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screamadelica

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22 | i’d say my skin is generally normal, but it’s prone to dryness during the winter | i have...

22 | i’d say my skin is generally normal, but it’s prone to dryness during the winter | i have some PIH/PIE | fair olive/yellow (?) skintone | korean & japanese sunscreen stan

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i don’t react to much at all, although proactiv dried my skin to hell and back when i used it once as a preteen. not terribly fond of essential oils and fragrance, but i’m usually fine with them if they’re low on the ingredients list.
i tend to buy products based on whichever is currently the best deal. this inevitably leads to me trying tons of different products (especially sunscreens), hence the obscene amount of ‘alternating’ products in some of my routines.
…ok, my ADHD probably plays a role in this as well

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my skin may be pretty ‘normal’, but i struggled with acne for a long time. i eventually started accutane, which took some time to work, but my skin eventually cleared up. i never struggle with acne anymore, apart from the occasional small pimple that goes away after a couple of days.
much of my post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation has faded away, but i’m still working on achieving the clearest skin i can possibly have.

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favorite skincare brands: Beauty of Joseon, Drunk Elephant, Glossier, Glow Recipe, Isntree, Paula’s Choice, Purito, Round Lab, SKIN1004.

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Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024

i just used up my current bottle of this wonderfully lightweight product that only costs about $5.
so i went to buy some more from Sephora or Ulta… and it’s apparently been discontinued. :(
i have no idea why. not only is it...

i just used up my current bottle of this wonderfully lightweight product that only costs about $5.
so i went to buy some more from Sephora or Ulta… and it’s apparently been discontinued. :(
i have no idea why. not only is it wonderfully inexpensive, but it works like a heavier oil (think Argan or Marula) while being lighter, less greasy, and absorbing faster. it’s great for the hair, the body, and even sometimes for the face. the JVN haircare brand incorporates this ingredient in their products for a reason!
there are a few other brands that have Hemi-Squalane for sale on Amazon, and most of them are actually a bit more expensive. so, to put it mildly, i’m really gonna miss the convenience of getting this from Sephora/Ulta for a great price.

Great Value
Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well

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The following shelves include The Ordinary's 100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane