Reddit reviews Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Daily Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin, Acne, Eczema & Rosacea, Oil-Free, Soap-Free, Hypoallergenic & Non-Comedogenic Creamy Face Wash, 12 fl. oz
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12-fluid ounce bottle of Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Facial Cleanser for sensitive skin effectively cleanses face while leaving skin feeling moisturized and naturally softOur extraordinarily mild creamy face cleanser helps thoroughly remove excess oil, dirt, bacteria and makeup and cleanses even the most dry and sensitive skin, including skin with acne, eczema or rosaceaDermatologist developed daily face wash is formulated with minimal ingredients and is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic so it's gentle on skin and won't clog poresClinically proven to be gentle on sensitive skin, our hydrating facial cleanser is oil-, soap-, fragrance- and paraben-free and contains no allergens or irritating essential oilsWith its unique skin-nourishing polyglycerin formula, this hydrating creamy face wash cleanses skin and is ideal for sensitive and dry skin care It makes a great addition to a daily at-home skincare routine
Just bought Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser - Creamy Formula. I'm super excited to try it out, right now I'm just patch testing it.
Feels like I'm one step closer to beautiful skin!
have you tried glossier milky jelly cleanser? i know glossier is an over-hyped brand, but their cleanser is really nice and it doesn't dry my skin out at all. i am a naturally dry skinned, acne prone person. i've been using it for a month and a half now and no breakouts -- it doesn't make my skin feel tight or anything. it retails for $18, with tax it was $22 i think? so it's right in your price range. if you're not interested in glossier, there's also:
*indicates that it's over $25
i don't know what you're allergic to/if you're prone to acne, but those are some cleansers with a milky/creamy consistency that you could try.
Rave: I'm still loving my Cheryl Lee MD Hydrate Lotion and Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser combo. I can't believe how awesome my skin looks lately.
New Purchases: Since I liked the lotion so much, my husband and I picked up some of Cheryl Lee's lip balm during her black Friday sale. So far, it has been equally impressive.
I also just started using the new Elta MD sunscreen, Elta MD Elements. I have only used it 3 days so far, but my impressions are: it's gorgeous. I am praying this doesn't break me out or dry me out (super duper sensitive, acne-prone, dry and reactive skin with many allergies). Because I can't tolerate chemical sunscreens at all, I try to use physical ones - but while those don't irritate my skin, they do tend to dry me out horribly so I have been unable to use any consistently daily. If this sunscreen works in those regards though, it will be HG for me.
It applies like a dream, and is completely and utterly invisible on my skin tone. The tint is just gorgeous. It feels very smooth and not too heavy at all. It evens out any visible imperfections to the point that I don't need foundation, just concealer. The finish is dewy but not oily. It claims to be hydrating, but I don't necessarily feel that just yet - but it also hasn't dried me out so far. I love it! I'll update as I continue to use it.
Is the redness just general redness in your skin, or is it redness leftover by acne? Either way:
I would start by finding a new cleanser, both AM and PM. Scrubs are very harsh and bar soaps are stripping and typically not the right pH for skin. Both off these things can compromise your skin barrier and make it look and feel worse, as well as inhibit it's ability to protect itself and heal. Your skin is your largest organ, don't think of it as something that needs to be dried out and stripped, it needs to be hydrated, moisturized, and healthy. I think this could definitely be contributing to your redness, at least in part. The most popular recommendations are listed in the holy grail cleanser thread, but CeraVe Hydrating, Neutrogena Hydrating, or Vanicream are good places to start.
I couldn't find your moisturizer, so I've got nothing in it specifically, but yet again, there's a holy grail thread for that. If you're concerned about redness, you could look for one that contains niacinamide, which helps a lot in reducing redness. CeraVe PM is a good drugstore moisturizer that contains ceramides, hylauronic acid, and niacinamide, all of which are very good for your skin.
The last thing you need for a good basic routine (and before you should start adding anything heavy duty like chemical exfoliation) is a good sunscreen. Wearing this everyday will help a lot with your redness. Oh look, a holy grail thread for that too!
Since you're relatively new at this, don't forget to patch test new products. And wait at least a week or two before adding the next new product. This can be time consuming but it makes it much easier if you start to break out to pinpoint which product is causing it.
Sorry, I realize this is very long, but getting a solid basic routine of cleanse, moisturize, and SPF is the most important and beneficial thing you can do. If you're getting into skincare and adding lots of things, you really need a baseline to fall back on if you need to. I'm glad you posted! Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions, this subreddit is very helpful and only wants you to succeed!
