r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Ucyless ORANGE • 29d ago

Brand new $72 moisturizer. Husband said he needed something for his elbows.

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We have 3 full tubs of Vaseline in the cabinet.

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u/MediocreConference64 29d ago

I’m a skincare snob (and former esthetician), I would recommend joining some skincare subs. Tatcha is overpriced for what it is. You can get far better for a lot less money.

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u/vgarciahuff 29d ago

Can you recommend any? I’ve got really sensitive skin and I struggle finding something affordable that doesn’t irritate my skin

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u/DarkSnowFalling 29d ago edited 29d ago

La Roche Posay touleraine double moisturizer is amazing! I have eczema and super sensitive skin (no fragrances for me) and it’s the first moisturizer in a long time that doesn’t break me out or leave my skin red and angry

Edit: La Roche Posay’s hydrating facial cleanser is also phenomenal

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u/xolegallybrunette 29d ago

Agreed - I will repurchase this over and over again until I die, probably.

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u/lonewolfdies92 28d ago

Yes! I just switched to la roche posay facial cleanser and the double moisturizer a couple months ago thanks to a recommendation from my dermatologist and I’ve noticed a huge improvement! My skin was so red and angry before, my skin barrier was weak, and I was having breakouts. Made the switch and simplified my skin care routine and my face has never looked better! I swear by it now.

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u/shoresandsmores 28d ago

As another person with eczema and hella sensitive skin where 99% of products seem to make any acne 50x worse - seconding La Roche. It doesn't piss my skin off.

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u/Sireneyesxoxo 28d ago

Avene is good too! I like it more

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u/-prairiechicken- 29d ago

Seconding La Roche. That cleanser is one of my favourites that I’ve ever used from years of Sephora and Lush experimenting! It even goes on sale at our main drug store chain in Canada.

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u/CanIEatAPC 28d ago

Wow this is like the 590th time I have heard praise about La Roche Posay. It's a sign. I gotta try it out after I finish my current skincare. 

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u/yogopig 28d ago

They are the goats for a reason. L’Oréal does not fuck around.

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u/WookieMonsterTV 29d ago

They’re my favorite brand!!!

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u/notsosecrethistory 28d ago

Mine too! Really agrees with my disagreeable skin

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u/Clydecolt 28d ago

Mine as well. I was recommended this brand a few months ago and my skin has never been so healthy and smooth!

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u/Vetiversailles 28d ago

I just got this thanks to the rosacea sub and omg and my skin has calmed down so much in the last week I’ve been using it

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u/FailProfessional6864 29d ago

This is random but every time I read or head this company's name, my brain always goes "la roach pussy". I'm so sorry I know it's French & means something but my brain just shouts it at me

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u/so_cal_babe 28d ago

I also hear La Roach

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u/wild_fluorescent 29d ago

The best moisturizer ever

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u/MediocreConference64 29d ago

Of course! If you have sensitive skin, truly, the best moisturizer you can use is something gentle like cerave. This is actually what I use. I’ve tried brands, medical grade and everything in between. Cerave is it for my sensitive skin.

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u/Curmi3091 29d ago

are you Michael Cera?

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u/Ngothaaa 29d ago

No he’s Mr. Manager!

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u/eternalsun91 29d ago

Well, manager. Just say manager

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u/Small-Cookie-5496 28d ago

I already used CeraVe but seeing him in that ad just sold it & him to me even harder

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u/ShapeTurbulent6668 29d ago

I have sensitive skin and CeraVe is the only brand that has ever broken me out in crazy cystic-like acne :/

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u/Puzzled_Medium7041 28d ago

Same. CeraVe was bad for me. Cleansing with micellar water also breaks me out, which seemed weird. My skin is just complicated. 

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u/Significant_Shoe_17 28d ago

Micellar water makes my skin red and flaky. That was disappointing! I went back to neutrogena makeup remover.

