Hated the sticky feel and prefers salicylic acid.
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“Bought it and hated it. Left a sticky feeling everywhere. I'm guess I'm more of a salicylic acid girl”
A dry-skinned user in the tropics found the Dive-In Soothing Cream too light.
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“The torriden was too light for my dry skin (even though I live in a tropical climate).”
After almost a month, a user with normal-to-dry sensitive, rosacea-prone skin finds the Anua ceramide cream perfect and soothing, beating Tower 28 SOS.
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“It blows the Tower28 one out of the water, I've been using it for almost a month and it is so perfect and soothing”
Found Good Genes a bit heavy and sticky to layer, so only used it on bare skin, and is sticking with glycolic acid.
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“I found it a bit heavy/sticky for it to be layered. I’ve only tried it on bare skin.”
A dry/combo user in the Arizona desert calls the Dive-In Soothing Cream a holy grail that absorbs better than heavy barrier creams.
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“I promise, the Torriden dive in cream is the real deal. It’s one of my HGs.”
The only sunscreen their eyes have tolerated so far.
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“And in particular I recommend Haruharu airyfit. It’s the only one so far that my eyes tolerate”
They import it because it doesn't pill or sting like others.
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“I import the skin1004 hyalu cica sunscreen for this reason”
A total game changer for someone who found sunscreen unbearable.
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“Try the beauty of joseon aqua fresh. Total game changer!”
Very fluid and has never pilled for them when applied in thin layers.
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“The Paula's Choice one is really fluid. Try doing a couple of thinner layers instead of everything all at once. It's never caused pilling issues for me.”
Has lately been loving the Glow Recipe avocado cleanser for its rich, full-fat feel, though it is less creamy than a cream cleanser.
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“lately I’ve been loving the glow recipe avocado cleanser (less creamy, but gives me that “full fat” feel you’re describing).”
Likes Paula's Choice azelaic acid but finds it more intense, with a thicker texture and salicylic acid, than Anua's.
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“I’ve used both Anua’s AA amd Paula’s Choice- I love Anua and like Paula’s choice.”
Loves Anua's azelaic acid: gentler and more hydrating than Paula's Choice, with a serum texture.
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“Anua is much gentler and more hydrating on my skin (even though they’re both 10%). Its texture is like a serum which I love.”
Uses it on the pits but still ends up musty after sweating.
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“I use The Ordinary 7% glycolic toner on my pits, but it doesn't matter. If I sweat, I end up musty.”
Oily, acne-prone user found the thick texture clogged their pores and thinks it suits dry skin better.
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“I used it on my oily acne skin and it clogged my pores because the texture is too thick, i think it suits people with dry better”
Bought a large bottle to remove makeup, but it doesn't really take makeup off.
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“I agree with you completely. It doesn't really remove makeup which is why I bought it. Now I have 16oz for nothing.”
Two months of the numbuzin No.5 serum after the toner pads makes their skin glow.
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“I use the toner pads followed by the Numbuzin 5 vitamin c serum. I have been using these for about 2 months now. It makes my skin glow!”
A user enjoys the Dive-In Soothing Cream as an inoffensive, hydrating moisturizer.
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“I really enjoy the Torriden Dive-In cream, it is a nice inoffensive, hydrating moisturizer that my skin likes.”
Hated Paula's Choice azelaic acid: disliked the texture and it pilled under any sunscreen or moisturizer.
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“I hated Paula’s Choice. Didn’t like the texture. And it pilled no matter what I put over it (spf or moisturizer).”
Really liked Anua's azelaic acid as an intro to azelaic acid before moving to prescription.
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“I really liked Anua’s azelaic acid. I loved it so much I ended up just getting an RX for azelaic acid.”
After years on their face, the new bottle has a chemical smell they never noticed before.
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“I recently bought a new lotion at target last week and I noticed that it smells like chemically?”
Wrecked their sensitive, reactive skin at full strength and still reacted when diluted with cream.
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“Yo la probé pocas veces con toda la concentración y me destrozaba la piel (tengo piel sensible y reactiva)”
Works great at night, though it's very thick and sits on top rather than sinking in.
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“vanicream moisturizing cream (the one in the tub) work great for me!! Just be wary that the moisturizing cream is really thick”
A combination-skinned user likes the Dive-In Soothing Cream as lightweight yet moisturizing, layering twice when needed.
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“I currently use the Torriden one and I quite like it as it is lightweight but still moisturising.”
Has used Paula's Choice azelaic acid since 2018 and credits it with keeping hormonal breakouts away and improving texture on mature skin.
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“I've been using the Paula's Choice AA since 2018! It's the one thing in my routine that I've never changed.”
Anua's azelaic acid is one of the only products that helps all their acne, including cysts and closed comedones, and suits sensitive dry skin.
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“I love Anua's azelaic acid. It's been one of the only acne products that helps with everything, including cysts and closed comedones.”
A user loves the Dive-In Soothing Cream as a hydrating layer that doesn't break them out, but needs an occlusive on top.
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“it doesn't make me break out, but it isn't enough alone.”
A dry/combo user wears the Dive-In Soothing Cream in the morning: light, hydrating and not shiny by day's end.
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“I like it because it’s light but still hydrating. At the end of the day I don’t look super shiny/greasy.”
A user in a hot, humid country loves the Dive-In Soothing Cream, though it may not suit dry climates.
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“I live in a hot and humid country and personally love the torriden!”
Names Good Genes as a long-standing holy grail product that still is one.
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“Used to be Sunday Riley lactic acid so good genes. And still is.”
The best sunscreen they've tried: feels like nothing on sensitive skin, no white cast and not shiny.
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“The haruharu one is the best sunscreen I’ve tried hands down, I have pretty sensitive skin when it comes to sunscreen and it feels like absolutely nothing, has no white cast”
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser is their favourite cleanser, and their dry, sensitive skin loves it.
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“I have not been able to find this cleanser (my favorite) anywhere in person or online.”
Switching to it and the Vanicream cleanser stopped the bumps CeraVe caused within three days.
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“switched to Vanicream gentle cleanser and daily facial moisturizer, and stopped getting these bumps in 3 days.”
It and a CeraVe moisturiser left them with clogged bumps that cleared after switching.
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“I had the same issue with CeraVe (foaming facial cleanser and moisturizer)”
Recently started it and their face began breaking out.
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“I also bought a Cerave moisturizing cream recently and my face started to have some breakouts.”
Really likes it once or twice a week as a jump-start for clogged pores.
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“The ordinary has a BHA AHA serum that you do once or maybe twice a week that I really like.”
Loves Vanicream's face-specific moisturizer, unlike the brand's body lotion, which broke them out.
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“I love the moisturizer specifically made for the face though.”
Uses it every two days and it works great, with no bumpy texture on the chin or nose.
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“I started something new last week and started using the squalane cleanser from the ordinary every two days.”
After a decade of use their cheeks and neck are full of clogged pores and closed comedones.
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“I've been using Cerave foaming face cleanser and daily moisturizing lotion for over a decade now. It's clearly not working for me anymore”
After a decade of use their skin has become full of clogged pores and closed comedones.
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“I've been using Cerave foaming face cleanser and daily moisturizing lotion for over a decade now. It's clearly not working for me anymore”
The toner made their dry, sensitive skin red and irritated for days.
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“I used this back before I discovered the wonders of AB, and this made my skin red and irritated for days!”
Surprised it left someone dry: it's one of the gentlest cleansers they've tried.
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“surprised the Aveeno one left you dry. It’s one of the gentlest cleansers I’ve tried”
Says they have loved this COSRX low pH cleanser for years.
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“I have loved the cosrx low ph good morning cleanser for years!”
Loved EltaMD UV Physical and hasn't found a mineral sunscreen they love as much since it became unavailable to them.
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“I used to love the eltamd uv physical but it’s been discontinued and I haven’t found a high end mineral option that I really loved since then.”
One use left their skin yellow-tinged and badly dried out.
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“One use of that same exact toner last night and I look jaundiced today. I also looked tired and have mouth creases that I don't usually have as though it dried out my skin like a desert overnight.”
Loved the old formula, but the newer bottles are not working as well and leave skin dry and irritated.
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“When I bought more, it hasn’t been working as well and my skin is getting dry and irritated.”
Their favourite sunscreen after about seven bottles, with no smell issues.
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“It is my favourite sunscreen, I have used up like 7 bottles, have gifted it to my mum and NEVER had issue with any smell.”
An oily-skinned user finds the Torriden Dive-In serum lightweight, quick-absorbing, gentle and fragrance-free; they wake up less oily, though it may be too light for very dry skin.
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“It’s lightweight, absorbs quickly, and feels hydrating, but there was never a dramatic “wow, my skin looks different” moment.”
Combo/oily skin used it all summer with no shine or clogging; a lightweight lotion that sinks in fast without an occlusive film.
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“I have combo/oily skin and used it through a whole summer with no extra shine or clogging.”
Made their combination skin look constantly sweaty.
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“La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk SPF 60: Made me appear constantly sweaty to the point other people were concerned”
The Airyfit has a chip-like smell that fades quickly; not their favourite sunscreen.
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“Yep, its more like a Fritos/Cheetos smell to me....I guess that tracks with the fermented yeast comment. It fades pretty quickly”
Loves the Airyfit's application but hates the smell and won't repurchase.
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“I also have this sunscreen and while I love the packaging/application I also hate the smell and will likely not repurchase”
Their holy grail on dry, sensitive, acne-prone skin from 2014–15, layering well under makeup; they feel the newer formula has a different texture.
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“CeraVe cream used to be my holy grail since around 2014-15. And it layered nicely under makeup on the days I would wear makeup.”
Loves Cicalfate+ twice daily as hydrating and calming alongside tretinoin, but it's too thick and greasy for humid Florida days.
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“I use Avene Cicalfate twice a day. I love because it feels really hydrating and calming on my skin (I use Tretinoin).”
Switched to Cicalfate+ after LRP broke them out: very rich but caused no acne; uses it at night only.
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“LRP broke me out, so I switched to avene. Yes its very rich but didnt cause any pimples/acne for me.”
Uses Cicalfate+ at night with Cetaphil cream by day; the perfect combo for them.
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“I use Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream (yes, the big tub. lol) during the day and Avene Cicalfate+ at night. It’s the perfect combo for me ☺️”
Completely cleared their acne; daily use caused no problems when oilier.
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“This completely cleared my acne, so it's Holy Grail status for me. I used it everyday when my skin was oilier with no problems”
Loved it for five years, but the reformulated bottle stings their face.
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“I have used the product for about five years at the recommendation of a dermatologist and loved it, but I recently had to buy a new bottle and it is stinging my face.”
Once weekly since last November and loves it.
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“Been using it once a week since last November & love it!”
Didn't break them out, but dried them out.
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“Cerave Oil Cleanser and Hydrating Facial Cleanser (didn’t break me out but dried me out)”
A user alternates the Aqua-Fresh with another sunscreen; it works well with no white cast or pilling.
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“Half Asian here, I alternate between this and Tocobo. Both work really well on me, no white cast and no pilling.”
An oily-skinned user gets no pilling from the Aqua-Fresh and calls it their favourite face sunscreen.
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“Doesn't pill on me either. I also have oily skin and don't use moisturizer underneath it”
A user's first tube of Aqua-Fresh pilled occasionally until they adjusted their application technique.
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“My first tube of this (tried last summer) did pill on me occasionally.”
Holy grail they have worn for years.
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“Holy grail. Been wearing it for years back when Wayne Goss recommend it.”
Their face became very red and new pimples appeared after switching to it.
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“I switched to Aveeno oat gel moisteriser a few months ago and my face is SO RED! I just put it on there and new pimples appeared”
After a decade of use, the new bottle burned their skin.
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“I just opened my new bottle and holy crap did it burn my skin like heck! Been using this consistently over the last decade & never had an issue before.”
Every 3ish mornings on sensitive/dry skin without irritation.
