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I’m sensitive in every way and get mysterious allergic reactions to lots of stuff which bums me out cause I look all red and raw and ugly for weeks. The only things I can rely on are Avene products, once recommended to me by a Greek pharmacist in Athens who appraised me and said “This will make her less sad,” the “her” being my wretched face.
Jul 25, 2023
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Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream
Blast of relief, here. Like a little waterbed wrapped in flannel sheets for your face.
Laboratories Embryolisse Lait Creme Sensitive
Specifically formulated to "soothe, nourish and moisturize easily damaged skin which reacts to the tiniest trigger, and needs the most tender care." And it does! Tackier texture, but great under concealer (or mixed with it, for that matter). Instant relief.
Eau Thermale Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm
I love how this one sits on the skin—light but nourishing.
COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream Mist
I did not believe in mists, or at least believe they'd do anything at all to help my red dry skin, until this one. Now my mom and my sister own one and I carry it always in my purse.
Jan 22, 2024
But lately I’ve been using Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Sensitive Daily Shade Biome Defense Mineral Sunscreen to avoid The Chemical. It’s physical with non-nano-particle zinc oxide—very lightweight and leaves my skin feeling silky. It is scented unfortunately if that’s something to which you are sensitive
Feb 5, 2025
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Sensitive and good in general
rt the other Rec about the centella one I’ve also been pleasantly surprised by the glossier reformulation
If you have money to spend the dr Barbara sturm spf drops are also good
Avene, the outset, and first aid beauty they’re all formulated for sensitive skin. The outset one is impressive
In general stick to mineral/physical instead of chemical
May 26, 2024
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A once- favoured first date spot which I overused and now only go to alone, either to smoke furiously in the yard if in a mood about something, or to watch Jeopardy at the bar with the bartender and other strays
Jul 25, 2023
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I’m a huge advocate of crossing a bridge every day by foot. When I’m depressed I can’t do anything much, can’t do a proper work out or cook a meal or read or write, but I can always manage to cross a bridge. In London this means walking from my place in South East into town across Waterloo Bridge to go to therapy or the library, and in New York I like going from Clinton Hill across the Manhattan Bridge, usually just to go into Lovely Day thai cafe and eat something and turn right back around. Better than nothing!!
Jul 25, 2023
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I met Daniel in the first days of February in The Library on Avenue A and within a few hours knew he would be in my life until I die, if I have any say in the matter. Not for about twenty years have I met a human being I instantly knew would be a best friend, and it’s been a humbling joyous experience I can barely describe. He and I have no off button, and the only downside of our union is that every time we hang out we do not go to bed until 6am because there is just so much to discuss. Strongly recommend befriending Daniel if you have the chance, I laugh aloud with pure jubilance every time I lay eyes on this guy.
Jul 25, 2023