Reddit reviews Crane Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier, Filter Free, 1 Gallon, 24 Hour Run Time, Whisper Quiet, for Home Bedroom Baby Nursery and Office, Blue and White

Sometimes I feel like derms recommend Aveeno, Cetaphil, and CeraVe because of how commonly used they are. Unfortunately they don't work for everyone.

>Thoughts on the Simple line?

I've tried it, and frankly I don't like it. Some love it, but even the gel cleanser that many swear by as not drying (I can't use creamy cleansers due to clogged pores) dried me to the bone. YMMV, of course, but it just didn't wow me.

If the CeraVe or Cetaphil don't work for you, don't use them. The Ziana is going to dry you out, as you know, and not all acne-prone skin is oily. We are all different. Hell, my skin is combo leaning dry and it gets HELLA dry with 99% of foamy cleansers. I also struggle with dryness and exploding faces with heavy creams. Unfortunately, I can't even use Nivea Cream, which many here love, due to the lanolin. So that's out.

Instead, I layer several types of moisturizers and products that help moisturize the skin and sleep with a humidifier by my bed. Here's some ideas:

• Gentle cleanser. There are a lot of choices, but I've frankly had bad luck with most, so at the risk of sounding like a shill, I'm going to suggest Paula's Choice. It's the only cleansers I've had luck with. Here's a link. If you can tolerate creamier cleansers, I suggest the RESIST cleanser or the Skin Recovery. If you can't tolerate creamy concealers (Welcome to my club :(), try the Hydralight. Get samples -- don't put money down on something you aren't sure about or can't return.
  
• Think in layers. You might want to add a moisturizing toner. Normally I don't recommend toners, but since you'll need all the help you can get, this might be a good option for a little extra somethin'. Many here love Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel, but make sure the witch hazel doesn't bother your skin. If it does, again, my recommendation is trying a Paula's Choice toner -- it's the one toner I've had a good experience with. The RESIST cleanser gets a lot of love on MakeupAlley, as does the Skin Recovery. I don't really recommend Hydralight because some people find that an ingredient in it irritates their skin. Not sure which it is, but avoid just in case. If you don't do well with any of this (possible, retinoids are extremely harsh), you can always just mix up a spray bottle of water + glycerin.
  
• Light moisturizer. You're gonna need somethin' BLAND. A gel may work alright. This is unfortunately going to be trial and error, since so many moisturizers are packed with ingredients that can irritate irritable (hur) skin. Sebamed is an option that some people here love. You can also try the Aveeno that your doctor recommended. Avoid anything with cetearyl alcohol/cetyl alcohol IN COMBINATION WITH cetearth-20, which seems to be the gigantic problem causer in many people who are sensitive to "fatty alcohols" and products that contain them, like CeraVe. Hell, Nivea Cream (blue tubby) might work for you. Patch test. Don't burn your face off. If any redness or pain occurs, abort.
  
• Hide all topicals. BP, AHA, BHA. Hide them. Out of sight. Do not pick them up. Do not use them. Do not be me on retinoids or any topical. I have fucked up so bad so many times by going, HUR DUR I CAN TOLERATE THIS. Nope. Nope. Do not do this. Hide them.
  
• Invest in a humidifier. If you're in the US and it's getting warm again, try a cool mist. The Crane cool mist seem to be the best cool mist humidifiers around. Sleep with it by your bed, run it during the day when near it.
  
• Use an occlusive. Since you did fine with baby oil, you'll most likely do great with Vaseline. You can TRY Aquaphor if you'd like, but spot test since lanolin causes all sorts of issues for some people (hi). If you're not feeling adventurous, pick up a tub of Vaseline (100%, not mixed with fragrance or cocoa butter or anything fancy) and a bottle of pure glycerin (usually found with alcohol and hydrogen peroxide). At night, after using all your goodies, take a small dollop of Vaseline and put a drop of glycerin in it. Mix in your palms, pat onto dry spots on face -- cheeks, chin, and around the mouth seem to suffer the most with retinoids. Do not touch. You will stick to pillows but... it's the cost of not being uncomfortable.
  
