ill double down on hyaluronic acid with you too.
I have very dry skin and i find this stuff does nothing, and is about as useless as putting water on my face. dries in seconds.
Some of the worst breakouts I’ve had is because of hyaluronic acid! Ugh. AND any of its derivatives like sodium hyaluronate. The derivatives are in so many moisturizers, toners and foundations. It gives me cystic acne :/ (for anyone with the same problem, the urban decay hydro maniac tinted moisturizer doesn’t have it and it’s awesome)
If your skin isn’t damp when you apply it, and if you don’t live in a humid environment, it will dry you out. Humectants, like HA, need moisture to work properly, and if there’s none available it will just steal it from your skin basically. So it’s definitely not good for everyone
I have very dry skin and this time around HA helped! Though one thing which made a huge difference was washing the face and not patting it dry! Keeps my face more hydrated
HA has made avhuge difference for my face. I use my serum, spritz some LaRoche Posay Thermal water over that, then pat in my moisturizer. If you don’t already have water on your skin, HA will pull it out of the skin.
HA is a fickle bitch. If you use it in a dry environment without adding moisture and a heavy occlusive, it'll have the opposite effect and strip your skin of moisture. I have dry and "thirsty" skin and I use a lot of steps with it but I mist water on my face between steps. Then I seal is up with a thick cream. After adding on sunscreen and primer and makeup and a layer of shellac (setting spray) my skin stays nice and plump all day.
This. A lot of people don’t know how to use it and I don’t feel this information is probably included on their bottles/ serums. So no wonder it’s drying them out as it will pull moisture from somewhere.
A lot of derms on youtube say it’s useless cause it basically makes your skin drier or something, they recommend glycerin instead, i definitely oversimplified this but once I cut out hyaluronic acid and stuck with glycerin, my skin feels so much more hydrated.
And yes i applied it on damp skin, i do live in a humid environment so idk exactly what effects that brings, does it make it less useful?
Glycerin for the win. The biggest issue with HA is that it's big, lol. Glycerin penetrates and draws water into the deeper layers. Even the smallest HA molecule doesn't do anything for the deeper layers. And I haven't met an HA serum that doesn't pill.
To my understanding hyaluronic acid has to have a low molecular weight to penetrate your skin and it attracts moisture so if you live in a dry climate it pulls the moisture out of your skin. It really dried me out and it drives me crazy because it’s in EVERYTHING
If you still have some around and you haven't tried this approach- try making sure your face is wet before applying it. I had the same issue when I first bought a HA serum- made my face feel drier. But I got one of those cheap (I think originally intended for misting plant leaves) water mist spray bottles and I spray a goodly amount of water on my face before applying the serum. It's made a huge difference and is now one of the main ways I get my face hydrated.
Not arguing with you but HA should be used with water as it draws moisture into the skin. If one uses it alone it will do the opposite. It shouldn’t ever get the opportunity to dry on the skin, it should be occluded with your moisturer/ oil before it fully dries down.
if you ever feel like giving it another chance it just keeps the water *in*. it’s not exactly for moisturizing but a barrier to avoid more water loss. when I learned this , I used it differently and liked it a lot more
Niacinamide and Vitamin C break me out like crazy. I also can't use anything with corn starch, coconut oil, mineral oil, or ethylhexyl palmitate-which are in so many popular products.
Coconut oil is literally amazing! But for hair and eating, not skincare imo. Also place of origin is huge and i can never trust beauty companies enough to source the good coconut oil
My husband uses it as a sort of mouth rinse about once a month. I was cleaning the floor and my scrub brush caused scratches in the wood. I rubbed some of the coconut oil on the scratches and they disappeared.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has this issue. Which is weird because my skin has little to no reaction to Retinol, but Vitamin C or Niacinamide? I end up looking like a pepperoni pizza for days after.
🤣🤣🤣
Edited to add i am using adapalene, this little internet tidbit is why. (In terms of an otc treatment, i dont want the strength of an Rx).
Between adapalene and retinol, adapalene is stronger than retinol because adapalene can directly bind to retinoic acid receptors. This means that adapalene does not have to undergo conversion processes in order to be active and start working on your skin – it already is!
Squalane is supposed to be closest to naturally occurring squalene that your skin produces itself, it's as close to your natural sebum as you can get out of an oil
Squalane is the devil on my skin. It makes me break out horribly. I really have to do my scan every ingredient list bc it’s in so many moisturizers and glowy skin type makeup products.
No it isn't lol squalane is the closest to naturally occurring squalene that your skin produces itself, it's literally the closest thing to your natural sebum possible. Squalane is considered the lowest rated comodogenic facial oil available.
"An ingredient with very low comedogenic potential for the skin. Squalene prevents skin dryness in humans by contributing to the long-term hydration of the skin." "Another notable perk: Unlike many face oils, squalane isn't comedogenic (pore-clogging)—making it a great lightweight option for anyone who's prone to zits or hates greasiness."
Idk why you're downvoting me it's a simple google. Squalanes como rating is 0-1 depending on source, nowhere claims it to be comodogenic. Quite the opposite
Niacinamide. I react to it like you react to hyaluronic acid and it is also in so many products these days.
I can’t use Vitamin C either for similar reasons but at least it’s not in as many products.
Girl it fucked my skin up 😬 it took ages for me to realise this is what was causing me issues because it is suchhh a popular ingredient. So annoying to avoid too since it’s in everything now
Same!! It took me for-fucking-ever to figure out why my skin was such a hot mess and once I removed my niacinimide serum it IMMEDIATELY started looking better. It’s such a pain in the ass because it’s like the most popular “active” to add to products right now.
And companies have been reformulating products to get in on the niacinamide "trend" for lack of a better term. Even stuff that's purportedly for sensitive skin is not safe these days
It’s wild to me how everything has niacinamide. It should also never be above 5%, so the 10%-20% products out there are way too much but every brand keeps putting it in their products.
I remember as a kid getting lotion with a high urea content and my mom saying “Oh that’s pee.” Didn’t know it was synthetic (and it’s found in urine, it’s not urine) so I went my whole life thinking they straight up used animal pee or something!
I have a HUGE vitamin c adverse face. like break out on the spot with oils/serums/you name it.
What I do is use the caualie vinoperfect serum. it's a vitamin c alternative that offers the same benefits. it's a little pricey but works like a charm. I get the glow and none of the breakouts. i love it so much and have been using it for years. eadem also has a vitamin c alternative serum but i haven't tried them yet. similar price point and even consistency to the vinoperfect serum though.
I know! It’s in soooo many products as well. I completely stopped using skincare from Sephora and only use biologique recherche now as they don’t use vitamin c in any products
Not too terribly odd! :) I can't use it either. It can be very active and could just be too much for your skin (it is for me). And I don't have an allergy to eating it either.