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“I love it. I use tretinoin every night and this every 3ish mornings. My skin is also on the sensitive/dry side and this frequency does not irritate my skin.”
Holy grail item for normal skin.
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“This is a HG item for me, but I’m not dry or oily.”
Nightly use left skin smoother, more even and less oily with smaller-looking pores.
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“I’ve been using this product every night and wow! My skin is smoother, more even tones, less oily, my pores have shrunk and my makeup looks flawless when I put it on”
Lists the Dive In cream among moisturizers that all broke out their very sensitive, acne-prone skin.
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“i have tried LRP cica baume, purito oat in gel , torriden dive incream everything broke me out”
Ranks it number one after trying multiple Asian and US brands, better than Beauty of Joseon and SKIN1004.
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“black rice sunscreen (also #1 after trying multiple Asian and US brands; better than BOJ, skin 1004)”
Tried dupes and nothing is quite like it; uses it weekly on a gentle routine.
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“I have tried dupes and there is nothing quite like it!”
Says the PM facial moisturizer is great to use in the morning with a separate SPF.
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“The cerave pm facial moisturizer (the one in the pump) is great to use morning and then a separate spf with more than 30”
Perfect for their dry, sensitive, melanated skin; they finally enjoy applying sunscreen.
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“I’ve landed on the HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit. It’s perfect for my melanated skin and I feel like I finally ENJOY applying sunscreen.”
Impressed with the PDRN Pink Peptide Serum; on their sensitive skin it causes only a brief tingle and redness.
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“I’ve been impressed with the original PDRN serum. My skin is sensitive, and while this does make my skin tingle/redden, it doesn’t last more than a moment or two”
Seems to cause breakouts that look like rosacea and small welts, with pain and itching.
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“That one specifically seems to be causing my breakouts that look like a combination of rosacea and small welts...with slight pain and itchiness.”
Used it until it ran out and liked how it feels on their skin.
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“Previously I had been using the CeraVe AM Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 and it's recently run out, and I do like how it feels on my skin.”
After many so-so high-end cleansers, finds Vanicream excellent and the cheapest, most accessible option.
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“I have used so many high end products that were just ok. This one is excellent & is the cheapest & most accessible.”
The Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser doesn't strip their sometimes-dehydrated skin, and the pump is handy.
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“It doesn't strip away moisture from my skin which can be dehydrated sometimes. It has a pump which is very convenient.”
Part of a minimal rosacea routine that made their skin look normal again.
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“At night CeraVe hydrating cleanser, azelaic acid and tolerane again.”
Two weeks into The Ordinary Azelaic Acid 10% they are getting painful pus-filled pimples that last a week and leave marks.
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“I've been getting these pus filled pimples that feel painful when pressed on.”
Their go-to basic face wash after giving up CeraVe because of niacinamide.
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“Vanicream face wash and I like their lotion. I had to give up on Cerave bc of the niacinamide.”
Says it has been okay applied every other night as a low-strength starter retinol.
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“It’s been okay, I apply it every other night. I was told to start with something with very less retinol, but now I’m almost done with this and wanted to know what should I get next?”
A user's skin didn't tolerate the Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 serum.
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“My skin didn’t like it. Too much niacinamide for me!”
A dry, sensitive user rated the Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 serum 1/10: it was too harsh and took weeks to repair their barrier.
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“Sure enough, it was way too harsh for my dry, sensitive skin type! It took weeks to repair my skin barrier after using it.”
Switching to La Roche-Posay Cicaplast while on tretinoin broke them out in dermatitis bumps and peeling.
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“I ran out last week and tried to replace it with la Roche cica plast and omg. My skin broke out in dermatitis bumps, was peeling, it was awful.”
Used it on and off for years on finicky skin; dependable but a bit drying and dull.
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“I've been using the Vanicream Gentle Face Cleanser on and off for a few years and you nailed it lol. I'd like to switch to a more exciting cleanser that isn't as drying”
Had a severe reaction to the Ultra Repair Cream: swollen, red, burning skin and about 100 bumps overnight.
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“Just has a horrible reaction to First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream.”
On oily sensitive skin it has helped a lot with texture.
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“Try using the cerave foaming one if u have oily sensitive skin, its helped alot especially with my texture it doesnt pop out as much anymore”
Finds it removes sunscreen and makeup really well without stripping their skin barrier.
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“the Cerave one takes my sunscreen and makeup off really well without stripping my barrier”
The restocked ICE Ceramide Moisturiser is a completely different product from the original they used daily; won't buy it again.
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“I have emailed them and they've sort of explained that it is different”
Found it a bit stripping and not gentle enough, preferring CeraVe's foaming oil cleanser.
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“The cream to foam was a bit stripping and on the solidly mild side. Which isn't gentle enough imo. I wouldn't suggest it unless your options are extremely limited. The CeraVe foaming oil cleanser is just strictly better.”
They and their mother use it under the arms to reduce odor and sweating, though it smells like maple syrup on them.
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“my senior mother and i both use it under our arms and it helps reduce odor and dramatically reduce sweating.”
Got a mild breakout after starting the Milky Toner.
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“does anyone have the same experience? i started oral spiro a few months ago”
Alternates Good Genes with tretinoin at night and finds it has really helped their overall brightness and texture.
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“I alternate it with my tret at night and it's really helped with overall brightness and texture.”
Calls EltaMD UV Clear the best sunscreen they've used: it keeps their rosacea at bay, absorbs well, leaves no white cast and isn't greasy.
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“elta MD UV Clear SPF 46: the BEST sunscreen I’ve ever used. It helps keep my rosacea at bay, absorbs well, and doesn’t leave a white cast.”
Glycolic worked well for underarm odor and reduced ingrown hairs, though deodorant is still needed.
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“glycolic acid worked well too. Still need to wear deodorant. Reduced ingrown hairs too”
Uses it in place of deodorant and finds it cheaper than AHA deodorants.
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“I use this or the ordinary’s azealic acid in place of deodorant.”
Daily for over a year with no deodorant and no smell.
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“I’ve been using it daily for over a year. I haven’t used deodorant during that same period. I still sweat of course but don’t smell.”
Finds it nice but it stings their eyes when cleansing near the lashes.
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“I bought the Aveeno Calm and Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser (by recommendation of my sister). It’s nice…but it stings my eyes”
Likes it for being very basic, especially when their skin is dry.
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“cerave hydrating cleanser is very basic but that’s kind of why i like it, especially when my skin is dry”
Their whole face broke out in cystic acne.
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“i bought this after i ran out of my regular moisturizer and my entire face has broken out into cystic acne.”
Uses it on the underarms for odor and says it has helped a lot.
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“I use it and it has helped me a lot”
Says it burns their eyes, leaving them looking like a sad raccoon.
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“Aveeno also burns my eyes :( I looked like a very sad raccoon after my most recent attempt to use their products”
Sees a definite underarm difference, though the liquid acid takes forever to dry.
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“Same! I definitely see a difference. But I do wanna try the solid version bc the liquid aha deodorant takes foreverrrr to dry.”
Found 7% too weak for underarm odor and prefers 20% for full-day stench elimination.
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“Ive tried it but IMO i need a stronger concentration than 7%. 20% is my go-to for full day stench elimination.”
Says it helps with underarm odor and makes a difference, though they still layer deodorant.
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“Yes, it helps with body odor. I've done it before and it makes a difference. I do still layer with deodorant,”
Persimmon soap plus the toner and antiperspirant worked best for new-onset underarm odor.
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“What has worked best is persimmon soap and GA with my dove antiperspirant.”
Does not work as a deodorant replacement for them; the 7% has its limits.
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“i do this. it does not work as a deodorant replacement. or maybe it does but it has its limits and i'm just too smelly.”
Did nothing for underarm odor and they think it made their sweat smell stronger.
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“I bought the ordinary glycolic acid after seeing so many reviews, kept using it but it did nothing, infact I swear it actually made my sweat smell stronger!”
Uses it as a day-to-day deodorant, layering deodorant for the gym, and loves the discoloration help.
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“I layer deodorant over top. It also helps with discoloration which I looove!”
Twice-weekly use has pretty much killed their underarm odor.
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“I use it about 2x week and imo it’s pretty much killed my odor.”
Allergic to most deodorants, the toner works for them and leaves no residue.
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“I'm allergic to most deodorants. GA works for me and has no yucky residue.”
Mixed with isopropyl alcohol as a spray, it completely replaced their regular deodorant.
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“it's been a real game changer for me. It has completely replaced regular deodorant”
Sprays it under the arms daily before deodorant and says it keeps them dry and odor free.
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“I use every day under my pits. I spray it then let it semi dry and then I’ll go in with my deoderant! Works like a charm. Keeps me dry and I don’t smell”
Effective at reducing the look of their under-eye dark circles.
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“I don't have bags either. It works for my dark circles”
Has applied it before tretinoin at night with no problems and loves the Anua one.
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“I’ve had success with putting it on before my tret at night with no problems. Love the anua one.”
Dehydrated, clog-prone skin on tretinoin: Tatcha Rice Wash after a balm keeps their skin clean and clog-free without drying, the clearest their skin has been.
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“The tatcha is really the key to keeping my skin clean and clog free and I don’t find it drying.”
Uses the Beauty of Joseon Green Plum cleanser as a light morning wash but doesn't love it, mainly because of its texture.
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“I’m currently using beauty of ioseon green plum cleanser. I don’t love it (more texture reasons)”
Loves it and finds a pea-sized amount is enough to be effective.
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“I love the daily facial moisturizer, and I found for my skin I don't need a lot of it for it to be effective. I use about a pea sized amount.”
After a year of Cicalfate+ twice a day, has noticed a lot of closed comedones and finds it too heavy once the barrier is healed.
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“I have noticed a lot of closed comedowns now after using this for a year straight twice a day lol”
Oily skin uses the Tatcha Rice Wash, alongside other Tatcha cleansers, without problems.
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“I have oily skin and I can use the Rice wash, the deep cleanse and the new matcha one without problems.”
Several months with no visible result, so they gave up on vitamin C.
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“started with Cosrx Vitc 23 for several months and switched to Dr Brenner 20% After that I gave up and stopped using”
Looks ridiculous alone on oily skin so they use it only as a summer makeup primer.
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“Looks ridiculous on its own. I use it as a primer when I wear makeup in summer.”
No stinging even after a sensitized barrier; likes how smooth it feels and will keep using it.
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“I have not noticed any stinging with the Torriden! I like how smooth it feels as well and will probably continue using it.”
Sensitive skin has stuck with Drunk Elephant C-Firma for 8 years, gets compliments on their bare skin, and likes the newer mix-at-home formula that resists oxidizing.
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“I have sensitive skin and this is the only product I’ve stayed consistent with for 8 years and I get compliments all the time on my bare skin .”
Broke them out badly, though it works for many people.
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“Cicaplast broke me out bad but seems to work for a lot of people. I use Avene Cicalfate as my everyday nighttime moisturizer”
Their everyday nighttime moisturizer instead of Cicaplast.
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“Cicaplast broke me out bad but seems to work for a lot of people. I use Avene Cicalfate as my everyday nighttime moisturizer”
Medium-dry, sweat-prone skin: the Red Bean Pore Mask works really well, leaving skin bright and refreshed for days.
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“I tried it, it works really well for my skin!”
Uses it nightly; their holy grail.
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“I use the water sleeping mask nightly and it is my holy grail skincare product.”
The balm broke them out and their skin didn't react well to it.
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“Cicaplast GEL- not balm, that broke me out and i didnt react well to it”
Their holy grail for keeping their barrier healthy.
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“krave beauty great barrier relief is my holy grail product to keep my skin barrier healthy”
Loves it for barrier repair alongside Vanicream moisturizers.
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“I love Avene Cicalfate+ for skin barrier. I use Vanicream moisturizing cream when i use Tret, and Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer when I don't use Tret.”
A user who stopped using The Ordinary HA finds the Torriden Dive-In serum much better.
