So I have the Ordinary retinol in squalane. Should I be using this before or after moisturizer? What do you do?

I've been applying it before moisturizer because I want to take advantage of the active ingredients but the squalane is so oily it feels like I should be laying it on top, as the final step of my routine.

Ordinary retinol before or after moisturizer?

So excluding cleansing, is there any one product that you feel covers most, if not all, of your needs? What is the one product you always use when you're feeling laziest? I'm looking for the ideal sloth skincare routine. 🦥

Best all-in-one

I'm curious about which facial oil or *really emollient* moisturizer you think works best with makeup. I have such dry skin but I love the dewy look. I want something that will make me look like an oil slick but not break apart makeup products. Is this possible? Please help!

Best facial oil/moisturizer for makeup?

I have so many questions. What products do you use? How do you prepare? How do you avoid getting it everywhere while you sleep? Slugging pros, please give me your tips.

Slugging - how do you do it?

I have this one area of hyperpigmentation on my cheek. I do use SPF regularly now but I recognize previous sun damage and aging have played a part. What can be done to get rid of this now? I'm looking for more affordable, effective products, if possible.

Dark spot product suggestions?

YESSTYLE

This product does contain a scent though it is not overpowering. Though I have acne-prone skin, I did not notice any irritation from this product but do make note of the scent for those who are particularly sensitive to such things.

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

This Gel Cream is as the name and description suggests - a very light moisturizer. It plumps the skin and provides a boost of hydration, but does not contain a lot of the emollience you might find in heavier creams. I would say it's much more so a gel than a cream, if that helps give you an idea.

This gel cream suits my needs in some ways. I could see myself using it in the high heat of summer and I do quite like how plumped my skin feels after use. Generally, however, I have quite dry skin and seek out a more oily-feeling moisturizer.

I can see this moisturizer working best for people with oily or acne-prone skin. 

This product will not create more volume or darken lashes or anything. If you want a thickening serum, look elsewhere. Though this will help maintain the density of lashes that you naturally have.

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

This serum does as it's intended to do. It moisturizers and creates healthier lashes. As stated by Benton, the serum is watery and non-irritating. I generally have problems with irritated, dry eyes. I often notice it with makeup and skincare products but I had absolutely no issue with this. I got it directly on the eyeball a couple of times and noticed nothing. No blurring of the vision, no stinging. That's a huge plus for something intended to be used so close to the eye. 

The application was easy with the wand they provided. I think the addition of the fluffy ball tip was especially clever, as this made application to the lash line especially quick. I noticed no residue after application, which is generally a concern for me with such products. 

After use, my often quite dry lashes felt more moisturized, like I'd conditioned them along with the rest of my hair. They felt noticeably softer and bent easily under the pressure of my finger. 

I think if you have lashes that break off or you use a lot of mascara, this could be the product for you. Before this, my lashes felt stiff and brittle and I avoided using mascara because this only exacerbated things. I can see something like this enabling me to use makeup on them more.

This is a pretty potent exfoliating treatment and needs to be used with care according to the instructions. I would definitely make sure patch test before applying it to the entire face.

I love this Zombie Beauty Bloody Peel. The name may be gruesome but the results are not! I've been using it about once a week in order to supplement other skincare routines I have. I use it all over my face, making sure to avoid areas such as the eyes and lips. I can feel some tingling but I personally expect this with exfoliants and my sensitive skin isn't left feeling irritated. Afterward my face feels so silky, soft, and plump.

That is the biggest thing for me, I've noticed a marked improvement in the texture and brightness of my skin. I typically use products like retinol and certain exfoliating toners, but this product really works well as an extra boost in my skincare routine.

I highly recommend leaving out other exfoliating products on nights on which you use this. Don't overdo it on exfoliation, people! Having said that, I can see myself using it in this way for a long time to come.

This ampoule does contain a scent although it is not overpowering. Though I have acne-prone skin and sensitive skin, I did not notice any irritation from it but do make note of the scent for those who are particularly sensitive to such things.

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

I love this ampoule. My skin can get very dry and uncomfortable and this product really helped to boost the moisture levels and suppleness of my skin.

I did not find it to be sticky or heavy. Instead, upon application, it glided across my skin and absorbed right in. Ingredients like propolis extract, royal jelly extract, vitamin C, and niacinamide really stood out to me and I think they work well for me.My skin felt instantly soothed, hydrated, and I certainly noticed the glow that was mentioned in the product description. 

I used this every morning and it played really well under different products, such as creams and makeup. I would absolutely recommend it for people with any sort of skin, especially dry or damaged skin that needs a little extra care.

I haven't had a single negative experience with this.

This product is excellent. I have repurchased it over and over.

- It's easy and effective to use. You just swipe it across the skin and it quickly removes my makeup. I like playing with makeup and I can wear a lot, so that's saying something.
- It doesn't cause me to break out. Even at my worst, my skin tolerated this well.
- It has no added fragrance. There is just a light fragrance from the ingredients which I actually really enjoy.
- It leaves my skin feeling really plump and moisturized. I have quite dry skin and the feeling I get from this is one that I'm constantly seeking in skincare.

Tiritita