Beauty Tips For Body Care
Wanted to share my experience with a looot of products I’ve tried over the last 12 months to try and get my skincare in line!Here’s the TLDR on my skin journey; had acne, moderate, but EVERYWHERE, since puberty. Got really bad. Found a skincare group. Through education and trying things out my skin is the best it’s ever been. Ever. (I’m 27F for reference)Skin: oily, was dehydrated, semi-sensitive, very acne prone, some acne scarring, and folks I am a PICKER. Acne was closed comedones, whiteheads and blackheads galore. Potentially a little smidge of fungal acne. Problem spots were jaw, above my lip, cheek bones, neck and my shoulders.It’s taken a lot of learning about skincare routines, reading peoples posts/comments, reading simpleskincarescience, watching youtubers like Beauty Within/Caroline Hiron/James Welsh/etc and experimenting/having patience but I’ve got my skin in the best condition it’s ever been!My shoulders, which haven’t been free of a pimple in 5 years minimum, are totally cleared up. My face is glowing, I listen to it, I’ve deducted my picking by 95% (if I’d stop staring in the mirror so much I could stop completely lol), and my acne is basically completely gone! I have little tiny breakouts, and occasional whiteheads. But they are so small, insignificant and they definitely aren’t nearly as inflamed as the past has been! And I walk around without concealer or foundation on!REVIEWS! (With prices!) *anything with a price point and a size means it’s sold in a variety of sizese.l.f. Bounce Back Jelly cleanser ($6 USD) This is a really simple, gentle cleanser. I used this in the mornings after I worked out because I didn’t need anything crazy or strong, just something to get off the dirt and sweat. Obviously the price point is clutch. I think it’d be a great cleanser so people who don’t have many acne issues, or the acne issues are minimal. Especially for college students and teenagers who aren’t looking to pour money into a skincare routine but want to get into the habit/routine. Rating - 3.5/5 Will I repurchase? NoVanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser ($9 USD) This is my holy grail. The price point is unbeatable. It’s so gentle, yet effective. I’ve used it both as a stand alone cleanser and as a second cleanse. Makes your skin feel clean without being stripped. Easily accessible (it’s in drugstores and it’s on amazon). Great for sensitive skin and fungal acne. Also gets eye makeup off really well without irritating the eyes. Lathers, but not overly. Rating - 5/5 Will I repurchase? Yessss!Fresh Soy Face cleanser ($15 USD/50ml) I got a trail of this with a Sephora order and I was really excited about it. However I used it twice and both times my skin burned upon application and I almost immediately had to wash it off. It was my first time using a soy product, so that’s the only thing I can think of that bothered my skin. Rating - 1/5 Will I repurchase? NoMurad Essential-C Cleanser ($39 USD) This was a great beginner cleanser for me. It was my second try in the Murad line (which I do enjoy their products but they are a little pricey). This has the little gel roller balls in it. Very gentle on the skin but didn’t really do much in improving my skin. Rating - 3/5 Will I repurchase? NoFirst Aid Beauty Face Cleanser ($21 USD) The biggest thing I wasn’t a fan of with this cleanser was the smell. Smelled kind of like playdough (which I’ve always hated the smell of). The texture is that like a lotion, doesn’t really leather but definitely gets you clean and a little goes a long way. Did leave my skin feeling a LITTLE tight afterwards. I used this for a couple weeks and found myself having more small whiteheads and small breakouts then normal. Switched to another cleanser and my breakouts disappeared. Rating - 2/5 Will I repurchase? NopeDrunk Elephant Beste Jelly Cleanser ($32 USD) So I was really surprised by this. I got a free trial size of this and the protini for my birthday gift through Sephora. I wasn’t sure I even wanted to try it with all the very unimpressive customer service garbage they’ve been doing. But I’m doing a no buy until all my goodies are used up so I went to try it... crap guys I loved it. Great texture (way better than elf imo) and really lathers. No scent. Didn’t feel dry and tight afterwards. Rating - 5/5 Will I repurchase? Maybe. I have issues with their public relations/customer service and feedback.Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm ($34 USD/90ml) This was my first cleansing balm. Really enjoyed the smell (smells “fresh”) and how long the jar lasted me. Great at melting off makeup and sunscreen. Definitely recommend using a washcloth and not just trying to rinse it off - the oil gets pretty runny if you’re trying to just rinse it off. Rating - 4/5 Will I repurchase? YesCaudalie Micellar Water ($28 USD) This was my first stab at double cleansing. I don’t know why I went for a more expensive micellar water but here we are. Overall my skin loved it. Took off concealer/SPF/foundation but didn’t dry out my skin. However I wear mascara fairly often and this was TERRIBLE for getting eye makeup off. Rating - 3/5 Will I repurchase? NoPaula’s Choice Enriched Calming Toner ($21 USD) Living in the desert I decided to go with a hydrating toner. This one was milky, love the texture. Makes my skin feel plump and hydrated after application. Only downside was I bought it from amazon and the bottom of the bottle was warped and I didn’t notice the first time I went to use it - when I set it down it fell over and spilled half out. Other than that no issues! Rating - 4/5 Will I repurchase? Yese.l.f. Keep Your Balance Hydrating Toner ($8 USD) Hydrating? Nope not here. Disappointed in this, honestly. Was super excited BUT alcohol debate is high up on their ingredients list. I tried it out for a few days anyways and could definitely feel how tight my skin got afterwards. Really bummed. Rating - 2/5 Will I repurchase? NoSephora Eye Brightening Cream ($16 USD) Holy luxurious Batman. This is a holy grail for sure. I didn’t even know I would enjoy an eye cream! I really loved a trial size of their All Day Hydrator so I ordered that and honestly tacked this on to the purchase because I thought “why not?” This feels so creamy and delicate on your skin, soaks in beautifully, and the results seem instant. Rating - 5/5 Will I repurchase? Yes!LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream ($20 USD) So I accidentally ordered this right before I bought the Sephora eye cream and didn’t realize it. So I decided to use both. I enjoy this eye cream but it’s definitely thicker, takes more time to soak in. So I use this one at night, on most nights. It’s hard to tell which has had the better results, but I think both eye creams have done wonders for the bags under my eyes! Rating - 4/5 Will I repurchase? No, simply because the Sephora is my favorite and I don’t need two.Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence ($18 USD) I have nothing but good things to say about this essence. Definitely added an additional layer of moisture that my skin has really needed. I loved the way it felt on my skin and how long the bottle lasted. The price point is clutch for being able to use it 2x a day for about 6 months. Only downside was besides adding moisture I’m not sure it really did much for my skin. Rating - 4/5 Will I repurchase? Maybe.The Ordinary Niacinimide 10% + Zinc 1% ($5.90 USD) This didn’t do anything for me which was really disappointing. My shoulders had great success with zinc so I had high hopes for this. Didn’t irritate my skin but I saw no difference between days I used it and days I didn’t. Rating - 3/5 Will I repurchase? NopeSephora All Day Hydrator ($16 USD) Like it’s sister (the eye cream) this felt surprisingly luxurious on my face. LOVE for a day time moisturizer. Soaks in quickly. Makes my skin feel very silky. Doesn’t overdo it. Only downside? Fragrance.... Rating - 4/5 Will I repurchase? AbsolutelyCosRX Honey Ceramide Cream ($20 USD) This surprised me as well. This was my first CosRX product and man have I loved it. The jar is small so that was a little disappointing but a little goes a long way. This is my nighttime moisturizer and it’s my favorite by far. It feels halfway between a gel and a cream. Rating - 4/5 Will I repurchase? YesCeraVe Moisturizing Cream in the tub ($15 USD/19oz) This was my first night time moisturizer. Personally this works really well for my skin. Biggest downside is that it feels a lot thicker than I want, but honestly it’s really doable. Great for folks with sensitive skin. Loved it especially for the cost. Rating - 3/5 Will I repurchase? Probably notThe Ordinary Rosehip Oil ($9.80 USD) This oil is my jam. I throw this on all by itself or on top of my moisturizer