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“Torriden deep dive for me personally has been much better.”
Loving it as a makeup remover before their regular cleanser.
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“I got the Centella Light Cleansing Oil for cheap at TJ Maxx and have been loving it, I use it as a makeup remover before a regular cleanser”
Sat on their skin without hydrating; their barrier stayed bad.
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“I have that cicaplast balm… and came to realize that was the reason my barrier remained terrible…it’s like the balm just sat on my skin, and didn’t actually hydrate it.”
Says its oatmeal tames their acne.
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“It’s the oatmeal in the ultra repair cream, that tames the acne.”
Great for them for about ten years.
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“I have similar issues and CeraVe Moisturizing Cream has been great for me for about 10 years now.”
Broke them out; they think it was the main culprit.
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“the inkey oat cleansing balm broke me out personally, i’m willing to bet it’s the main culprit.”
Has loved the Pure Skin Face Cleanser's elegant formula for over a decade.
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“I love this cleanser and have been using it for more than a decade. Such an elegant formula.”
A user saw no results from the Anua serum, compared with prescription 15% azelaic acid.
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“Anua azelaic acid did nothing for me.”
A user on their second bottle says it worked for them and layers quickly as a first step in the morning.
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“On my second Anua bottle (it worked for me!)”
After a few months with no side effects, a user finds it tones down mild redness and evens their face color.
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“I do normally have some mild redness on my face and it does tone it down and makes my whole face the same colour, so i assume its working.”
Switched to the Byoma milky toner and nothing makes their skin feel as good and hydrated after cleansing; it has completely changed their skin.
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“nothing makes my skin feel so good and hydrated after cleansing my face. Has completely changed my skin”
On tretinoin, their face turned bright red and warm right after using it.
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“I used it on my dry face and wiped it off with a warm damp cloth and instantly my whole face was lit up BRIGHT red and feeling pretty warm.”
Years of use on extremely sensitive skin with no breakouts or redness.
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“I’ve been using the cetaphil gentle cleanser for years and love it.”
Has used it off and on for ten years; it works wonders if built up slowly.
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“but it does work. It works wonders and removing the outer dead layer of your skin leaving fresh younger newer regenerated skin”
Says the snail cream is great and uses it every night.
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“And the snail cream is great, I use it every night”
The only thing that helps them during flares.
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“The only thing that helps me during flares is Avene Cicalfate cream.”
Loves it for hormonal breakouts after stopping the pill.
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“I would stick to a gentle cleanser and moisturizer (I love Vanicream) plus an SPF. I also love the Ordinary Azelaic Acid.”
A week into the Anua Heartleaf cleansing oil, an oily-skinned user developed clusters of bumps and whiteheads on their forehead.
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“Been using it for about a week now, and while my nose is fine… my forehead developed all of this.”
The numbuzin No.5 serum makes their complexion less dull, especially around the mouth. Their long-term holy grail.
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“Numbuzin is super good in making face complexion better, less dull.”
A user loves EltaMD UV Clear but it pills over every moisturizer they've tried.
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“I love my EltaMD sunscreen, but I have yet to find a moisturizer that won’t cause it to pill.”
Has used the snail mucin essence for years and always comes back to it.
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“I am using cosrx snail mucin essence for years and recently added hada labo premium ..loving it ✨”
Their balm cleanser has caused breakouts on nights they skipped a second cleanse.
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“And my balm cleanser has caused me to breakout on multiple occasions because I didn't follow it up with a second cleanse”
On oily skin using tretinoin it leaves them waking up even oilier.
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“I’ve been using the Cerave PM, but just really don’t like how it makes me feel, and I wake up even oilier than usual”
Worked on their oily skin on tretinoin nights where CeraVe PM felt too heavy.
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“What worked for me on oily skin was La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair.”
Finds theirs very light, bought in Europe.
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“I agree with you, mine is so light, bought in Europe”
Its pilling is driving them crazy in a dry climate.
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“found this post because i’m dealing with the pilling issue and it’s driving me crazy!”
Clears oil and sebum from pores so they look smaller, without a greasy film.
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“I use Anua heartleaf pore refining oil cleanser and it is so amazing for that. It does not leave a greasy film at all.”
The only product moisturising enough for their very dry skin, used generously.
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“I have incredibly dry skin and the ONLY product that has been moisturizing enough has been Cerave moisturizing lotion. That big one for your face and body.”
Made the biggest difference to their dehydrated skin.
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“I find Cerave cream to foam made the biggest impact on my dehydrated skin.”
Plumps and hydrates and helps with fine lines.
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“I really love the ordinary HA. It plumps the skin and hydrates, good for teeny lines.”
Feels heavier going on than other Korean sunscreens but dries to a natural finish.
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“It feels heavier/greasier to me upon application than other lightweight Korean sunscreens, but it dries to a natural finish”
A user liked the Aqua-Fresh over winter, but in warmer weather it sits on top of the skin and rubs off easily.
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“I started using the Beauty of Joseon relief sun Aqua-fresh over the winter and liked it but with the warmer weather I’ve noticed that it doesn’t sink into my skin at all”
Pressed into pores at night it makes sebaceous filaments less noticeable by morning.
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“I've had a lot of success using cicaplast at night. I kind of press it into the pores,rather than just spreading it on. I find that in the morning they are less noticable”
Worked wonders on pores under a clay mask, but burned their skin the first time; build up tolerance slowly.
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“First time I tried this over a decade ago I burned my entire top layer of skin off.”
Their current favourite: balanced, neither greasy nor matte, and can skip moisturizer.
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“My current fave and I don’t notice the smell. Balanced look- not greasy but not over matte.”
After over 100 sunscreens, the Airyfit is their favourite by far.
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“I have tried over 100 sunscreens and this is my favorite by far.”
Five months in and they don't feel it's doing anything.
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“been using the anua 10% for 5+ months now and i dont feel like its doing anything for me!”
Didn't work for them; prescription azelaic acid did.
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“I find the ordinary products are really hit or miss for me, and their azelaic acid didn’t work for me either.”
The Airyfit burned so badly they had to remove it within minutes.
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“I got curious and opened & applied this one earlier yesterday and it burned so bad, I had to remove it after a few”
Falling asleep with it on left red bumps all over their face.
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“I accidentally fell asleep wearing the ordinary aha 30% peeling solution and my face has red bumps all over it.”
Finds CeraVe Moisturizing Cream too heavy for day; living in the high desert, wears it only at night.
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“I agree that cerave moisturizing cream is too heavy. I live in the high desert & wear it only at night.”
Their favourite sunscreen after a year of use; nothing else they tried beats its lightweight feel.
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“My absolute favorite sunscreen. I've been using it for a year and have tried others in the meantime but nothing beats the lightweight feeling of this one”
On 0.1% tazarotene, they seal a hydrating serum with Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream, which works well for them.
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“Then I lock it in with a cream. Tatcha Dewy cream works well.”
Just started and likes it much better than Anua's azelaic acid.
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“Just started using the naturium AA one and liked it much better than anua too.”
Used almost daily for 1–2 years; since stopping they notice their skin slowly losing its glow.
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“I was using CosRx 23% Vit Cfor about 1-2 years almost daily in the morning”
Mature skin had its best glow and most even tone ever, but the bottle felt underfilled for the price.
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“Before the bottle was empty, I realized my skin had never looked better as far as an overall glow and even skin tone.”
Part of a peptide routine that brightened their skin with no irritation, unlike vitamin C.
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“I use Ordinary's multi-antioxidant in the morning and in the evening I use CORSX peptide booster.”
Loves it; other vitamin C serums they tried were just meh.
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“Sunday Riley was the first one I tried and I also love that one! I went through a few other vitamin C serums that were just meh”
Rotates between it and other thin cleansers for dry, sensitive skin, but says the CeraVe one has started to burn their eyes.
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“I currently bounce between the Cerave cream to foam, LRP, and First Aid but they’re all pretty thin and the Cerave has started to burn my eyes”
Really likes it as a fragrance-free cleanser, though it doesn't foam.
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“I really like The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser and Makeup Remover”
Used CeraVe Moisturizing Cream on oily, dehydrated skin; it did nothing and just sat on top.
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“In my opinion, get rid of the Cerave moisturizing cream. I used it before, it didn’t do anything for me and just sit on top.”
A user really likes the COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream and uses leftovers on brow and smile lines too.
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“I really like the eye product and use the regular Cosrx snail mucin in the rest of my face, neck, upper chest.”
Uses it as a face moisturizer on thin, dry, sensitive skin: much softer skin, no stickiness or irritation, lasts all day.
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“it makes my skin feel dramatically softer, (2) it has absolutely no stickiness, (3) it doesn’t irritate my skin at all, (4) it seems to last at least a full day”
Faded most of their acne scars and darkness, though it tingles and itches at first.
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“I use Naturium Azelaic Acid (I think 10%), emulsion. It's very effective for my skin. But it does make my skin a but itchy and tingly at first application.”
A 41-year-old with sensitive skin, rosacea and dry eyes loves the COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream after other eye creams stung their eyes.
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“OMG I love this product!”
After repurchasing it no longer gives the same hydration and is kind of irritating their skin.
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“i had been using snail mucin for like 2+ years, stopped, recently repurchased it but it's not giving me the same level of hydration it used to... in fact it's kind of irritating my skin”
A dehydrated, sensitive-skinned user says the Glow Serum has given them the best results of any serum.
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“I've tried plenty of serums over the years but this is the one that has given me the best results.”
Part of the routine that keeps their sensitive, rosacea-prone barrier calm, used three times a week.
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“my barrier’s still sensitive so I incorporate Cicalfate 3x a week.”
Swears by it for their highly reactive, rosacea-prone skin.
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“I also swear by the Cicaplast+ serum and the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream.”
Holy grail for highly reactive, rosacea-prone skin; much better than Cicaplast for them.
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“Absolute holy grail for me & my highly reactive rosacea prone skin.”
Loves the all-in-one cream, using it on rosacea and very sensitive skin.
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“I love the all in one cream as well! I actually really like a lot of Cosrx stuff.”
Alternates between the essence and the cream, one of the few AB items to survive their skincare purge.
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“I alternate between the essence and the cream. I like it's in a tube now too!”
No real improvement; too thick and tacky, stays on all day.
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“I decided to switch to Cicaplast because I didn't notice much improvement with Cicalfate. And also its texture is way too thick and tacky and it stays on my skin pretty much all day.”
Weekly sleep mask that leaves them with baby-soft skin.
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“I always use Cicaplast in my evening routine (once a week) as a sleep mask and wake up to baby soft skin.”
The Water Cream is their favourite moisturizer.
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“The water cream is my favorite but I sometimes get the belif water bomb instead.”
Bought it more than ten times; great for their ageing, sensitive skin.
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“I use BYOMA hydrating milky toner! I’ve purchased it 10+ times. It’s great for my aging sensitive skin.”
One of the few AB items to survive their skincare purge; they alternate the cream and essence and like the tube.
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“I alternate between the essence and the cream. I like it's in a tube now too!”
Holy grail for oily, dehydrated, acne-prone skin, used only when needed such as after chemical peels; impressed by the results.
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“i just want to share my extreme new found love i grew for avene cicalfate repairing protective cream recently because look at the progress and the results”
Never dries down on their dry skin; stays oily, so SPF can't go over it.
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“Cicaplast never dries down on my dry skin and just stays oily, so it would be impossible for me to apply SPF over it.”
Tatcha's Water Cream is their holy grail but too expensive to keep buying.
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“tatcha truly is my holy grail but I cant shell out the cash it's such a bummer”
A few months in and really happy: works all over, as a spot treatment, with actives and after laser.
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“Now, I've been using the Avene Cicalfate for a few months and I'm really happy with it. Used all over, spot treating, with all kinds of actives and after laser treatment. No complaints.”
Used it for years, but the new formula gives them painful cystic pimples overnight.
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“The new formulation of LRP Cicaplast is unfortunately causing me cystic pimples.”
