Off-Topic 2023 Beauty Thread

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Sherry and Carol, is this the Dove you are using? And do you think it offers good wetness protection?
https://www.amazon.com/Dove-Anti-Per.../dp/B00CHTXLD0

[Carol K]

That's the one and it works for me.

[SpiritYogi]

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This question is related to an earlier one about makeup removers. I usually just remove makeup with my regular cleanser - I don't wear a lot of makeup, so I've never felt the need for a separate cleanser. But now I'm in a cleanser rut. I wanted to try a cream cleanser because even though my skin has always been oily, I'm developing some occasional dryness in my mid-50s; I thought the cream would also help with makeup removal. It was hard to find one though! I finally settled on Clean & Clear Sensitive, but after a few of weeks of use, I think it may be the source of my recent eye irritation. Why would you put menthol in a sensitive skin cleanser???

I may go back to Basis cleanser, which I used for years with no problem; I only switched to see if something new would be better. (Although looking at the ingredients of that, I see that it has spearmint extract, and I know my skin has reacted purely to some mint products in the past.)

Any other recommendations? One limitation is that I greatly prefer products that come in a tube - I find pumps really annoying (they often fail, and it's always a struggle to get out the remaining product once you are low). Plus I prefer to purchase products that are easily found in the grocery store and aren't too expensive.

The Clean & Clear might be relegated to the shower!

[donnamp]

Hi Beth,

I personally like Vanicream cleanser - it is not a cream cleanser - more of a gel but it is good and no frills and can be purchased at CVS, Walmart, Target, etc. It does come in a pump though - not a tube. Although I think Amazon sells a 2 oz size for travel in a tube that you can try to see if it works for you.

Donna

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Thanks Donna! I will look for it - I might have to give in on the pump issue.

I was just reading about Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliating; that sounds like another option. I've tried to avoid scrub-type exfoliators (b/c of ingredients that aren't good for the environment and b/c they can be too harsh), but this is an AHA.

I think my skin must be more sensitive as I get older. I was never brand loyal when yoga and experimented with all kinds of beauty products!!!

[kat999]

I use good old Ponds Cold Cream as my makeup remover. I do use a separate cleasner, too, but I always do Ponds as my first step (or only step if I'm tired haha). It's in a jar, true, but it removes makeup gently and completely, and it's very moisturizing.

[Leonana]

Beth, regarding the Dove deodorant, it worked for me for wetness. But it does have a light scent. I switched to Vanicream Antiperspirant, but I do have some perspiration with that one. Although tbh, I read Dove solid and thought it was the Dove bar soap. I lost track of the conversation lol.

I like Oil of Olay Gentle Clean Foaming Face Wash. It takes off my face makeup, but I use something else for eye makeup. I take my eye makeup off with CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser. I use it dry like a cold cream, then rinse it off. If you use it with water, it won’t take off the makeup. But it does sting my eyes a bit. After using the Olay, I go over my face and eyes with a wet microfiber washcloth, to remove any makeup or cleanser.

The cleanser comes in a tube or pump, but I’ve only seen the pump in stores. I believe you can order the tube online on the Target website.

https://www.target.com/p/olay-cleans...z/-/A-13108840

My daughter likes the Cetaphil Gentle Clear with 2% salicylic acid. It’s supposed to be non-drying.

https://www.target.com/p/cetaphil-ge...z/-/A-82215655

I think a lot of you tubers use balms to take off makeup, then use a cleanser. Some use a micellar water first.

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Kat and Sherry, maybe doing a balm then cleanser would make sense. I'm always looking for shortcuts though - I like to do things in as few steps as possible!

Sherry I appreciate the additional info; the Oil of Olay might be any option for me. It is mostly the eye makeup/mascara that I have to put extra effort into removing (even though I don't usually wear waterproof mascara). RE the Dove, I actually don't mind scent - I like when my underarms are powder fresh, haha. But I'm using unscented Almay now, just because its the best I've found so far. It's a gel though, which I don't really like because it takes longer to dry.

[Leonana]

I’d like to pare it down too! The Olay cleanser will take off some eye makeup but not all of it. I’ve thought about trying micellar water for the eye makeup. I suppose a balm would be more moisturizing. They just seem more expensive.