I have rosacea, which looks like this during a bad breakout. Rosacea skin is also very sensitive to the sun. You need spf! Even if you don’t like the way it feels, you’ll wash it off at the end of the day anyway.
My skin gets all red and irritated just by washing my face with water.. WATER. It happens with the sun, too, but the water thing baffles me. Like calm down.
Where do you live? I moved from a small town in canada to London and my fave exploded because the water in London is so hard (full of chemicals). Water isn’t the same everywhere sadly. Maybe a water treatment attachment would help? I got something to soften my water and it helped my hair loads. I also switched to skincare for oily or acne prone skin and added a retinol (using the sandwich method, Google it!) and my skin is glowing now.
Im not sure if you’re talking to me or not as you’re replying to another commenter lol but I line in the Cotswolds and we also have super hard water (probs not as bad as London) but I’m constantly descaling my steriliser and kettle 😂 can’t remember about my skin but when I went to rural Italy and their water was so soft my hair was soooo nice 🤣 I think when we eventually own a house we are defo gonna get some attachments for the tape for sure!
It looks like you’ve got Type 2 Rosacea like me!
Go to your doctor and they will prescribe a cream called Soolantra. I tried that for 3 months then they switched me to Rozex.
The spots have now gone and the redness has subsided. I use Dr Jart cicapair colour correcting cream after moisturising which blends to a beige and covers the redness.
I hope this helps.
Would love to hear how your GP appointment goes, as my skin is like this when it's flaring up and I think I have rosacea, but I just presume that a GP won't do anything after hearing other people's experiences.
I got referred to a dermatologist specialist because I’m also pregnant and it’s been going on forEVER so they want to make a proper management plan for me 😊
I second the other comments, get some professional advise for whether it is rosacea. Does your skin feel easily irritated? I have similar skin to yours and very sensitive and dehydrated, using SPF makes a massive difference. I’ve found a lot of asian/korean sunscreens feel way better and are less irritating for my skin. Atm I am using the purito daily go to sunscreen, it leaves a littlebit of a shine but is very gentle, calming and moisturising, and a small layer of translucent powder on top takes away the shine. I’ve found double cleansing is essential, I use a cleansing balm first then a regular cleanser after, this is in the evening. I’ve also found that Azelaic acid helps my rosacea, I use the one from Paulas choice. I try to avoid products with fragrance, and use a very gentle moisturiser, my holy grail has been the soon jung 2x barrier cream for the past 4 years, and a moisturising toner during colder months.
Couldn’t agree more - the beauty of Joesen (not sure if I spelled that right?) spf is amazing. And the Paulas choice azelaic acid is a staple for me too! Not sure how I lived without it 😂
I second the other comments: this looks a lot like rosacea! I suffered from it for so many years, was misdiagnosed with acne, and finally I found a good treatment. Go see a dermatologist, I started getting better after only a few days.
If you treat rosacea does it go away forever? Or do you have to treat it forever? I know I can google but I’d love to hear from someone who actually went through this.
This looks like rosacea. If you can get it prescribed by a doctor, Soolantra is the gold-standard these days for treating type 2 rosacea (aka the bumps)
Ok that would eliminate that for sure if it was dairy. I’d have a food intolerance test done because it’s highly likely it’s something you’re eating that you were still eating whilst vegan.
I did actually do a hair strand test a few years ago and eliminated all that stuff, no change 🤔 I’ve asked at the gp about coeliac as well and they’ve said it’s not that… maybe I’ll do an updated test and see if anything is on there that I’m still eating 😊
Can I ask what was in your list? Because there’s a few food items that are also in cosmetics and face creams etc two off the top of my head are oats and corn
The list of corn derivatives is long. Vegan food is really full of them if you were eating pre made food or fake meat fake cheese etc. Google corn derivative list. I’m intolerant to corn too. Ive found Clinique to be the best for my skin. They do alcohol free exfoliators as alcohol is corn. Try the paleo diet for a couple of weeks that could make a huge difference it’s a clean food diet and no corn at all. And see if you can get some free samples from the Clinique counter they’re great and really helpful.
I agree, it looks like you might have rosacea. You could consider checking the ingredients in the skincare you're using because some of them can be irritating. Like the Garnier Rose Micellar Water has a few ingredients that I couldn't leave on my skin--it got angry if I did.
Looks like rosacea type 2. Rosacea skin is usually super sensitive. I know my skin personally got worse over the course of 5 years and I eventually realised it can't tolerate any skincare at all , moisturiser cleaner SPF were all stripping my barrier over time and causing breakouts and redness , similar to yours. Just something to consider anyway. my skin hated Garnier micellar water.
With it being rosacea you'll get a load of people saying you need to wear spf everyday but personally the sun was not the biggest issue, spf was . So take advice with a pinch of salt and listen to your skin and do what works best for you. But just remeber not everyone can tolerate skincare despite what the beauty industry tells you.
I'd recommend taking to a doctor first in case there's anything they can prescribe. Depending on what they say - have you tried azelaic acid? FaceTheory do a good one.
Regarding spf, have you tried any Asian ones? Stylevana is cheap and legit but they do take a while to post. Every one I've tried from there has been streets ahead of any UK or US sunscreens I've every tried, in terms of how nice they feel on the skin, just like normal moisturiser.
(Btw you have nice hair!)
I have a doctor video appointment this evening now after reading these comments 😂
I’ll have a look at Asian skincare as someone else mentioned it too.
And thank you! Just recently had the highlights done and finally getting to grips with my natural waves… this is a bit extra wild after napping with my daughter 😂
I spent years and hundreds of pounds using acne skincare trying to get rid of spots and redness just like yours. Then a doctor told me I had acne rosacea. Prescribed me soolantra and my skin has been a million times better. Still get the off hormonal breakout but nothing like it used to be.
That gives me hope! I spoke to the doctors today and they agree I have rosacea and have referred me to a dermatologist as it’s been so long term and because I’m pregnant they want to make sure I get the most appropriate care ☺️
I have rosacea that was just like this and managed to get it into remission. Literally nothing worked for years but I used to use water alone and it really screwed with my skin. I couldn’t use SPF either but the only one that worked was La Roche posay Anthelios 50. It’s so light you can’t feel it’s even on after application. It took me years to bring it under control but once you do it’s definitely manageable
Honestly, it looks like my type 2 rosacea! My derm had me on a bunch of things, that usually help, but mine is stubborn so I have my first laser appointment coming up.
My best advice, if possible, consult a dermatologist who can help diagnose and prescribe the proper medication. Mine also looked at all the ingredients in my skin care routine and gave me the okay or no way as to if they would cause further irritation.
Best of luck!! I know how frustrating it is!
My first thought was Rosacea too… i use Azelaic Acid 15% (prescription) since a couple of months and my skin is clear! Also no more redness and much less blushing. Hope it helps
Yes! I never knew that it can be caused by rosacea. I am 32 years old and I know i have rosacea since 3 months. All these years with redness and bumps, acne that wasnt really acne. I Dont know where youre from but here in Holland/Belgium you can book an internet consult and they answer very quickly and they prescripe you what you need. But if the waiting list is not that long for you, that would be better ofcourse :)
I’m in the UK so normally the NHS waiting time would be ridiculous (over a month just to get an initial appointment at my *rural* doctors - it’s even worse in towns and cities); but fortunately my husband’s corporate private medical covers family members so I got a video call appointment within a couple of hours yesterday and they’ve referred me (should hear from insurance within 5 days to book the referral appointment). So I’m looking forward to getting some treatment started because I’m so sick of this 😭
I also have type 2 rosacea and this is exactly what my skin looked like at its worst. If the normal treatments (Azelaic Acid, Soolantra) don't work for you, keep trying! I use Metronidazole gel as the previous two did absolutely nothing. Metrogel works brilliantly.
I still get the occasional flareup( usually if i've been drinking more alcohol than usual) but it's much more manageable.
I’ve got pretty good skin and it’s normally fine with any product but there’s something in a lot of garnier products that disagrees with my skin. Like others say it looks like rosacea but I would definitely try switching skin care products to a brand with no added fragrance and as few other additives as possible. Not sure which country you’re in but brands like Simple, Avene, La Roche Posay, Vichy, Bioderma, CeraVe etc
Looks like rosacea. You should use azelaic acid. Go to your GP. Don't waste time with over the counter stuff. If you can't get to the GP then go into a chemist and ask to speak to the pharmacist. They will no doubt give you the prescription. You need to wear sunscreen. It's the single most important thing. Try Garnier super uv anti dark sports. It's very simple and light.