Tried three Tatcha creams and none did anything for their skin.
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“I tried three Tatcha creams and all of them did absolutely nothing for my skin.”
Their go-to for tretinoin peeling; easier to work into skin than Cicaplast.
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“I use it when I have peeling from tret! I prefer it over cicaplast which is so thick and oily and I found difficult to work into my skin”
Pills a lot and doesn't melt into skin the way Cicalfate does.
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“LRP pills like crazy on me and I felt like it didn’t melt into my skin the way Avene does”
Broke them out while they were on Accutane, so they switched products.
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“This gave me acne while on accutane weirdly enough.”
Since the reformulation it doesn't hydrate them the way it used to.
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“I think LRP has change their formula not too long ago and it doesn’t hydrate the same for me.”
Cleared their closed comedones and heals pimples without breaking out their very acne-prone skin.
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“Finally got rid of my closed comedones on my face! Also great for spot treatment / healing pimples”
The first moisturizer that didn't make their oily, acne-prone skin worse and their holy grail for almost ten years.
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“It was the first product that did not make my skin worse.”
Has repurchased the snail mucin essence for about a decade.
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“There are only 2 items I have repeatedly purchased for the past decade or so. The first one is the Hada Labo lotion and the second is the CosRx Snail mucin essence.”
The Water Cream works for their tretinoin-treated skin even though it's very expensive.
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“It's dumb af expensive and I do not want to spend $70 plus on a moisturizer... but it works.”
Comparing glycolic toners, this user finds the INKEY 10% Glycolic Acid Toner too strong for their face and uses it only on their body.
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“At 10% this one is noticeably stronger so I only use it on my body.”
The snail mucin has stayed in their routine for seven years, with the cream for travel.
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“The snail mucin is the only thing that has stayed consistent in my routine for the past seven years. I use the cream when I travel”
Great moisturizer but it makes the skin under their eyes dry and flake, even in the fragrance-free version.
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“The moisturizer is great but it's making the skin under my eyes dry up and literally flake off. I've never had this problem before with anything. The moisturizer is now fragrance-free too, so it's not that.”
Has used Supergoop Glowscreen and found it lovely.
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“I’ve used Supergoop Glow Screen in the past and it’s lovely.”
Their skin has never been better since starting Tatcha; The Rice Wash is amazing, creamy and cleanses well on normal/dry skin.
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“I have the rice wash which is amazing and so creamy while it cleanses so well”
Uses it every morning on very dry skin because it absorbs faster.
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“In the morning, I use Larose Posey cicaplast because it absorbs faster. I still have to wait a little bit before I layer over my SPF.”
The numbuzin No.9 eye cream gives a glass-skin look under the eyes at first, but after a week of morning and night use the area is irritated, stings with anything applied, and feels burnt.
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“I like that when I first apply it, it gives me a glass skin look under my eyes.”
Never burns, unlike the Vanicream facial moisturizer they also use.
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“I like the Cicaplast much better because it NEVER burns.”
Sometimes burns when applied after cleansing.
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“the Vanicream facial moisturizer (the one with the ceramides/HA) still sometimes burns if I put it on after I wash my face”
Used the Ultra Repair Cream for years, but the latest tub has their face peeling.
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“I have used them religiously for years. Suddenly, like you, my face is peeling which it NEVER has before.”
After patch testing, a user's cheek turned bright red from the Dynasty Cream although their chin was fine.
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“My chin is still completely fine, but about half of my right cheek has become bright red.”
Has used the Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster and finds it an excellent mid-range alternative to SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic.
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“Pretty sure I can mention Maelove Glowmaker and Paula's Choice C15 Booster. They are mid-range and excellent dupes to skinceuticals. I have used both and keep them refrigerated.”
A game changer for spot-treating acne along the hairline, especially caught early.
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“I just have The Ordinary for now, but it’s been a game changer for me.”
Says Good Genes genuinely works for them and their mom.
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“This isn’t an ad either. It genuinely works for me and my mom”
Works, but pills on their skin.
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“For anyone wanting to try it, the ordinary version works but pills on me.”
Very happy with the results after a month and a half.
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“I've been using Paula's Choice 10% for about a month and a half and I'm very happy with the results”
A week in, their daily pimples stopped and post-acne marks are fading.
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“I’ve just hit one week of The Ordinary Azaleic Acid and I’ve now finally stopped getting pimples. It’s also slowly fixing PIH discoloration, which is wild.”
After 12 days of use it has helped with scarring.
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“also i have been using the anua azelaic acid for 12 days now and it has helped with scarring.”
The SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica sunscreen leaves no white cast on them and does not dry them out.
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“the skin1004 hyalu cica sunscreen leaves no white cast on me at all”
DDG peel pads irritated their skin, but Good Genes gives them smooth, soft, glowing skin.
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“Sunday Riley Good Genes works much better for me personally, giving me smooth, soft skin with the glow I expected from the DDG pads.”
Cicalfate+ did wonders for 5 years, but tubes bought in the past year feel much oilier and different.
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“I started using avene cicalfate every night about 5 years ago. Did absolute wonders for my skin. However, over the past year every one I’ve bought isn’t the same?”
A favourite used twice a week that clears buildup.
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“This is one of my favorite products. I try to use it twice a week. Make sure that your face is dry. I feel like it gets rid of the buildup.”
Bought FAB Ultra Repair expecting a rich barrier cream, but found it not moisturizing enough for winter.
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“I got the first aid beauty ultra repair cream last winter, expecting it to be super moisturizing and good for skin barrier, but actually find it to be not moisturizing enough”
Long-time user of the purple balm finds it leaves residue on the nose even after a second cleanse.
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“I use the naturium purple cleansing balm as step one in my double cleanse. Lately I’ve been having a problem where I’ve still got residue on my nose”
An oily-skinned bearded user liked the Dynasty Cream's light, spreadable texture from a sample but finds it pricey.
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“I tried a sample of it once and really liked it”
Layering the Cicaplast Balm over extra moisturizer on their nose, with gentle weekly exfoliation, cleared up the flaky patch in a few weeks.
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“I moisturise extra on my nose and then on top I use the cicaplast.”
After a month, a dry-leaning combo user found the Torriden Dive-In serum sank in instantly with no pilling under EltaMD and kept skin holding moisture longer than The Ordinary HA.
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“Applied it and it just sank in. No waiting, no pilling, no sticky layer.”
Loved it until it started separating a week ago and says the company refuses to address the known issue.
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“No. This DOES NOT HELP - it is a KNOWN issue with supergoop and they refuse to address it. I’m super disappointed bc I LOVED this stuff until it started doing this a week ago.”
Their acne did worse with it than with a mineral sunscreen.
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“CeraVe has just come out with an Invisible Mineral sunscreen (bright yellow bottle) and my acne likes it so much better than the CeraVe AM.”
Switched to CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser after Vanicream; very gentle, so double cleanse for makeup and SPF.
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“I had bad luck with Vanicream and switched to CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser. It’s very very gentle so definitely double cleanse to remove makeup and SPF.”
Shocked how bad the Vanicream cleanser was; fine with nearly every other cleanser.
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“I was shocked how horrible the vanicream cleanser was, my skin felt and looked terrible.”
Two uses in, this user wakes up with a new whitehead each time after the Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant, unlike Paula's Choice's BHA.
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“I just started using Naturium's BHA Liquid Exfoliant, and I noticed that each time after I use it, I'll wake up with a small whitehead or pimple on a random spot on my face the next morning.”
Double-cleanses with Tatcha's oil then The Rice Wash: no tinted sunscreen left and their face feels super clean.
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“I really like Tatcha's cleansing oil followed by their rice wash. No tint left after those 2 steps and my face feels super clean.”
Sprays Avène Thermal Spring Water after washing and before hyaluronic serum and finds it somehow calms their skin.
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“I cant explain it but it somehow “calms” my skin? I also spray this after washing and before applying hyaluron acid serum”
The Vanicream cleanser didn't agree with their skin, and they can't work out why.
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“The Vanicream cleanser also did not agree with me and I can't figure out why.”
Skin has never felt so soft and smooth since adding the Byoma milky toner with a beta-glucan serum.
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“My skin has never looked and felt so soft and smooth since I started using the toner and beta glucan serum.”
Used the Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid on sometimes-sensitive skin: very gentle, and it clearly improved pores, texture and brightness.
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“I’ve used the liquid form and it was very easy on my skin -which can be very sensitive at times. It definitely improved pores, texture and brightness.”
Dry, rosacea-prone skin; uses Avène Cicalfate nightly and loves it, layered over another moisturizer.
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“Avene Cicafalte is amazing- I use it nightly. But you still need a moisturizing cream underneath.”
Really likes The Rice Wash, though in NYC with sunscreen and makeup they double-cleanse first.
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“I also really like the Jan Marini Vitamin C Wash or Tatcha Rice Wash.”
The new tube didn't sink in overnight the way the old formula did.
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“I just opened a new tube last night and applied it all over my face and when I woke up this morning, it didnt sink in as much as the old formula.”
Thinks CeraVe Moisturizing Cream wasn't helping their acne; face feels more moisturized with the lotion.
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“I’m pretty sure the cerave moisturizing cream wasn’t helping my acne. My face honestly feels more moisturized when I’ve been using the lotion instead of the cream.”
A user with mostly clear skin broke out from the SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica cream.
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“also skin 1004 Madagascar Centella hyalu-cica cream, but I seem to break out with them.”
Used Clear Face SPF 50 for three days on sensitive skin; it burned their eyes and dry patches and left their cheeks rough, textured and pink.
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“i noticed it burned my eyes and dry areas of my face but other than that it didn't bother me much”
A user with very sensitive, acne-prone skin finds the SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica cream great.
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“I have incredibly sensitive acne prone skin and the Skin 1004 hyalu cica cream has been great.”
Uses KraveBeauty Great Barrier Relief before moisturizer when their skin is sensitive; it helped heal waxing wounds without lasting marks despite being scar-prone.
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“If you want to add something healing I use the Great Barrier Relief serum from Krave Beauty before my moisturizer at night when my skin is feeling sensitive.”
A retinol beginner started the CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol once a week, now twice, and finds it good for their skin.
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“I have been using the cerave resurfacing retinol and it’s been good for my skin”
Months of 2–3 times weekly use keep giving them cystic acne.
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“i’ve been using it since April but haven’t been the most consistent and it keeps giving me cystic acne.”
A layer of CeraVe Healing Ointment is what is saving their skin while on low-dose Accutane.
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“A layer of CeraVe ointment is what’s saving my skin while I’m on low dose accutane.”
One use under the eyes, followed by sun without sunscreen, left lasting brown marks.
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“I dabbed the Ordinary’s 7% glycolic acid under my eyes/on my cheekbones ONCE for some acne and got hyperpigmentation (melasma?).”
Nightly use for a few weeks completely cleared dark spots on their hand.
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“I fixed it with azelaic acid nightly for a few weeks. Spots went away entirely. I would definitely try that. I used the one from the Ordinary.”
A wound from waxing on Accutane healed completely in under three weeks using CeraVe Healing Ointment.
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“I used CeraVe healing ointment in the blue tube, and it was completely healed in less than three weeks.”
Developed similar dark marks after a week and stopped.
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“The same happened to me after one week! Immediately stopped.”
Covered an Accutane waxing wound with CeraVe Healing Ointment and Vaseline while it healed, and did not scar.
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“If it helps I didn’t scar, I used cerave healing ointment/vaseline to cover it and help it heal.”
Wonderful for barrier repair but not as a daily moisturizer.
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“Avene Cicalfate is wonderful for barrier repair but I wouldn't use it as a daily moisturizer.”
A long-time user has looked for years for something comparable to EltaMD UV Clear, valuing its soothing zinc oxide for damaged skin.
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“I think the special things about UV Clear are 1) its high level of zinc oxide”
A sensitive, acne-prone user had no reactions to their 2024 bottle but broke out painfully from a new bottle after the formula change.