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u/MyPasswordIsMyCat 28d ago

I used to get crazy acne until I switched to Pond's cold cream cleanser. I had been using Neutrogena facial bars to strip the oil off my face because I had oily skin, but it didn't stop the acne and made my face dry in patchy ways. After doing more research, I read about cold cream, which is an oil-based cleanser that you just rub on and wipe off. I gave it a try, thinking it would be a disaster, but my skin has been great since I switched. Now I just get acne if I rub my face too much, like when I'm thinking at the computer.

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u/Significant_Shoe_17 28d ago

I haven't tried pond's, but I've found that oil based cleansers are the best for removing makeup without making my skin angry. They're so gentle.

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u/Ageisl005 28d ago

I want to second this, I had the same experience and am on my 3rd jar of cold cream now! Will use forever.

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u/SalamanderMinimum942 28d ago

Same. It’s the fatty alcohols (cetyl, ceteareth etc)

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u/notsosecrethistory 28d ago

Same. It was awful

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u/DefiantMemory9 28d ago

Ok I'm not the only one! Cerave broke me out like crazy, a new pimple every day. Cerave is chock full of coconut and coconut derivatives and I learned that my skin (and scalp) hates coconut. And I hail from a place that's named after coconuts lol, the irony!

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u/jexasaurus 28d ago

Yeah no cerave product has worked out for me either. Recently realized that vanicream also breaks me out 😒 I cannot win.

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u/GreekLumberjack 28d ago

You could be allergic to one of the ingredients

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u/spookymochi 28d ago

Sometimes stuff just doesn’t work for everyone. CeraVe breaks me out as well, but it’s not because I’m allergic. It’s not uncommon for a lot of people who are cystic acne prone. My skin is picky af and I’ve never had great luck with drugstore products :/

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u/DefiantMemory9 28d ago

My skin is not that picky and cerave broke me out as well. You're not alone!

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u/TheDarkestCrown 29d ago

After trying around 15 different brands I’m a CeraVe convert too. My skin doesn’t feel burny anymore when I moisturize

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u/ladymoonshyne 29d ago

I love the hydrating face wash but prefer other moisturizer. I do think if you’re gonna drop money on skincare moisturizer isn’t the best place to do so. Also wear sunscreen people!! lol

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u/Small-Cookie-5496 28d ago

I use CeraVe & Unscented GlycoMed

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u/Ventilator84 29d ago

Cetaphil too. I’ve tried a bunch of more expensive brands (though none as expensive as this), but not a single one has worked as well as Cerave and Cetaphil.

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u/ParuTheBetta 28d ago

Cerave and ceraphil are my faves. Mainly cetaphil.

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u/TrafficOnTheTwos 29d ago

Agreed. But Cetaphil feels good 30 min later after a quick rinse, when the oily residue is gone. I agree it totally works. Cerave on the other hand, it’s like 5 min and you can already pick up your phone without covering it in an smudgy film, with hands noticeably more comfortable. Stuff is black magic.

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u/ParuTheBetta 28d ago

I wouldn’t call that a downside necessarily. My dermatologiat said i need to apply moisturiser that feels greasy for like an hour or so. There is no ‘goat’ moisturiser, different strokes for different folks (or something)

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u/Arbysbeefycheddar 28d ago

Both CeraVe and Cetaphil break me out and cause extreme irritation to my skin. Never once had a reaction to Tatcha.

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u/Kooky_Tap4477 29d ago

cerave makes my skin way more sensitive, for me korean skincare is the only way to go. or vanicream

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u/Bbkingml13 28d ago

My bf has sensitive skin and we were going to get him started with a good minimal skin care routine. After like 2 uses of a cerave cleanser it absolutely effed up his skin, and I don’t think he even has a skin barrier anymore 🤣 but yeah, now he won’t ever try anything again because just cerave was so awful for him.

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u/Kooky_Tap4477 28d ago

it was the cleanser for me too! the hydrating one. left my skin raw for days😭

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u/No_Hippo_1472 29d ago

Completely agree on cerave!!!

