Help me find a new skin care routine!

[RebeccaAnnGrace]

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I am 29. I have dry skin which I would say is somewhat sensitive. I am allergic to anything with chemical SPF. My skin is not sensitive in the way that fragrance bothers it but sometimes certain products will dry my skin out. 
I for the most part have clear skin, but I do have redness on my cheeks and get the occasional patch of pimples usually if I’m trying a new product my skin doesn’t like or if I get stressed.

Ive tried drunk elephant (which my skin loved but my bank account did not) I’ve tried first aid beauty, skinfix, cetaphil, the ordinary and quite a few others but I’ve never found a consistent routine that I live and breathe for.

At 29 I’m looking for a routine that will help my skin stay hydrated and bouncy/ youthful while also not clogging my pores. 

it’s so hard to find anything when so many products are viral and so much information is out there on what you should be using for each concern.

any help would be greatly appreciated 

[renewyouwillie]

I totally get how overwhelming it can be to find a routine with all the viral hype and conflicting advice. For hydration and redness, have you tried a simple routine with a focus on barrier repair? Something like a gentle cleanser (like Vanicream or La Roche-Posay Toleriane), a hydrating serum with glycerin or hyaluronic acid, and a rich, non-comedogenic moisturizer? For SPF, try a physical sunscreen (zinc-based) since chemical ones don’t work for you.

Also, how do you feel about adding a low-strength retinol for youthful skin? It’s great for anti-aging, but I’d start slow to avoid irritation.

[CorgiMommy]

@RebeccaAnnGrace I would try a more classic line if skin care.  Have you tried a hyaluronic acid?  The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Hydrating Face Serum 

A lot about skincare depends on climate and season. If you don't have a humidifier in your bedroom and live in a dry climate and)or heat your home in the winter get one.

[missaa8]

@RebeccaAnnGrace, have you spoken with a Sephora Beauty Advisor about your concerns, yet?

[itsfi]

Hi @RebeccaAnnGrace, completely hear you on the amount of information out there. On the one hand, it's great to have access to information, for our own education. On the other hand, it's just a ton of info coming at you. Thanks so much for sharing about your skin type and skin concerns; very helpful. You mentioned that your skin responded welll to Drunk Elephant products. Would you mind sharing your Drunk Elephant routine? That might help give us an idea of what sort of products were working well for your skin. 

I love mineral sunscreens.❤️  My current favorites are:

Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen 1.7 oz / 50 mL - it's on the thinner side but not so thin that it's super runny. It offers good protection and layers well with makeup.

OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 1.7 oz / 50 mL - does a lovely job of blurring while providing sun protection. 

Saint Jane Beauty Luxury Sun Ritual Pore Smoothing Face Sunscreen SPF 30 1.7 oz / 50 mL 

Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 with Ceramides and Peptides 1.3 oz / 40 mL - has good anti-aging ingredients and is free of silicones.

Saie Sunvisor Radiant Moisturizing Face Sunscreen SPF 35 1.35 oz/ 40 mL #(also available in a mini version) - this has a lovely illuminating / glowy quality to it that works well as a primer as well as a sunblock

A Korean skincare brand, not available at Sephora, but I have been loving Etude Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk for years! In the summer, I often mix it with Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi for a sunkissed glow and SPF.

[RebeccaAnnGrace]

Thank you for the response, I will definitely look into some of the products you have recommended.

my drunk elephant routine was

During the day I would use;

No. 9, Jelly cleanser

C-firma vitamin c serum

Then I would finish with either the protini, or the B hydra. 

at night I would use;

No. 9 Jelly cleanser 

I would rotate between the TLC resurfacing serum, and the virgin face oil or I would use the A-passioni retinol cream and the F balm water facial mask.

which is probably the most products I’ve ever used for my routines but my skin was clear and hydrated. But the $$