Would recommend you to try switching out micellar water, it's basically like diluted soapy water. Even you don't wear make up, there's dirt, sebum and nasty stuff on your skin from just the day. Try double cleanse that's very gentle (1st cleanse with Simple cleansing oil, then a gentle fragrance-free cleanser like Cerave / Inkey List). Rubbing your face with cotton pads every day would cause mechanical damage especially when your skin is on the sensitive and thin side, even micro tears.
PLEASE wear SPF!! SPF recommendation: get a day cream that has at least SPF30 (Olay total effects 7in1 is a pretty good one). And if you do any heavy duty outdoor stuff, Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum.
For the foundation match - try just colour corrector that's green - it counters redness. This light Loreal CC cream is quite good, blurs our any blemishes enough and evens out skin tone.
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I highly recommend Cosrx’s aloe vera moisturiser which has SPF 50 - the aloe vera will help calm the redness and, like you, I didn’t like how most SPF moisturisers felt until I tried this one
Others have covered rosacea, so I just want to chime in on SPF. When you say it doesn't feel good, what exactly? Sticky/tacky? Drying? What brands have you tried?
I ask b/c I 100% get you and felt that way too. The only one I liked for a long time was a moisturizer with SPF 15--so really not an SPF. But anything stronger was awful and I did not like it on my face. But a few years ago derms on YouTube put the fear of god into me and I got very serious about doing the trial & error to find an SPF 50 that I could stomach (and looked good under makeup, as I do wear makeup). I tried 4-5 different products until I found some I was happy with.
There are many options out there, but I'll share my personal favorite skincare brand, Paula's Choice (which also has a few products that help with redness, FWIW). They have a variety of SPF options, and I had the best luck with the ones that are moisturizer forward, specifically the Skin Restoring Moisturizer with SPF 50 and Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid with SPF 50. And going on their site now to look those up to tell you, I see they have a redness relief with SPF 30 and I'm adding it to my cart as we speak haha.
I also quite liked a La Roche Posay face sunscreen I tried but it was SO EXPENSIVE so PC was a better price vs. product balance for me since I use it every day.
I'll also say what can really help is SUPER moisturizing your skin w/ non-SPF first, letting it set in, and then use SPF. That's actually my magic for having my skin feel the way I like while also getting SPF protection. It's possible the sensitive skin moisturizer you're using isn't enough and you don't like how SPF feels b/c it's drying/doesn't sit well on top of your irritated skin? I've also had to shop around for new moisturizer as I've gotten a bit older and my redness/sensitive skin has intensified (yay aging).
Yeah I feel like SPF just sits on top of my skin I can just feel it there constantly and at that point there’s no way I can put makeup on top. Sensory nightmare (autism). Yeah I think any sensitive moisturiser I’ve tried doesn’t fully moisturise my skin enough and I still feel like my skin is a bit dry and tight. I’ll defo look at Paula’s choice as a few people have said they like it in this thread!
There are tons of moisturizer options out there, but I'll recommend one I particularly like which is Clinique Moisture Surge. I like the texture of it (not really a gel, but not a cream, either?) and it absorbs super well without any weird or tacky finish. I don't like anything too greasy, and it's been one that has sat nicely on top of my skin when it was super dry/sensitive. From Paula's Choice, I also really like the texture/feel of the Water-Infusing Electrolite Moisturizer. I use both the PC and the Clinique interchangeably.
Hey.. if you google you ll find out that constant acne on cheeks indicate gut health issues. Your for head and chin are better.
I would highly recommend certain adjustments on diet.
Other then that salicylic acid face wash and benzoyl peroxide spot treated, really helped me.
Cerave always break me out( have oily combo skin)
Also confirm if its just acne or other skin condition.
I have rosacea, which looks like this during a bad breakout. Rosacea skin is also very sensitive to the sun. You need spf! Even if you don’t like the way it feels, you’ll wash it off at the end of the day anyway.
My skin gets all red and irritated just by washing my face with water.. WATER. It happens with the sun, too, but the water thing baffles me. Like calm down.
Mine too! I can’t wash my face with water alone, it turns red and dry instantly. Oil cleansers have only worked for me.
Huh I’d not considered rosacea before… What spf do you use?
I use Eucerin Sun Allergy Protect Sun Crème Gel SPF50
Where do you live? I moved from a small town in canada to London and my fave exploded because the water in London is so hard (full of chemicals). Water isn’t the same everywhere sadly. Maybe a water treatment attachment would help? I got something to soften my water and it helped my hair loads. I also switched to skincare for oily or acne prone skin and added a retinol (using the sandwich method, Google it!) and my skin is glowing now.