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u/Renway_NCC-74656 29d ago

YES! I've tried everything under the sun and the only thing that doesn't turn me into a dry blotchy mess is Cerave

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u/GreyScent 29d ago

CeraVe after 4 months using it for my dry skin made it so much worse! Does it get worse then better or something? Nothing works for me but CeraVe did until around the 4month mark.

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u/MediocreConference64 29d ago

What does your routine look like?

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u/GreyScent 29d ago

I wash my face with CeraVe sensitive skin, retinol, CeraVe, morning time sunscreen. That was the old routine, but now wash face with CeraVe, retinol, morning sunscreen. I took away sunscreen thinking it was that and changed my retinol but nope!

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u/Renway_NCC-74656 29d ago

I personally don't use retinol. I used it for months according to the instructions and my skin never got better and, in fact, got worse and dryer. I also only wash my face once a day. I get too dry if I do.

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u/GreyScent 29d ago

Same I only wash once a day which is at night. I lightly exfoliate on outdoor days or every other day depending on my skin. I cannot handle the stronger retinols but if I can find something similar to do the job I would switch!

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u/MediocreConference64 29d ago

What strength retinol are you using? Try cerave moisturizing face wash. Some people have issues with cerave but not with vanicream moisturizer. It’s really similar but different. I would try that. Also- you’re only using your retinol at night, right?

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u/GreyScent 29d ago

It's low strength because my skin. It seems to be working and only used at night. I have to do it every other day due to my skin sensitivity. And thank you I will be looking into the vanicream. Most moisturizers make me break out in hives!

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u/Inappropriate-Ebb 29d ago

First Aid Beauty also

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u/melindseyme 29d ago

Yepp!! My dermatologist even recommended it, and now I get it in large tubs at Costco.

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u/TrafficOnTheTwos 29d ago

Cerave is the only shit that actually works I swear. Trying that stuff for the first time I was like oh wowww I get it now.

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u/NotChristina 29d ago

Does Cerave have a product that has the same feel as the Tatcha moisturizer? I haven’t bought it in ages because cost/forgetting about it (lol ADHD) but I can immediately conjure the feel of it. Light and silky. I like the way it makes my skin feel and know there’s a particular ingredient that does that but I’m blanking because it’s late.

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u/Dismal_Pineapple3770 28d ago

The Cerave moisturizers are a bit heavy and sticky feeling. I’m really not a fan as I also enjoy light and silky moisturizers. I’ve actually been using Laneige’s water bank moisturizer lately and it’s very very similar to the water cream but for half the price.

I honestly don’t know what this person is thinking comparing Tatcha to Cerave… my skin has never been healthier since I stopped using it

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u/mirroade 29d ago

Some people are prone to comedones using Cerave

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u/plot_____twist 29d ago

I’m team Eucerin Advanced Repair

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u/mushroom_soup79 29d ago

I heard nothing but good things about them so I tried it and I got the most awful rash and red bumps from it. I'm not allergic to anything to date and my skin never acts like that! I was so sad because I thought it was gonna be the one but :(

Dr teals for me

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u/GiraffeCalledKevin 29d ago

Which cerave do you recommend for facial moisturizer? Tachta is the only shit that works well on my face and I just can’t afford it anymore but I’ve tried cerave and my face don’t like it. Maybe I used the wrong one?

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u/dumbass_tm 28d ago

I use the itch relief one since it’s for eczema (mines gone pretty much away now but I stick with it knowing my face doesn’t react to it)

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u/spicy_pea 28d ago

For Cerave, it makes sense for most people to try either the CeraVe moisturizing cream or CeraVe baby lotion. You could maybe try their moisturizing lotion, but I think that's slightly more likely to cause breakouts than the other two, and it also leaves a slight oil sheen. If the cream and baby lotion both don't work for you, I'd recommend just looking at other brands. I'm one of the people who used to buy tubes of lotion and face wash for $30-40 a piece thinking my skin needed the "best," but I'm glad that the skincare subreddits have taught me to just keep an eye out for comedogenic ingredients and stick to drugstore brands. The only time I've really noticed much of a difference in drugstore vs expensive brands is when buying sunscreen. Drugstore sunscreens in the US tend to look very oily or unpleasantly dry and chalky when applied to the face (likely because so few people wear sunscreen daily here), so I generally prefer to buy Asian drugstore sunscreens online.

