Skin barrier skincare when using retinoids
My current skincare products for skin barrier support when using retinoids
marisska
Oily/Sensitive
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Cicaterol Ampoule
marisska
๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ || โ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ ๐ธ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐ In honour of April being the month for ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, Iโll be reviewing a clean beauty product that I recently bought and incorporated in my routine, and am quite enjoying it ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง is a Korean beauty brand with a ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฒ mindset, offering eco-friendly and cruelty-free skincare, with biodegradable packaging made with sugarcane bagasse. Ingredients are sustainably sourced and do not contain harmful substances ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ is heavily concentrated in centella asiatica extract and phytosterol, for soothing and skin barrier support. LHA provides gentle exfoliation and regulates sebum production ๐ต ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ท๐ฌ๐ฎ (for reference, I have combination-oily skin prone to acne) I mainly got this ampoule to soothe skin irritation due to retinoid use and also acne breakouts, and I can tell itโs definitely helping! It contains one of my fav ingredients for calming, cica extract, and I love that itโs not only ๐ฌ๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ but also very ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , so I can skip hydrating serums/ampoules when using this. As for the LHA exfoliation, I havenโt noticed anything yet. There is no scent and the texture is of medium viscosity, and absorbs quickly. It doesnโt pill and is not sticky at all, adapting great to the retinoid-sandwich method
Beplain
Cicaterol Ampoule
4.5
(26)
30
2
Cato Cream
marisska
๐๐ โ.โ๐ธ๐๐ || โ๐๐ฅ๐ โ๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐๐ The second skin barrier product review of this weekend is of ๐.๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ @p.calm_official ๐๐๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ, such a classic and with well-deserved hype! ๐ ๐ Contains the ๐๐๐ญ๐จ-๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฑ with ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids in the ๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐:๐:๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ for long-lasting moisture, brightening and soothing ๐ Free of artificial colorants and fragrances ๐ต ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ท๐ฌ๐ฎ (for reference, I have combination-oily skin prone to acne) As I said in my previous review, I always look for good skin barrier creams that help me alleviate the dehydration/irritation that comes with retinoid treatments. After testing this Cato cream for several weeks, I can say it is indeed ๐ฌ๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , yet its texture is almost that of a gel cream, super light! It has no scent and absorbs very quickly, leaving my skin ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ and refreshed. I can use it both in my AM and PM routines without issues, I think itโs the lightest barrier cream Iโve tried, which I totally love due to my skin type โจ I recommend this cream for all skin types, from oily to dry, as the finish is fantastic and the moisture long-lasting!
P.CALM
Cato Cream
4.5
(61)
46
3
Atobarrier 365 Cream
marisska
๐๐ ๐ธ๐ผ๐๐๐โ๐ธ || ๐ธ๐ฅ๐ ๐น๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ โ๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐๐ After a brief hiatus, this weekend I come back with two interesting recommendations for ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ skincare products. The first one is ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐โ๐ฌ @aestura.official ๐๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ ๐ ๐ Combines ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ and ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฑ, as well as allantoin, squalane, and glycerin for long-lasting hydration and skin barrier health. ๐ Hypoallergenic formula ๐ต ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ท๐ฌ๐ฎ (for reference, I have combination-oily skin prone to acne) Iโm always on the hunt for skin barrier creams, as I sometimes get dehydrated and compromised skin due to retinoid use. Iโve been testing this cream mainly in my PM routine as the last step, and sometimes in the AM if the compromised areas were too irritated. The texture is quite thick and you can feel the capsules at first, but it absorbs pretty quickly. There is no noticeable smell and it ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ well, ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ down the irritated areas. I find it pretty similar to the Illiyoon Ato Ceramide Cream but more ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ. Itโs a fantastic product to pair with retinoids imo! โจ Best for: normal-dry skin and oily skin prone to dehydration or with a compromised skin barrier.
