Hello! Was wondering if any of you have tried moisturizers that are VERY hydrating and moisturizing? We don't have winter season where I'm from, but please do recommend moisturizers that you think are thick and winter-appropriate! Something that really nourishes and hydrates...

I've tried a lot of moisturizers now (cerave in the tub, aestura atobarrier 365 cream, laneige cica sleeping mask, and the vegreen 730 cream are some that i can think of right now) but I still haven't found something that's enough for my oily but dry-and-dehydrated-because-of-using-tretinoin (and AzA) skin 😞...

I'm hoping for maybe something heavier than Cerave Cream. That one was lightweight for me 
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TIA!~

Moisturizers that are thicker than a bowl of oatmeal?

hi!! 

what are some of your favorite japanese skincare products? my aunt plans on getting skincare stuff from japan :’ D so any recommendations would be cool~

tia

Japanese Skincare Recommendation 🇯🇵

Can I just use cleansing oil to wash my face, then continue on with the rest of my routine?

Cleansing oil as only cleanser

i really loved the make prem cleansing milk as it doesn't dry out my skin while still making my skin feel sufficiently clean after rinsing!

i use it as my standalone cleanser. i don't use anything on my face in the morning aside from sunscreen! i think it removes sunscreen well~

it's the first time i've tried a cleansing milk and the good experience made me want to try out more cleansing milks but there are only few videos/posts about it online 😢 any recos?

tia!!~

🐄 Cleansing milk recommendations?

I don’t know where to start with this brand. They seem to have a lot of good products! Will tag the products I’ve heard good things about down below, but I’d love to know everyone’s recos and thoughts! 


(btw i have oily, sensitive skin but prefer products that are made for dry skin o.o except for sunscreens heh i don’t like heavy sunscreens :’ D)
tia~

La Roche-Posay Recommendations?

it is very sticky/tacky once applied to the face so you can only wear this at night.

if i don’t use the AC, putting this on alone at night is enough!

i have tried using this with thicc moisturizers like the La Roche-Posay ap+m moisturizer and the laneige cica something moisturizer and 👁👁✨



sadly, it isn't moisturizing enough for me when i use this with tretinoin. my skin still feels tight.

the small beads are so fun! while this moisturizer might not be enough for my skin (due to using tret), it's enough to treat the dry patches around my cheeks! i feel like my skin feels healthier when i wake up.

this isn't moisturizing enough if i use it as a night moisturizer (and especially on nights when i use tretinoin)

love the minimal ingredients and how it's made without fragrance and essential oil! i use this as my morning moisturizer during cold days.

this product doesn't deserve a "bad" section imo !!!!!!

my experience ⛰️: this is so good at calming and soothing irritated skin due to actives (in my case, from using tretinoin.. and azelaic acid too). the moment i applied it, the burning sensation in my skin was gone o.o! i also wasn't looking as red the day after! i love this now T^T. i use it as a step before moisturizer.

texture💦: the texture isn't too watery and it doesn't drip on my arm (i don't like toners that are too watery and has no body to it) and spreads really well! 

smell 🐽: it smells like the tea my mom makes me drink when i'm not feeling well, it's so nice (although it would take some time to get used to if you haven't smelled anything similar to it before). it doesn't have any added fragrance and there's no essential oils!

comparing w other products 🍵: it is hydrating, but not as hydrating as the hada labo lotion. however, it is more hydrating than the makeprem safe me relief essence toner. 

it was not moisturizing enough for me (but back then, i was using BOTH tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide)

the texture, the smell (or the lack of it), the size, and the feel of this was everything i wanted in a moisturizer... if only it was enough for my dry-due-to-tret skin *sigh*

smolmanten