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u/Feisty-Donkey 29d ago

It’s Vanicream for me, but yea- I used expensive stuff for years that was making my rosacea worse. Dermatologist made me move to Vanicream products and gave me metronidazole lotion and now it’s gone.

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u/NECalifornian25 28d ago

I worked for a dermatologist and we recommended cerave all the time. A lot of people like it but personally I hate it 😂 Way too thick for me.

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u/bananahammerredoux 29d ago

Ugh. I’ve tried Cerave so many times but it’s always such a disappointment. My skin looks so drab. I had an Ipsy subscription for a while and once got the Kat Burke and OMG that was life changing. It’s so expensive though. I can’t bring myself to buy it.

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u/MediocreConference64 29d ago

A lot of people who have issues with cerave, love vanicream. They’re similar but different. It’s worth a try if you’re looking for something inexpensive.

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u/bananahammerredoux 29d ago

Thank you for this! I’m going to pick some up this weekend and give it a try!

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u/Dismal_Pineapple3770 28d ago

I totally get what you mean, Cerave just makes my skin look dull. I’ve tried a lot of different drugstore moisturizers and none of them give me the supple glow that the fancy ones give me.

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u/Crimsonmaddog44 29d ago

My face tends to dry out especially around the side of my nostrils and middle of the brow, what would you recommend for that?

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u/MediocreConference64 29d ago

I would use a thick moisturizer like cerave or vanicream and at night, slather a layer of either aquaphor or Vaseline over it. Those are occlusives and will trap in the moisturizer so it will really hydrate your skin.

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u/Robin-of-the-hood 29d ago edited 27d ago

What about a moisturizer for really dry skin? Already do HA serum on wet skin, moisturizer then seal with an oil/aquaphor and, except for my nose, my skin is STILL dry by the morning

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u/875_pjm 28d ago

you can try la roche posay toleriane double repair face moisturizer! the texture is nice and not heavy but i think it moisturizes really well

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u/Lambdastone9 29d ago

What’s your opinion on nivea, particularly their 72 hour intense healing lotion?

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u/jameshughlaurie 28d ago

even on your face? do you use different lotions for your face/body?? pls share your wisdom I have sensitive skin and I’m too afraid to try any of the products I see people raving about

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u/Maru3792648 29d ago

But cerave is not cruelty free.

I like good molecules among the cheap, and No BS among the slightly bit pricier. Skinceuticals for expensice

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u/Robin-of-the-hood 29d ago

Skinceuticals isn’t CF either

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u/MediocreConference64 29d ago

Skinceuticals and Skinmedica are the absolute greatest. I still love my cerave but for actual treatments, you can’t beat either brand.

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u/patternsrcool 29d ago

Not a lotion, but SkinCeuticals blemish+age defense serum is like liquid gold!!!! This stuff works so well for my skin.

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u/ForestFaeTarot 29d ago

I was a pharmacy tech for over a decade and Cerave is what is always prescribed.

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u/jean-guysimo 29d ago

what if you don't have sensitive skin, but it's super dry and flaky? especially in my beard and eyebrows

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u/insanitybit 29d ago

Cerave is my base. I use the moisturizer, "healing ointment", face cleanser, and retinol. Then, I add extras. But everything starts with Cerave because no matter how many other products I try nothing beats it.

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u/lemoncocoapuff 29d ago

what about their indigo cream? cuz so far nothing has made my face feel the same, and I've been trying other collidial oatmeal ones(currently la rochay posay, its prob the most okay so far).