• Physical sunscreens. Don't try a chemical one unless you want to see how good your face looks in red. Look for zinc oxide and titanium dioxide only. Higher amounts of zinc oxide mean better UVA (aging, invisible damage) protection. Know that physical SS WILL give you a white-cast, so look for moderate protection -- 30-50. Don't go overboard unless you want to cosplay as casper. Do look for higher PPD values since you're on Ziana and an antibiotic. 10-15+. I think the popular Elta MD sunscreens clock in around 5-8. MakeupAlley reviews will be your friend here.
  
• Resist scrubbing the everliving shit out of your face to get off makeup or balls of dead skin. Again, been there, done that. Focus on MOISTURE first, exfoliation second. And bland, bland, bland. Don't go too crazy experimenting with oils right now. Been there, done that -- mistakes were made. Instead, use a washcloth minimally (2-3x a week, gently) and just gently massage with your hands and mineral oil to remove dead skin. If the dead skin wants to hang on, don't try peelin' it off. Just moisturize it and let it be.
  
• Avoid actives and some antioxidants. You don't want to piss off your skin more than it will be from the Ziana. No Vitamin C, no copper peptides, nada. Avoid fragrances and essential oils like the plague. They're bad news for many just by themselves, but add in tretinoin and you have the perfect recipe for Red McBurny Face, who happens to be the Mayor of Frowntown. You don't want to visit that place, trust me.
  
  Let me know if you have any additional questions. I've been on tretinoin before and... that lady and I did not get along. I also have extremely sensitive skin, so some of my suggestions are straight out of my routine.
  

This looks suspiciously similar to the Crane Drop Shape Cool Mist Humidifer.

Crane's Drop Shape Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier: http://amzn.com/B001ADL1SG

God, that's a ridiculously long name.

We've had our blue and white one for five years and it's still going strong. We had the green one for two and a half years, and it sort of broke... I had it on an unlevel surface, and it thought it had water left when it didn't. It didn't fail spectacularly, just made a funny melty plastic smell.

Sorry you're having a shit day. :-(

The Crane Humidifier, I have had it for over 10 years and it is still going strong. You just need to make sure to clean it after you empty the tank and use filtered water and it will last you for years.

I bough mine on sale (they are cheaper in the summer) and I used the 20% off coupon at Bed Bath and Beyond.

I have the ResMed S9 and I'm pretty happy with it, but there's definitely room for improvement. First, there is absolutely no reason to have the tube go out the back (other than to make it look pretty). If there's some mechanical reason for air to exit the back, then at least include an elbow with a swivel. In fact, the elbow/swivel ought to be standard equipment on every machine. If you want to make it pretty, then put a clock on it--not some dinky thing that's only readable when you're standing right over it, but a real replacement for the standard bedside clock (with an alarm too). Next, we all need better connectivity, so Bluetooth or wi-fi is a must. Integration with phone apps and sleep tracking would also be helpful. Also, wi-fi could eliminate the need for expensive modems and cumbersome SD cards. Next, the humidifier should have more options. Many folks in cooler climates like the warm, moist air; I prefer cool, moist air. Why not make a humidifier with a larger surface area in contact with the water, but that's not heated? [Here's a random example.]. Lastly, no matter how good our current mask is, we'd all like a better one. Better fit, more comfortable, easier to tolerate. (A monumental task.) Good luck.

It's definitely humidity. Get this stuff:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013BKDO8/

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ADL1SG/

Crain makes awesome humidifiers that wont empty your wallet and a nozzle on top that’s easily modified to fit your house into and run it to your tub.


Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier, Filter-Free, 1 Gallon, for Home Bedroom Baby Nursery and Office, Blue and White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ADL1SG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kEYTDbG0BF4YJ

I use the crane brand that looks like a raindrop. The mist is ultra fine and it's very quiet.

Yikes, I do not miss those days!! I bought this one over 7 years ago and it’s still going strong.. plus it looks cool 😎

https://www.amazon.com/Crane-Humidifier-Ultrasonic-Humidifiers-Filter-Free/dp/B001ADL1SG

This one, although the price looks like it went up: https://www.amazon.com/Crane-USA-Cool-Humidifier-White/dp/B001ADL1SG