Hey guys! My first shelfie post. After a few years of experimenting, I've found a few things that work for me and I'd like to share.
Skin type: oily/sensitive*
* - mild breakouts related to food, dirt, hormones, lifestyle changes
Product list (in order in which I use them)
Chanel Blue Serum (eye) - This was a gift and I absolutely love it. The truth is, I will not repurchase. I'd like to find
something sustainable (price wise). The consistency is light and creamy, the skin feels wonderful afterwards. A few
more pumps of this baby and it's adios!
Nono Remiđo lavender flower water - If I could pick just two things and ditch the rest of the shelf, it's my cleanser and
this guy. I hate the smell of lavender, it reminds me of old closets, but I swallow my pride on this one. Thermal waters
in the past and hydrolats of lavender and tea tree essential oils are my saviors, especially when I don't wear make-up,
and in the summer when I wash my face with water a few times a day, swim, etc. I just spray and my skin instantly feels
leveled up and refreshed. (Good things I've used before: La Roche-Posay thermal water, Avene thermal water, Lush Tea
Tree oil water)
Bioderma Sebium Hydra face cream + Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal face cream - You probably noticed I don't have a face cream. I'm still searching, after much trial and error. Yves Rocher one is officially out of the competition as of yesterday, and I'll keep up Bioderma for at least two more weeks to see how it suits me. So far so good.
Sundance (Med) UltraSensitive sun fluide SPF 50 - I don't use it when I'm not out it the sun, but it's been a great asset on my vacation and while biking to work. It's a bit heavier than I expected and it was an urgent purchase, so once this guy's out I'll look for a lighter consistency. That said, this one is veeery cheap and very effective.
OTHER:
Yves Rocher Pur Bleuet eye makeup remover - Due to work, every once in a while I have very heavy makeup, so this is what I use. It's oily and my eyes love it, using it for about two years now and definitely will continue.
Twinlab Stress B-complex tabs - I like using one or two supplements at a time, at most. Just so I can more easily figure out what works and what doesn't. This one is good so far, but no drastic noticeable results. When I use this up I'll go back to MSM powder, that did wonders for my skin and hair a year and a half ago.
NOT PICTURED BUT CONSIDERING:
La Roche Posay ultra-toleriane fluide
Kiehl's Midgnight Recovery oil
My questions (if you've come this far, congrats!):
What would be a good substitute for my current acid, what can I look into?
Serums that have worked for you and you love?
Face creams with lightweight formulas for oily/sensitive skin?
Your experiences are definitely welcome and appreciated.
Thanks!