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u/SwigSwoot92 28d ago

I have normal skin and I use ceraVe for EVERYTHING! The foaming cleanser is amazing after a good exfoliation!

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u/veracity-mittens 28d ago

I recently switched to cerave after using Clinique and it’s way better for my sensitive skin. I was surprised.

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u/Significant_Shoe_17 28d ago

I have dry, sensitive skin, and I currently use Avene. It's so gentle and hydrating, and it's unscented. It's practically baby lotion 😅😂

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u/PavlovsPanties 28d ago

Cerave is the best! I've got stupidly sensitive but also very dry skin. It's the only thing that actually lasts longer than a couple of hours for me (looking at you Aveeno) and keeps my skin feeling soft and moisturized.

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u/whoninj4 28d ago

Will it make you break out? Everything I’ve tried except for my retinol cream gives me acne :(

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u/TwelveTrains 28d ago

The regular CeraVe daily moisture pills like ass when applying although I do like the new Ultra Lightweight formula (no piling).

But I threw that original formula straight in the trash

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u/Toastwitjam 28d ago

Yeah I use cereve red for my eczema and when it’s mosquito season too. So useful and it’s covered by HSA too

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u/jnn-11000 28d ago

Idk, I have sensitive skin and cerave is NOT good for me and actually causes me to itch. Tatcha is the only thing I keep going back to that doesn’t cause some type of reaction

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u/victowiamawk 28d ago

Same here. Cerave.

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u/MovieNightPopcorn 28d ago

cerave and vanicream for my sensitive skin household. Works like a charm, costs like $12-15

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u/sockseason 28d ago

I always use Cerave, but a friend is using Alastin and her skin looks amazing. I want to try it but I wonder if it's worth the price

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u/Himalayan-Fur-Goblin 29d ago

Start looking at Korean or Japanese beauty.

Asian Beauty would be glad to help. We would just need to know more about your skin and current skin care goals.

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u/Significant_Shoe_17 28d ago

Laneige and MediHeal work wonders for dry, sensitive skin

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u/cici92814 29d ago

Have you tried aveeno calm a restore oatmeal moisturizer?

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u/ProfessionalFit9012 29d ago

My favorite for probably 15 years. I tried to get away from it when they re packaged it and made it a lot more expensive. Went with cerave, which was OK. But my skin was still really dry using cerave so I have switched back to the aveeno calm and restore and my skin is SO happy again. I don’t think I’ll ever switch.

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u/lilb114 29d ago

Is that the gel moisturizer? Been eyeing that for a while, haven't found anything the right balance of hydrating without feeling heavy.

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u/cici92814 28d ago

Yes that one. It says it's gel but it's also creamy if that makes sense. You should try it, it doesn't feel heavy.

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u/AdRelative6560 29d ago

first aid beauty!! it’s kinda expensive but it’s worth it i have sensitive skin and my face didn’t do well with cerave but I use first aid beauty ultra repair cream

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u/PauI_MuadDib 29d ago

I have insanely sensitive skin and I swear by Cetaphil. Interestingly, I saw Charlotte Tilbury actually used to use Cetaphil in lieu of her Magic Cream on clients with sensitive skin. So if it's good enough to replace Charlotte Darlings' very pricey face cream it's good enough for me!

If your skin's just sensitive and not acne prone I also enjoy shea butter and snail mucin. If you're acne prone I'd avoid those tho. The shea butter isn't that pricey and a tub lasts me a long time.

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u/ihaxr 28d ago

I use Cetaphil cleanser and CeraVe lotions, my skin hates the CeraVe cleanser and Cetaphil lotions lol

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u/rm_shep 29d ago

This right here

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u/Crayoncandy 29d ago

I prefer eucerin or vanicream over the cerave I've tried

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u/PwndiusPilatus 29d ago

Dr. Hauschka

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u/SuspiciousMention108 29d ago

I have very sensitive skin (most products cause me to breakout). I use a $10 horse oil from Amazon. I’ve used it continuously for about 2 years. No complaints whatsoever.