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“I recently ran out and purchased a new bottle this year without knowing there was a formula change. Immediately broke out with painful pimples.”
A month of nightly use improved oil, clogged pores and breakouts.
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“I started using it about a month ago, and I’ve already noticed a nice difference in my skin, specifically in oil production, clogged pores, and breakouts.”
Loves both but finds the fast-going 2% liquid too expensive.
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“I used 1% and 2% BHA. Love both. But 2% is liquid and go fast, too expensive in my opinion.”
Has used the numbuzin No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner for a long time, is on a second bottle, and says it works very well for them.
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“I’ve been using this toner for a long time now and it works so good on me!”
A user's new bottle of the Water-Fit Sun Serum leaves a white cast that the old one never did.
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“It used to never give me a white cast and now I’m using a new one that absolutely does!”
After seven months, a user with rosacea and acne-prone skin who returned around 25 sunscreens finally tolerates the COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream: super hydrating, no white cast and no irritation.
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“SUPER hydrating. It can easily be used in place of a moisturizer, and it leaves my skin feeling baby soft and not heavy or greasy.”
Their acne secret weapon for over a decade; breakouts come back when they stop. The liquid did nothing for them.
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“My personal secret weapon against acne has been Paula's Choice BHA exfoliator GEL (not the toner-like liquid, which does nothing for me).”
Used on spots as needed by their very sensitive skin, now more sparingly.
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“if needed I use Mario Badescu drying lotion. I used to cover every minor imperfection with it but now I use it more sparingly”
After two years of failed replacements for a discontinued lotion, the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh has finally worked for them.
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“Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Korean face lotion has been a recent success for me after 2 years of failures”
Tried other Tatcha cleansers but The Rice Wash is the best.
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“Yes, another rec for Tatcha Rice Wash. I tried other Tatcha cleaners but this one is the goat!”
On their 4th bottle of the Calm + Restore Oat Cleanser, their holy grail: skin is the calmest it's been, and it cleans without stripping even when double-cleansing SPF and makeup.
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“This is my holy grail cleanser. I’m on my 4th bottle and don’t see myself switching to anything else. My skin in the calmest it has ever been since I started using it.”
A couple of weeks in: no purging and less clogged pores.
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“Have been trying Paula's Choice BHA for a couple of weeks and it's good so far! I did not purge and my pores are less clogged now.”
Part of the morning routine that's working for their acne.
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“Here’s what worked/is working for me AM: 1. Panoxyl 4% 2. LRP Double repair moisturizer w/ SPF 30”
Fine at first, then burning and hours of redness.
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“I had used it a few times no issues then boom! Burning sensation and made my face red for hours!”
A combination-skinned user says the Water-Fit Sun Serum is the only product giving them a glow without grease.
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“The skin1004 sunscreen is the only product that gives my combination skin a glow without the grease.”
A Drunk Elephant loyalist who didn't like Lala Retro.
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“I'm a DE loyalist but I didn't like Lala Retro.”
A few days in: maybe slightly smoother and very non-irritating.
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“I've only used it for a few days I think my skin might be slightly smoother. It is very non-irritating to my skin however!”
Loved a sample so much that their skin has never looked better, but is wary of its ingredients and looking for alternatives.
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“I used a sample of this cleanser and I loved it so much, my skin has never looked better”
A retinoid beginner had no flare-ups with The INKEY List 0.2% Retinal, quickly went to 3–4 times a week, and finds their skin smoother without whiteheads.
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“I didn’t notice any flare ups and sensitivity to it.”
Loves Tatcha's Silk Sunscreen: mineral with a satin finish that almost feels like a primer.
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“I love both of the Tatcha sunscreens. The silk one is mineral and has a more satin finish. Almost feels like a primer.”
Likes Lala Retro, bought on sale.
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“I have only tried the Lala Retro and I like it. I got it on sale.”
With rosacea, this user can't use UV Clear but tolerates the niacinamide-free UV Restore.
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“I have rosacea and can’t use that one but I can use the restore which is niacinamide free”
Uses and loves the Tatcha Silk Sunscreen.
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“I use the Tatcha silk sunscreen and love it.”
With oily skin that breaks out from most face sunscreens, the RESIST Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 is the first SPF 50 that doesn't.
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“Paula’s choice is the first 50 I can apply that’s good for daily use that doesn’t break me out!!!”
Used before washes on the scalp, it calmed flaking and itching so they now use it twice a month.
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“now that my scalp has calmed down, there's significantly less flakes, it doesn't itch as much etc.”
Now their favorite daytime moisturizer after Hydro Boost moved to a water cream formula.
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“Now my favorite for daytime is The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan”
Their sensitive, dehydration-prone skin relied on the Pure Skin cleanser, and replacing it has been a nightmare.
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“having to find a new CRUELTY FREE cleanser after they discontinued their pure skin cleanser has been such a nightmare.”
Doesn't moisturize much but the finish is great for their oily-combination skin.
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“I have tried the tatcha water cream (doesn’t moisturizer much but the finish is great)”
Their go-to for layering: lightweight, plays well with other products and works for sensitive skin.
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“Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer is my go-to when layering because it plays well with other products & is lightweight & is one of the few moisturizers that works well with my sensitive skin.”
Shiny at first but dries to a matte finish, and does not feel like goop after reapplying at work.
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“This lotion has a matte finish and while it is shiny when you first put it on, it absolutely dries to a matte finish after a few minutes.”
Works really well on oily skin; feels light and two pumps goes a long way.
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“Byoma gel cream moisturiser (the pink one) works really well for my oily skin, feels light and 2 pumps goes a long way!”
Long-time favorite but lately it leaves them so shiny they need powder to avoid looking greasy.
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“My favorite moisturizer for a while now has been the Tatcha water cream moisturizer, but lately it's left me so shiny I feel like I have to use powder or something to not look greasy.”
Finds it very gentle and well tolerated on dry, dehydrated, sensitive skin, though unsure it removes SPF.
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“using the Aveeno oat cleanser which is very gentle and my skin tolerates it well”
Uses it after a balm cleanse and has had good results on reactive skin for two years.
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“This has worked for the past 2 years for my reactive skin.”
Calls it the most gentle thing they've ever used.
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“The most gentle thing I've ever used is La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser.”
Really liked it as a first cleanse while on Accutane.
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“When I was on Accutane I really liked the Oat Cleansing Balm by The Inkey List and followed with the Aveeno oat cleanser or the CeraVe Hydrating cleanser”
The only sunscreen that doesn't break them out or feel greasy.
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“Its the only sunscreen that doesnt break me out and make me feel greasy”
A very pale user finds EltaMD UV Physical one of the only tinted sunscreens light enough for their skin.
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“The only tinted SPF pale enough for me are Skinceuticals UV Fusion and EltaMD UV Physical.”
Has tried Tatcha The Rice Wash as a one-and-done cleanser and didn't love it.
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“Ones I've tried and not loved: IS clinicals, revision enzyme, tatcha rice wash.”
Chunky, pills and doesn't spread well, so the rest is going on chest and hands.
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“the Cerave AM is like chunky? And it pills and doesn’t spread well.”
Fifteen years of day and night use: cool, light and soothing.
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“I love it and will not live without it. Im almost 43 and have been using it for 15 years- night AND day!”
Amazing; they've used it for years and won't switch while it's made.
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“Beauty of Joseon's Rice Sun Relief is amazing - been using for years now and will never consider another brands as long as this one is in production”
Uses the chemical version and absolutely loves it.
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“I use Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Airy Fit (the chemical sunscreen, not their mineral version), and I absolutely LOVE it.”
Uses Avène Thermal Spring Water on hot days to calm flushing and redness.
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“I get really flushed when it’s hot and I use this spray to calm down the redness.”
Gives them small itchy bumps that improve when they skip it for a few days.
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“Now using elta MD UV clear, it’s aggressively fine but still making me have small itchy bumps and it always gets better when I don’t use it for a few days.”
This user is allergic to EltaMD Skin Recovery Light Moisturizer, which made their eyelids puffy, itchy, dry and red.
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“I am allergic to the elta md skin recovery light moisturizer”
After years of loving UV Clear, it started giving them red spots every time they used it; the reaction stopped when they switched, possibly due to its niacinamide.
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“EltaMD uv clear started giving me a reaction a few years after I started using it and loving it. I started getting these red bloody spots on my face when I used it.”
Pilled so badly all over the face, even with nothing underneath, that they couldn't wear it; feels like wasted money.
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“it pilled so badly all over my face I couldn’t even wear it”
Their favourite moisturiser ever, and it never breaks them out.
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“Cerave PM is my fave moisturizer ever.”
Absorbs super fast, feels lightweight for a US sunscreen and has never pilled on them.
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“It absorbs super fast, feels really lightweight for a US sunscreen, and has never pilled on me.”
Didn't work for them and clogged their pores even more.
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“CosRX BHA didn't work for me and caused my pores to clog even more”
Pills like crazy; prefers CeraVe's Ultra-Light SPF 30.
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“The AM moisturizer pills like crazy.”
The SPF 30 version pilled badly on them, unlike the SPF 50.
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“Also had the spf 30 pill badly on me.”
New tube is much thinner than before and they are also breaking out this week.
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“The texture is softer and thinner. I just got a new tube and it’s the first one I’ve noticed that is so thin in comparison to the previous tubes I’ve had.”
Part of the routine that's working well for their dry, sensitive, mildly rosacea-prone skin.
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“I use the Sunday Riley CEO every other day in the AM.”
Calls EltaMD UV Clear their holy-grail everyday sunscreen.
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“EltaMD UV Clear. It’s my holy grail for every day use.”
Likes Good Genes Lactic Acid but finds the EU glycolic version superior.
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“I like Good Genes but being in the US the only one available is Sunday Riley Good Gene with Lactic Acid”
They use The Ordinary azelaic acid and find the strength fine but dislike its silicone feel.
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“I currently use the ordinary but not a fan of the silicone feeling.”
They hated The Ordinary azelaic acid compared with the Nineless 10% they now prefer.
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“It also is the cheapest per ounce I have ever found besides the ordinary (which I also hated).”
Everything except Lipikar Baume breaks them out now, including the Cicaplast Balm.
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“Everything else breaks me out including the cicaplast. It’s like the topicals replaced my skin with some layer or wax that no longer behaves like real skin. It’s horrible and my derms just kept throwing topicals at me.”
The Airyfit made them sweat so much it rubbed off within an hour in the sun.
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“In my experience haruharu doesn't work if you have to be exposed to the sun for more than 1 hour”
Calls Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster a fantastic vitamin C serum.
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“Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster is a fantastic Vitamin C serum that's easy to get in Canada.”
Gives a smooth refined look and slight tightening that other salicylic acids don't.
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“Paula's Choice BHA formulation gives me a very smooth and refined look and a slight tightening effect that makes my pores and texture and fine lines look less noticeable”
Tiny whiteheads everywhere after one use.
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“Used it for the first time last night and I’ve got tiny whiteheads everywhere”
Amazing results on sensitive skin after getting through a four-week purge.
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“I highly recommend it. Just beware, there is a skin purge period. If you can get through that…I’ve had amazing results!”
The Byoma gel cream used to be great on their skin, but they now get pimples and believe it was reformulated.
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“Byoma def changed their formula bc it was so good on my skin but now I’m like hello?? Where are these pimples co”
The Strawberry serum didn't seem to do anything for them.
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“I have tried that strawberry serum and didn't really feel like it was doing anything.”
Wanted to like it, but it made their normally tolerant skin burn and itch.
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“I wanted so badly to like this! My skin usually tolerates everything too, but for some reason this stuff made my face burn/itch after using it”
The Haruharu Airyfit Daily Sunscreen (Korean formulation) is their favorite sunscreen of all time; both the chemical and mineral versions work for them.
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“My favorite sunscreen of all time is the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen. But only the Korean formulation. Both the chemical and mineral versions work well for me.”