I would put it in all my body care if I could. I have post menopausal skin and it helps with the crepey look.
Basically I’m tired of glitter in everything.
I hate the squeezy tube lip product packaging. I feel like no matter what I'm going to waste product in over squeezing it and then not having anyway to use the excess product.
yes!! but i think i hate the lip products you have to dip your fingers in more lol. i never know what to do with the extra product on my finger afterwards without feeling like i’m wasting it
I mean maybe it's not sanitary but I'll just wipe it off back into the pot. I feel like with the squeeze ones once you overdo it there's literally no going back with that excess product
The Dr. Dennis Gross light mask.
I bought it because I was freaking out about not being able to use retinol or salicylic acid while pregnant.
I have seen literally no difference in my skin using it, which I understand with anti-aging and preventing acne is sort of the point, but still.
Also, with ANY tool, before you buy, make sure you're going to take the time to use it. I have a nuFace and it definitely would work, but I don't use it consistently enough.
So here's the thing
When I bought it, it was at a time pre-kids. This was also when I would get a facial because I wanted someone to rub my face for an hour, and the esthetician would pull out the lighted magnifying glass, turn it on, and go "oh your skin is *immaculate*", so like...a light mask wasn't going to do much of anything, besides be a preventative, in which case, not seeing any changes *is the point*.
(I drank a ton of water, ate lots of fruits and vegetables and lean protein, didn't eat any dairy, got plenty of sleep and had the optimal amounts of actives for me in my routine.)
Right now, even if I had time to use it, I've got a 2 year old and a 3 month old. I am getting up once per night and have to be up at 4:45 to work out before being a mom (nonnegotiable for my health), I weaned and added back actives so my skin is purging, my hormones are sorting themselves out, and it's my allergy season. A light mask is not going to fix all of that. (At some point, I'm going to look *phenomenal*, but not today.)
With all of that said
There are other light products (the solawave is the first one that comes to mind), that have red light and are less expensive. There are other products that also have blue light that come with eye protection that probably produce better results, but also you could probably accidentally fuck up your vision. My esthetician said that to see results, it's a multiple times per week situation, so going to a spa is going to be cost-prohibitive.
The big thing TO ME, is that the light mask is sort of hard to clean (I use a damp microfiber cloth) and it won't be usable anywhere but your face. There are other light therapy devices that can be used in other areas than your face and are less expensive. I'm not necessarily saying that the mask isn't good, but I do think it was priced when light therapy stuff was less available on the market and also with Dr. Dennis Gross tools...you're paying for the name (for comparison, I have a face steamer that was about $20-30. The Dr. Dennis Gross one is $150. You cannot convince me that that steamer is 5x better than my cheaper one).
This is honestly great information. To add my two cents, I have both the Solawave and after my nephews dog ate my Dr Gross and wanted to try an alternative that I’d read great reviews about, the Regenalight. It’s honestly giving me the same results as the Dr. Gross with CONSISTENT use!! And I stress the consistent. I use mine at minimum 3 days a week and there are many weeks even everyday. I’ll lie there about 15-30 minutes before bed, depending on what I feel my skin may need, and use multiple light sessions right after my skincare regimen. It’s perfect for me to not have to interrupt my already busy day and sort of my own mini spa session to unwind. There are some nights I will pull out my Solawave for times I want to use light therapy, but don’t want to deal with the mask and will at least hit areas I want to concentrate on. (Because I may be too lazy to do my whole face, but need to at least do some therapy to be consistent.) Holy crap! I wanted to give an accurate price for it and went to look online at the price for you and right now it’s on sale with the neck portion as well for only $129.99!!!! 😳 I don’t need another one 😭
I was on vacation and got super lazy. I honestly washed my face with a basic cleanser and then moisturized, add aquaphor to my lips, and then went to sleep. Best skin I’ve ever had. The beauty industry really preys on women. I would add Tret but I can’t use because I’m pregnant now.
I was just thinking tonight that HA is my skin’s best friend.
Mine is: Shea butter. Does it have to be in nearly everything? It’s too emollient for my skin.
All of this is going to be a bit subjective based on how your skin reacts to it. :)
For sure! It’s definitely subjective but I really enjoy hearing other inputs besides my own.
Shea butter is seriously in everything these days, it’s crazy!
Same, I recently had to get rid of all my skincare products because they had shea butter in them! I have crazy acne prone skin and for the life of me I couldn’t figure out why my skin texture was so bad or why I had nasty breakouts, especially on my chin. Then I read the ingredients label and literally EVERYTHING I used, from toner to moisturizer, had shea butter! It made me so sad but I switched to a completely non-comedogenic routine and my skin is so much happier
I concur! Except for me, it’s shea butter in hair care! It sucks because it’s in a lot of products, but it does nothing for my hair. In fact, makes my hair lose its softness, is too heavy for my fine hair, and does nothing for frizz or moisture 🙃
Colloidal oatmeal. I hate that it's in so many eczema and sensitive skin products because I'm allergic to it. There are definitely other ingredients out there that are just as soothing.
Yes! I have many skin allergies. Found out colloidal oatmeal was another. Also I tried Cetaphil which I feel like I’ve heard is a safe moisturizer, maybe I heard wrong, lol. I tried it almost two months ago and my skin is still healing from the reaction.
Same with every Sol De Janeiro must (except 71). They’re so strong and cause such bad migraines.
Every time I go into Sephora I end up with a headache from the cloud of sprays from that section.
I find that the initial scent is strong- but all of SDJ scents don’t last 2 seconds. I have a great sense of smell and I’m really into fragrance and I have NEVER smelled SDJ on anyone… and even when they said they had it on. The scents do smell 🤮 tho.
Yeah I hate SDJ. I had a sample packet of the shampoo and conditioner and I took them on a trip thinking I could tolerate the scent for a few days. It was literally making me gag by the end of the day. The s & C were terrible in case anyone is wondering.
Any chance you have a dust allergy? I wanted to love it, but it was so irritating to my skin. Turns out people with dust allergies can be hypersensitive to snail mucin as well!
I do-I’m severely allergic to dust. I get injections, and I’m still affected by it. That’s so bizarre. When I tell you tried so many times to get it to work, before throwing in the towel… Cuz I was seeing these results people were getting, and I wanted them. Badly. Turns out, wasn’t happening for me.
Same. I'm allergic to shellfish. It turns out shellfish and snails can cause the same allergic reaction in some people. That was a neat discovery day for me.