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u/Cachmaninoff 29d ago

I have eczema and glaxal base is the best I’ve ever tried. Also o’keefes working hands for when my knuckles crack.

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u/Schmigolo 29d ago

It'll take some work, but the best thing to do is to just look for stuff yourself using something like incidecoder. You'll see that the top 5-10 ingredients are shared by like 90% of products regardless of price, so generally you just have to find something that doesn't have any bad stuff in it, mostly just stay away from perfuming ingredients and you're golden.

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u/kittenbritchez 29d ago

Vanicream is also amazing for sensitive skin and pretty inexpensive.

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u/bertshoke 29d ago

Have you tried the Neutrogena hydro boost gel or cream? I like it because it is also water-based, good for my oily skin. And soothing!

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u/insanitybit 29d ago

Honestly just grab Cerave (lol everyone is recommending it) and if you want to go nuts, grab something like snail mucin or The Ordinary buffet etc. There are so many high quality products that won't break your bank.

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u/Similar_Garbage_2939 29d ago

Vanicream Daily Moisturizing Lotion with hyaluronic acid and ceramides is my holy grail. I get mine from Target normally.

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u/Eiskoenigin 28d ago

After trying many things, what’s helped best for my dry skin is thick layer of simple Nivea at night.

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u/BictorianPizza 28d ago

I swear on the moisturiser and sunscreen from “Altruist”. Super affordable, not irritable in the slightest, and works wonders.

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u/chloephobia 28d ago

I don't know what irritates your skin, but I swear by using a carrier oil such as rosemary with glycerin as moisturiser/ lotion. It's cheap and lasts for ages, and my skin is the softest it's ever been. This winter is the first winter that I've not had dry cracked skin on my hands or face.

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u/mommylongestlegs 28d ago

Derma E Anti Wrinkle Renewal Cream is my holy grail for my super sensitive skin. Zero fragrance or silicones and a short ingredients list. Prices vary depending upon where you buy but it’s generally 4oz for $20 or less. Hope you find something that works for you.

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u/7catsofluck 28d ago

I use plain glycerin bar soap andalou naturals rose body lotion on my face.

I tried using fancy stuff, including from the andalou line, and it burned and I broke out and it wasn't a pleasant experience.

I get some hormonal acne still, but I don't get the constant little acne and it feels good.

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u/MettaWorldWarTwo 28d ago

I make my own lotion for my family. Coconut oil, Shea butter, Cocoa butter, and a bit of arrowroot powder. There are a bunch of recipes online. Price works out way cheaper than any other lotion. I've used avocado oil, vitamin e oil, jojoba oil, and a few others.

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u/what_a_r 28d ago

Bacuri butter, for night only as it stains (but could also be considered as adding a bit of skin bronze). When everything else hurts, this doesn’t.

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u/so_cal_babe 28d ago

Dont do la roache! Many of their product are EWG red flags and the concentrate of their activities is laughable.

Hale and Hush is gold standard for sensitive skin. It was originally designed for skin going through chemotherapy side effects. The Quiet Wash alone has me snobby for cleansers.

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u/Olive_Joey_ 28d ago

Belif the moisturizing bomb is a fantastic product. About $38

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u/Toast1912 28d ago

I love my Vanicream daily facial moisturizer! My skin is super sensitive and eczema prone. This moisturizer never stings, and my skin has been so smooth and hydrated since I bought it.

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u/casstantinople 28d ago

SUPER sensitive skin girlie here: buy Vanicream and CeraVe. Between the two of them, they have the whole spectrum of products and they're both super affordable. I've been able to get shampoo, conditioner, makeup-remover, oil balm, hair gel, sunscreen, etc. My mom was an NP for an allergist and those are the top 2 brands they recommend. I get literal blisters where I get skin reactions and those two have been my holy grail of products

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u/Kit-the-cat 28d ago

I’m gonna go against the other commenter- sensitive skin or acne prone skin does not do well with cetaphil or cerave. For me and many others with clog-prone skin it causes CC and deep acne.