Edit: I totally neglected to mention the side bar in this sub. Not sure If you've checked it out yet, but it is full of fantastic information that is very helpful.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser is non-lathering, SLS-free, paraben-free, and super gentle. It also has a relatively small number of ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol.
According to this it's a good pH for a cleanser. For the dry-but-oily situation, a hydrating cleanser or cleansing oil might be good. Since you're already using Neutrogena, maybe this might be the one to test next.
AM:
La Roche-Posay Hydrating Cleanser, sometimes on a konjac sponge if I need exfoliation
La Roche-Posay Double Repair Moisturizer
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Shaka Fluid SPF if I'm going out
PM:
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water -- I use this as my standalone cleanser if I'm not wearing sunscreen. If I am, I follow it up with the LRP morning cleanser.
Tretinoin gel 0.1%
LRP Double Repair Moisturizer
LRP Cicaplast Baume B5 over my whole face as a final occlusive layer just like you use. One of the best skin purchases I've ever made and I'll never use vaseline again lol.
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I feel like I've tried everything... Cetaphil and Cerave gave me the worst breakouts of my life, Vanicream dried out my skin, Sebamed didn't do anything, Eucerin made my face hot, FAB has the worst smelling products EVER (seriously why is nobody talking about that smell) etc. I've wasted so much money over the years. The biggest waste of time/money was trying to do a k-beauty multistep routine, I never saw any results from those products.
LRP is my HG but I know how expensive it is. My close second HG are the basic Neutrogena products, specifically this cleanser and this moisturizer, plus I like their sunscreens. If I'm ever having to budget more, I'll go back into Neutrogena's arms for sure lol. Garnier micellar water too, which I see you use.
I hope that helps, it sounds like we have similar skin reactions to several brands and less is more for us. I know how it is to be extremely frustrated, I've spent years researching and experimenting and blahblahblah almost nothing has worked for me but azelaic acid, tret, and now the cicaplast. I'm thinking of incorporating azelaic acid again a few times a week because it really does smooth out the skin, but otherwise that's it, I'm done lol.
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I completely second a fragrance free shave cream/soap, as well as the hyaluronic acid moisturizer afterwards. Here are some products I've used and highly recommend:
Kiss My Face Moisture Shave (Unscented) - Lathers great, non drying, very slick
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Lotion - Wonderful after a shave; doesn't sting in the least. Non-greasy, liquidy gel-like. If you have more dry skin, a drop or two of your fave oil (I like sea buckthorn, argan, or rosehip) mixed in is great.
These are creamy/non-foaming face washes, but double wonderfully as a shave lotion. Both unscented:
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
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Hi :)
It sounds like you either have combination skin (when you have an oily forehead/nose and the rest is dry) or your skin is dehydrated (when your skin is dry but can overproduce oil to compensate).
To be on the safe side, I'd try a very gentle cleanser first, like Cerave Hydrating Cleanser or Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser; they're both very affordable. Be sure to patch test first.
A chemical exfoliant can help with clogged pores and acne, but I'd make sure you've got the basics down first: cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen.
What moisturizer are you currently using?
Hi!
Totally new to this skincare stuff :~). Love the wiki, but I'm still confused about selecting products. I have dry (a bit sensitive) light olive skin...sometimes I get acne when my skin dries out too much, but never had much of an issue (no makeup and have sensitive-skin soaps). Unfortunately I can't do fragrances either, since I have a really sensitive nose.
According to the wiki, there's basically 4 things I need to get for a routine: cleanser, moisturizer, exfoliant, and sunscreen. So far I've come up with:
Could anyone maybe help me me choose an exfoliant & sunscreen? Don't understand the different types of acids for the exfoliants, and just want a simple sunscreen that doesn't have fragrance or alcohol. Advice on everything else would be appreciated too. Thanks! :)
EDIT: I'm in Switzerland too, which limits products to the international ones suggested on the wiki. If anyone knows a good product in Europe, I'd be all ears!
Foaming cleansers are generally better for people with oily skin, so I'd suggest a cleanser that doesn't foam instead. I personally use Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser For Sensitive Skin.
The rest of your routine looks pretty good, just switch your retinoid to the evening. Have you tried azelaic acid for PIE? A lot of people have had success with it, but YMMV of course. L-absorbic acid Vitamin C may be a good option, but if your skin doesn't like this strong form of Vitamin C, you can try gentler (albeit not as effective) forms of Vitamin C. Have you considered the Paula's Choice AHA? I've heard it recommended before.