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Ozu
Oily/Sensitive
I suspect a few possibilities:
1. Overhydration. It looks exactly like when I overhydrated my skin. You're using rich/intense cream or cicaplast balm daily while having oily skin. I strongly suggest to switch to something lighter, and test it out. If you've been using these intense creams together for years, then we can skip this.
2. Irritation. You might need to avoid using AHA/PHA toner when you're using effaclar duo which consist of salicylic acid. Since you're noticing the same occurrence when you're using other exfoliating toners, it is best to stop using any exfoliating toners for the time being.
Cicaplast balm is helpful for damaged skin barrier. However, it might be too heavy for oily skin which may leads to overhydration. For now, I suggest stop using exfoliating toner and switch for lightweight cream. If you're concern with the possibilities of breakout, try tea tree products that's antibacterial.
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Elysium
Oily/Resilient
Hi Ozu thank you for your comment ! I agree with you regarding the effaclar duo + actually I don't use it when I exfoliate my face as it contains Salycilic acide. I then only apply the serum and moisturizer.
for cicaplast I dont apply it daily at all but only when I notice that my skin is more redd-ish.
I have never thought that it would be also related to overhydration ! thank you for bringing this to my attention omg. I think the mary and May essence is heavy and rich combining with the moisturizer that I apply which is also heavy.
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