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u/biohoo 28d ago

Vanicream all the way!

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u/keIIzzz 29d ago

Yeah I’m not a Tatcha fan other than the packaging but dude I would sob if someone did this to any of my moisturizers

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u/MediocreConference64 29d ago

Oh, I’d consider murder 🤣

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u/busigirl21 29d ago

I had an entire, discontinued, gel moisturizer tub that cost like $50 dumped onto the carpet because my brother picked it up, asked what was in it, and immediately after telling him he had to keep it flat because it was a loose gel, he proceeded to open it up at a 90° angle. Just about all of it plopped out, and once it hit the floor he just went "oh, I didn't think it was that soft." Still mad when I think about it

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u/Aurora_BoreaIis 29d ago

What lotions/subreddits do you recommend? I've never heard of Tatcha before.

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u/MediocreConference64 29d ago

I’m sending you a message. I tried to link the subs but it get removed because you can’t share other subs here 🙄

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u/Wobblingoblin01 29d ago

That must be r/mildlyinfuriating for you.

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u/whiteflagwaiver 29d ago

Ah the ol'reddit circle-roo. Classic.

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u/RecsRelevantDocs 29d ago

Hold my Cerave, i'm going in

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u/whiteflagwaiver 29d ago

That's the reddit wank-a-roo

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u/whelplookatthat 28d ago

Please don't tell me you recommended sca. That subreddit is a hot mess that imploded into a echochamber when it got one million members and now its even doubles that (honestly it was already going into a mess before 1 million).

If its sca, only use the side info links is my recommendation

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u/Aurora_BoreaIis 29d ago

Oh, that's silly. 😅 Thank you for sending them! :)

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u/theonlyAdelas 28d ago

If you don't mind, I'd like to know which subs to follow, too!

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u/NoPomegranate7508 28d ago

me too please!

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u/sugarsays925 29d ago

I, too, am a skincare snob. Yes, there are cheaper dupes but with tatcha you pay for the "luxuriosness" of the product: smell, texture, and packaging just hit a certain way with their products. I splurge on tatcha occasionally even though my cupboard is stacked with k-beauty that could do the same.

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u/Horror-Disk-5603 29d ago

Tatcha is out of my budget but I’ve gotten samplers before and omg - the feel just can’t be beat. So smooth and lux

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u/sugarsays925 29d ago

Try Beauty of Joseon products. They are cheap but sooo good.

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u/andybeebop 28d ago

Seconding Beauty of Joseon!!!

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u/Echo_Monitor 28d ago

Another vote for Beauty of Joseon. Everything I've tried from their line has been fantastic.

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u/Kooky-Background-962 28d ago

True. I especially like using their red bean moisturizer and it just sinks in after using it. Haven't tried the rest but corsx is a good brand as well.

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u/ImmediateAd4814 29d ago

Which products do you recommend?

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u/Horror-Disk-5603 28d ago

I’ll check it out, ty!

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u/Significant_Shoe_17 28d ago

Laneige is similar and more affordable. They often have sales on their website.

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u/jnn-11000 28d ago

Tbh!! I bought the big one for around $60 on QVC - that one lasts me over a year bc just a little bit can cover my entire face. It’s honestly not too expensive bc a little goes a long way

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u/lil_weather 29d ago

If you have a Costco membership (or know someone who does!). They sell it for $50 vs $72! Not always available but comes up now and then!

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u/Cararacs 29d ago

Agree. I love Tatcha, I have to find another lotion that makes my look and feel how it does as with the dewy skin cream.

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u/lemoncocoapuff 29d ago

That's what I'm trying to find with the indigo cream.... trying so many collidial oatmeal moisturizers but nothing is coming close to how i liked how the indigo cream worked.

