![]() ![]() I’ve used this night serum pretty religiously for more than a year now and the rumors are true: Your skin will look better by morning. Mine can, but as they say on Reddit, YMMV (your mileage may vary, or more simply, everyone’s skin is different). Her only warning is that not everyone’s skin can handle a chemical exfoliant every day. “This serum contains glycolic acid derived from sugarcane, the smallest acid molecule, which penetrates further and effectively breaks down dead, weak skin cells,” Dr. To make sure the glycolic acid is safe for regular use, I spoke with New York dermatologist Dr. For an all-in-one approach to chemical exfoliation, this is the night serum from Drunk Elephant (a brand that’s as close to universally beloved as it gets). Perhaps my biggest kinship with ScA members is my strong belief in chemical exfoliation - and this is the one that made me a believer. ![]() Skin feels soft, plump, and glowy.” - Pantone877 “It’s amazing! My skin texture improved dramatically after a few days. If you’ve never tried a cleansing balm before, though, the Clinique is the way to start - sensitive skin types may just be converted. Of course, it’s also more than double the price. I do have to say, though, that I prefer Annee de Mamiel’s Restorative Cleansing Balm, which comes with a breathing exercise to do while cleansing that, I swear, feels like a near-spiritual experience. It’s so mild, it’d be a great option when my not-supersensitive skin is feeling dry or otherwise acts up. I like this one a lot because it’s fragrance-free, with a very pleasant sensory experience (you massage the balm into dry skin and watch as it melts into an oil, taking dirt and makeup with it). At $30, it’s pricier than drugstore cleansers, but then, cleansing balms haven’t even made their way to drugstores yet.Ĭompared to face wash, a balm doesn’t lather, and thus won’t strip your skin. One of Reddit’s favorite ways to remove it? Clinique’s OG balm. “Will rebuy forever! It doesn’t leave your skin feeling greasy or unwashed, but I definitely recommend using your normal cleanser afterwards.” - itsadooozyĪnyone who’s serious about skin care knows: Never go to bed with your makeup on. If I can, I still prefer washing my face, though - it just feels more thorough - but on the go, micellar water is a great solution. It’s quick, easy, a little bit refreshing, and didn’t irritate my skin in the slightest. Micellar water is great for your gym bag, though, and Garnier’s is more affordable than its similarly packaged French counterpart. This may be personal preference, but cleansing the traditional way over the sink has become something I look forward to at the end of each day. In my opinion, which is shared with most dermatologists, they’re best saved for in-a-pinch situations: post-workout, travel, etc., rather than to replace your cleansing routine. Basically, cleansing-oil molecules (micelles) suspended in water help draw dirt and oil out of the skin, without stripping skin of natural oils. Micellar waters, if you don’t know ‘em, are a French-girl beauty secret gone mainstream - used to remove makeup or for cleansing on lazy days. “It’s the first product I’ve ever used that makes me feel like I’m in that scene in Mulan where she just wipes her face and her makeup just slides right off.” - peachbot ![]()
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