Oatmeal– love this active – soothing/calming/healing/pH balancing – plus it also contains polysaccharides aka actives which can help seal your skin barrier and lock in water. The two moisturizers that I tried have a lightweight consistency that absorbs quickly into the skin, so they are perfect for normal, combination, and oily skin types who want hydration but not heavy creams. Studies show fat free diets make skin dry – and that when linoleic and linolenic acid are put onto skin – dry skin heals.

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Now usually you can find these in natural oils like hemp seed oil (why it’s always recommended for dry skin) and evening primrose oil – but – these natural oils don’t contain essential fatty acids as the individual building blocks aka linolenic acid and linoleic acid. Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer is a cross-linked form of hyaluronic acid that forms a mesh-like film on your skin for extended hydration. Quick note; All of these are 100% fragrance free – that means free from ‘parfum’ and free from essential oils.Revolution Skincare 5% Glycolic Acid Toner is designed to eliminate dead skin cells, gently exfoliate the surface of your skin, and clear existing blemishes for a clearer, brighter complexion that looks healthy and luminous. They’re over activated by hormones – it’s why for some people the pill or pregnancy can cause dark skin marks.

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It doesn’t have as many actives as The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum (formerly known as The Ordinary “Buffet”), another affordable multi-peptide serum, but this multi-peptide serum has a better texture and a lighter consistency.Psst– get your beautiful bum on my free 7-days Get Great Skin Started e-lesson course to find out which skincare actives are the absolute best for your unique skin type and skin concerns – join for free here. Before we dive into skincare heaven, it’s worth taking a few moments to confront the especially super obvious question for anyone who’s used OG budget skincare brand The Ordinary. For best care of your skin it’s super important to know whether you have dry skin or whether your skin is temporarily dehydrated. In the next 2 to 5 minutes we will have you sorted with THE BEST Revolution Skincare for your very special skin type and super specific skin needs. The toner also contains ginseng extract, an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage and free radical damage from UV rays.