Hi everyone,

I'll preface by saying that I've tried every which way to make this sunscreen work, but it's so greasy on me and gives me some breakouts. Still in search of a holy grail sunscreen that doesn't burn my eyes, have tons of alcohol in the ingredients, fragrance, dries down satin/natural, and doesn't give a crazy white cast. 🥲

I'm attaching sunscreens I've tried that did not work for me as well. They either stung my eyes, were greasy, too matte + white cast, etc.

For reference, my skin is combination dry, with a tendency to produce more oil in the t-zone during winter. My skin tone is light medium - medium. Thank you!

Beauty of Joseon sunscreen doesn't work for me. Need suggestions!

Hi Picky Community!

I have seen a lot of discussion in the recent months regarding the efficacy of peptides (copper and others) in the same routines as retinoids, direct acids, vitamin C derivatives etc. 

Do any of you have any insight into this and whether those things affect the ability of the peptides to work? The last thing I want is for my peptides to not do what they're supposed to be doing because I'm using retin-A or azelaic acid etc. Thank you!

Efficacy of peptides while using acids and low pH products

Hi everyone, 

I am interested to learn about your favorite sunscreens, especially any new and interesting ones in the market. 

I've tried a lot of sunscreens, and not many of them work very well for me. My current issues are:

- eye stinging 
- too much fragrance for my sensitive and acne prone skin
- either too mattifying + white cast, or too moisturizing and greasy
- popular ones like the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen stung my eyes and was too moisturizing, and so did the Isntree one

Would love to hear some recommendations! I'm including some sunscreens I've tried below.

New & interesting sunscreen recommendations

What are your favorite foaming, cream, or gel second cleansers that don't dry your face out? I'm currently suffering from extremely tight, dry, and acne prone skin and would like to use one that's very gentle. 

I do treat my skin really well and keep it hydrated, but hoping to hear about your favorite cleansers that don't make your face feel dry and tight after you use them. I'm listing a few I've tried that have caused that issue for me.

Non-drying second cleansers

I would love to hear your recommendations for the best pore cleansing and reducing kbeauty products that you've all tried!

Best product you tried for pores?

Cons 🐝
- Somewhat pricy for amount 
- Sticky until absorbed (time consuming to apply)
- Not available in physical stores (at least in Canada)

Texture 🐝
The ampoule has a juicy &quot;chok chok&quot; texture that brings instant plumpness and glow to the face. It is rather viscous, so it spreads well and feels like it is covering the face properly. It does take a few minutes to fully sink in, but it&#39;s worth the glow! I did not experience any greasiness or oiliness! 

Scent 🐝
The ampoule has a light honey and floral scent! It did not irritate my skin or nose at all. In fact, I found it to be quite lovely! It dissipates after a few minutes of wear. 

Colour 🐝
The ampoule is more transparent&#47;translucent than anything else, with a very light honey-color tinge. The tinge is not visible on the skin at all! 

Application 🐝
I applied the ampoule to my face after my essence and serum had sunk in well. It glides beautifully on the skin and gives an instant glow and plumping effect. It takes about 5 minutes to fully sink in (it can feel a bit sticky before that), so I recommend waiting before applying your moisturizer and sunscreen on top. I also find that during the summer, it provides enough hydration that I skip my moisturizer and directly apply my sunscreen. 

Results 🐝
Besides the initial glow and plumping effect, I find that the ampoule kept my face hydrated well throughout the day. Even without a makeup primer, my foundation lasted well and stayed glowy for a full 8 hours. On extremely hot days, I felt that it was a bit too heavy on the skin. This was easily remedied by skipping the essence and serum before applying the ampoule! I experienced no breakouts or adverse reactions after using it everyday for a week. It helped calm down my rosacea and hormonal acne! On the day that my mom tried some, it helped calm her eczema down as well! 

Hero Ingredients 🐝
The ampoule boasts the inclusion of 83.25% black bee propolis extract in its formula! Propolis is a hard-working hero ingredient that is both anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory. If you struggle with acne, redness, and dull skin, you should always look for products with propolis in them! 

The Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract also serves as an emollient in the formula, helping with the moisturization factor, as well as adding antioxidants that help with defending the skin’s surface against damage from airborne pollutants and other sources of environmental stress. 

Complete Ingredients List 🐝
Propolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine 

Pros 🐝
- Lightweight
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-bacterial
- Hydrating
- Plumping &amp; Glowing 
- Better makeup application &amp; wear 

Price 🐝
USD $28 &#47; CAD $35 

Availability 🐝
Available directly from COSRX, as well as vendors such as Yesstyle and Stylevana

I was not a fan of the fragrance or the lack of transparency around the hyaluronic acid content. It didn&#39;t pack enough of a moisture punch.

The positives with this product is that it does feel substantial on the skin and you don&#39;t need a lot to cover the face. It does glide well.

I took a random chance when buying this cleanser but it has quickly become my favorite to use (I have quite a few). It&#39;s very simple, foams well, and doesn&#39;t leave my skin feeling dry and tight afterwards. It cleans off all the residue of my first cleanser and makeup. It has a low pH (which is much better for the skin). Highly recommended.

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