This brand is seriously amazing for it. I've seen it in Target / Ulta etc but you can also order on Amazon.
Look into the following from them
- Lipikar AP+ Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream (this stuff is great and can be used on your body and face)
- Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Facial Wash
- Lipikar AP + Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil
- Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser (I'd compare the three cleansers and see which one is best for you)
- Cicaplast Balm B5
- Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
Another great moisturizer that has done wonders in repairing my skin barrier was the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (the one in the 1.19 lb jug that's blue and white in packaging) - this is also great on the body!
also not to be super annoying but water intake is super important too! staying hydrated will keep your skin hydrated! & a good excuse for a cute water bottle. :) I aim for 80-100 oz / day.
Good luck!! xx
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1. Humectant and emollient serum
You need something that is both! hyaluronic acid is good, Polyglutamic acid is better
https://www.sephora.com/product/polyglutamic-acid-P443830
https://naturium.com/products/multi-peptide-advanced-serum
https://www.target.com/p/byoma-hydrating-serum-1-01-fl-oz/-/A-83670770
2. Barrier repairing moisturizer
https://naturium.com/products/barrier-bounce
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/first-aid-beauty-ultra-repair-cream-intense-hydration-face-body-moisturizer/5443759
https://credobeauty.com/products/skin-food-original
Bonus: a balm/salve
Reapply throughout the day to really dry patches or lay it on thick at night
https://versedskin.com/products/sweet-relief-overnight-barrier-balm
https://zitsticka.com/products/barrier-boost-slugging-balm
https://www.herocosmetics.us/products/glow-balm
ALTERNATIVELY you can do this set (it’s good) and call it a day
https://futurewise.world/products/slugging-system
Also generally speaking some good affordable (I think) brands:
Naturium, verse, byoma, inkey list
Feb 14, 2024
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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
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For a simple routine you only need a face wash and a moisturiser— if your skin is more oily than dry, try Glossier’s cleanser concentrate, and if drier, try Glossier’s milky jelly cleanser or Cera Ve’s hydrating facial cleanser. If you have acne prone skin, a face wash with salicylic acid will help.
Then use a good moisturiser; Cera Ve’s Daily Moisturising lotion is my workhorse, and I use Beekman 1802 Bloom Cream at night or when dry.
Use a good sunscreen; I use Supergoop Every Single Face watery lotion, but anything that you like the texture of and will use consistently is best.
Do those three things for a month or two, and it will feel much easier to fold other things into your routine where you notice you need them— that may be a serum, a chemical exfoliant, or an active.
If you get breakouts and want an effective spot treatment, La Roche Posay’s effaclar duo is the best thing I’ve used— it’s more effective than patches or stickers, and minimally drying.
Do you have particular skin concerns (dryness, dark spots, breakouts, redness, etc.)?
May 9, 2024
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I know it sounds crazy, but trust me it's so good! All you need is radishes (sliced into however you want! or keep them whole, that's totally fine!), and just roll them into the butter or use a knife to spread it, and a sprinkle of sea salt, and enjoy! it's so simple, and the flavor and texture combo is out of this world good. delicious thinly sliced radishes with a knife on a mandolin (but be careful!!!) with proscuitto and parsley in a sandwich (or on a flatbread/cracker) as well
Also check out Ploughman's lunches!! it's basically that exact vibe and I'm sure there's some inspo on pinterest!
Apr 25, 2024
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I can't tell you how much I love this app. It's a note taking app, but everytime you enter it, it creates a blank document. it makes it seamless to get thoughts out asap!!! It's super basic and bare bones, but having a blank digital document ready as soon as you click the app seriously makes all the difference! They automatically save and sync to your computer if you have the app on your desktop too, so it's easy to sort through and find things.
Apr 17, 2024
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one of my favorite journals is my cooking journal! I have one for each specific year and I write in it monthly, in real time. it consists of my grocery lists, farmers market lists, seasonal produce, meal plans for the week, recipe development (i also have a website i'm working on and a future goal is cookbooks so i'm always journaling this as I work on my recipes!!), meals I had out, dishes from cookbooks catching my eye, recipes i want to try... etc. really, everything food and cooking! it's more of a commonplace book of everything food related where I can develop and create recipes! it's fun to write the recipes out, and you have a place to make notes on what works, what didn't work, what to try, etc. Sometimes I even like to journal what playlists are going with the week - it's fun to see it along side all the cooking. it's always a fun look into the seasons too!
You can also use it to keep track on recipes / traditions you want to remember!
Apr 18, 2024