Skin type: OILYYY, sensitive, prone to acne/closed comedones
Climate: West Coast of USA – lately it’s been quite cold and even rainy, but normally it’s very warm and sunny
Disclaimer: I’m usually just a quiet scroller through this subreddit, but I wanted to post my January empties, even if we’re already pretty deep into February
Dr. G RED BLEMISH Clear Soothing Cream
Status: WRP, already have back up
Time to empty: June 2024 – January 2025
I LOVED this moisturizer for the summer because it didn’t feel heavy and layered well with all the sunscreens I have. This was my first AB moisturizer, and I’m so glad that I got it because it’s definitely a step up from Cetaphil/Cerave! I am realizing that I really enjoy gel-type moisturizers, and this has never broken me out! I’ve already gotten a back up because I got a great deal on OliveYoung (around $15 for the jar + 30ml tube)
ma:nyo Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule
Status: WRP, already have back up
Time to empty: September 2024 – January 2025
I do think this ampoule has helped my skin barrier, and I think it contributed to making my skin softer! I even used it as a serum for guasha but I think I need an oilier serum for that. It never broke me out and I also got a really good deal on OliveYoung (30ml double set for $14). However, after I empty my second bottle I will be trying out the mixsoon bifida essence that I received as a gift.
numbuzin no. 5+ Vitamin-Niacinamide Concetrated Pad
Status: WNRP, already have back up
Time to empty: August 2024 – January 2025
I have mixed feelings about this toner pad. As an oily skin girlie, I’ve found that vitamin C is just not the ingredient for me as I always feel like a greaseball whenever I use it. I always used the jelly side to swipe around my face & neck, and I honestly felt greasy when I used it during the warmer months. I will say that it DEFINITELY brightens the skin, as I’ve had acne scars that lessened DRASTICALLY within a week (I have a horrible habit of popping my pimples which leads to scarring or hyperpigmentation). I also have swiped this toner pad on my under arms after I finish using it on my face & neck, and my underarms are soooo much lighter and brighter (my dark underarms were a huge insecurity of mine). I will continue to use this in the colder months, as I am not as much of an oil slick during the winter and it definitely lives up to its brightening claims. Again, I already have a refill because of OliveYoung ($12 for double set with sheet mask and serum) but I don’t think I’d repurchase it at full price.
by shaylasagna