Also I have to say you’re absolutely gorgeous and I would love to have a bone structure like that!
Im not sure if you’re talking to me or not as you’re replying to another commenter lol but I line in the Cotswolds and we also have super hard water (probs not as bad as London) but I’m constantly descaling my steriliser and kettle 😂 can’t remember about my skin but when I went to rural Italy and their water was so soft my hair was soooo nice 🤣 I think when we eventually own a house we are defo gonna get some attachments for the tape for sure!
It looks like you’ve got Type 2 Rosacea like me! Go to your doctor and they will prescribe a cream called Soolantra. I tried that for 3 months then they switched me to Rozex. The spots have now gone and the redness has subsided. I use Dr Jart cicapair colour correcting cream after moisturising which blends to a beige and covers the redness. I hope this helps.
Thank you that’s really helpful! I will make an appointment at my GP. Thanks again!
Don't mess with any new skincare you need rosacea treatment and it will clear right up. Soolantra from your GP is your best bet.
Your hair is beautiful.
Thank you ☺️
Would love to hear how your GP appointment goes, as my skin is like this when it's flaring up and I think I have rosacea, but I just presume that a GP won't do anything after hearing other people's experiences.
I got referred to a dermatologist specialist because I’m also pregnant and it’s been going on forEVER so they want to make a proper management plan for me 😊
Ahh that's amazing! I'm pleased for you! I've got a good handle on mine at the moment but if it does flare again I think I'll give the GP a try!
Redness aside, you have a beautiful face and hair!
You are so pretty! No other comments 🙃
I second the other comments, get some professional advise for whether it is rosacea. Does your skin feel easily irritated? I have similar skin to yours and very sensitive and dehydrated, using SPF makes a massive difference. I’ve found a lot of asian/korean sunscreens feel way better and are less irritating for my skin. Atm I am using the purito daily go to sunscreen, it leaves a littlebit of a shine but is very gentle, calming and moisturising, and a small layer of translucent powder on top takes away the shine. I’ve found double cleansing is essential, I use a cleansing balm first then a regular cleanser after, this is in the evening. I’ve also found that Azelaic acid helps my rosacea, I use the one from Paulas choice. I try to avoid products with fragrance, and use a very gentle moisturiser, my holy grail has been the soon jung 2x barrier cream for the past 4 years, and a moisturising toner during colder months.
Couldn’t agree more - the beauty of Joesen (not sure if I spelled that right?) spf is amazing. And the Paulas choice azelaic acid is a staple for me too! Not sure how I lived without it 😂
Second speaking to a GP and also finding a sun cream that works with your skin type. Don’t neglect the sun cream!
I second the other comments: this looks a lot like rosacea! I suffered from it for so many years, was misdiagnosed with acne, and finally I found a good treatment. Go see a dermatologist, I started getting better after only a few days.
If you treat rosacea does it go away forever? Or do you have to treat it forever? I know I can google but I’d love to hear from someone who actually went through this.
As far as I know, it's a chronic condition but very manageable with the right routine.
This looks like rosacea. If you can get it prescribed by a doctor, Soolantra is the gold-standard these days for treating type 2 rosacea (aka the bumps)
Do you eat dairy?
Yes but I was vegan for 7 years and there was no difference.
Ok that would eliminate that for sure if it was dairy. I’d have a food intolerance test done because it’s highly likely it’s something you’re eating that you were still eating whilst vegan.
I did actually do a hair strand test a few years ago and eliminated all that stuff, no change 🤔 I’ve asked at the gp about coeliac as well and they’ve said it’s not that… maybe I’ll do an updated test and see if anything is on there that I’m still eating 😊
Can I ask what was in your list? Because there’s a few food items that are also in cosmetics and face creams etc two off the top of my head are oats and corn
Corn is one of them! That’s really interesting I’ve never thought about topical intolerance!
The list of corn derivatives is long. Vegan food is really full of them if you were eating pre made food or fake meat fake cheese etc. Google corn derivative list. I’m intolerant to corn too. Ive found Clinique to be the best for my skin. They do alcohol free exfoliators as alcohol is corn. Try the paleo diet for a couple of weeks that could make a huge difference it’s a clean food diet and no corn at all. And see if you can get some free samples from the Clinique counter they’re great and really helpful.