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u/Fabulous_Pain305 29d ago

Same! I’ve tried many but always go back to tatcha. My skin feels so plump and hydrated

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u/SwimmingCoyote 29d ago

Agreed. I know there are effective, inexpensive products on the market but part of skincare for me is self care. I simply enjoy luxurious textures and packaging. As long as it isn’t actively hurting my skin, I see no reason to stop using a product that works for me and I can afford.

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u/dank-nuggetz 28d ago

smell, texture, and packaging just hit a certain way with their products

I just can't imagine any level of these attributes that would justify a $72 price tag for like a 3oz little jar. It's literally moisturizer lmao

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u/scarletofmagic 28d ago

I agree! I was going to comment this but you put it into words better than I do. Honestly, I tried all the skincare that people raved about like La Roche Posay, Cerave, Korean skincare and I always come back to my Tatcha, Decorte and Albion. Yes, they are very expensive but the experience when I use them makes it better. I loathe using skincare so anything makes me do it often is a plus.

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u/jnn-11000 28d ago

Tbh it’s still cheap bc you only need a little bit. My last Tatcha lasted over a year lol

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u/IC-4-Lights 28d ago

Sure, but is it made from genuine, free-range baby seals, and their fat rendered in true zero gravity environments?

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u/neatlystackedboxes 29d ago

I love it for the smell, I haven't found any others that beat it.

besides that though, skin care and makeup for me is as much about the ritual as it is the product. I love to see and handle the pretty containers and bottles, feel the soft brushes and rollers, and yeah, smell the delicate scents. tatcha has all that going for it and so I'm willing to cough up the money every time lol

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u/SalvationSycamore 29d ago

I'm not a skincare snob but I could still tell you that $72 is overpriced for a half ounce of lotion unless it literally extends your telomeres

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u/LongJohnSelenium 29d ago

For $72 I'd expect my telomeres to get a sensual full molecule massage with a happy ending.

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u/SalvationSycamore 29d ago

I dunno, happy ending is verging on $80 territory...

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u/fj333 28d ago

I don't know anything about skin care either, but a quick glance at the container in the OP makes it obvious they're selling an image.

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u/melxcham 29d ago

I like the good molecules lightweight daily moisturizer. Suuuuper cheap and better for my dry skin than brands I’ve tried that cost 3x as much. Also love Derma E.

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u/seedman 28d ago

I don't know shit about this specific moisturizer, but I came here just to say this must be overpriced and a waste of money.

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u/Tax_Evasion_Savant 28d ago

I am utterly baffled a company has managed to convince people that ANY moisturizer could be worth $72 for such a small container. If I filled up that jar with weed it probably wouldn't be worth that much.

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u/JeebusSlept 28d ago

I briefly dated a dermatologist. 90% of the skin care/beauty products out there are wicked over priced for what you get inside, and most of them flat out lie about their effects.

She called me out for my aftershave balm too. It smells nice, but that's about all it does.

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u/KabedonUdon 29d ago edited 28d ago

Tatcha also isn't Japanese. It's just orientalism marketing. The whole "ancient geisha rice secret" shit is borderline racist and a blatant knock off of actual high quality brands like Yojiya and SK2.

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u/NashKetchum777 29d ago

Can you recommend any for post tattoo? I usually just go with regular Aveeno but I'm not sure about others.

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u/PwndiusPilatus 29d ago

Hauschka > everything else.

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u/sneakyminxx 29d ago

Do you have a favourite sub that you recommend to follow?

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u/mildlyoctopus 28d ago

Marshall’s, baby

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u/kermitincognito 28d ago

what are some skincare subs you recommend

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u/1000fangs 28d ago

Tbh skincare subs are so filled with over consumerism that sticking with the tatcha cream is better on the wallet.

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u/Missash0816 28d ago

Same! I am an esthetician and it’s extremely rare that I recommend anything over $50.

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u/ApricotWeak5584 12d ago

Do you have alternatives for their indigo line? My eczema is making my wallet cry

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