After a week, a user finds the Dynasty Cream leaves a film and feels too thick for daytime, though it hasn't broken them out.
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“I never used it daily and noticed it kind of leaves film like feeling after using it.”
Uses it alongside Dieux Air Angel and calls it the closest dupe to PTR Water Drench.
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“Tatcha Water cream is the closest dupe, but I also really love the Dieux Air Angel!! I go between the 2.”
Settled on it with the Aestura cream but prefers the Aestura.
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“I’ve settled on Torriden Dive In Cream and the Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream. I prefer the Aestura.”
Has been really liking the Hydro Boost water gel.
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“i have been RLY liking the neutrogena hydro boost water gel.”
Switched from PTR Water Drench and their skin loves it; unfortunately worth the price.
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“I used to use the PTR water drench and switched to the Tatcha water cream. My skin lovesss it! It’s unfortunately worth the $$$”
Their inexpensive moisturiser for years: thick but not greasy.
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“A wonderful, inexpensive moisturizer I’ve been using for years is Vanicream moisturizing cream in the big tub with the blue pump. No frills, thick but not greasy.”
The fragrance-free water gel was the only thing that didn't make their skin greasy.
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“The fragrance free water gel is literally the only thing that didn’t make my skin greasy.”
The SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Sun Serum is the only facial sunscreen they enjoy applying generously every day; they have bought 20+ bottles.
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“It's probably the only facial sunscreen that I genuinely enjoy applying generously every single day.”
After two bottles, a user stopped the Anua Azelaic Acid serum as their skin wasn't getting clearer.
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“I also had the Anua Azelaic, and I felt the same. After two bottles, I decided not to move forward with it”
Likes it, paired with the matching serum at night for extra hydration.
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“I like the aveeno oat gel cream, and at night I use their matching serum first as well to get more hydration in.”
Their current gel moisturiser and they really like it.
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“I’ve had a lot of success with gel moisturizers (i really like the snail 92 cream rn).”
Loves this colloidal oatmeal cream as their moisturiser.
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“I LOVE using the Allies of Skin moisturizer or the First Aid Beauty Cream with colloidal oatmeal.”
Under-eyes got darker and drier in a month and improved after stopping.
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“So I stopped using it to see if it was really the cause... Yup! After one month of not using it, my eyes are less darker and less dry.”
Used three tubes with no improvement at 60+.
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“It gets rave reviews everywhere but I went thru 3 tubes and - nothing. No improvement whatsoever.”
A sensitive, acne-prone user found the Anua Azelaic Acid serum worked at first but stopped helping their acne and redness over time.
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“It worked pretty nicely for me at the begging but after a while it kinda stopped working?”
The reformulated version caused tingling and redness within minutes as a lip balm.
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“the “new and improved” one immediately caused tingling and redness within minutes.”
Decent for hydration and nothing more.
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“I find it decent for hydration but that is literally it.”
Small red pimples appeared twice, once on first use and again after buying it recently.
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“I’m certain it’s this product, it happened in the past and when I stopped using it my skin cleared up.”
The upgraded blue Starface salicylic acid patches don't stick and keep moving, so they can't even be worn for looks.
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“i got the upgraded version of the blue one and they advertise it as being an upgraded formula but it DOESNT STICK ON.”
Used the Multi-Peptide Eye Cream for months without seeing a difference.
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“I currently use Naturium Multipeptide eye cream but have not seen a difference and have been using it since February of this year.”
EltaMD UV Physical was among the sunscreens that gave this user itchy acne along the jaw and blister-like pimples around the lips.
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“Sunscreens I've tried: SuperGoop Sheer Screen CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen EltaMD UV Physical”
An oily-combination, dehydration-prone sensitive reviewer has gone through several tubes of the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics, wears it year round with no pilling and will repurchase.
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“My skin feels and looks better when I wear this. I’ve gone through several tubes now.”
A reviewer found the Aqua-Fresh thinner and lighter than the original but greasy on them.
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“The aqua fresh felt thinner/lighter but greasy to me.”
Even once a week, sensitive skin wakes up with new red pimples and whiteheads.
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“by the next morning I have some new red pimples and maybe a 2-3 tiny white heads”
Creamy and gentle on their dehydrated, acne-prone combination skin; leaves it soft and never tight.
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“it’s is so creamy and gentle on my face. Leaves my skin feeling soft and never tight.”
A user with seborrheic dermatitis finds the original Relief Sun doesn't trigger flares and makes a perfect glowy primer.
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“The ingredients in the original BOJ sunscreen isn’t supposed to be great for my seb derm but it’s just so great and doesn’t trigger a flare up.”
A user also had pilling with the Aqua-Fresh.
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“Yeah the pilling seems to be a common complaint for the aqua fresh. I had this issue with it too”
A normal/dry user finds the Rice + Probiotics far too greasy and dewy to wear.
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“I actually find the BOJ rice/probiotic sunscreen (first one reviewed) to be way too greasy/dewy on me to wear.”
Comparing both, a user found them nearly identical but the Aqua-Fresh less shiny, so reordered it for summer.
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“Only difference when applying was Aqua Fresh gave less of a shine, so I reordered that for the summer.”
A dry-to-combination user has mixed feelings about the Korean Relief Sun: it's very gentle and never stung even on irritated skin.
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“I have such mixed feelings about the BoJ Relief sunscreen. (Korean version) The pros: It truly is gentle af, and it feels nice on my skin.”
Liked the Toleriane Double Repair SPF but its chemical filters bothered their eyes.
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“I like the LRP moisturizer but my eyes are really sensitive to chemical spf and this specific one bugged my eyes.”
An oily-skinned user has used EltaMD UV Daily for years with no clogged pores.
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“But I have been using the UV daily one for years now with no issue!”
EltaMD UV Clear broke this user out, while UV Daily has worked for years.
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“The clear one was too much and broke my skin out as well.”
A user's skin has been breaking out with daily white pimples since starting the Anua Peach Niacinamide Serum.
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“I’m currently using the peach serum by anua”
Cleared dry patches along their smile line within a week on normal-oily sensitive skin.
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“I first tried the Moisture Boost Serum and after about a week, the dry patches resolved.”
Liked the light serum-like texture, hydrated glow and absence of a white cast. It wore smoothly over skincare and under makeup without pilling or eye stinging, and she would repurchase it for comfortable everyday wear. She cautioned that the dewy finish might be too much for very oily skin in humid weather.
Likes the regular Toleriane Double Repair as their moisturizer.
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“I like La roche toleraine regular version for moisturizer fwiw”
About a month in it started a run of cystic pimples.
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“I added a 10% niacinaminde (Paula's Choice) to my routine, hoping to shrink some enlarged pores, and after about a month my first cystic acne pimple arrived.”
The new formula feels greasier, absorbs less and smells odd.
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“i noticed it feels greasier and kinda plasticy. it doesn’t seem to soak into my skin as well. also it smells weird.”
First night shrank their closed comedones and flattened some.
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“I used it last night for the first time and woke up all my closed comedones shrunk and some have flatten out. I’m so happy I was worried it wont work since its pricey.”
A very reactive user found the old Solid-In Cream the only one tolerated, but the reformulated version irritated and broke them out within 5 days.
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“I tried to use the new formula for 5 days, it was worse each day.”
An avid patch user who rates COSRX's patches as one of the good ones.
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“I'm an avid user of pimple patches and they're definitely not all the same, but the cost doesn't always determine the quality either. Corsrx is good”
Doesn't remove sunscreen for them.
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“I tried to tell him that this cleanser doesn't usually take off sunscreen”
A user loves the Water-Fit Sun Serum for zero white cast and layering nicely under makeup.
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“i love this sunscreen it leaves zero white cast too and layers under makeup super nice”
Very expensive but otherwise perfect, and works under makeup.
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“I use Elta MD UV clear. It is expensive AF but perfect otherwise.”
Their holy grail: no pilling under makeup and no white cast; they stock up several at a time.
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“the original Relief + Sun is my absolute favorite. I’ll buy 4-5 at a time from YesStyle and stock up. Doesn’t pill or interfere with my makeup and doesnt leave a white cast at all”
Lightweight, not greasy and easy to rub in, though not matte and noticeable when their face gets warm.
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“Runner up for me is Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50 Its light weight and doesnt feel greasy to me. Very easy to rub in.”
A very moisturising mineral sunscreen that works well under makeup.
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“I’ve been really happy with Vanicream 30 spf. I prefer mineral sunscreen and it’s very moisturizing and works well under makeup.”
The best thing they've found for the oil bumps around their nose.
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“Their oil cleanser has been the best for getting rid of the oil bumps I always get around my nose.”
Found the reformulated mask awful: it smelled terrible and left their skin feeling burned.
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“But the reformulated version is awful for me. It smells terrible and left my skin feeling burned.”
Worked wonders for their long-running acne.
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“I’m really glad you’re trying Cicalfate — it worked wonders for me!”
Never a fan of the original SPF 46: it pilled and felt a little heavy.
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“I was never a fan of the original UV Clear SPF46 either. It pilled and felt a little heavy.”
A very dry-skinned user's favorite sunscreen is the Water-Fit Sun Serum, which isn't shiny on them.
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“This is my favorite sunscreen, my skin is very dry, and on me it isn't shiny at all”
Pills badly on them despite their best efforts to hack it.
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“EltaMD UV Clear is another popular one that pills so much despite my best efforts to hack it.”
A user had the same burning reaction and puffy face from the Light On Serum and needed antihistamines for three days.
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“I had the very same reaction with exact symptoms, along with waking up with extra puffy eyes and face.”
Loved the thin, lightweight texture and how it settled into a skin-like finish within a few minutes. It wore beautifully under makeup and felt comfortable around her eyes. She used powder to reduce the glow and noticed some lingering tackiness in very humid weather, so she preferred it for ordinary daily wear rather than sweaty or water activities.
A darker-skinned user finds the Glow Deep Serum great for hyperpigmentation on its own.
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“Glow deep is great for hyperpigmentation and I use it alone.”
Likes the First Aid Beauty cleanser for sensitive skin.
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“I like the First aid beauty cleanser”
Switching to it from the Cream-to-Foam coincided with breakouts on cheeks and jaw.
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“I ran out of the Cerave Cream to Foam cleanser and decided to try the Hydrating Cleanser.”
One of two barrier serums that help their dryness.
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“The aveeno oat one and the ordinary barrier serum both are good.”
Sensitive, dehydrated and breakout-prone, yet CeraVe Healing Ointment over moisturizer has been amazing.
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“I am sensitive, dehydrated & prone to breakouts & irritation but its been amazing”
Great Barrier Relief fixed bad dehydration and peeling after a beach trip; still using it five years later.
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“I had really bad dehydration and peeling that didn’t get better after a beach trip about five years ago, tried Great Barrier Relief and haven’t looked back since”
Tried both Avène Cicalfate and the La Roche-Posay balm on mature, sensitive, rosacea-prone skin. Avène moisturised but left them red, while the LRP balm worked wonders and absorbs much faster.
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“Avene was good but my skin was still red maybe a little bit inflamed just more moisturized while LRP made wonders and absorbs much faster.”
A brown-skinned user found the Glow Deep Serum did little alone, but paired with Hada Labo Shirojyun it drastically faded their pigmentation over six weeks.
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“I started using the BOJ Glow Deep serum along with my very minimal routine of a basic cleanser and sunscreen, and it didn't really do much.”
Used every other day it doesn't dry them out and helps keep hormonal acne at bay.
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“Their foaming wash *does* have niacinamide in it, but I found if I do it every other day, my face doesn't dry out.”
A four-year Glow Deep Serum buyer says it's the only thing that lightens their PIH.
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“I just hope it works as well as the prior formula, since it’s the only thing that lightens my PIH.”
A user likes the Water-Fit Sun Serum's healthy shine; it absorbs quickly without oiliness.
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“I actually really like the shine, it makes my skin look healthy. It’s not oily at all it’s absorbed by the skin pretty quickly.”