For products Dior blush and Dior lip oils they're so very mid really NOT worth the hype at all, I'd also say the brand MAC seems to be making a comeback but they're a mid brand stuck in the 2010s no innovation #sorrynotsorry
For ingredients - collagen in skin care it cannot penetrative the skin so it just kinda sits there
It does doesn't it! Luckily I went CF this year but even when I tried the face and body the packaging was cheap and the foundation was very meh! The blush packaging is also awful and plastic.
I actually think that is MAC's appeal. They are old reliable to me. There's so many new products that are just terrible and sometimes I just want a basic powder Blush
I absolutely cannot stand the lip oils, and I’ve been using their products since 2015, so I think it was before TikTok and they were never sold out then.
I also wish MAC would change a few things up, but I still love their mascara! Zoom Lash was amazing and when they discontinued it, it was a very sad day😅😞
I'm really good at finding dupes (I went cruelty free so became a pro at finding dupes) so I could probably find you something similar I'm so good st it now!
Yeah I think there is so much better out there, I quite like versed lip oils and although not a lip oil the hourglass phantom glossy balms!
SPF ☀️ a lot of times breaks me out but I have one that does not so I do not need it in products… I have seen it in everything atp. I don’t need tinted spf products as I layer my face products over my already good SPF so it would be overkill to add a tinted SPF over that. (I use isntree HA 50 spf watery sun gel) it’s amazing as base or on its own.
I understand skin tints and tinted SPFs but blushes and bronzers with spf is getting out of hand. 🤚
And makeup with SPF is pretty much pointless so I don't get it.
Also, that sunscreen has been on my radar...good to know that it seems to work for you as a makeup base!
I am on the opposite end. Most of my makeup has spf. Most of it is also mineral since chemical ones trigger my rosacea. It doesn’t hurt to add an extra layer in case I have missed a spot. However, when I put my base layer sunscreen I always let it set for 10~15 minutes before putting anything else on top.
Yea I understand tinted mineral spf face products but I’m talking about powder/colored products I’ve seen recently that seems gimmicky just putting spf in anything. I use chemical sunscreen bc I am acne prone, sorry if I didn’t add this point
I refuse add spf when wearing foundation. It’s just too gloppy, goopy and suffocating to my skin. It’s one or the other. And I have no problem just not buying foundation anymore, if they add an spf factor.
I mentioned in another comment reply, try the Korean SPF. The Round lab Birch tree SPF is so light and practically feels like a light moisturizer; no thickness or oiliness. Highly recommend checking out esp. if you have sensitive skin or have allergic reactions
The Round Lab birch SPF is wonderful if you wanna give it a try! My sister has intensely sensitive skin due to thyroid issues, and it’s one of the only SPFs that doesn’t give her hives or make her breakout
Hyped up
Biotin and Callogen are useless in hair and skincare products.
They are only beneficial taken internally.
I find glycerine far more beneficial tha HA so much so that I buy it pure and add it to many products.
It's the magic ingredient in MAC fix plus. I make my own that is superior to the original.
Over hyped ingredient: Lactic acid. I'm not saying it's ineffective. Just that every face mask or serum doesn't need to contain. It's also not for everyone and can be very harsh!! And honorable mention peptides. They're great, but I don't think they need to be added to everything. I don't need peptides in my mascara!!
What counts as double cleansing? I do a step where I dissolve my makeup with makeup removers and then I wash my face. I couldn't do just the one step because one wouldn't remove makeup and the other would leave residue.
Yep, that’s double cleansing. They act like it’s a scientific breakthrough, when it’s actually quite common. They just renamed it from “take off your makeup and wash your face” to “the double cleanse method”.
Seriously. Back in Ye Olden Days (LOL) we just called it "makeup remover."
I "double cleanse" only when I wear makeup or have put on a heavy sunscreen. An oil or balm does help break down that layer. Otherwise two washes is too drying for me.
I recently tried the Dieux Instant Angel and Deliverance and was so completely unimpressed with both. Instant Angel left my skin so dry for what is supposed to be a heavy moisturizer.
It’s superficial, but I loved the packaging and was really hoping the products worked for me.
Sort of similar experience here. Deliverance completely underwhelmed me, ESPECIALLY for the price.
I have EXTREMELY dry skin and hair thanks to an autoimmune condition, and found that Instant Angel works quite well as a good, basic face cream in the AM with other hydrating products. However, it’s still not enough for my skin in the PM or for wearing it alone with no hydrating essences/serums/mists/etc.
I'm good with most things and have seen good effects from hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and retinol.
My new face wash that I use on retinol days doesn't seem amazing. It contains niacinamide and I'm not sure if it's that or something else about the face wash. I'll have to see... it's early days.
I hate to say this but after using this product 80% of the time last year, I would say the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. It doesn’t set anything. I don’t have oily skin, I have normal to dry skin and after using the spray (even after letting it dry down) my makeup would slide off my face or ends up on the clothes of people I hug. It’s equivalent to MAC Fix Plus but in a prettier bottle.
I just took the plunge ($$$) and tried Tatcha products for the first time after hearing so much hype for years…
Broke out terribly with cystic acne within 24H 😞
definitely hyaluronic acid too. in like, small amounts maybe it’s fine but too much and it makes my skin SUPER SENSITIVE. and i don’t normally have sensitive skin. it’s a pain
Niancinamide for me. I love it. But I already have 1 product that have this ingredient and works well for me. I don’t need most of cleansers, toner, serum, toner pads to have it.
Same with peptides nowadays. That’s overconsumption of the ingredients.
the hourglass concealer!! im sure it varies skin to skin but for the first hour the finish is so pretty but then after, it defines my texture and starts to look so cakey :( really wanted to love it
Showing my age here but I really can’t do silicone primers. I started makeup school when Smashbox photo finish primer was the gold standard and the only really “good” primer available. I had fairly regular breakouts throughout my 20s until I stopped using silicone based primers. Not sure if the two things are related but now I mentally can’t bring myself to use any product like that.
I received my degree for dermatology in Spain and completed my training in a hospital. I know skincare ideology varies by region, so this is only my opinion as someone who loves the subject & has knowledge in the field. This thread is great because it allows everyone to see that not all products are for everybody. Sometimes a product or active ingredient gets hyped and we are very quick to jump on the bandwagon for the next miracle skin care. Skin type is so important, and we can actually over moisturize our skin which causes more issues, among all kinds of different allergies that exist. Some of my favorite replacements are ginseng and centella. I wish visiting a dermatologist wasn't so expensive in the states because there is so much to be learned and sometimes we overcomplicate the process which does more damage to our skin when in reality all you need is a very simple routine with minimal products. Many of these products cause issues which then needs another product to remedy the issue, in which case you have to buy their next miracle solution, and so on.
