{"id":2203,"date":"2022-02-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-13T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/?p=2203"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:37:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:37:33","slug":"community-wisdom-valentines-day-beauty-and-skincare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/community-wisdom-valentines-day-beauty-and-skincare\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Wisdom: Valentine\u2019s Day Beauty and Skincare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Copy-of-202202-Community-wisdom-Valentines-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2255\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Link to share article here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  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as a prompt to celebrate self-love \u2013 and swift a bathroom shelf assessment while we\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why on our community chat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skinandmehq\/\">The Collective<\/a>, we compared skincare and dating. Good skincare is like a good relationship \u2013 you have to commit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reassuringly, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Daily Doser<\/a> is personalised to your needs rather than you having to search every beauty counter and skincare aisle for something that you can \u2018go steady\u2019 with \u2013 if only everything was so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/dermatologist-recommended-skincare-routine\/\">simple<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the beauty and skincare products you flirt with (shimmer, sheet masks, trends that go out with a bang) to the ones that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.preprod-app.intern.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/best-dermatologist-recommended-holiday-travel-skincare\/\">go the distance<\/a> and the ones who got away (left at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.preprod-app.intern.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/best-dermatologist-recommended-holiday-travel-skincare\/\">airport<\/a>, discontinued, or changed formula, sob!) \u2013 Everyone&#8217;s skincare relationship history is different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding &#8216;the one&#8217; can be more fun if you&#8217;ve tested the field but perhaps you\u2019re looking for your skincare soul mate and don\u2019t want to waste any more time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with the basics before you decide whether a product&#8217;s worth the hype. That means checking it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/sustainability\">sustainable<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/sustainability\">vegan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/sustainability\">cruelty-free<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\"><em>scientifically-proven<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>before you swipe right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest, well that&#8217;s up to you. This Valentine\u2019s Day shout out to the products you\u2019ve flirted with and the ones you\u2019re (super) serious about? Nothing is off the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.preprod-app.intern.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/customer-shelfies-3\/\">shelf<\/a>! Oh and don\u2019t forget to treat yourself whatever your Valentine\u2019s plans. You deserve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"valentine-s-day-skincare-what-products-do-you-flirt-with-and-what-do-you-commit-to\"><strong>Valentine\u2019s Day skincare: What products do you flirt with and what do you commit to?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tamsyn:<\/strong> CeraVe<em> Moisturising Cream<\/em> is my forever at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-community-wisdom-nighttime-rituals\/\">night time<\/a>. I\u2019ve flirted with others but none cushion my skin the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alisha: <\/strong>I flirted with the Superdrug <em>Naturally Radiant Glycolic Acid<\/em> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-to-brighten-tired-skin\/\"><em>Vitamin C Serum<\/em><\/a> as a reaction to trends. I\u2019ve broken up with Johnson &amp; Johnson <em>Clean &amp; Clear Moisturiser<\/em> and swapped this step in my routine for my Neutrogena\u2019s<em> Hydro Boost Moisturiser<\/em>. I absolutely love this alongside my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Daily Doser<\/a>. Keeping my routine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/dermatologist-recommended-skincare-routine\/\">simple<\/a> has felt great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Debbie: <\/strong>May Lindstrom <em>Blue Cocoon Beauty Balm<\/em> is my love affair! Unfortunately, it\u2019ll be a very brief love affair due to the cost! Sometimes expensive isn\u2019t always the best though, The Inkey List\u2019s <em>Glycolic Toner<\/em> is great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nikola: <\/strong>I\u2019ve totally broken up with physical exfoliate face scrubs! Even acids I have drastically cut down on as I didn\u2019t need them as much with my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Daily Doser<\/a>. I flirt with sheet masks for a bit of pampering and eye creams. I\u2019m totally committed to hyaluronic acid toners and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/5-dermatologist-approved-spfs-for-everyday-wear\/\">SPF<\/a> daily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cI\u2019ve totally broken up with physical exfoliate face scrubs! Even acids I have drastically cut down on as I didn\u2019t need them as much with my Daily Doser.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kirsty:<\/strong> I\u2019ve broken up with hyaluronic acid, it doesn\u2019t agree with me! I keep going back to Clinique\u2019s <em>Moisture Surge<\/em> and I love everything from the La Roche-Posay<em> Toleriane<\/em> range, it really compliments my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Daily Doser<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lauren: <\/strong>I love the Kate Somerville <em>Goat Milk Cleanser.<\/em> My skin just seems to love it best even when it\u2019s feeling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.preprod-app.intern.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/can-i-use-tretinoin-on-sensitive-skin\/\">sensitive<\/a>, though I try to savour it as it\u2019s on the expensive side. I always go back to the La Roche-Posay <em>Effaclar H Cream Cleanser <\/em>and their <em>Toleriane<\/em> <em>Fluid <\/em>or <em>Cream Moisturiser<\/em> as they just work for me. I usually have some Clinique products on the go as the brand was my first love. I&#8217;ve recently started using The Body Shop&#8217;s <em>Camomile Gentle Eye Makeup Remover<\/em> and love it. I use it all over my face to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/best-dermatologist-recommended-cleansers\/\">remove makeup<\/a> and it doesn\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/can-i-use-tretinoin-on-sensitive-skin\/\">irritate<\/a> me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lydia: <\/strong>I\u2019m not much of a skincare flirt \u2013 I\u2019m an advocate for sticking to what you know works. I\u2019m massively committed to my Emma Hardie <em>Cleansing Balm<\/em>, my Daily Doser, and First Aid <em>Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. <\/em>&nbsp;The one that got away? Glossier\u2019s Bubblewrap eye cream \u2013 RIP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nadine<\/strong>: I\u2019m super serious about my Dr Jart <em>Moisturising Treatment<\/em>. The way it plumps my skin and keeps me looking radiant is second to none!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meg: <\/strong>I\u2019m committed to La Roche-Posay <em>Cicaplast Baume<\/em> and Vaseline. All day, every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><em>I\u2019m not much of a skincare flirt \u2013 I\u2019m an advocate for sticking to what you know works.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ellie: <\/strong>Kate Somerville <em>ExfoliKate<\/em> is my ride or die for a glow, and the Beauty Pie <em>Ceramide and Vitamin C Capsules<\/em> are life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2677586649034965\/user\/100029205091652\/?__cft__[0]=AZUzCVTV2o45-JiJF5CjodcYeP-wA2PdcIznMBbQqghVNnpd_ULAPEgkewtQ7rgtcsLt9nyTJDv44ZYwblgHVU2JCxKl4xEjHulEvcFBKNagX3CC4PB4dWJoNs4QDbTyu2wKFNbkPF-3R3c5hLWc1DDt8-RrFCoavqaOhgweEJdxhVT4df-LZ2_VCT-9f8J7EoY&amp;__tn__=R]-R\"><strong>Laura<\/strong><\/a>: I\u2019ve ditched all exfoliates and acids. I\u2019m committed to La Roche-Posay <em>Cicaplast<\/em> and <em>Heliocare SPF<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Linda:<\/strong> I<strong> <\/strong>used to love CeraVe<em> Hydrating Cleanser<\/em> but changed to The Ordinary <em>Squalane <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/best-dermatologist-recommended-cleansers\/\"><em>Cleanser<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>and have totally fallen for it. Since my Daily Doser\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/can-i-use-tretinoin-on-sensitive-skin\/\">tretinoin<\/a> strength has risen,&nbsp; I\u2019ve found the very best products for preventing dryness are Vanicream and La Roche-Posay <em>Cicaplast Soothing Repair Balm<\/em>. Brilliant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alice: <\/strong>And I can\u2019t live without La Roche-Posay <em>Cicaplast Baum<\/em>, their<em> lip balm<\/em> and their <em>Toleriane Cleanser.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Danielle: <\/strong>Boots<em> Botanics All Bright Cleanser<\/em> is my morning commitment. I\u2019ve been through at least ten bottles! Superdrug\u2019s <em>Simply Pure Hydration Serum<\/em> is another go-to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Neena:<\/strong> I adore the Aldi range <em>Cleansing Balm<\/em> but it\u2019s impossible to find!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Daniel: <\/strong>I\u2019m in love with my <em>Australian Gold Tinted <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/5-dermatologist-approved-spfs-for-everyday-wear\/\"><em>SPF<\/em><\/a><em> 50<\/em>. I use SPF everyday all-year-round. It&#8217;s really important to protect my skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christine: <\/strong>I don\u2019t flirt with glycolic acid. My skin just doesn\u2019t like it. I wouldn\u2019t be without the Bioderma <em>Sebium Hydra Moisturiser<\/em>. It\u2019s amazing! I also wouldn\u2019t be without hyaluronic acid twice a day. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-to-brighten-tired-skin\/\">Vitamin C<\/a> I can take or leave. It breaks me out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nire: <\/strong>I\u2019m in love with Youth To The People <em>Green Tea and Spinach Cleanser<\/em>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rozi: <\/strong>La Roche-Posay <em>Toleriane<\/em> <em>Cleanser <\/em>and The Body Shop <em>Chamomile Cleanser<\/em> for a first cleanse are two of my faves. I&#8217;ve broken up with Pixi Clarity Cleanser and swipe right on The Ordinary <em>Natural Moisturising + HA cream<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lauren: <\/strong>I\u2019ve broken up with every other skincare product I\u2019d ever tried as I never knew what to get for my skin, and couldn\u2019t commit long past the initial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-ask-a-dermatologist-where-do-my-spots-come-from\/\">breakouts<\/a>. I swipe right CeraVe <em>Cleanser <\/em>and <em>Moisturiser<\/em>. I find them so gentle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m super serious about my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Daily Doser<\/a>. I\u2019d never had a skincare routine besides washing in the shower and the ease of the Doser made me start a proper routine. Now I\u2019ve slowly added other things to support the Doser. It\u2019s completely changed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-dr-jason-thomsons-skincare-routine\/\">routine<\/a> for well over a year now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><em>I\u2019m super serious about my Daily Doser.<em>\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Willow: <\/strong>I used to be completely faithful to Elemis but now we just have a more casual relationship with their <em>Cleansing Balm<\/em> and a few key products used daily. I do love my NuFACE<em> Trinity <\/em>tool<em> <\/em>and attachments which I use in conjunction with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/can-i-use-tretinoin-on-sensitive-skin\/\">tretinoin<\/a> in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Doser<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Claire: <\/strong>I love Jordan Samuel products, especially the performance eye gel. 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I\u2019ve broken up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-to-brighten-tired-skin\/\">Vitamin C<\/a> though, it\u2019s stingy stuff! It\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-is-fragrance-in-skincare-bad\/\">perfume<\/a> I\u2019m devastated about being discontinued \u2013 if anyone has a<em> Dahlia Noir<\/em> knocking about unloved, let me know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5eff3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-0 has-medium-padding has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebf5fd\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Valentine\u2019s Day skincare: How to have the right chemistry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do your research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easier than ever these days to learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\">active ingredients<\/a> in your skincare. Like a dating profile, you can see if you\u2019re a likely match. The keepers here are scientifically-proven and honest in their approach. Oh as we always say too, be kind. Think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/sustainability\">sustainable<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/sustainability\">vegan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/sustainability\">cruelty-free<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Give it time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commitment-phobe? We gotta fix for that. Like dating, sometimes you have to look beyond first impressions (err, hello <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/mythbuster-purging-explained\/\">purging<\/a>) and commit to products backed by experts that can deliver longer-term results. No one ever got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-what-does-healthy-skin-look-like\/\">healthier skin<\/a> in one hot minute. Truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Put in the work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Date night with the mirror and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Doser<\/a>? Every night. Oh and never scrimp on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/5-dermatologist-approved-spfs-for-everyday-wear\/\">SPF<\/a> come morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be compassionate when it comes to challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A long-term relationship isn\u2019t <em>just <\/em>about flowers and dinners every night. 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If you&#8217;re using our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Daily Doser<\/a>, your prescriber will be in touch every six months to review your prescription. They\u2019ll know your skin type and your history of treatment. Think of it as a date with strictly skincare progress on the agenda. Maintenance, the easy way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thanks for all of your contributions. The selection above has been edited for clarity and brevity. Head over to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skinandmehq\/\"><strong>The Collective<\/strong><\/a><strong> for more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New to Skin + Me? Click <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/consultation\/sign-up\/all-about-you\/skin-goals\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong> to start your healthier, happier skin consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On your Skin + Me journey? 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