The past few months I've been really trying to work through some older products that I wasn't in love with but didn't want to trash. For context, I have dry, sensitive skin with rosacea. HG=holy grail; WRP=would repurchase; WNRP=would not repurchase; MRP=might repurchase
- Drunk Elephant Wonderwild Miracle Butter
- 5/10 – I used this mini size as a lip balm. It's fine. Nothing special, but not terrible. Also, due to the brand's poor behavior, I don't want to buy from them. WNRP
- Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm
- 0/10 – I hated this lip balm. It was so thin and felt like it didn't do anything. No matter how many layers I applied, my lips felt dry within minutes. Truly a hate pan. WNRP
- Dear Klairs Fundamental Ampule Mist
- 9/10 – I really love this mist. It's so simple but so good. Nicely hydrating and soothing. Does exactly what you want it to do. I already have another one. HG
- VT Mild Reedle Shot 50
- 6/10 – I genuinely don't know if this did anything for me. I started with the 50 due to having sensitive skin. I didn't feel any tingling or pain. But I didn't see any major changes. I'm going to try 100 and see how that goes. MRP
- Rhode Glazing Milk
- 5/10 – This is a nice milky toner. Does what it says. But I've used nicer that cost less. WNRP
- Lush Ultrabland
- 6/10 – This was my HG winter moisturizer as a college student. But my skin has changed and this no longer works me. It's moisturizing and super thick and does leave a film. WNRP
- Lush Lemony Flutter
- 8/10 – This is a nice product. One of very few Lush items I like. It's super thick and moisturizing. I use it on my cuticles (both hands and feet) after showering. It leaves a film and has a greasy finish so you can't touch anything for 10 min after application. MRP
- Versed Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm
- 8/10 – I like how thick this formula is, it's almost like an ointment, so it doesn't migrate after application. Definitely plumped my skin and kept it moisturized. Unfortunately, I found that it caused me to have super dry eyes, which is a risk of using retinoids near the eyes. So I've moved on to eye products without retinoids. WNRP
- Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Repair Balm
- 9/10 – I used this as a slugging cream. It's fantastic. It's called a balm but is like a super thick, creamy gel. Sinks in so well. Made my skin nice and soft. I'm trying something else right now but will probably come back to this. WRP
- First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
- 6/10 – I tried this because it has colloidal oatmeal, which is good for sensitive skin. It's nice. Does it's job. After using for a few months, though, I found that it made my face feel really extra sweaty. Not sure why. I'd use it in a pinch but have moved on. WNRP
- Lush Eau Roma Water
- 3/10 – This smells nice but that's about the only thing it does. WNRP
- Numbuzin No 3 Skin Smoothing Serum
- 10/10 – I adore this serum. It feels lovely, smells nice (just the scent of the ingredients, not a fragrance), and my skin loves it. HG
- Tirtir Azaleic Acid 12% Serum
- 8/10 – This is a great serum. I use it for my rosacea. I wanted to bump up from the 10% serum I was using previously. The only downside is that it has a sticky finish. I apply other things on top so it's not a big deal for me. WRP
- SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
- 10/10 – Great sunscreen. Doesn't cause a rosacea flare. Very moisturizing. Lovely glowy finish. HG
- Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
- 8/10 – Great sunscreen. Sinks in quickly. Has a very strong fragrance. MRP
- ROC Derm Correxion Firming Serum Stick
- 7/10 – I love the stick format. Applies easily and sinks in fast. Leaves a slightly sticky finish. Not the most potent retinoid formula. MRP
by pengirl55