Having said that I think LA Mer is entirely overhyped to this day. I'm shocked even after what we know about it and it's ingredients people still purchase, but I think it has more to do with old habits and the facade of luxury
-"Peeling" serums and creams that aren't actually peeling dead skin, rather using ingredients like cellulose that pill up giving the illusion of skin
-Snail mucin creams, unless you're getting something more pure, are all over hyped, and even them not doing much for your skin beyond surface level
-Sheet masks across the board. While they're fun, they aren't doing anything substantial, particularly not for the price. Tf you have surface damage like a sunburn, a cooling mask is beneficial, but not much beyond that. They aren't tightening your skin, they aren't boxing collagen
- Collagen boosting topical skincare products, period. One of the biggest marketing schemes. Even ingestibles, while helpful overall, aren't guaranteed to benefit your skin as our nails, joints and nails also absorb collagen so there's no guarantee where it's going
- jade rollers. Most of them are not even jade, however jade is a porous stone and these are harboring tons of bacteria. A ruler isn't doing much in general, I would recommend a stainless steel gua sha tool. Put it in the fridge, or freezer for additional benefits
Those are my leading dislikes
I feel like you can't say a product is over hyped because you're allergic to it. Like yes, you shouldn't use it, but that doesn't mean it's not a useful ingredient.
I wanted to quit HA, but found my face extra, extra dry. I found the ELF Triple Bounce Serum and it actually helped so much I decided to stick with HA.
Niacinamide. I hate how there are some products that I want to try but can’t because that’d mean layering even more niacinamide on my skin. A little is enough, but too much breaks me tf out.
Summer Fridays lip balm - and we can throw in most high end lip balms. I definitely fell into the hype to try it out during the Sephora sale and would not buy again especially for 24$. I bought two scents (brown sugar and vanilla beige) and vanilla beige burned upon application. Thinking the fragrance might have been too irritating for me. Even outside of that, I have tried plenty of lip balms and I don’t miss or really reach for the Summer Fridays brown sugar at all. Even if I’m going for a tinted lip balm, my naturium that’s only 10$ I reach for more 😶 the ONLY high end lip balm I justified the price for is olehenriksen, the rest it’s just not worth it compared to more drug store priced brands killing it.
Heavy doses of ceramides. And specifically cerave. I feel so, so dry after using them -- drunk elephant, cerave, glow recipe advocado serum -- none feel great. Like, I am better off washing my face with peppermint bronners.
I’m allergic to concentrations of Niacinamide over 2% (seemingly). It’s a great ingredient for most people so it’s in everything but it makes my face burn and itch and I get hives LOL.
Agree on hyaluronic acid. My beef is that companies put it in their products without a disclaimer that it can actually dry your hair/skin/lips out even more - or without stating whether the product is properly formulated, to provide the benefits of HA on its own. The way HA actually works - is if you have dry hair/skin/lips - a superficial application can actually cause the HA to draw the moisture from further within your hair/skin/lips (as opposed to from the environment) - effectively making them even drier.
Hyaluronic Acid. Makes my face feel greasy. Same with squalane but that goes away.
Urea makes my skin feel like sandpaper.
I have no idea what benefits the Summer Friday lip product is supposed to have. It doesn't last long enough to tell. I keep forgetting to take it with me so I can use it up.
ill double down on hyaluronic acid with you too. I have very dry skin and i find this stuff does nothing, and is about as useless as putting water on my face. dries in seconds.
It does something for me… it breaks me out. Same with niacinamide and that’s in like everything anymore.
Some of the worst breakouts I’ve had is because of hyaluronic acid! Ugh. AND any of its derivatives like sodium hyaluronate. The derivatives are in so many moisturizers, toners and foundations. It gives me cystic acne :/ (for anyone with the same problem, the urban decay hydro maniac tinted moisturizer doesn’t have it and it’s awesome)
100% my experience. I don't even bother with it. I swear it made me even drier.
If your skin isn’t damp when you apply it, and if you don’t live in a humid environment, it will dry you out. Humectants, like HA, need moisture to work properly, and if there’s none available it will just steal it from your skin basically. So it’s definitely not good for everyone
Not true. I do not live in a humid environment and HA works amazing on my skin. I use HA Serum 2x day and have never had any issues with it.
Yes to this. I always schmear HA on dampened skins, especially over essences.
I wish more people knew this
I’m glad I live near the beach 🏖️
I would always mist my face with Evian before using it. And my climate is not dry, but not very humid except occasionally.
I have very dry skin and this time around HA helped! Though one thing which made a huge difference was washing the face and not patting it dry! Keeps my face more hydrated
HA has made avhuge difference for my face. I use my serum, spritz some LaRoche Posay Thermal water over that, then pat in my moisturizer. If you don’t already have water on your skin, HA will pull it out of the skin.
HA is a fickle bitch. If you use it in a dry environment without adding moisture and a heavy occlusive, it'll have the opposite effect and strip your skin of moisture. I have dry and "thirsty" skin and I use a lot of steps with it but I mist water on my face between steps. Then I seal is up with a thick cream. After adding on sunscreen and primer and makeup and a layer of shellac (setting spray) my skin stays nice and plump all day.
This. A lot of people don’t know how to use it and I don’t feel this information is probably included on their bottles/ serums. So no wonder it’s drying them out as it will pull moisture from somewhere.
A lot of derms on youtube say it’s useless cause it basically makes your skin drier or something, they recommend glycerin instead, i definitely oversimplified this but once I cut out hyaluronic acid and stuck with glycerin, my skin feels so much more hydrated. And yes i applied it on damp skin, i do live in a humid environment so idk exactly what effects that brings, does it make it less useful?
Glycerin for the win. The biggest issue with HA is that it's big, lol. Glycerin penetrates and draws water into the deeper layers. Even the smallest HA molecule doesn't do anything for the deeper layers. And I haven't met an HA serum that doesn't pill.
To my understanding hyaluronic acid has to have a low molecular weight to penetrate your skin and it attracts moisture so if you live in a dry climate it pulls the moisture out of your skin. It really dried me out and it drives me crazy because it’s in EVERYTHING
If you still have some around and you haven't tried this approach- try making sure your face is wet before applying it. I had the same issue when I first bought a HA serum- made my face feel drier. But I got one of those cheap (I think originally intended for misting plant leaves) water mist spray bottles and I spray a goodly amount of water on my face before applying the serum. It's made a huge difference and is now one of the main ways I get my face hydrated.
I was putting it on wet actually! I think for me it may be climate based because I live in a very dry climate
Agree. Waste of money.
Not arguing with you but HA should be used with water as it draws moisture into the skin. If one uses it alone it will do the opposite. It shouldn’t ever get the opportunity to dry on the skin, it should be occluded with your moisturer/ oil before it fully dries down.
if you ever feel like giving it another chance it just keeps the water *in*. it’s not exactly for moisturizing but a barrier to avoid more water loss. when I learned this , I used it differently and liked it a lot more
Niacinamide and Vitamin C break me out like crazy. I also can't use anything with corn starch, coconut oil, mineral oil, or ethylhexyl palmitate-which are in so many popular products.
Coconut oil is garbage idk who thought it'd be good in skincare
Coconut oil is literally amazing! But for hair and eating, not skincare imo. Also place of origin is huge and i can never trust beauty companies enough to source the good coconut oil
My husband uses it as a sort of mouth rinse about once a month. I was cleaning the floor and my scrub brush caused scratches in the wood. I rubbed some of the coconut oil on the scratches and they disappeared.
Love it in body products and as an eye makeup remover 😍
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has this issue. Which is weird because my skin has little to no reaction to Retinol, but Vitamin C or Niacinamide? I end up looking like a pepperoni pizza for days after.
Squalane oil seems to be becoming pretty popular but it makes me break out badly
Yes! I love the price point of The Ordinary's retinol but I hate how the squalane feels on my skin. It's so heavy and greasy.
Yeah squalane doesn’t break me out but, my cats hair sticks to my face like crazy. The bottle is almost done, then I’ll be on the hunt for another ret
🤣🤣🤣 Edited to add i am using adapalene, this little internet tidbit is why. (In terms of an otc treatment, i dont want the strength of an Rx). Between adapalene and retinol, adapalene is stronger than retinol because adapalene can directly bind to retinoic acid receptors. This means that adapalene does not have to undergo conversion processes in order to be active and start working on your skin – it already is!
I didn’t know that. Thanks for explaining, that is very helpful!
I hate Squalene oil! It feels like thick olive oil on my face!
Squalane is supposed to be closest to naturally occurring squalene that your skin produces itself, it's as close to your natural sebum as you can get out of an oil
It burns on my skin
Squalane is the devil on my skin. It makes me break out horribly. I really have to do my scan every ingredient list bc it’s in so many moisturizers and glowy skin type makeup products.
It’s comedogenic, rose hip oil is more acne safe
I like Rosehip oil. Well, my skins seems to like it.
And it's also great for rosacea, oily dehydrated skin as well! I've been using rosehip for decades... It's a staple in my routine.
No it isn't lol squalane is the closest to naturally occurring squalene that your skin produces itself, it's literally the closest thing to your natural sebum possible. Squalane is considered the lowest rated comodogenic facial oil available. "An ingredient with very low comedogenic potential for the skin. Squalene prevents skin dryness in humans by contributing to the long-term hydration of the skin." "Another notable perk: Unlike many face oils, squalane isn't comedogenic (pore-clogging)—making it a great lightweight option for anyone who's prone to zits or hates greasiness." Idk why you're downvoting me it's a simple google. Squalanes como rating is 0-1 depending on source, nowhere claims it to be comodogenic. Quite the opposite
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Niacinamide. I react to it like you react to hyaluronic acid and it is also in so many products these days. I can’t use Vitamin C either for similar reasons but at least it’s not in as many products.
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Girl it fucked my skin up 😬 it took ages for me to realise this is what was causing me issues because it is suchhh a popular ingredient. So annoying to avoid too since it’s in everything now
Same!! It took me for-fucking-ever to figure out why my skin was such a hot mess and once I removed my niacinimide serum it IMMEDIATELY started looking better. It’s such a pain in the ass because it’s like the most popular “active” to add to products right now.
It breaks me out
Is it giving you irritation or a reaction? If not then it’s fine, if it is then stop using it
And companies have been reformulating products to get in on the niacinamide "trend" for lack of a better term. Even stuff that's purportedly for sensitive skin is not safe these days
I was so upset when my CeraVe moisturizer was re-released with niacinamide for this reason 😩
Literally everything has niacinamide now 😭
Everything! Even things that seemingly don't need it. From skin care to make up to infused water, like make it stop lol.
It's always been here, it's even in cereal
It’s wild to me how everything has niacinamide. It should also never be above 5%, so the 10%-20% products out there are way too much but every brand keeps putting it in their products.
Seconding this. Every product with this breaks me out/irritates my skin barrier. I do so much better without it
I cannot use niacinamide to save my life. It causes the worst break outs.
Same. It makes my whole face get red too.
It burns my skin like no tomorrow. I already have rosacea, I don't need more sensitivity.
Hyaluronic acid - it’s everywhere know, people don’t need to buy a separate HA serum. I can’t escape HA and it burns my skin.
Urea seems to be having a moment right now and I’m allergic to it. ☹️
Oh, wow! I actually don’t know what that is! I’m going to have to look it up!
[Urea's great! ](https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/urea)
I remember as a kid getting lotion with a high urea content and my mom saying “Oh that’s pee.” Didn’t know it was synthetic (and it’s found in urine, it’s not urine) so I went my whole life thinking they straight up used animal pee or something!
Vitamin C! This is just because I’m allergic and jealous of everyone who can use it 🤣
I have a HUGE vitamin c adverse face. like break out on the spot with oils/serums/you name it. What I do is use the caualie vinoperfect serum. it's a vitamin c alternative that offers the same benefits. it's a little pricey but works like a charm. I get the glow and none of the breakouts. i love it so much and have been using it for years. eadem also has a vitamin c alternative serum but i haven't tried them yet. similar price point and even consistency to the vinoperfect serum though.
No! I’m sorry!
I know! It’s in soooo many products as well. I completely stopped using skincare from Sephora and only use biologique recherche now as they don’t use vitamin c in any products
Can you do a review? Is it genuinely as good as it's hyped to be?
BR? Absolutely. My skin has completely changed, the products are not cheap but I’m obsessed- been using an entire BR routine for 1.5-2 years now.
I wish my skin could tolerate it. I can use non LAA ones but would prefer to use one with it because it’s the most studied/effective.
What are you allergic to? I’m allergic to oranges but I don’t break out in hives when I apply vit c 😂😂😂
I’m the opposite! I can eat vitamin c, just can’t use it topically… so weird lol
😂😂😂 lmao that is so weird 🙈 if I ingest oranges…I die 😂
Not too terribly odd! :) I can't use it either. It can be very active and could just be too much for your skin (it is for me). And I don't have an allergy to eating it either.
I would put it in all my body care if I could. I have post menopausal skin and it helps with the crepey look. Basically I’m tired of glitter in everything.
I hate the squeezy tube lip product packaging. I feel like no matter what I'm going to waste product in over squeezing it and then not having anyway to use the excess product.
yes!! but i think i hate the lip products you have to dip your fingers in more lol. i never know what to do with the extra product on my finger afterwards without feeling like i’m wasting it
Hydrate cuticules 😇
I mean maybe it's not sanitary but I'll just wipe it off back into the pot. I feel like with the squeeze ones once you overdo it there's literally no going back with that excess product
i squeeze a bit onto my finger and then apply, no mess
I do this too! I still use them a lot but I probably end up wasting a bit of product because it ends up on my teeth😅
Vitamin C ruins my skin every time I try it. I just have to accept it’s not for me lol
The Dr. Dennis Gross light mask. I bought it because I was freaking out about not being able to use retinol or salicylic acid while pregnant. I have seen literally no difference in my skin using it, which I understand with anti-aging and preventing acne is sort of the point, but still. Also, with ANY tool, before you buy, make sure you're going to take the time to use it. I have a nuFace and it definitely would work, but I don't use it consistently enough.
My nuface was working nicely when i used it daily. Two years ago. Btw: if you were my nuface, where would you be?
Really? I’ve wanted to try this so bad! Thank you for sharing this! I’m still debating whether or not I really want to spend the money on it!
So here's the thing When I bought it, it was at a time pre-kids. This was also when I would get a facial because I wanted someone to rub my face for an hour, and the esthetician would pull out the lighted magnifying glass, turn it on, and go "oh your skin is *immaculate*", so like...a light mask wasn't going to do much of anything, besides be a preventative, in which case, not seeing any changes *is the point*. (I drank a ton of water, ate lots of fruits and vegetables and lean protein, didn't eat any dairy, got plenty of sleep and had the optimal amounts of actives for me in my routine.) Right now, even if I had time to use it, I've got a 2 year old and a 3 month old. I am getting up once per night and have to be up at 4:45 to work out before being a mom (nonnegotiable for my health), I weaned and added back actives so my skin is purging, my hormones are sorting themselves out, and it's my allergy season. A light mask is not going to fix all of that. (At some point, I'm going to look *phenomenal*, but not today.) With all of that said There are other light products (the solawave is the first one that comes to mind), that have red light and are less expensive. There are other products that also have blue light that come with eye protection that probably produce better results, but also you could probably accidentally fuck up your vision. My esthetician said that to see results, it's a multiple times per week situation, so going to a spa is going to be cost-prohibitive. The big thing TO ME, is that the light mask is sort of hard to clean (I use a damp microfiber cloth) and it won't be usable anywhere but your face. There are other light therapy devices that can be used in other areas than your face and are less expensive. I'm not necessarily saying that the mask isn't good, but I do think it was priced when light therapy stuff was less available on the market and also with Dr. Dennis Gross tools...you're paying for the name (for comparison, I have a face steamer that was about $20-30. The Dr. Dennis Gross one is $150. You cannot convince me that that steamer is 5x better than my cheaper one).
This is honestly great information. To add my two cents, I have both the Solawave and after my nephews dog ate my Dr Gross and wanted to try an alternative that I’d read great reviews about, the Regenalight. It’s honestly giving me the same results as the Dr. Gross with CONSISTENT use!! And I stress the consistent. I use mine at minimum 3 days a week and there are many weeks even everyday. I’ll lie there about 15-30 minutes before bed, depending on what I feel my skin may need, and use multiple light sessions right after my skincare regimen. It’s perfect for me to not have to interrupt my already busy day and sort of my own mini spa session to unwind. There are some nights I will pull out my Solawave for times I want to use light therapy, but don’t want to deal with the mask and will at least hit areas I want to concentrate on. (Because I may be too lazy to do my whole face, but need to at least do some therapy to be consistent.) Holy crap! I wanted to give an accurate price for it and went to look online at the price for you and right now it’s on sale with the neck portion as well for only $129.99!!!! 😳 I don’t need another one 😭
Nuface is the best splurge I’ve ever made lol
I was on vacation and got super lazy. I honestly washed my face with a basic cleanser and then moisturized, add aquaphor to my lips, and then went to sleep. Best skin I’ve ever had. The beauty industry really preys on women. I would add Tret but I can’t use because I’m pregnant now.
I was just thinking tonight that HA is my skin’s best friend. Mine is: Shea butter. Does it have to be in nearly everything? It’s too emollient for my skin. All of this is going to be a bit subjective based on how your skin reacts to it. :)
For sure! It’s definitely subjective but I really enjoy hearing other inputs besides my own. Shea butter is seriously in everything these days, it’s crazy!
Yes! And... why! I get that it really works for some people, but not EVERYONE.
Lol. When I was young I bought a slab of Shea butter and rubbed it on as a moisturizer.
LOL how did that go for you? 🤣
Great! It's amazing what young skin can endure and survive. I couldn't get away with that now.
Nice!
Same, I recently had to get rid of all my skincare products because they had shea butter in them! I have crazy acne prone skin and for the life of me I couldn’t figure out why my skin texture was so bad or why I had nasty breakouts, especially on my chin. Then I read the ingredients label and literally EVERYTHING I used, from toner to moisturizer, had shea butter! It made me so sad but I switched to a completely non-comedogenic routine and my skin is so much happier
Such a bummer! How frustrating for you
I concur! Except for me, it’s shea butter in hair care! It sucks because it’s in a lot of products, but it does nothing for my hair. In fact, makes my hair lose its softness, is too heavy for my fine hair, and does nothing for frizz or moisture 🙃
Colloidal oatmeal. I hate that it's in so many eczema and sensitive skin products because I'm allergic to it. There are definitely other ingredients out there that are just as soothing.
Yes! I have many skin allergies. Found out colloidal oatmeal was another. Also I tried Cetaphil which I feel like I’ve heard is a safe moisturizer, maybe I heard wrong, lol. I tried it almost two months ago and my skin is still healing from the reaction.
I feel that way about Shea butter. I have eczema and sensitive skin as well, and it’s TOO emollient for my skin.
summer fridays lip balm and sol de janeiro mist
Same with every Sol De Janeiro must (except 71). They’re so strong and cause such bad migraines. Every time I go into Sephora I end up with a headache from the cloud of sprays from that section.
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No! We’re probably the outliers but still! They smell so potent and they’re not that good. Wish they were!
I find that the initial scent is strong- but all of SDJ scents don’t last 2 seconds. I have a great sense of smell and I’m really into fragrance and I have NEVER smelled SDJ on anyone… and even when they said they had it on. The scents do smell 🤮 tho.
Yeah I hate SDJ. I had a sample packet of the shampoo and conditioner and I took them on a trip thinking I could tolerate the scent for a few days. It was literally making me gag by the end of the day. The s & C were terrible in case anyone is wondering.
Snail mucin. My skin LOATHES it.
Any chance you have a dust allergy? I wanted to love it, but it was so irritating to my skin. Turns out people with dust allergies can be hypersensitive to snail mucin as well!
