Hi folx, what’s your favourite cleanser that is not Cerave?

I have oily, combo + acne-prone skin, and Cerave cleanser doesn’t like my skin so much.

I am currently using these:

What’s your favourite cleanser that’s not Cerave?

What’s your favourite vitamin C Serum? 

I used to have the Drunk Elephant C- Firma serum but stopped using this after finishing the bottle and starting on retinoid. 

What’s your most affordable yet reliable Vitamin C serum? Alternatively, your luxurious Vitamin C Serum favourite?

Best Vitamin C serum?

I am not the biggest eye cream/ serums fan due to their cost when compared to regular face creams/serums. I have always believed they are the biggest scam in the skincare industry. However, for the last few months I have noticed that my dark circles have gotten worse due to lack of sleep. To make the story short, I have caved in and copped the Avene Physiolift Eye cream (In some countries I think they call this the Retinal)

So far, I have noticed noticeable improvements of my dark circles but not really seen any difference in terms of reducing wrinkles. And don’t judge me but I am loving the experience of tapping products around the eyes right now. I think I am a convert.  😂

Thoughts on eye products?

Do you use them? if yes, what eye creams/serums do you currently use?

Are eye creams/serums necessary?

I am starting to get into masks lately. I like soothing and calming masks (not sheet masks). What’s your go-to mask that is not I’m From masks?

what’s your favourite mask?

This is exciting! Picky x Purito have done it again! The oat-in gel cream from Purito looks so good! 😅

picky x purito

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🌿 When applied to the skin, I can smell a bit of fragrance and for people with fragrance sensitivity this may not be the cleansing balm for you.
🌿 There’s a hint of coconut and rice smell. 
🌿 I have fragrance sensitivity and this did not cause allergies.

Claims:
🌿Cleansing balm that melts to remove all traces of makeup and impurities at once without stinging eyes.

Key Ingredients: Nourishing Rice Bran Water and Grain Extract.

Texture: sherbet-texture, smooth and not grainy. 

Packaging: Comes in a plastic white tub with a lid, comes with a spatula. (Very sanitary!)

Experience:
🌿 This cleansing balm melts my sunscreen and other impurities quickly. The application was quite smooth and I did not have to tug my skin when removing the impurities. All I needed was a grape-sized scoop to remove the excess sunscreen and other impurities. I do not wear makeup so I can’t really comment if this can remove makeup. 
🌿 It did not irritate or sting my eyes. 
🌿 Overall, this is is a good cleansing balm for a double cleansing routine.

Water-like texture & lightest ampoule among the three. Fast absorbing without leaving any sticky or greasy residue. Plumping yet leaves a matte finish. I enjoyed this ampoule among the three, and I use this both AM & PM. 

Cons: This, however, stings my face upon initial application. I thought the stinging sensation was coming from the Rx Azelaic Acid since I use it daily as well. I was wrong! I skipped the Azelaic Acid one morning and the stinging sensation came from this sunscreen. It is also pricey if not on sale.

Creamy texture but lightweight.
It takes a few minutes to be absorbed into the skin. 
It is hydrating, and has dewy finish. Not greasy. 
It did not leave any white cast.
It did not sting the eyes.

Final Verdict: I can recommend this to both dry and oily skin types (skip the moisturizer). However, people with sensitive skin should avoid this.

However,  I have not seen any significant improvements in reducing fine lines&#47;wrinkles, and skin texture.  I understand it requires consistent use in order to see progress.

This ampoule is lightweight and absorbs into the skin fast. It provides ample hydration and suppleness without leaving the skin feeling sticky and looking greasy. It soothes and calms my skin whenever I get those occasional irritation from strong actives. It also comes in an automatic dropper, which is more sanitary that the traditional dropper and also provides just enough product. I can also be allergic to some essential oils but the rosemary oil in the product did not irritate me at all. 

Overall, I tend to reach for this ampoule in the morning since it is lightweight and the herbal scent also wakes me up in the morning. This works for all skin types, particularly dry and dehydrated skin. The rosemary oil, however, can irritate people with sensitive skin.

This contains essential oil and has rosemary scent into it. This may not work for people with sensitivity to essential oils, particularly rosemary oil.

This contains NFE, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydrolized Hyaloronic Acid &amp; Tangerine Peel extract. Has ultra-fine mist - perfect! Hydrating but sits on top of your skin for a couple of minutes before it gets absorbed fully.

Perfect mist for summer&#47;warmer months, and for people with dry or dehydrated skin.

cylieskin