Dislikes
I hate the new Likes/Dislikes format and how we can no longer edit notes for them, so I'm adding them all here. To be specific, this is a list of products that simply do not work for me and were the source of very specific skin issues, but they could work for others with less skin sensitivities.
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ Supergoop!
Attempt #2 at trying a chemical sunscreen. This made my skin so greasy and riddled with pimples everywhere, which got worse over time.
Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin)
naevis rated
The tret benefits were great BUT the cream formula caused chronic skin congestion, irritation, and large pores for a whole year. Majorly disappointing. I've switched back to the microgel and will never look back.
Pure One Step Camellia Oil Cleanser Tatcha
I am majorly allergic to this, and of course it was an extremely delayed reaction. This caused chronic severe itchy eyes and awful sinus issues. It made the rest of my face red and angry on contact. I'm swearing off products with algae.
Bifida Ampoule Mist ma:nyo
This was giving me chronic, itchy eyes. I think I'm allergic to something in this.
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil Round Lab
This was contributing to my itchy eyes and was just making my skin worse. One of the products I cut out when I completely stripped down my routine and my skin flourished. I don't miss this or any oil cleanser at all.
Gokujyun Premium Lotion Hada Labo
Another product everyone loves that my skin hates. I didn't want to believe this was the cause of my acne in new locations, but my skin quickly improved once I stopped using this. Plain glycerin hydrates better and doesn't give me issues.
Hydrating Facial Cleanser CeraVe
I used this for years and it was my go to cleanser even after I minimized my routine, but I realized I still had itchy eyes and bags. I connected that this was the cause of it. Cerave has caused me nothing but problems in the long run.
Almond Shower Oil L'Occitane
I wanted to love this, but this caused some serious ingrown hairs, especially on my bikini line. The after shower oil doesn't cause this for me.
Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser Etude House
Stripped the hell out of my skin. It's been years since I've experienced a cleanser that gave that squeaky clean effect, and I quickly remembered why it's not a good thing.
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser La Roche-Posay
I tried this for a couple weeks after dropping Cerave's cleanser. This still irritated my eyes passively and broke me out. The instructions also stated this wasn't enough to remove sunscreen and makeup, so I don't trust its cleaning power.
