I’m currently using LRP Cicaplast Baume B5 (the new formula) after applying adapalene but I’d like to add another moisturizer to my routine since the Cicaplast isn’t very hydrating on its own. European/French skincare would be preffered.

What’s a good moisturizer to use with adapalene?

Recently (and by recently I mean yesterday) decided to ditch all active ingredients and focus on healing and repairing my skin barrier. It feels crazy and counterproductive but deep down I know it’s more important to have healthy skin than to use any and every active ingredients available. I even washed my face this morning with lukewarm water and nothing else. No micellar water, no cleanser, nothing. Put on a thick layer of LRP Cicaplast Baume B5 and a bit of Uriage Bariederm-Cica Cu-Zn on my more problematic areas, and last but not least, SPF 50. Really hoping this turns out to be a pleasant and less stressful experience compared to previous skincare routines I’d tried and would love to know if anyone else is trying to heal their skin barrier or has succeeded in doing so (tips & tricks are always welcome) 💖

Back to basics

Do you guys prefer something like Aquaphor which has more ingredients like glycerin and panthenol or a cult classic like Vaseline? / What kind of improvements did you notice in your skin that you’d attribute to slugging?

Slugging 🐌

I’m having the hardest time finding a sunscreen that isn’t oily and doesn’t pill 🤧 I have combination skin (oily forehead and nose, somewhat dry everywhere else) and would love to hear what those of you with similar skin use 💖

Sunscreen recommendations?

Almost 2 weeks ago I started using Adapalene 0.1% every third night and since then I’ve scoured the internet for people’s experiences, reviews and results with retinoids in general. I don’t really know why but it’s oddly soothing knowing that others are going through/have gotten through this. So I was wondering how the retinoid journey’s been for you guys here? Please feel free to vent in the comments (since it can be quite traumatic and harrowing) and spare no detail.

 For me personally, I think I’m now starting to purge and it’s kinda scary. My skin is definitely the most sensitive it’s ever been (red and itchy), it started feeling dry after my second use so that’s when I started using Bioderma’s Atoderm Intensive Baume under my Cicaplast and it’s helped so much! I’m still just starting out though so I suppose things could change over night but that’s where I’m at now. 🙈

Experiences with retinoids

No downsides to this one, but the SPF 50 does peel if you either apply too much, apply a different product under it or reapply it during the day. 

A staple all year round. Really helps to soothe inflamed/itchy acne and I’ve noticed that ever since I started using this my hyperpigmentation marks fade much quicker than before. 

There’s nothing I dislike about this product. 

Love everything about this product. It’s a bit heavier than other cica creams but that makes it perfect for winter use! Another good thing about this one is that a little bit goes a long way and it spreads out so smoothly. Thick but not oily at all and absorbs beautifully. Really gives my skin that healthy glazed donut glow. 

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