My glow up: the routine that changed my skin
Everything I use for my rosacea skin, step by step: from the Omnilux red LED mask to Soolantra and Skinoren.
Category
Skincare
Creams, serums, cleansers and toners I've tried, from pharmacy classics to TikTok hits and luxury brands. For every product I write what the brand claims and how it actually behaved on my skin.
Reviews and lists
Bioderma Sensibio H2O: bottle number fifty and still my first step
My long-time favourite, I must be on my fiftieth bottle. Forever my first step, and my skin is better for it.
Avène Thermal Spring Water: refreshing, but it didn't help my rosacea
It suits many people with rosacea, but long-term it caused redness for me instead of calming. It refreshes nicely, and that's it.
Avène Cicalfate+ serum: OK hydration, nothing special for redness
It hydrates OK, but I didn't notice anything special for redness. And the pump feels cheap.
Biologique Recherche P50W: a cult toner, but too aggressive for reactive skin
I'm not saying it's bad, but it's too aggressive for my reactive skin with rosacea.
Popular products that ended up “in the bin”
These products are often recommended for sensitive skin with rosacea. They didn't suit me, so maybe they'll save you some money.
Products I'll buy again
A short list of products I've bought more than once and will buy again: skincare, make-up, hair and body.