I have been using the elf Holy Hydration! moisturizer (linked) for at least a year now. I loved it because it never made my skin sting and actually soothed it. Recently, it's been stinging. Could it be the cooler air is making my skin dry and more susceptible to stinging when moisturized? Or is it more likely that my skin is sick of these ingredients? Does anyone have recommendations for soothing moisturizers for combo/sensitive skin?

Edit: Thank you everyone in the comments!! The issue is most likely skin barrier damage and the cold, dry weather. Going to do some damage control for my skin and then see how it takes the moisturizer after that. Thank you all for the input and product suggestions!

My skin hates the moisturizer it used to love

Can you recommend me cheap (liiiike $5 per ounce) sunscreen with a matte finish (or just not super oily)? Preferably something I can get in stores or on Amazon, but that's not a deal breaker!

Cheap, matte SPF?

I know I should wear sunscreen everyday, but when should I stop reapplying? My weather app has a UV Index that says I should wear sun protection until x time, when the UV index dips to the low end. It's usually around 4pm when the sun is still out. Should I still be reapplying when the index is, say, 2?

SPF: When to Stop Reapplying?

CONS
— These are overnight patches so they may be more noticeable than other brands' day patches.
— The adhesive sometimes tugs at my peach fuzz near my lips.

PROS
— I see better results with these than other patches including Mighty Patch.
— They're cheaper, too! I get a 40 pack for $9.
— The pack includes 20 small circles and 20 slightly larger ones.
— Overall, they work really well on my acne prone skin.

CONS
– a bit of a pink cast if not fully rubbed in
– pills with some of my other products

PROS
– calms and hydrates dry, flaky skin
– soothes irritation
– easy to apply
– noticeably hydrates skin
– long-term barrier repair

• Was too drying for my skin. Moisturizing and sunscreen is crucial. It was still too much, so I went to regular Epiduo. 

• WORKS really well: As with most Rx products, I got great, acne-fighting results.

— DRYING.
The bar can be a bit intense after a few consistent washes. Nevertheless, that's nothing I can't handle with some moisturizer and a regular exfoliating routine.

— CLEAR SKIN FOR DAYS
This product is SO effective! My dermatologist recommended it once my other face wash became too pricey. My Rx acne cream doesn't do as good of a job as this does.
— LASTS
It takes me a while to get through one of these! I've had my current one for 3 full months and it is at about 70% of its full size. I use it about 4-6 times a week.

The packaging advertises a "non-greasy feel" but it is definitely greasy, especially for warm areas like the face. This isn't enough for me to take away a star, though.

I was recommended this product but I totally underestimated how healing it is!

Key things I love:
– easy to apply
– soothing
– heals quickly

The before and after photos of my cracked hand in the winter were taken only 20 hours apart. I used it about 4 times the first day snd 2 on the second. I applied after a couple times of washing my hands.

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