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Rosacea & Sensitive Skincare Fails: What I Won’t Repurchase 🙅🏼♀️❌
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items Not every skincare product works for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin. These are the ones that irritated my skin, didn’t deliver results, or were just disappointing 🤷🏼♀️ I’m sharing my honest experiences to help you save both your skin and your wal...
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Cleansers
Toners
Serums
Moisturizers
Eye care
Other
Cleansers
Issues: stingy, too drying, average cleansing.
Although it's advertised for sensitive skin, I don't think this one is for me. I got a stinging sensation while using it, and I felt it didn't clean my face that well. There are just better cleaners out there!
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
This product is also advertised as a gentle cleanser for sensitive skin, but unfortunately, it caused dryness and itching. SKIN1004 has a way better alternative if you are looking for a cleansing oil!
Avène XeraCalm A.D Cleansing Oil
I love the smell of this product so much, but I do get red bumps on my skin after using it. The lovely aroma is 10/10, but it doesn’t make my sensitive skin happy so unfortunately I have to pass on this one.
Caudalie Vinoclean Almond Milk Cleanser
Toners
Issues: too drying, harsh ingredients, and poor results.
Oh my, this toner is so packed with essential oils that it is way too aggressive for sensitive skin! I ended up using the rest as a deodorant for my armpits instead.
CAUDALIE® Vinopure Pore Minimizing Salicylic Acid Toner
I was so excited to try this toner, but it just didn't work for me. It left my skin feeling extremely dry and red.
CAUDALIE® Vinoclean Moisturizing Toner with Rose Water
Not as calming as I'd hoped. It's hydrating if you layer it a lot, but it just didn't soothe redness as advertised. Overall, it's just okay for me.
ROUND LAB Mugwort Calming Toner
Serums
Issues: hydrating but that's it.
This bakuchiol serum didn't deliver any noticeable results. But if you're looking for a good bakuchiol serum, I would definitely recommend this one!
PURITO SEOUL Timeless Bloom Bakuchiol Serum
For me it was a too watery and not quite as hydrating as I'd hoped. This serum from Numbuzin is a way better alternative.
ISNTREE TW-Real Bifida Ampoule
I've tried so many Vitamin C serums, and this one just didn't do it for me! It doesn't do much, just provides hydration. Considering the price, I expected much more!
RoC Multi Correxion Vitamin C Serum 10%
Moisturizers
Issues: product is fine, but too expensive for what you get.
Even though it's a thick cream, it just wasn't hydrating or soothing enough for my skin. It ended up making my skin even redder than before! Considering the price, it's just not worth it for me.
CAUDALIE® Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Acid Night Cream
This product was good, but I think you can find something even better at a way lower price point. I just don't think it's worth the price for me!
PAULA'S CHOICE C5 Super Boost Moisturizer
Eye care
Issues: allergic reactions, average results.
At first, I really liked it, but after a while, I got a red rash around my eyes. My boyfriend, on the other hand, absolutely loves it! So I guess it's just my sensitive skin that couldn't tolerate it over time.
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum 30ml
I used this for a while because it was non-irritating, but it didn't provide any noticeable results. I'd highly, highly recommend Mary&May's eye cream instead! It's only a couple of bucks more, but it gave me real, noticeable results!
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Other
Issues: too aggressive and too irritating.
Just awful! It makes your skin look really white, leaves a greasy residue, and has a very strange smell.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
My skin burned so badly just 20 seconds after applying. A BIG no for me!
Garnier SkinActive Charcoal Sheet Mask
I was really excited to try this, but it ended up irritating my skin! If you have sensitive skin like me, you might want to proceed with caution.
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
This is just “meh” 🤷🏼♀️
The Ordinary “B” Oil
This is really not good for sensitive skin! I would recommend a similar product from Paula’s Choice instead that is completely non-irritating.
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution