good first cleanser and does a pretty good job of removing my makeup when i wear makeup.

good ole reliable vanicream! does well w my eczema and doesn’t strip my skin

surprising pick but gifted to me by my mom and i actually really like it? nice thick texture that i really enjoy and has helped my skin and skin barrier

The Stratia brand is a small, woman-owned company (it’s always great to support our local small businesses) and Liquid Gold is its bestseller. Liquid Gold is a moisturizer for normal to oily skin. It has a lotion texture that is more like an emulsion than a moisturizer. It has a natural color that is in between yellow and orange or a vivid amber, which comes from the bright red color of the sea buckthorn oil. It spreads readily and doesn’t feel oily. One pump is enough for my face. It’s packaged in a tall plastic bottle with an airless pump and comes in a generous size of 60 mL. This moisturizer supposedly has the optimal 3:1:1 ratio of free fatty acids, ceramides, and cholesterol. Studies show that this ratio, with any component being dominant, works for healing and strengthening skin’s lipid barrier. LG is fatty acid dominant. Its fatty acids come from plant oils including sea buckthorn seed oil, sea buckthorn fruit oil, cranberry seed oil, and rose hip oil. Its ceramide and cholesterol come from SK-influx, an ingredient blend of Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, and Xanthan Gum. Another key ingredient is niacinamide at 4%. Studies show it’s effective at this concentration. This is anti-aging, anti-acne, and a skin brightener. It can also speed up rate of cellular growth and increase synthesis of free fatty acids, cholesterol, and ceramides. Liquid Gold also contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, green tea, glycerin, squalane, and panthenol. It’s free of alcohol, fragrances, and essential oils. I’ve been using LG on and off. It gives immediate hydration and moisture, and works well in nourishing skin. I feel my skin gets healthier and more resilient the more days I use it. It heals and gives relief to irritated skin and doesn’t sting when applied on broken skin or active pimples. I also like this as a hydrating treatment on the back of my hands.

a cult classic for a reason - def really great for my eczema prone/drier skin. it’s thick but not too thick if that makes sense but keep my dry skin hydrated in the harsh winter!

TLDR: the longer I use it, the more I'm loving it 🤷‍♀️ ✨️ NOTABLE INGREDIENTS: - UV filters: hybrid - Niacinamide - Beeswax - Mica - colorants - Adenosine - Pearl, fruit & plant extracts - Peppermint extract - fragrance ✨️ ATTRIBUTES - watery, light coverage - pearly radiant finish - Dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic - brightening, anti-wrinkle, all in one glow booster, makeup base & sun protection - one shade: Bright Shine Beige ✨️ TEXTURE/CONSISTENCY/FINISH: - runny milky fluid with light tint - takes a while to blend in - settles to a radiant pearly finish ✨️ EXPERIENCE True to it's claims, I love it for being an all-in-one product. If applied adequately, this stands a my skincare, sun protection and makeup base. Lovely when I'm in a rush 👌 I normally pair it with a concealer and powder so the shine tones down. Something a glow booster or an illuminating primer would do under makeup 😉 There also is a bit of tact that somehow contributes to the longevity of the makeup. And plus points for it passing the flashback, white cast and eye sting tests 🎉 ✨️ PACKAGING - rosy beige tones are 🩷 - screw on lid - firm but workable squeeze tube