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TL;DR: Dove & Olay for moisture; Lush for strong, unique scents; L'Occitane oil if you're splurging; men's brands like Harry's & Cremo for complex fragrances
TL;DR: very moisturizing & affordable; great for sensitive skin; tons of scents; some find it leaves a film or causes allergies
TL;DR: very moisturizing & affordable; great for sensitive skin; tons of scents; some find it leaves a film or causes allergies
TL;DR: great affordable scents; cruelty-free; Pure Peace & Simply Nourish are popular; some users report allergic reactions
TL;DR: great affordable scents; cruelty-free; Pure Peace & Simply Nourish are popular; some users report allergic reactions
TL;DR: very moisturizing; great for dry/sensitive skin; Glow Getter is a fan favorite; some find it watery
TL;DR: very moisturizing; great for dry/sensitive skin; Glow Getter is a fan favorite; some find it watery
TL;DR: classic, clean, nostalgic scent; large bottles available at Costco offer great value; some find it drying
TL;DR: classic, clean, nostalgic scent; large bottles available at Costco offer great value; some find it drying
TL;DR: very moisturizing & leaves skin soft; pricey but a little goes a long way; scent is divisive (almond vs. wet dog)
TL;DR: very moisturizing & leaves skin soft; pricey but a little goes a long way; scent is divisive (almond vs. wet dog)
TL;DR: very moisturizing; great scents; Ribbons & Hyaluronic Acid versions are popular; non-drying
TL;DR: very moisturizing; great scents; Ribbons & Hyaluronic Acid versions are popular; non-drying
TL;DR: great for sensitive skin; tons of unique scents; doesn't dry skin out; scent may not linger
TL;DR: great for sensitive skin; tons of unique scents; doesn't dry skin out; scent may not linger
TL;DR: strong, unique scents that linger; a little goes a long way; pricey; Rose Jam & Lord of Misrule are favorites
TL;DR: strong, unique scents that linger; a little goes a long way; pricey; Rose Jam & Lord of Misrule are favorites
TL;DR: very concentrated & a little goes a long way; peppermint is tingly & popular; can be drying; don't use peppermint on sensitive areas
TL;DR: very concentrated & a little goes a long way; peppermint is tingly & popular; can be drying; don't use peppermint on sensitive areas
TL;DR: sophisticated scents for an affordable price; Santal Bloom & Golden Hour are favorites; pretty aluminum packaging
TL;DR: sophisticated scents for an affordable price; Santal Bloom & Golden Hour are favorites; pretty aluminum packaging
TL;DR: complex, cologne-like scents; affordable & great value; Palo Santo & Italian Bergamot are popular
TL;DR: complex, cologne-like scents; affordable & great value; Palo Santo & Italian Bergamot are popular
TL;DR: sophisticated, unisex scents; Fig is very popular; lathers well and scent lasts; marketed for men but loved by all
TL;DR: sophisticated, unisex scents; Fig is very popular; lathers well and scent lasts; marketed for men but loved by all
TL;DR: great for dry & sensitive skin; fragrance-free options available; affordable; non-irritating
TL;DR: great for dry & sensitive skin; fragrance-free options available; affordable; non-irritating
TL;DR: excellent for dry, sensitive & eczema-prone skin; very hydrating; faint or no scent; large bottles offer good value
TL;DR: excellent for dry, sensitive & eczema-prone skin; very hydrating; faint or no scent; large bottles offer good value
TL;DR: huge variety of gourmand & fresh scents; great lather; often found discounted at TJ Maxx; scents may not linger
TL;DR: huge variety of gourmand & fresh scents; great lather; often found discounted at TJ Maxx; scents may not linger
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