Loves Cicalfate+ at night: slow to absorb, but skin looks and feels great by morning.
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“I love Cicalfate but only use it at night. I find it takes a while to fully absorb, but my skin looks and feels great the next morning!”
A combination-skinned user's favorite sunscreen is the Water-Fit Sun Serum, which absorbs fully like a moisturizer.
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“This one is my favorite because it feels like my skin just completely absorbs it.”
A combination-to-dry user loves the Water-Fit Sun Serum's dewy, glazed finish.
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“Yea, this sunscreen is not for people who don’t want a dewy finish. For me, that’s my favorite part about this product.”
After a six-month bottle, a sensitive, acne-prone Epiduo user rates the Water-Fit Sun Serum 8/10 and acne-safe.
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“Overall rating: 8/10 This sunscreen is acne-safe and fungal-acne safe (at least in my”
Keeps repurchasing The Retinol 0.1 above everything else.
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“Mine is cosrx 0.1 retinol. Out of everything I keep repurchasing this.”
Loved it for chapped lips until they found Dr. Dan's.
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“I loved the cicaplast balm. Until I tried Dr. Dans.”
A combination-skinned user gets no shine from the Water-Fit Sun Serum and can skip moisturizer; it absorbs without residue.
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“I have combination skin and I don’t get any shine with this sunscreen.”
A normal-to-dry user loves the Water-Fit Sun Serum's natural shine and uses it without moisturizer.
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“Love this sunscreen! I have normal-dry skin, and I don’t get too much of a shine from this one.”
A user calls the Water-Fit Sun Serum their holy grail: no white cast and it sinks in nicely.
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“This is my HG, I love it so much. I don’t get a white cast and it sinks in very nicely.”
A very oily-skinned user regrets buying the Water-Fit Sun Serum: within 1-2 hours their makeup separates and their face gets shiny.
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“It feels nice and dewy while I put it on, but for me it just doesn’t work under makeup.”
A combination-skinned user liked the Water-Fit Sun Serum but found it shiny and that it smells bad if kept a while.
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“My problem with this is that if you keep it for a while, it turns really bad.”
A sensitive, acne-prone user got closed comedones from the original Korean Relief Sun.
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“I used the original and yes it was the Korean formulation”
Their go-to cleanser for years on dry, sensitive skin.
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“I have dry sensitive skin and Cerave hydrating cleanser has been my go-to cleanser for years!”
A horrible experience for their skin.
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“I had the same problem with Anua. It was horrible for me.”
Helping a lot; their skin stopped itching and burning.
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“And yes I use the Avene thermal water spray too, it’s been helping a lot, my skin has stopped itching and burning.”
Mixed with a gel moisturizer, it restored their reactive barrier.
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“my reaction was caused by ciclapast but funnily enough what restored my barrier was using a pea sized amount of cicalfate mixed with purito oat gel moisturizer”
Caused a bad reaction on their reactive skin.
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“my reaction was caused by ciclapast but funnily enough what restored my barrier was using a pea sized amount of cicalfate mixed with purito oat gel moisturizer”
Their holy-grail cleanser for very oily skin.
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“I’m very oily, so oily the USA will invade soon, and the BOJ green plum cleanser is my HG.”
Leaves their dry skin moisturised after rinsing.
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“i use it since i have dry skin it leaves a good layer of moisture in my skin after rinsing it off”
Amazing for irritated skin; calming, even helped their hives.
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“The avene thermal water spray is amazing for irritated skin, it's also really calming, it even made my hives so much better”
Their go-to cleanser for over a year on combination skin; handles light makeup after a remover.
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“it's been my go-to wash for over a year now.”
Their forever holy grail for very dry skin, with clearer skin than ever.
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“I have Sahara dry skin and this is my forever HG cleanser! My skin has never been so clear.”
Left on overnight three days running; skin is still seriously peeling months later.
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“Left it on overnight, three days in a row... I haven't looked at the bottle in 9 months. My skin is still seriously peeling.”
A user likes the Relief Sun for not breaking them out and leaving no white cast, but still feels burnt after sun exposure.
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“I love the Sun Relief too as far as not too bad of breaking out and no white cast, but I honestly can't tell if it's working as sunscreen.”
A user found the Aqua-Fresh pilled a lot, while the original was fine.
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“The Aqua Fresh version pilled quite a lot on me but the original Rice + Probiotics one was fine”
Gave the most beautiful glow at first, then started irritating.
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“3 years ago I tried the 2% BHA and it gave me the most beautiful glow I'd ever seen on my skin. After a few uses though, it started irritating me”
A long-time EltaMD UV Physical user doesn't like the reformulated version and is looking for a replacement.
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“I used their UV Physical for years but don't like the reformulation and am searching for a replacement.”
A user switching from The Ordinary HA finds the Torriden Dive-In serum a little lighter but no noticeably different, and may go back for price.
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“The torriden is a little lighter, but truthfully I like both!”
Face was red for two days; the 1% was gentler.
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“Tried the 2% first and my face was red for two days.”
A user's skin broke out like crazy from the Torriden Dive-In serum.
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“Torriden made my skin break out like crazy :(”
Skin was fine using it once a week.
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“I found that my skin was fine using it once a week and I haven’t tried increasing it”
Pores basically gone beside nose on cheeks and nose improved.
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“My pores are basically gone on either side of my nose on my cheeks. My nose is improved and I am really happy.”
Despite building it in slowly with SPF and moisturizer, this sensitive-skinned user's skin got worse overall on the INKEY 10% Azelaic Acid.
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“I use the Inkey list 10% which is supposed to be better for sensitive skin but I think it just doesn’t work for me.”
A user finds the Revive Eye Serum irritates their eyes even used sparingly.
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“boj irritates my eyes, even though its a form of gentle retinol, it still irritates my eyes”
A user finds the Aqua-Fresh really good, gentler and better under makeup than the original.
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“Btw, the 'Aqua-Fresh' version of the Beauty of Joseon suncreen is also really good, I found it gentler and better under makeup than the original”
A user who bought an Aqua-Fresh multipack loves it and calls it their favourite sunscreen so far.
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“I recently bought the aqua fresh beauty of joseon multi pack on yesstyle and love it.”
Their new Ultra Facial Cream jar feels heavier and sits on the skin longer instead of absorbing fast, and the nice cucumber scent is gone.
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“I noticed this too when I picked up a new jar few months back!”
Their favourite sunscreen, though the body-size container is very expensive.
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“My favorite sunscreen is Unseen Sunscreen by Supergoop.”
Their newest Ultra Facial Cream jar lost its slight cucumber scent and feels a little greasier.
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“The newest jar I bought doesn’t have a slight smell of cucumber like the previous ones did. Felt a little greasier upon application as well.”
A daily user loves the COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner and stopped getting acne after pairing it with the COSRX snail moisturizer.
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“I love the propolis toner!! there is not a day that I don’t use it lol. I also stopped having acne since I used it together with the cosrx snail moisturizer”
A month in: not greasy on application, though a bit shiny after a long sweaty day.
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“I opted for the Eucerin clear skin spf 50, and I am currently liking it. Been using it for about a month now. I don’t feel too greasy after just putting it on.”
A cooler-season go-to with a natural-to-satin finish.
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“My current go-to’s for non water/sweat resistant sunscreen for use in the winter and fall seasons is Beauty of Joseon Aqua Fresh and HaruHaru Airyfit which both have a natural to satin finish.”
A cooler-season go-to with a natural-to-satin finish.
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“My current go-to’s for non water/sweat resistant sunscreen for use in the winter and fall seasons is Beauty of Joseon Aqua Fresh and HaruHaru Airyfit which both have a natural to satin finish.”
This exact CeraVe facial moisturizing lotion with SPF pills even with nothing underneath.
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“this exact Cerave facial moisturizing lotion pills. And I didn’t apply anything, no moisturizer, underneath.”
A user's under-eyes love the Revive Eye Serum, but the crow's-feet area became itchy and dry.
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“I’ve been using the eye cream and while my under eye loves them, I’ve also been using in the crows feet area”
Yulia found the cream especially helpful when her sensitive, rosacea-prone skin looked red and reactive. Used as a thick nighttime layer, it left her skin calmer and better moisturized by morning. It was heavy, greasy and slow to settle, but she still considered it a good-value staple for flare-up days.
Just ok: light and hydrating but offers nothing more than cheaper Dieux or Peach & Lily moisturizers.
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“Tatcha water cream mini - just ok. It’s light weight and hydrating but I don’t think it offers anything that dieux or peach and lily moisturizers don’t for the price.”
Hated the Dewy Cream mini, finding it too balmy and sticky and just sitting on the skin.
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“Not pictured is the dewey cream mini because I hated that and used it on my feet and tossed it lol. Was too balmy and sticky and just sat on my skin.”
On their second bottle and enjoys how it makes skin feel plump, though results are temporary.
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“this is my second bottle I think. I really enjoy how it makes my skin feel a bit plump.”
Helped a lot with their blackheads.
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“The CeraVe salicylic acid face wash has helped A TON with mine :)”
A little on the nose at night keeps their sebaceous filaments almost invisible for 18 months.
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“Adding an extra bit of LRP cicaplast onto my nose at the end of my routine made a real difference and my SF have been basically invisible for about 18 months now.”
Cleared blackheads and sebaceous filaments that retinoids didn't, alongside The Ordinary's azelaic acid.
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“Tret and ret did nothing for my blackheads and sebaceous filaments, but glycolic acid and azelaic acid did! I use both from The Ordinary.”
Cleared blackheads and sebaceous filaments that retinoids didn't, alongside The Ordinary's glycolic toner.
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“Tret and ret did nothing for my blackheads and sebaceous filaments, but glycolic acid and azelaic acid did! I use both from The Ordinary.”
Found it burned less than a Trader Joe's gel moisturizer but still left a lingering burn, and later suspected it for puffy eyes.
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“Then i got Torriden dive in soothing cream. Doesn't burn as badly as the trader joes but still a burning that hasn't gone away.”
Loved it but always felt it left a residue on their face.
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“Before was using non-AB LRP toleriane cleanser which I do love BUT it always feels like there is a residue left on my face”
A life saver during a bad rosacea flare.
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“The LRP cicaplast balm is a life saver!!! It feels counterintuitive to slather your irritated skin in this thick balm, but it is so good for the skin barrier.”
For acne caused by dryness, it actually helped.
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“Hmm I have acne prone skin due to dryness and this actually helped.”
Used it on and off; it once felt calming but lately burns slightly on application.
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“lately I’ve noticed that it burns slightly when applied, whereas before it was almost calming on my skin.”
Made their skin redder and more sensitive.
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“I prefer the Round Lab over BOJ Relief Sun, the BOJ made my skin redder and more sensitive”
The blue-tube BoJ sunscreen works wonderfully for them, unlike the original Relief Sun.
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“The BOJ in the blue tube however, is wonderful to me!”
One of their two favourite sunscreens.
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“My top 2 would be Beauty of Joseon and Haru Haru Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen”
Works well on their dry, sensitive skin without breakouts.
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“I actually really like SuperGoop Unseen. 😅 Works super well for me and no issues with breaking out.”
Part of the Paula's Choice routine that keeps their sensitive skin clearest.
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“I currently use the BHA and the Azelaic Acid booster!”
Their go-to for years on dry skin.
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“I have the same skin as you (and LRP Toleriane has also been my go to for years and years).”
Wore it exclusively for years and preferred its texture to other US sunscreens, before switching to Korean SPFs.
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“When I first started wearing EltaMD UV Clear, I felt like it has a far superior texture/feel to most other American SPF options”
Works very well on acne spots and dark marks with no purging; a thick cream that takes time to sink in.
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“It’s working so well on my acne spots and I had no purging whatsoever.”
Loved the Pure Skin Face Cleanser enough to keep many backups.
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“I loved that cleanser. I have tons of backups, so I haven’t bought the new one.”
