Hello!  Little sister with sensitive skin got a bad reaction (red bumpy rash) on her cheeks after slathering a new product.  She also has sensitive skin like mine (but thankfully with less issues so far) and we completely forgot to do a test patch on face first.  We sent pics to the doctor and got the recommendation to use some OTC hydrocortisone cream which has been helping since then along with using aquaphor/Vaseline/cerave healing ointment on top.  

Thus, I have been wondering: what do y’all do after a bad skin reaction?  Any recommendation of products or tips that helped for you (both during and after)?

What do when your skin gets a bad reaction or irritated?

Where to start?  
First off, the serum was so light that even after multiple layers of using it like a toner, but not, it just felt like adding nothing to my skin… even after skipping it for a week, did not see much difference.    It actually just felt like slapping on many layers of this product for the sake of it without being more moisturing or effective (perhaps it works much better mixed in with more moisturizing toners or serums).  YMMV though and depends on what you look for in a serum/product!  
So while it may be 100mL, I’ve been going through it pretty fast.   It stung a little on my tretinoin using skin as well.  Other than that, it was nice to try and pretty to look at, but definitely did not notice anything much.  
Will add pics later! 

Goes on as a light runny texture, sinks in skin fast and great to layer in the mornings before sunscreen.  Skin does feel a bit less oily throughout the day which is a plus.   No noticeable scent.
Also a whole 100mL in a beautiful frosted glass bottle?  Love the aesthetic.   

💧 Downside?  Might end up using a lot more product due to the lack of foam and feeling like water, but it’s a relatively large size at 220mL.

I received this product for free from Picky and LAGOM in exchange for my honest review.
 ✨ Intended for morning washes, this gel to water cleanser works beautifully: light, non-stripping cleanse.  
💧 Melts right into water, otherwise it sits like the usual gel without foaming.  Smells great like a relaxing mini herbal spa from all the essential oils (lavender, chamomile, sandalwood, orange, rose, and bergamot), not unlike a luxurious brand, without being too strong, lasting long, or overwhelming.  Skin does not feel tight or dry after, just like using water.   
✨ Overall, it’s great for irritated skin that needs light cleansing or after oil cleansing without being too stripping or strong!  If using as the only cleanser for the whole day out, it may not feel clean enough without slathering on even more.

None so far after weeks of using them!  Its a relatively simple, yet effective ampoule to add moisture to sensitive and sensitized skin.

Note: I received this product for free from Picky and make p:rem in exchange for my honest review

💦After essentially killing my (already sensitive) skin barrier through tret, BHA, and AHA without more days of rest in between, everything in my usual skin routine stung with breakouts leaving scars of all shades.  I desperately needed something calming and with an extremely simple ingredient list.  This came at an absolutely perfect time and lived up to its name of “safe me” because it definitely helped save my skin the past few weeks. 

💦 Ingredients 
    Lots of great simple, yet known to be helpful ingredients that are similar to molecules in natural skin.  

Full: Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water;Aqua, Polyglycerin-3, Pentylene Glycol, 
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract,
Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl&#47;Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP,
Carbomer, Xanthan Gum

💧The more irritation soothing ones: panthenol, allantoin
💧Moisture holding:  hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate
💧Barrier building: Ceramide NP
💧Others: Sugarcane extract does provide some gentle exfoliation to eliminate the dry skin and for cell renewal, more gentle than glycolic and similar acids.  The Chondrus crispus is a kelp extract that is supposed to help with building skin’s barrier and for moisturizing.

💦Package and Scent
    Hard plastic, slightly blue tinged.  The pipette works well without leaks.
    No noticeable scents, more of a very light no-scent scent (after closing inhaling it for minutes). 

💦Texture
    Medium viscosity on the thicker side (not watery), but easy to spread and sink into skin after a few minutes.  Does not leave skin feeling sticky, so it layers and works well with other skincare steps.  Clear in color. 

💦Experience Overtime and Final Thoughts
    This came when my skin truly needed it.  After 2 weeks, skin irritation is definitely reduced while still being moisturized and on the healing path.  Much more gentle as there was no stinging on my damaged skin and nicely adds moisture to offset tret’s drying aspect.  To help combat the acne though, I have been using IUNIK’s propolis serum as well as makep:rem safe me watery ampoule after the first week of only using the watery ampoule.  This is something I will definitely keep reaching for, especially when any signs of skin irritation or over exfoliation starts to pop up.  Definitely on my potential serum repurchase list for when skin gets extra sensitive!

The texture takes some getting used to.  

Kind of don’t like how it feels after you rub it in for too long as it becomes an oily texture and makes my face feel unclean. 


I received this product for free from Picky and MIXSOON in exchange for my honest review.

First time trying this essence serum after seeing it around for a while now, and glad for this chance!  
It’s unique.  Which means it can be a hit or miss. The texture is slimy, slippery, and tends to  leave a trail like snail secretion.  It slipped right off my fingers before! 

It’s a nice basic serum and I have been really enjoying using it as the sole serum since been pretty lazy to go through all the steps and different serums and toners. It came at the perfect time. The essence serum is moisturizing and brightening.  There is no noticeable scent. 

Additionally, the more you massage the serum in, it becomes a bit oily.  Could be used to cleanse skin by wiping off or just leave on to keep all the toners in. 

Overall, I am a fan.  However the texture takes some time getting used to it.  The packaging is convenient. Easy to reuse and for traveling. 

Oh boi, sis had a rash from this after slathering on face in excitement so YMMV as always (still great as an all over body cooling gel and for hair if it doesn’t work out for face!)

🐝 Definitely more on the light cooling side of things, so if looking for something more moisturizing (be it a gel cream or thicker ones) something else could work better.

🍯 Scent has a slight artificialness to it unfortunately.  Fragrance might irritate or just get tired of the scent.

🐝 The jar!  Extremely basic plastic container, so have to be careful with opening and closing but its big enough to just make a big scoop and slather over body.  Might just decant it into an empty pump bottle for easier and more sanitary use.

Great price and ingredients (especially all the honey and propolis).  
🐝Fun watery gel texture!  It’s jiggly in the container, yet feels very watery and light on skin.  It also feels very cooling!  Its absorbs and dries pretty quickly, but does leave a slight sticky residue for a while that eventually goes away.  Nice very-light moisturizer.

🍯 It smells sweet like honey  

🐝Tried it on hair and it seems to work as a light hair mask or leave on conditioner!  Doesn’t feel too messy or heavy compared to oils or some conditioners&#47;hair mask.  

🍯 Can’t attest to how well the propolis and honey actually helps with acne yet as of now, but ingredient jmage included shows how much ppm are in.

 (Got in on clearance sale at Marshalls so for a big 300mL &#47;10.14 fl oz jar, I have no regrets!!! It’s a fun try)

Cismic