during the summer i really struggled with a skincare routine so i hadn't been doing it for at least a few months - and my skin was overall fine at the time. in september i got in the habit of actually doing it, looked into korean skincare and learnt all about it. since then i've been randomly breaking out. not like purging or anything, just a few regular breakouts a week. thing is i never had any issue with acne growing up. i had a few pimple here and there through puberty but i neve had any real issue (i know it's lucky but this to me is very different).

it's like my skin has changed because of the consistency. i'm worried i might be breaking out to a product but for the life of me i can't figure out what it could be. i'm doing my best to try different combos and do patch tests but i don't know what it is.

is it possible that the skin changes overtime? i'm trans so i'm taking hormones for my cycle - and i really struggled with side effects in the last few months. could that be affecting my skin?

it's overall still dry and it gets tight if i just cleanse it and not put anything on. but i do notice it being on the slightly tacky/oily side in my t-zone.

the breakouts are either red irritated spots, or small whiteheads. i also more texture on my cheeks and nose. what should i do?

breakouts on dry skin

it's slightly frangranced although that hasn't been an issue for me personally. and it does sting my eyes slightly when i wear eye liner, and my vision is blurry for a few minutes.

it was my first cleansing oil and it's been really good overall. it's really light and helps get all that sebum and gunk out of ur pores. it emulsifies really well and washes off like a dream.
edit: i’ve been using it for a few months now and i have to say it’s still my favourite. i love the light heartleaf smell, and it’s so light that it doesn’t dry out on my skin, it really does help keep my pores clean consistently, and it just works really well. even if i don’t wear sunscreen i still use it because it makes my skin really soft and just soothes it after a long day. i agree that it’s a great choice for any skin type really.

as i stated earlier my skin is quite sensitive and i have also been using it for about a week so maybe my skin still needs to settle a little, but my upper cheeks did redder up and feel a bit more sensitive than usually after i cleansed. i’ve update when i figure it out!

this is my latest discovery!! i love trying out new cleansers and finding out what ingredients and types suit my skin the best.
a little fyi - i have pretty sensitive skin, i’ve also had a lot of eczema before sometimes on my face as well. bha and aha have always been too strong in the formulations i’ve tried. especially salicylic acid.
so i was very reluctant to try this cleanser after i found out it contained salicylic acid. i’m not sure what percentage but i’m assuming somewhere between 0.5% and 1%.
it’s main ingredient is centella extract that i personally love as a soothing, hydrating ingredient. it controlled my breakouts when nothing else seemed to soothe them. and it was so great when my skin turned on me and suddenly turned combo to borderline oily for a few weeks.
anyway this cleanser has to be one of the most gentle i’ve tried so far ( between foam and gel). it has a nearly milky texture that lathers up very nicely without feeling sticky or drying out too fast, and foams up nice and gentle. i have been struggling with really stubborn texture for so long. i’ve tried so many products and nothing seems to work. i just started retinol and that seems to be settling my skin.
but those little bumps and whiteheads on my cheeks are still there! so imagine my surprise when after 2 DAYS of use the salicylic acid smoothed them out to the point i can barely feel them to the touch. i’m so amazed. i really thought people were lying about salicylic acid!! i’ve used gentle exfoliants before but NOTHING has ever been this effective.

i know this is a bit of a longer more rant like review, but i hope you enjoy it anyway and let me know if you enjoy these types of reviews more.

please make a 200ml version of it. IT RUNS OUT SO FAST!

i love this product so much it's truly my holy grail as a daily cream. it contains 10 types of ha that keep my skin hydrated all day long!! it has a great formulation, n it's so lightweight that it glides so easily on the skin. the first day i used it i was so shocked at how plumped my skin was at the end of the day. it's a 10/10 for me all around. i went for this version because i need more hydration as a dry skin guy. i recommend everyone to give this a try at least once because it can't imagine not using it.

it's so difficult to find them in stock in stores i always have to order online - and if they do it's always a 40ml tube.

avene is a great company - there are a lot of skincare companies based on thermal spring water. i've known this brand since i was a kid and this cream is the top for me. i had a very damaged skin barrier, and really bad texture. and this cream calmed it down and it was the most soothing, restoring product there is. it was so good for my skin. it saved it and especially now in the cold weather i used it at least twice a day. it has 2 types of zinc in that boost and protect the skin barrier, thermal spring water that has a lot of different benefits. it's a thick non drying cream that sits on the skin but absorbs to give u the full benefits. i also have really sensitive eyes and it helps with irritation and flakes around the skin of my eyes. it's such a holy grail product for me.
u can see in the video that i'm running out but it's such a great cream i recommend everyone try it at least once.

i run out way too fast, and i wish there was a 200ml version because 150ml is too little and 300ml is too much in my opinion.

this toner is very hydrating, it's such a good base before the rest of my skincare. it has helped smoothen my skin slightly, and it definitely locks in a lot of hydration. i have dry and sensitive skin and this product was a god send honestly. 

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