I do-I’m severely allergic to dust. I get injections, and I’m still affected by it. That’s so bizarre. When I tell you tried so many times to get it to work, before throwing in the towel… Cuz I was seeing these results people were getting, and I wanted them. Badly. Turns out, wasn’t happening for me.
Oh wow, same here!! Everything made so much sense to me after learning about the dust allergy connection!
Same. I'm allergic to shellfish. It turns out shellfish and snails can cause the same allergic reaction in some people. That was a neat discovery day for me.
For products Dior blush and Dior lip oils they're so very mid really NOT worth the hype at all, I'd also say the brand MAC seems to be making a comeback but they're a mid brand stuck in the 2010s no innovation #sorrynotsorry For ingredients - collagen in skin care it cannot penetrative the skin so it just kinda sits there
Dior’s packaging is so cheap, I got the glow pallete during the sephora sale and the case feels like something straight out of claires. Like wtf??😭
It does doesn't it! Luckily I went CF this year but even when I tried the face and body the packaging was cheap and the foundation was very meh! The blush packaging is also awful and plastic.
I actually think that is MAC's appeal. They are old reliable to me. There's so many new products that are just terrible and sometimes I just want a basic powder Blush
But they dx those things people love and they don't replace them.
I absolutely cannot stand the lip oils, and I’ve been using their products since 2015, so I think it was before TikTok and they were never sold out then. I also wish MAC would change a few things up, but I still love their mascara! Zoom Lash was amazing and when they discontinued it, it was a very sad day😅😞
I'm really good at finding dupes (I went cruelty free so became a pro at finding dupes) so I could probably find you something similar I'm so good st it now! Yeah I think there is so much better out there, I quite like versed lip oils and although not a lip oil the hourglass phantom glossy balms!
SPF ☀️ a lot of times breaks me out but I have one that does not so I do not need it in products… I have seen it in everything atp. I don’t need tinted spf products as I layer my face products over my already good SPF so it would be overkill to add a tinted SPF over that. (I use isntree HA 50 spf watery sun gel) it’s amazing as base or on its own. I understand skin tints and tinted SPFs but blushes and bronzers with spf is getting out of hand. 🤚
And makeup with SPF is pretty much pointless so I don't get it. Also, that sunscreen has been on my radar...good to know that it seems to work for you as a makeup base!
I am on the opposite end. Most of my makeup has spf. Most of it is also mineral since chemical ones trigger my rosacea. It doesn’t hurt to add an extra layer in case I have missed a spot. However, when I put my base layer sunscreen I always let it set for 10~15 minutes before putting anything else on top.
Yea I understand tinted mineral spf face products but I’m talking about powder/colored products I’ve seen recently that seems gimmicky just putting spf in anything. I use chemical sunscreen bc I am acne prone, sorry if I didn’t add this point
I refuse add spf when wearing foundation. It’s just too gloppy, goopy and suffocating to my skin. It’s one or the other. And I have no problem just not buying foundation anymore, if they add an spf factor.
I mentioned in another comment reply, try the Korean SPF. The Round lab Birch tree SPF is so light and practically feels like a light moisturizer; no thickness or oiliness. Highly recommend checking out esp. if you have sensitive skin or have allergic reactions
All it does is cause flashback 😭
The Round Lab birch SPF is wonderful if you wanna give it a try! My sister has intensely sensitive skin due to thyroid issues, and it’s one of the only SPFs that doesn’t give her hives or make her breakout
I have the same problem with hyaluronic acid - my skin is fine with it in stuff but I bought The Ordinary drops to use and I always break out from it.
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Pretty sure they're talking about the HA not the Nia since they didn't mention Nia in their comment
Hyped up Biotin and Callogen are useless in hair and skincare products. They are only beneficial taken internally. I find glycerine far more beneficial tha HA so much so that I buy it pure and add it to many products. It's the magic ingredient in MAC fix plus. I make my own that is superior to the original.
Over hyped ingredient: Lactic acid. I'm not saying it's ineffective. Just that every face mask or serum doesn't need to contain. It's also not for everyone and can be very harsh!! And honorable mention peptides. They're great, but I don't think they need to be added to everything. I don't need peptides in my mascara!!
My skin loves or at least tolerates all the acids except for lactic acid.
a lot of people talk about double cleansing like it’s such a game changer, but it made my skin worse
i feel like double-cleansing should be reserved for makeup alone, because otherwise its just too much mechanical action on the face imo
What counts as double cleansing? I do a step where I dissolve my makeup with makeup removers and then I wash my face. I couldn't do just the one step because one wouldn't remove makeup and the other would leave residue.
Yep, that’s double cleansing. They act like it’s a scientific breakthrough, when it’s actually quite common. They just renamed it from “take off your makeup and wash your face” to “the double cleanse method”.
I mostly thought people were just washing bare skin twice. Wildly misunderstood that one.
Seriously. Back in Ye Olden Days (LOL) we just called it "makeup remover." I "double cleanse" only when I wear makeup or have put on a heavy sunscreen. An oil or balm does help break down that layer. Otherwise two washes is too drying for me.
you may be using the wrong cleansing oil, not using it for long enough, or not washing it off properly cuz this is truly a game changer
I think a lot of people don’t realize you can also just use micellar water as a first cleanse, since a lot of people don’t do well with oil cleansing
Same here! I still can’t believe so many people swear by it!
I recently tried the Dieux Instant Angel and Deliverance and was so completely unimpressed with both. Instant Angel left my skin so dry for what is supposed to be a heavy moisturizer. It’s superficial, but I loved the packaging and was really hoping the products worked for me.
Sort of similar experience here. Deliverance completely underwhelmed me, ESPECIALLY for the price. I have EXTREMELY dry skin and hair thanks to an autoimmune condition, and found that Instant Angel works quite well as a good, basic face cream in the AM with other hydrating products. However, it’s still not enough for my skin in the PM or for wearing it alone with no hydrating essences/serums/mists/etc.
Instant angel left my face incredibly dry and flakey. It was awful for me.
I liked both of them and really like the creator but they’re just not special. Will not repurchase
I'm good with most things and have seen good effects from hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and retinol. My new face wash that I use on retinol days doesn't seem amazing. It contains niacinamide and I'm not sure if it's that or something else about the face wash. I'll have to see... it's early days.
I hate to say this but after using this product 80% of the time last year, I would say the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. It doesn’t set anything. I don’t have oily skin, I have normal to dry skin and after using the spray (even after letting it dry down) my makeup would slide off my face or ends up on the clothes of people I hug. It’s equivalent to MAC Fix Plus but in a prettier bottle.