A 10+ year user of the Pure Skin Face Cleanser, devastated by the reformulation.
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“As another loyal FAB cleanser user of 10+ years, I was also devastated about this reformulation.”
Loves the original Ultra Repair Cream.
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“I love the OG Ultra Repair moisturizer.”
Used the Pure Skin Face Cleanser for nearly 10 years as their favourite; skin reacted whenever they switched, and the reformulation disappoints.
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“The FAB Pure Skin Face Cleanser was my favourite cleanser of all time. I had used it for nearly 10 years.”
Used the Pure Skin Face Cleanser loyally for 10 years and found it amazing.
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“I've also been using it for 10 years, it was AMAZING.”
The Pure Skin Face Cleanser has been their holy grail for over a decade for rosacea and sensitive skin.
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“This cleanser is my holy grail and I’ve also been using it for over a decade and have rosacea and sensitive skin.”
Has been loyal to the Pure Skin Face Cleanser for about 12 years.
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“I am heartbroken to hear that I have been loyal to this cleanser for 12 or so? years.”
The Pure Skin Face Cleanser was their absolute favourite; they stocked up.
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“The FAB cleanser was my absolute favourite.”
Uses the Pure Skin Face Cleanser on sensitive, dry winter days and it helps a lot.
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“I use it when my face feels very sensitive and dry during some days during the winter season. Helped a lot when I needed”
Near-daily use burned their sensitive skin, leaving it dull, irritated and prone to hyperpigmentation.
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“After technically burning my skin off with almost daily usage of TO glycolic acid, my sensitive medium-light olive skin became VERY prone to hyperpigmentation especially during summer and my skin became very dull and irritated”
Far better than Cicaplast for them; tones down redness and earns compliments.
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“I’ve used both extensively and Avene Cicalfate is far superior. I have gotten so many compliments on my skin, even by strangers. It helps tone down the redness”
Burned and swelled their damaged skin every time.
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“My skin hates Cicaplast - I bought it when I ruined my skin barrier and it would burn/swell everytime I put it on, especially near the cheekbones. Tried Cicaflate and it healed the barrier with no issues.”
Healed their damaged barrier with no issues.
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“My skin hates Cicaplast - I bought it when I ruined my skin barrier and it would burn/swell everytime I put it on, especially near the cheekbones. Tried Cicaflate and it healed the barrier with no issues.”
Sometimes finds plain Vaseline works better for them.
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“I actually sometimes think Vaseline is better than Cicaplast for my skin”
The only product they moisturize their face with.
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“Why fix something that isn’t broken? Ugh, this is the only product that I moisturize my face with”
Has used it for a couple of years and likes it, but wants a cheaper or better replacement.
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“i’ve been using this serum for a couple years and i like it but i wanna replace it i think.”
At 39 with hormonal acne and sensitive skin, the Anua Azelaic Acid + Hyaluronic serum made the biggest change in a stripped-back routine: completely clear skin for the first time in years. It's gentler and absorbs faster than The Ordinary's azelaic acid.
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“Anua Azelaic Acid + Hyaluronic serum (this stuff has made the BIGGEST change)”
It eventually started to irritate their skin.
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“Lrp double repair eventually started to irritate my skin. I would suggest going to a routine with no actives for a while.”
Swears by LRP Cicaplast B5 Balm as a spot treatment for really dry patches.
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“I also swear by La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 Balm as a spot treatment on really dry patches.”
After a deodorant burn it restored their underarm skin tone within weeks.
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“After old spice chemically burned my arm pits, I stared using glycolic acid on them and they look like my regular skin tone now.”
Both the cream and the Daily Facial Moisturizer broke them out.
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“I love the face wash however the Moisturizer Cream didn’t sit well on my skin and broke me out an so did the Daily Facial Moisturizer.”
Their former holy grail for slugging, but the reformulated version feels tacky and sticky like glue.
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“I tried the small 3Oz sample my friend had and this shit was so tacky and sticky that it felt like I rubbed glue on my face.”
Gets a lot of pink and red afterward if left on the full ten to twelve minutes.
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“I have similar coloring and have a lot of pink and red afterward if I leave on for the full ten to 12 min.”
Says it is so good and leaves skin feeling nice, though it smells like sausage water.
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“Oh this one is so good. My skin feels so nice after this! Also yes it smells like sausage water”
After laser resurfacing it helps redness and texture with no limit on time.
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“now I can leave it as much as I want and tbh it helps a lot with redness and texture, nothing crazy as the concentration is still not that high, but pretty nice.”
Paired with a niacinamide serum, their skin tone is so even and bright now.
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“I use numbuzin's vitamin C serum and pair it with a niacinamide serum from Axis-Y. This combo works absolute wonders on my skin. My skin tone is so even and bright now”
Keeps coming back to it because it works for their hormonal-acne-prone skin, but finds the small jar pricey for what it is.
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“I’ve been using aveenos oat calming gel moisturiser for a while now and it works for my skin well enough that I keep coming back to it.”
A user finds the Torriden Solid-In Cream thick in the tub but light and quick to absorb on skin, fragrance-free.
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“when applied onto skin, they’re light and absorb well. i love that both dont have any fragrance.”
An oily-skinned user calls the Aqua-Fresh a godsend and stocks it, using the rice version only in winter.
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“I have oily skin and the aqua fresh is god send!”
A brown-skinned user gets no breakouts or sting from the Rice + Probiotics and it soaks in well, though it's a little white on them.
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“I usee the BOJ rice+ no breakouts, no sting, no fragrance and soaks well. Except that its a little white for me.”
CeraVe and Vanicream broke them out, but Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser has never let them down.
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“So I both Cerave and Vanicream caused me to breakout but Cetaphil Daily Facial Wash has never let me down.”
On normal-to-oily combination skin it left their face extremely dry and stripped, and after testing many moisturizers they pinned their skin issues on it.
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“Whenever I use it my face feels extremely dry and stripped”
Gave them dark circles that took a couple of days to fade; their only reaction to a The Ordinary product.
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“It gave me dark circles that took a couple of days to go away. It's the only Ordinary product that's given me a reaction.”
A user tried the Aqua-Fresh and it stung their whole face.
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“This I tried and it stung my whole face: BOJ Aqua fresh”
Remembers it working pretty well for their acne marks a year or two ago.
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“I tried the numbuzin no 5 serum around a year or two ago and I remember it working pretty well”
The most effective vitamin C serum they've tried, though it smelled horrible.
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“Cosrx vitamin c 23 was the most effective vitamin c serum I have tried. But it smelled horrible, like rotten sausage”
After over a year, a user loves the Aqua-Fresh: no white cast, never broke them out and not heavy.
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“I have used the BOJ aqua sunscreen for over a year now and I love it!”
Right after applying around the eyes it left red, darker raccoon-eye marks that were still there 10 hours later.
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“Pretty much immediately after I noticed my eyes get a lot redder and darker.”
Their only moisturizer; calmed severe rosacea and flares.
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“It's the only moisturizer I use. I used to have terrible rosacea and facial flares but this product helped so much to the point i don't even have rosacea any more.”
Gentle and slightly moisturising with a noticeable reduction in pigmentation and a subtle glow.
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“I have been using Numbuzin No. 5. It is gentle and even slightly moisturising. I have definitely noticed reduction in pigmentation and there's a subtle glow.”
Amazing and swears by it; a bit slow but not unreasonably.
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“Cosrx 23 is amazing and I swear by it. Its a bit slow but not unreasonably”
Calmed inflamed skin back to baseline in five days and eased their rosacea redness.
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“After 5 days I was back to baseline, and my redness has almost completely gone.”
Records no change but thinks their PIH is gradually fading; affordable but smells like spam.
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“I dont record any changes before and after use, and ive been using cos de baha azelaic acid serum together for a few months. But i think my pih is gradually fading.”
Found the COSRX 23% smell awful and couldn't deal with it.
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“Then I tried Geek & Gorgeous 15% and COSRX 23%, and honestly… the smell is awful. I just can’t deal with it.”
Loves the texture and hydration but it didn't really improve their dark spots.
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“numbuzin n5 serum: love the texture and hydration, but didn't really improve anything”
Loves the Glass Skin serum on combination, super-sensitive, hormonal-acne skin.
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“I personally love it. (Sorry. Late to the game) But I am also one who will be the first to day it depends on your skins needs.”
Had a severe reaction to Great Barrier Relief: swollen eyes and blotchy skin.
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“used GBR again once I thought my skin was improving and had an insane insane insane reaction. Swollen eyes, blotch”
An acne-prone user broke out on their chin after trying the Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner two or three times.
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“I added it to my routine”
A user found the Aqua-Fresh quite good for combination skin, but it stings the eyes so they won't reorder.
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“I used Boj the blue one and it stings the eyes for a while… overall it’s quite good for combination skin but won’t reorder”
A user found the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics too greasy and glowy and felt it didn't absorb properly.
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“I've tried the BOJ Relief Sun Rice and the Skin1004 one. Didn't like them for the same reason- felt too greasy on my skin.”
Healed their barrier, damaged by a move to dry, high-altitude Denver, in 14 days of simple use.
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“These are my results after just 14 days.”
A combination, acne-prone user whose eyes burn with many sunscreens calls the Aqua-Fresh their holy grail, with far less oiliness than others.
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“Combination, acne prone skin here. I am sensitive to a lot of sunscreens (burns my eyes). The BOJ with blue cap is my HG!”
A super-sensitive user who runs outdoors finds the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics super gentle.
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“I also have beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics, it is Aldo super gentle”
Good but heavy on their skin, and it must be used within six months.
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“The B5 balm is good but it's heavy on my skin and when you open, you have to done within 6 months.”
An acne-prone user broke out in closed comedones from the Aqua-Fresh.
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“I tried skin 1004 and boj aqua sunscreen. Both of them caused broke out and close comedones on my skin.”
Loves it but too thick and shiny for daytime.
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“I love the LRP Cicaplast but I can only use it at night. Too thick and shiny for me in the AM haha.”
A combination, acne-prone user found the Rice + Probiotics too heavy, though it didn't sting their eyes.
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“beauty of joseon relief sun rice + probiotics ~ didn't like this one as i felt it was too heavy for my combination acne-prone skin but did not sting the eyes”
An acne-prone combination user felt the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics broke them out.
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“I’ve tried BoJ rice & the skin1004 but i just felt like they both broke me out.”
A user breaks out from the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics.
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“Just be careful and do patch test with the BOJ Relief Sun Rice. I break out from it.”
Had a pretty bad allergic reaction and warns it may not suit sensitive skin.
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“i had a pretty bad allergic reaction to the glowscreen:/ might not be for anyone w sensitive skin!”
Has dry skin and calls it the best cream they've used; no dupe they tried is as creamy and moisturising, so they keep buying it, during sales.
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“I have dry skin and I’ve tried all the dupes and have not been able to find one. That’s as creamy and moisturizing as this one. So unfortunately, I’m still buying this one.”
Made dry, sensitive skin drier and irritated their eyelids.
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“I got Cicalfate+ for my dry and very sensitive skin, but it got even more dry and now my eyelids are irritated and flaky.”
A dry, sensitive-skinned user rates the Dive-In Soothing Cream 7/10: calming but too light for winter.
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“felt a bit too lightweight for winter so didn’t really give me enough hydration but it was calming”
A user especially loves Torriden's Dive-In sheet masks.
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“I love Torriden! Their Dive In sheet masks especially!”
An oily-skinned user in a hot, humid climate finds the Dive-In Soothing Cream perfect: lightweight, oil-free and very hydrating.
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“On my oily skin it's perfect for my kind of weather! Because it is so lightweight and oil free lol.”
In a high desert climate, a user finds the Dive-In Soothing Cream not a winter moisturizer but great before workouts.
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“Torriden is definitely not a winter moisturizer.”
A user who didn't get on with Illiyoon calls the Torriden soothing cream their holy grail.
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“Illiyoon didnt go that well with me too but torriden is my HG!”