Beauty

[teganslaw]

Sometimes I mist my face after applying primer and concealer so it will hold. Mists have different hydrating ingredients,--the same as an essence- so I don't think it would be necessary to use both. Aren't  they the same, anyway? 

[SilleeMee]

@teganslaw 

Mists and essences are kind of the same thing depending on who makes them. But generally an essence is more like a watered-down version of a serum containing skincare ingredients whereas a mist is more about hydration with water being the key ingredient there.

[ccassaday]

There is a dupe for that SKN but can’t remember the name. Let me see if I can find it.

[ccassaday]

This is the dupe for the skn. You can get it cheaper then this on different sites then Amazon.

DERMALOGY by NEOGENLAB 93% Natural Fermented Facial Essence - Instantly Hydrates and Delivers Healthy Supple Skin (Real Ferment Micro Essence)

[Natureluvr]

Thanks so much for all your suggestions. I will cut back a little on the Retin-A since the cold weather where I live is creeping up quickly and is likely the culprit for my skin drying out even more. I use a humidifier every winter so I will drag that out of my closet and I will also try using some of the products recommended here

[SurferWife]

@Natureluvr 

Naturium's Hyaluronic Acid essence is AWESOME! I use it every morning & night & I have dry skin. ❤️ 💦 

[SurferWife]

@monicakm 

It's an essence with Hyaluronic acid.  It's not Hyaluronic Acid alone.

[Midmod]

I have 4 essences: tatcha which I use in the morning first and then a serum ( ferulic acid and vit c)
Night essence is EL then EL ANR and then niacinamide serum


@monicakm

In what order do you use those 4 essences? Thanks

[Midmod]

I should have said that I also have Exuviance essence and another essence which is a hydrating toner spray. I haven't used those much yet

[Wsmom]

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@monicakm wrote:

@Natureluvr 

Now if you really want some good hydration, check out Cosrx 96% snail mucin. I am about to wrap up my fourth bottle and have one waiting in the wings. Google it.  It is an excellent source of hydration. And no snails are harmed in the manufacturing of snail mucin.  Snails have to be happy and content to excrete their mucin. They live in dark cold clammy environments and crawl across a mesh screen. Their mucin falls to vats below the screen where it is refined and purified for our faces.

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