Hey Pickies 🧡 

Just wondering if I can get a better understanding of these two things? What is each good for & what’s the difference? 

Thanks 🙌🏼😁💦🌸🌿

ceramides vs peptides

So I love trying out skincare and am up for trying most things but I struggle when asked what my skin type is. 
Really sensitive skin, goes red easily- looks like rosacea is starting. Oily Tzone, but also dehydrated skin at the same time.
Is this weird sounding or common? And when I’m looking for a suitable cleanser/toner/moisturiser - what do I look for - ones for dry or oily skin 🤷🏻‍♀️ when my skin is really dehydrated I use moisturising products but then I break out the next day 😢 and am super oily! Needing some advice plz babes 🙌🏼❤️‍🔥

helllppp! what’s my actual skin type?

Hey Pickies! Looking to start using ceramides more seriously now as my skin barrier is definitely compromised & im getting more regular inflamed & dry patches 😭 

I have tried the Elizabeth Arden capsules before which were so incredible 🤩🧡 they’re so expensive though and just not appealing to me due to the price point right now.

What are your fave products that incorporate ceramides? Would love to collate a list together of potentials 🙌🏼

Ceramide recommendations plz 🤞🏼

So almost every product I have contains this ingredient - Sodium Hydroxide. But the detail on Picky app hardly reads well?! It says it can be ‘a highly caustic & inorganic base’ - so why is something caustic in my skincare?😂 I’m not a scientist so do appreciate this is probably a beneficial thing to a product when formulated properly.. but would be interesting in finding more out about it and what it’s function is!😃 💛

Any info appreciated 🫶🤞🏼

I keep seeing hyaluronic acid being promoted as a wonder cure for hydration - which I totally believe as ive benefitted from adding it to my routine. But I also keep seeing that it can do more damage than good ‘if used wrongly’ - can anybody explain how you can use it incorrectly?? I have creams containing some, a hyaluronic mist spray etc. I’m not sure how it can be used in the wrong way..? Anyone able to shed some light for me please 🙌🏼🧡

Hyaluronic acid confusion..

One of the best serums you’ll use!
This is such an amazing serum, really love it & will definitely be repurchasing it. It’s really gentle, leaves skin super nourished & hydrated & supple. It’s full of pomegranate fruit extract, various fruit seed oils, glycerin, squalane. A milky texture that absorbs well. Leaves you glowing & really hydrated. Highly recommend this serum!


Nothing bad for me! It’s a slightly pricier but well worth the results imo. A real skinvestment 👌

This serum is a multifunctional product which hydrates, treats & exfoliates. It contains 100% pure rose extract, which is hydrating. Other hydrators in there include Glycerin & caprylyl glycol 💧 It exfoliates with the Mandelic & Glycolic acid. Kojic acid brightens/is an anti oxidant, and the Niacinimide is great for pores, oil control, redness & skin barrier maintenance ✌️

A really lush product that is a loose gel, applies easily & absorbs so well. I’ve seen such a difference since I started using this. I understand it can be used after cleansing as a 1-step routine but I have tended to incorporate it with other products. It’s great just on its own followed up by a barrier cream for some mild exfoliation and hydration. I am also massively impressed with how it’s complemented by retinal routine! Results are so much more noticeable using the AHA alongside my ret cream. I would only recommend doing this if your skin is able to handle these together though! The hydrators help counteract dryness from retinal, and the niacinimide pairs so well with its barrier protecting ability. It’s housed in a nice functional pump so you’re not wasting excess product & no spillage. Impressed with this serum and if you’re struggling with oil control/enlarged pores and/or redness it may be a good one to try! Obviously rosacea presents differently in everybody who deals with it & it’s not a simple case of what works for me will work for you. This serum is really great for a number of skin concerns & I will be purchasing a replacement once this is finished 👌And don’t worry if you’re not into a floral rose scent, this doesn’t have any!👍

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Jumiso have yet again given us another incredible product! A really lightweight & hydrating toner that’s very gentle. Contains ascorbic acid, tranamic acid & niacinimide. Brightens & hydrated your skin so nicely. Using this toner everyday and will be repurchasing - definitely recommend!

Honestly didn’t find anything bad about this!

Okay so this product was such a pleasant surprise for me!😍 This year has already been my ‘year of the spf’ as I’ve branched out to try a bunch of different ones and have found new holy grails I absolutely love, and I couldn’t imagine finding another one as good..

I also have sensitive skin + a real strugglebutt issue with watery eyes wearing most SPFs - even some mineral ones..😭 Therefore I didn’t have much hope this chemical sunscreen would blow me away - but I was wrong!

I already lurrvvve the Skin1004 Hyalu-cica range already but hadn’t tried to SPF before. This is a super lightweight serum that looks like a cream but feels more like a gel. It easily applies & spreads without feeling greasy, uneven or tacky. Doesn’t leave any white cast and absorbs much quicker than some other spfs. 

Have to say I haven’t had ANY watering eyes, or any other reaction to the formula - so the soothing elements on I’m the ingredient list clearly must be effective. I also like that it has no discernible scent to it. This is a great option to grab for your handbag for daily coverage that doesn’t interfere with makeup. It’s an accessible pump tube that isn’t bulky and if it’s good on my awkward skin I’d probably guess it’s good for most skin types!🌟 

skin1004 always nail it with their products and who doesn’t want extra centella or Hyaluronic acid?! I would recommend this SPF serum as a lightweight alternative to a cream, and good for most skin types. Would definitely consider purchasing one of these in the future. 👏🫶🌱🌿💦



Nothing bad - worth the price - super effective!!

Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum

Reduce visible redness and support the skin barrier with This soothing and calming Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum is fantastic and I highly recommend it! It visibly reduces redness & supports the skin’s natural barrier. Formulated to target dehydration, irritation, and redness, this lightweight milky texture wraps sensitive skin in a healing layer of actives to restore skin to its natural, healthy state. It contains a blend of powerful plant-based ingredients such as nutrient-rich avocado extract + butter, strengthening ceramides, and calming allantoin and rice milk to help strengthen and recover irritated, compromised skin.  

Stars of the show:
🌟Avocado!🥑 (butter + extract) 
🌟5-ceramide complex 
🌟Allantoin
🌟Rice milk

💙 Thoughts 💙
I’ve only just started using this serum and am so far completely obsessed! It’s sooo hydrating & nourishing feeling on your skin and really leaves your skin plump & smooth. I particularly enjoyed how much it cooled my rosacea breakout and how swiftly it was effective in reducing the inflammation. Will absolutely be repurchasing this product - over & over again! I imagine it’s amazing for after sun care/sunburn too but right now I’m loving this ceramide infused powerhouse serum in this freezing weather ❄️💛✨ A little goes a long way & it really packs a punch. It is so nice to use underneath my retinal moisturiser 😍



Hebskin