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TL;DR: CeraVe, Aveeno & Eucerin are the top drugstore workhorses; Vanicream & La Roche Posay for sensitive skin; strong scents are super polarizing & a major pain point; greasiness is the other common complaint; tub creams > lotions for serious dryness
TL;DR: thick cream in a tub; very moisturizing; non-greasy feel; some find it comedogenic
TL;DR: thick cream in a tub; very moisturizing; non-greasy feel; some find it comedogenic
TL;DR: lightweight and non-greasy; good for sensitive skin; affordable drugstore option; some find it not moisturizing enough
TL;DR: lightweight and non-greasy; good for sensitive skin; affordable drugstore option; some find it not moisturizing enough
TL;DR: rich and very hydrating; smells like chocolate; affordable; can feel thick or greasy
TL;DR: rich and very hydrating; smells like chocolate; affordable; can feel thick or greasy
TL;DR: light texture; absorbs quickly; many scent options; some find it not moisturizing enough
TL;DR: light texture; absorbs quickly; many scent options; some find it not moisturizing enough
TL;DR: strong sweet vanilla scent; very moisturizing; polarizing "play dough" smell; pump issues reported
TL;DR: strong sweet vanilla scent; very moisturizing; polarizing "play dough" smell; pump issues reported
TL;DR: very effective for dry skin; multiple specialized formulas; retinol and diabetic versions popular; can feel thick
TL;DR: very effective for dry skin; multiple specialized formulas; retinol and diabetic versions popular; can feel thick
TL;DR: affordable and effective; various formulas available; in-shower version is popular; some find scents too strong
TL;DR: affordable and effective; various formulas available; in-shower version is popular; some find scents too strong
TL;DR: classic non-greasy formula; absorbs quickly; good for sensitive skin; dermatologist recommended
TL;DR: classic non-greasy formula; absorbs quickly; good for sensitive skin; dermatologist recommended
TL;DR: dermatologist recommended; very moisturizing; multiple formulas available; some find it greasy
TL;DR: dermatologist recommended; very moisturizing; multiple formulas available; some find it greasy
TL;DR: iconic strong scent; good texture; very polarizing fragrance; some find it not moisturizing enough
TL;DR: iconic strong scent; good texture; very polarizing fragrance; some find it not moisturizing enough
Calming balms like Cicaplast & Cicalfate are top picks but can be heavy; Azelaic Acid is key for redness & bumps but often irritates initially; many swear by simple routines with Vanicream or Aveeno Oat; Ivermectin is a game-changer for pustules; daily mineral SPF is essential
Derm-favorites CeraVe, Vanicream & LRP are reliable staples; Tatcha and Farmacy Honey Halo are pricey HGs; focus is on barrier repair & hydration; YMMV as breakouts are a common complaint
often called a scam, many just use face moisturizer ; but dedicated creams offer targeted actives like retinol for lines & caffeine for puffiness; Shiseido & Skinceuticals are pricey holy grails; K-beauty offers value, but Vaseline is the ultimate cheap hack if you don't get milia.
Asian sunscreens dominate for elegant feel; Euro brands like LRP trusted for max protection; EltaMD is the derm-fave; Supergoop Unseen (or the TJ's dupe) for a primer-like texture
Oribe & Kerastase often worth the splurge but can be overhyped; Redken All Soft is a reliable favorite for softness; drugstore punches above its weight (L'Oréal Elvive, Dove Bond Repair); Olaplex is polarizing and your hair type is what really matters
Simple occlusives like Aquaphor, Vaseline, and Lanolin are often holy grails, especially when layered over hydrators; pricier 'cult' balms like Laneige are highly polarizing; Jack Black is a top pick for SPF that doesn't taste bad
