Hello!  Little sister with sensitive skin got a bad reaction (red bumpy rash) on her cheeks after slathering a new product.  She also has sensitive skin like mine (but thankfully with less issues so far) and we completely forgot to do a test patch on face first.  We sent pics to the doctor and got the recommendation to use some OTC hydrocortisone cream which has been helping since then along with using aquaphor/Vaseline/cerave healing ointment on top.  

Thus, I have been wondering: what do y’all do after a bad skin reaction?  Any recommendation of products or tips that helped for you (both during and after)?

What do when your skin gets a bad reaction or irritated?

Where to start?  
First off, the serum was so light that even after multiple layers of using it like a toner, but not, it just felt like adding nothing to my skin… even after skipping it for a week, did not see much difference.    It actually just felt like slapping on many layers of this product for the sake of it without being more moisturing or effective (perhaps it works much better mixed in with more moisturizing toners or serums).  YMMV though and depends on what you look for in a serum/product!  
So while it may be 100mL, I’ve been going through it pretty fast.   It stung a little on my tretinoin using skin as well.  Other than that, it was nice to try and pretty to look at, but definitely did not notice anything much.  
Will add pics later! 

Goes on as a light runny texture, sinks in skin fast and great to layer in the mornings before sunscreen.  Skin does feel a bit less oily throughout the day which is a plus.   No noticeable scent.
Also a whole 100mL in a beautiful frosted glass bottle?  Love the aesthetic.   

None so far after weeks of using them!  Its a relatively simple, yet effective ampoule to add moisture to sensitive and sensitized skin.

Note: I received this product for free from Picky and make p:rem in exchange for my honest review

💦After essentially killing my (already sensitive) skin barrier through tret, BHA, and AHA without more days of rest in between, everything in my usual skin routine stung with breakouts leaving scars of all shades.  I desperately needed something calming and with an extremely simple ingredient list.  This came at an absolutely perfect time and lived up to its name of “safe me” because it definitely helped save my skin the past few weeks. 

💦 Ingredients 
    Lots of great simple, yet known to be helpful ingredients that are similar to molecules in natural skin.  

Full: Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water;Aqua, Polyglycerin-3, Pentylene Glycol, 
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract,
Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl&#47;Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP,
Carbomer, Xanthan Gum

💧The more irritation soothing ones: panthenol, allantoin
💧Moisture holding:  hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate
💧Barrier building: Ceramide NP
💧Others: Sugarcane extract does provide some gentle exfoliation to eliminate the dry skin and for cell renewal, more gentle than glycolic and similar acids.  The Chondrus crispus is a kelp extract that is supposed to help with building skin’s barrier and for moisturizing.

💦Package and Scent
    Hard plastic, slightly blue tinged.  The pipette works well without leaks.
    No noticeable scents, more of a very light no-scent scent (after closing inhaling it for minutes). 

💦Texture
    Medium viscosity on the thicker side (not watery), but easy to spread and sink into skin after a few minutes.  Does not leave skin feeling sticky, so it layers and works well with other skincare steps.  Clear in color. 

💦Experience Overtime and Final Thoughts
    This came when my skin truly needed it.  After 2 weeks, skin irritation is definitely reduced while still being moisturized and on the healing path.  Much more gentle as there was no stinging on my damaged skin and nicely adds moisture to offset tret’s drying aspect.  To help combat the acne though, I have been using IUNIK’s propolis serum as well as makep:rem safe me watery ampoule after the first week of only using the watery ampoule.  This is something I will definitely keep reaching for, especially when any signs of skin irritation or over exfoliation starts to pop up.  Definitely on my potential serum repurchase list for when skin gets extra sensitive!

The texture takes some getting used to.  

Kind of don’t like how it feels after you rub it in for too long as it becomes an oily texture and makes my face feel unclean. 


I received this product for free from Picky and MIXSOON in exchange for my honest review.

First time trying this essence serum after seeing it around for a while now, and glad for this chance!  
It’s unique.  Which means it can be a hit or miss. The texture is slimy, slippery, and tends to  leave a trail like snail secretion.  It slipped right off my fingers before! 

It’s a nice basic serum and I have been really enjoying using it as the sole serum since been pretty lazy to go through all the steps and different serums and toners. It came at the perfect time. The essence serum is moisturizing and brightening.  There is no noticeable scent. 

Additionally, the more you massage the serum in, it becomes a bit oily.  Could be used to cleanse skin by wiping off or just leave on to keep all the toners in. 

Overall, I am a fan.  However the texture takes some time getting used to it.  The packaging is convenient. Easy to reuse and for traveling. 

Not the most moisturizing, but this works for my skin concerns! 


🎯RED Blemish Clear Soothing Cream (70mL)

Contains cool things like niacinamide, panthenol, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, centella extracts (with asiaticiside, madecassic acid, asiatic acids), soybean and yeast extract, and allantoin. 

Seems to be both a soothing cream and daily if looking for something with ferments, too.  Overall, this worked on my sensitive, acne prone skin, that does not like heavy hydration or moisturizers. Maybe something more moisturizing over all the hydrating toners and serum if skin is on the drier side.




Check ingredients!  There are quite a few ingredients, so make sure none triggers your skin. 



🧴Peptide Skin Barrier Cream (50mL) 
It’s a pretty solid cream containing shea butter, squalane, Panthenol, some peptides, and ceramide NP.  On a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being a watery gel cream like the OOTD eye serum and 4 being a thick night cream, the OOTD peptides cream is a 3 that spreads nicely without too much of a tacky feeling by itself.

Also took many pumps for the product to first come out. The estimated total pump of product is around 130, which is a nice estimate for how long it might last.  Generous layer for face and neck took around 2-3 pumps. It honestly reminds of a slightly thicker version of Drunk Elephant’s polypeptide cream. 

Extra points for the pump jar keeping things more hygienic. 


Cismic