Aestura
Atobarrier 365 Cream
4.5
(3084)
271
4
Snail & Azulene Water Essence
Kirin
I've had my my fair share of snail products in the past, from moisturizers to essences, but they've never really stood out to me as much despite the hype that this ingredient received, not until I found this essence. Tia'm as a relatively new brand to me but this essence really wow-ed me as I'm using it. But first, let's take a look at this product's characteristics. Product Type: Essence๐งด Beneficial Ingredients๐งช: โก๏ธ 87% Snail Secretion Filtrate โก๏ธ Azulene Extract โก๏ธ Butylene Glycol โก๏ธ Glycerin โก๏ธ Allantoin โก๏ธ Beta - Glucan Packaging๐ฆ Comes in a 180ml cylindrical bottle and is purple in color (which I love so much). The color scheme is very pretty and minimal. The packaging is also straightforward, with the skin concerns and skin types this product is targeted to, written in the label, which is quite useful๐งด. Texture๐คฒ This essence has a unique texture compared to other snail essences that I have tried. It's very viscous as expected from a snail product, yet sinks in quickly once applied in the skin which is quite new to me since typically, snail essences takes a long time to be absorbed.๐ It's lightweight texture makes it also suitable for daytime use๐. Scent๐ผ๐ This essence has a slight sweet scent, kind of like a bubblegum candy smell and it's really pleasant. How to Use๐ง Pour the product into your hands, like a toner, and apply it liberally all over the face and neck. You can also layer it for extra hydrationโบ๏ธ. Rating: 5โญ/5โญ Would Repurchase? YES ABSOLUTELYโจ THE POSITIVESโ๏ธ๐ผ โก๏ธ IT HELPS CALM THE SKIN I've used this essence when my skin was undergoing irritation from allergies from the previous products that I have used, alongside stress. At first, I didn't really notice much of a difference, except that it really helped moisturize my face. But after a week or two, my breakouts started to look a bit less red and the itching has gone down considerably. Azulene and Snail mucin are the star ingredients for this product that are known for calming and healing properties, and I can say that this essence embodied it perfectly. โก๏ธ IT'S REALLY HYDRATING WITHOUT FEELING THICK OR STUFFY Now, one of my pet peeves for snail essences is that they're really thick on the skin and takes a long time to absorb, which is quite difficult if you're always on the go. But this essence is is watery and absorbs easily into the skin and I can use it even in warmer weather. It really makes my skin plumper and healthier whenever I'm using it too๐. โก๏ธ IT CAN BE LAYERED EASILY The lightweight texture of this product makes it easy to layer other products from your next skincare steps. It also doesn't pill which is a plus๐ โก๏ธ IT'S AFFORDABLE For the quality and amount that it gives, I can't believe that it's not that expensive. This 180ml product only costs about 9-10 dollars๐คฉ. Buying it is really a bang for the buck๐ธ.
TIAM
Snail & Azulene Water Essence
4.8
(160)
239
5
Midnight Blue Calming Cream
marisska
๐๐ Review Dear, Klairs's Midnight Blue Calming Cream ๐๐ I received this product for free from @go.picky @pickyrewards and @klairs.global in exchange for my honest review ๐ฎ Ingredients and functions ๐ Guaiazulene, star skin-calming ingredient. It comes from chamomile oil and gives the blue colour to the cream ๐ Centella, hydrating and soothing ๐ In lower amounts we find several growth factors: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1, SH-Polypeptide-9, SH-Polypeptide-11 Ideal for treating: irritation, post-shaving, sunburnsโฆ Can be used as spot treatment or for the whole face. ๐ฎ My experience (for reference, I have combination-oily skin prone to acne) I've been using this cream at the last step of my PM routine for two weeks, after serums/essences and only on non-retinoid nights. I tried it both as a spot treatment and for the whole face, and can definitely attest to its effectiveness regarding skin hydration and soothing. I had several irritated reddish areas around my mouth due to the retinoid action and the cold climate, and the cream efficiently kept the redness at bay, leaving these areas considerably calmer. The blue colour is gorgeous, and the texture seems a bit thick at first but spreads nicely, absorbing pretty quickly. A small amount is enough. It doesn't cause any pilling problems with other cosmetic products, and hasn't caused me any irritation or acne. The finish is quite glowy, but I donโt mind as I use it mainly for PM. ๐ฎ Packaging I received the cream in glass jar packaging, but itโs also available in a tube. The jar is not the most hygienic option and due to the glass it is fragile, but it looks very elegant. It comes with a spatula but I prefer to use clean fingers. ๐ My rating: 5/5, HG!! I really like its moisturizing and soothing properties, very effective! I have already purchased the tube version during the Black Friday sales
Dear, Klairs
Midnight Blue Calming Cream
4.7
(3446)
1262
4
5
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