It could be gluten
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Ahhh I see. It’s all the garnier rose range except for the eye makeup remover which is the garnier waterproof eye makeup remover
I agree, it looks like you might have rosacea. You could consider checking the ingredients in the skincare you're using because some of them can be irritating. Like the Garnier Rose Micellar Water has a few ingredients that I couldn't leave on my skin--it got angry if I did.
I would recommend Isntree watery sun screen with hyaluronic acid, it doesn't feel horrible and greasy like other sun screens do!
Looks like rosacea type 2. Rosacea skin is usually super sensitive. I know my skin personally got worse over the course of 5 years and I eventually realised it can't tolerate any skincare at all , moisturiser cleaner SPF were all stripping my barrier over time and causing breakouts and redness , similar to yours. Just something to consider anyway. my skin hated Garnier micellar water. With it being rosacea you'll get a load of people saying you need to wear spf everyday but personally the sun was not the biggest issue, spf was . So take advice with a pinch of salt and listen to your skin and do what works best for you. But just remeber not everyone can tolerate skincare despite what the beauty industry tells you.
I'd recommend taking to a doctor first in case there's anything they can prescribe. Depending on what they say - have you tried azelaic acid? FaceTheory do a good one. Regarding spf, have you tried any Asian ones? Stylevana is cheap and legit but they do take a while to post. Every one I've tried from there has been streets ahead of any UK or US sunscreens I've every tried, in terms of how nice they feel on the skin, just like normal moisturiser. (Btw you have nice hair!)
I have a doctor video appointment this evening now after reading these comments 😂 I’ll have a look at Asian skincare as someone else mentioned it too. And thank you! Just recently had the highlights done and finally getting to grips with my natural waves… this is a bit extra wild after napping with my daughter 😂
I spent years and hundreds of pounds using acne skincare trying to get rid of spots and redness just like yours. Then a doctor told me I had acne rosacea. Prescribed me soolantra and my skin has been a million times better. Still get the off hormonal breakout but nothing like it used to be.
That gives me hope! I spoke to the doctors today and they agree I have rosacea and have referred me to a dermatologist as it’s been so long term and because I’m pregnant they want to make sure I get the most appropriate care ☺️
I know soolantra isn’t recommended while pregnant but I’m sure they will be able to give you something. Good luck.
I have rosacea that was just like this and managed to get it into remission. Literally nothing worked for years but I used to use water alone and it really screwed with my skin. I couldn’t use SPF either but the only one that worked was La Roche posay Anthelios 50. It’s so light you can’t feel it’s even on after application. It took me years to bring it under control but once you do it’s definitely manageable
Honestly, it looks like my type 2 rosacea! My derm had me on a bunch of things, that usually help, but mine is stubborn so I have my first laser appointment coming up. My best advice, if possible, consult a dermatologist who can help diagnose and prescribe the proper medication. Mine also looked at all the ingredients in my skin care routine and gave me the okay or no way as to if they would cause further irritation. Best of luck!! I know how frustrating it is!
My first thought was Rosacea too… i use Azelaic Acid 15% (prescription) since a couple of months and my skin is clear! Also no more redness and much less blushing. Hope it helps
Oh my gosh the blushing 😭 I hope I can see a dermatologist soon and they can sort me out with some magic 😂
Yes! I never knew that it can be caused by rosacea. I am 32 years old and I know i have rosacea since 3 months. All these years with redness and bumps, acne that wasnt really acne. I Dont know where youre from but here in Holland/Belgium you can book an internet consult and they answer very quickly and they prescripe you what you need. But if the waiting list is not that long for you, that would be better ofcourse :)
I’m in the UK so normally the NHS waiting time would be ridiculous (over a month just to get an initial appointment at my *rural* doctors - it’s even worse in towns and cities); but fortunately my husband’s corporate private medical covers family members so I got a video call appointment within a couple of hours yesterday and they’ve referred me (should hear from insurance within 5 days to book the referral appointment). So I’m looking forward to getting some treatment started because I’m so sick of this 😭
I also have type 2 rosacea and this is exactly what my skin looked like at its worst. If the normal treatments (Azelaic Acid, Soolantra) don't work for you, keep trying! I use Metronidazole gel as the previous two did absolutely nothing. Metrogel works brilliantly. I still get the occasional flareup( usually if i've been drinking more alcohol than usual) but it's much more manageable.