at night. I live in the desert currently and this has been a delight to have in my routine. Nothing but good things to say. Wouldn’t recommend it as a part of your day routine though, doesn’t soak up quickly. Rating - 4/5 Will I repurchase? YesBiossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil ($49 USD) My skin HATED this. I got a trial size from Sephora. I read lots of great things about squalane and I’ve used products that have tea tree oil in them before... tried it three separate times and I broke out all three times. This was a total no-go for me. disappeared. Rating - 1/5 Will I repurchase? NopeMurad Multi Vitamin Infusion Oil ($73 USD) This was the first ever oil I tried as I was breaking out into the skincare world. I had a trial size and slapped it on just to try and I almost instantly saw results. This helped a lot with my healing acne spots. It’s lightweight enough to use it during the day time (I often do) and it soaks in quickly. It is fragranced. It is expensive. BUT! I did thoroughly enjoy it. The bottle does last quite a while. Rating - 4/5 Will I repurchase? Maybe if it was $20 lessDrunk Elephant Marula Oil ($72 USD/30ml) Got this as a part of the night bright kit with Sephora. Tended to sit on top of my face for quite a while. Definitely felt thicker than rosehip which I just didn’t enjoy. Didn’t seem to break me out but didn’t seem to do anything for my skin. Rating - 2/5 Will I repurchase? NopeLilyAna Naturals Retinol Cream ($20 USD) My first Retinol of any type. I’ve really loved it. I saw some minor improvements basically overnight. Very non-irritating. I’d say a great start for folks wanting to dive into retinol but want to start light and inexpensive. Very thick cream, goes on easily, lasts a while. Rating - 4/5 Will I repurchase? Very likelyDrunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum ($90 USD) I hate the price point so much. Again the customer service really makes me not want to purchase from the brand. I do enjoy this Serum. It hasn’t performed any miracles but it doesn’t irritate my skin. It does do some good overnight. I only use it once a week. Rating - 3/5 Will I repurchase? Probably not. So many AHA/BHAs on the market for way less with same results.The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA ($6.80 USD) I found this to be perfectly effective and simultaneously gentle. Great price point. I’ve got nothing bad to say about it to be honest! Rating - 4/5 Will I repurchase? ProbablyGlow Recipe Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask ($22 USD/30ml) Tried this on a whim and LOVED it. Skins always wakes up glowing. So soft. So gentle on my skin. If you can handle the fragrance then I highly suggest trying it. Probably my favorite AHA product to try. Rating - 5/5 Will I repurchase? YesOrigins Retexturing Mask ($13 USD/30ml) Did nothing good, did nothing bad. The texture freaked me out at first (wasn’t prepared for it to have that texture). This is my “I want to relax and zone out” mask because it doesn’t nothing for me but I don’t have to change up my routine to use it. Rating - 3/5 Will I repurchase? Nopee.l.f. Moisturizing Sleeping Mask ($12 USD) I broke out in small hives and/or fungal acne the second time I used it. It was a bummer because I loved the way it felt on my face. Again I think this is a good product for a younger person with little acne issues and needing to establish a routine. Rating - 2/5 Will I repurchase? NopeEtude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish SPF ($10 USD) Hands down favorite SPF. Dries with a matte finish. Tiny bottle but lasts quite a long time. Had done an excellent job in protecting my face from getting sunburnt this summer! I’ve had no issues with pore clogging. Rating - 5/5 Will I repurchase? AbsolutelyDermaZinc Z Bar ($18 USD for a pack of 3 bars) This was my back/shoulders lifesaver. I tried a bunch of stuff. BP and SA were doing nothing (I tried both body wash and wipes/creams) and I was near the points of tears. I tried the Head and Shoulders as body wash trick, and this just dried my skin out. Thennn I tried this... it still took a month but this is the clearest my body acne has been since I was 16! This is my holy grail for my body acne. Rating - 5/5 Will I repurchase? AlwaysI typed this all on my phone so forgive me... hope it helps!
Girls Blog 2015
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