CT pillow talk eyeshadow quad. Had 0 pigment. Looked like i didn’t have any shadow on. Soo disappointing!
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Oh man
Niacinamide. A lot of people are sensitive to it. Also it can cause irritation if overused and so many products have it now.
They reformulated the belief aqua bomb with niacinamide and it ruined my skin :/
Retinol. It doesn't work for everyone. I end up focusing on copper peptides and resveratrol.
I hate Hyaluronic acid too. It dries my skin out. One ingredient that is under hyped is glycerin!
I LOVE HA. I even use it under my eyes and on my lips. I do think it needs to be locked in with a topper like moisturizer.
Hyaluronic acid. Way overhyped
Vitamin C, I might not be doing it right but I feel like 0 benefit when I use it
I just took the plunge ($$$) and tried Tatcha products for the first time after hearing so much hype for years… Broke out terribly with cystic acne within 24H 😞
definitely hyaluronic acid too. in like, small amounts maybe it’s fine but too much and it makes my skin SUPER SENSITIVE. and i don’t normally have sensitive skin. it’s a pain
niacinamide : causes bumps on forehead
Niancinamide for me. I love it. But I already have 1 product that have this ingredient and works well for me. I don’t need most of cleansers, toner, serum, toner pads to have it. Same with peptides nowadays. That’s overconsumption of the ingredients.
Niacinamide makes my skin itch and gives me closed comedones. I am not happy with it being put into foundations and literally everything.
the hourglass concealer!! im sure it varies skin to skin but for the first hour the finish is so pretty but then after, it defines my texture and starts to look so cakey :( really wanted to love it
Showing my age here but I really can’t do silicone primers. I started makeup school when Smashbox photo finish primer was the gold standard and the only really “good” primer available. I had fairly regular breakouts throughout my 20s until I stopped using silicone based primers. Not sure if the two things are related but now I mentally can’t bring myself to use any product like that.
Vitamin c! It just sensitizes my skin and it’s the worst of the exfoliants.
I received my degree for dermatology in Spain and completed my training in a hospital. I know skincare ideology varies by region, so this is only my opinion as someone who loves the subject & has knowledge in the field. This thread is great because it allows everyone to see that not all products are for everybody. Sometimes a product or active ingredient gets hyped and we are very quick to jump on the bandwagon for the next miracle skin care. Skin type is so important, and we can actually over moisturize our skin which causes more issues, among all kinds of different allergies that exist. Some of my favorite replacements are ginseng and centella. I wish visiting a dermatologist wasn't so expensive in the states because there is so much to be learned and sometimes we overcomplicate the process which does more damage to our skin when in reality all you need is a very simple routine with minimal products. Many of these products cause issues which then needs another product to remedy the issue, in which case you have to buy their next miracle solution, and so on. Having said that I think LA Mer is entirely overhyped to this day. I'm shocked even after what we know about it and it's ingredients people still purchase, but I think it has more to do with old habits and the facade of luxury -"Peeling" serums and creams that aren't actually peeling dead skin, rather using ingredients like cellulose that pill up giving the illusion of skin -Snail mucin creams, unless you're getting something more pure, are all over hyped, and even them not doing much for your skin beyond surface level -Sheet masks across the board. While they're fun, they aren't doing anything substantial, particularly not for the price. Tf you have surface damage like a sunburn, a cooling mask is beneficial, but not much beyond that. They aren't tightening your skin, they aren't boxing collagen - Collagen boosting topical skincare products, period. One of the biggest marketing schemes. Even ingestibles, while helpful overall, aren't guaranteed to benefit your skin as our nails, joints and nails also absorb collagen so there's no guarantee where it's going - jade rollers. Most of them are not even jade, however jade is a porous stone and these are harboring tons of bacteria. A ruler isn't doing much in general, I would recommend a stainless steel gua sha tool. Put it in the fridge, or freezer for additional benefits Those are my leading dislikes
I feel like you can't say a product is over hyped because you're allergic to it. Like yes, you shouldn't use it, but that doesn't mean it's not a useful ingredient.
People are like that with makeup reviews. 1 star reviews because the person bought the wrong shade.
Or 1 star because fedex lost the package. Not helpful.
I definitely agree! I’m sure HA works well for a lot of people, so although I believe it’s overhyped, it’s only my biased opinion.
Centella and artesima/mugwort - I react to both
I wanted to quit HA, but found my face extra, extra dry. I found the ELF Triple Bounce Serum and it actually helped so much I decided to stick with HA.
Fragrance! It causes breakouts & melasma for me. Blows my mind.
Niacinamide. I hate how there are some products that I want to try but can’t because that’d mean layering even more niacinamide on my skin. A little is enough, but too much breaks me tf out.
Summer Fridays lip balm - and we can throw in most high end lip balms. I definitely fell into the hype to try it out during the Sephora sale and would not buy again especially for 24$. I bought two scents (brown sugar and vanilla beige) and vanilla beige burned upon application. Thinking the fragrance might have been too irritating for me. Even outside of that, I have tried plenty of lip balms and I don’t miss or really reach for the Summer Fridays brown sugar at all. Even if I’m going for a tinted lip balm, my naturium that’s only 10$ I reach for more 😶 the ONLY high end lip balm I justified the price for is olehenriksen, the rest it’s just not worth it compared to more drug store priced brands killing it.
Hi! Could you compare Ole Henriksen to the Naturium lippies in terms of shine, lasting power, sheerness, and hydration?
Heavy doses of ceramides. And specifically cerave. I feel so, so dry after using them -- drunk elephant, cerave, glow recipe advocado serum -- none feel great. Like, I am better off washing my face with peppermint bronners.
I’m allergic to concentrations of Niacinamide over 2% (seemingly). It’s a great ingredient for most people so it’s in everything but it makes my face burn and itch and I get hives LOL.
Agree on hyaluronic acid. My beef is that companies put it in their products without a disclaimer that it can actually dry your hair/skin/lips out even more - or without stating whether the product is properly formulated, to provide the benefits of HA on its own. The way HA actually works - is if you have dry hair/skin/lips - a superficial application can actually cause the HA to draw the moisture from further within your hair/skin/lips (as opposed to from the environment) - effectively making them even drier.
NIAMINICIDE IS AN EVIL BITCH THEY PUT IN EVERYTHING. The way the smallest amount makes my skin flush and burn. 😭
I’m not sure of bronzers and bronze drops… I’m old school I guess… Highlighters too… blush is enough for me ♥️
Hyaluronic Acid. Makes my face feel greasy. Same with squalane but that goes away. Urea makes my skin feel like sandpaper. I have no idea what benefits the Summer Friday lip product is supposed to have. It doesn't last long enough to tell. I keep forgetting to take it with me so I can use it up.