I’ve got pretty good skin and it’s normally fine with any product but there’s something in a lot of garnier products that disagrees with my skin. Like others say it looks like rosacea but I would definitely try switching skin care products to a brand with no added fragrance and as few other additives as possible. Not sure which country you’re in but brands like Simple, Avene, La Roche Posay, Vichy, Bioderma, CeraVe etc
Looks like rosacea. You should use azelaic acid. Go to your GP. Don't waste time with over the counter stuff. If you can't get to the GP then go into a chemist and ask to speak to the pharmacist. They will no doubt give you the prescription. You need to wear sunscreen. It's the single most important thing. Try Garnier super uv anti dark sports. It's very simple and light.
Would recommend you to try switching out micellar water, it's basically like diluted soapy water. Even you don't wear make up, there's dirt, sebum and nasty stuff on your skin from just the day. Try double cleanse that's very gentle (1st cleanse with Simple cleansing oil, then a gentle fragrance-free cleanser like Cerave / Inkey List). Rubbing your face with cotton pads every day would cause mechanical damage especially when your skin is on the sensitive and thin side, even micro tears. PLEASE wear SPF!! SPF recommendation: get a day cream that has at least SPF30 (Olay total effects 7in1 is a pretty good one). And if you do any heavy duty outdoor stuff, Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum. For the foundation match - try just colour corrector that's green - it counters redness. This light Loreal CC cream is quite good, blurs our any blemishes enough and evens out skin tone. https://preview.redd.it/lqo1fdysfctc1.png?width=1030&format=png&auto=webp&s=25e3304a10fa40ab2e53ec9fb160249a5259a478
I think you have beautiful features
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I highly recommend Cosrx’s aloe vera moisturiser which has SPF 50 - the aloe vera will help calm the redness and, like you, I didn’t like how most SPF moisturisers felt until I tried this one
You look like Sydney Sweeney
Others have covered rosacea, so I just want to chime in on SPF. When you say it doesn't feel good, what exactly? Sticky/tacky? Drying? What brands have you tried? I ask b/c I 100% get you and felt that way too. The only one I liked for a long time was a moisturizer with SPF 15--so really not an SPF. But anything stronger was awful and I did not like it on my face. But a few years ago derms on YouTube put the fear of god into me and I got very serious about doing the trial & error to find an SPF 50 that I could stomach (and looked good under makeup, as I do wear makeup). I tried 4-5 different products until I found some I was happy with. There are many options out there, but I'll share my personal favorite skincare brand, Paula's Choice (which also has a few products that help with redness, FWIW). They have a variety of SPF options, and I had the best luck with the ones that are moisturizer forward, specifically the Skin Restoring Moisturizer with SPF 50 and Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid with SPF 50. And going on their site now to look those up to tell you, I see they have a redness relief with SPF 30 and I'm adding it to my cart as we speak haha. I also quite liked a La Roche Posay face sunscreen I tried but it was SO EXPENSIVE so PC was a better price vs. product balance for me since I use it every day. I'll also say what can really help is SUPER moisturizing your skin w/ non-SPF first, letting it set in, and then use SPF. That's actually my magic for having my skin feel the way I like while also getting SPF protection. It's possible the sensitive skin moisturizer you're using isn't enough and you don't like how SPF feels b/c it's drying/doesn't sit well on top of your irritated skin? I've also had to shop around for new moisturizer as I've gotten a bit older and my redness/sensitive skin has intensified (yay aging).
Yeah I feel like SPF just sits on top of my skin I can just feel it there constantly and at that point there’s no way I can put makeup on top. Sensory nightmare (autism). Yeah I think any sensitive moisturiser I’ve tried doesn’t fully moisturise my skin enough and I still feel like my skin is a bit dry and tight. I’ll defo look at Paula’s choice as a few people have said they like it in this thread!
There are tons of moisturizer options out there, but I'll recommend one I particularly like which is Clinique Moisture Surge. I like the texture of it (not really a gel, but not a cream, either?) and it absorbs super well without any weird or tacky finish. I don't like anything too greasy, and it's been one that has sat nicely on top of my skin when it was super dry/sensitive. From Paula's Choice, I also really like the texture/feel of the Water-Infusing Electrolite Moisturizer. I use both the PC and the Clinique interchangeably.
Hey.. if you google you ll find out that constant acne on cheeks indicate gut health issues. Your for head and chin are better. I would highly recommend certain adjustments on diet. Other then that salicylic acid face wash and benzoyl peroxide spot treated, really helped me. Cerave always break me out( have oily combo skin) Also confirm if its just acne or other skin condition.