La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 vs Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

“Keeping things extremely simple. Clease, moisturize SPF. Only just started using the Iunik beta glucan serum (for hydration and barrier repair). Less is more. I've learned that the hard way. Cicaplast B5 is my HG. I was trying other moisturizers because I thought it wasn't enough in terms of ceramides etc and too occulsive but if it works, it works. Not cleasing in the morning. Using a compound forumla over generic gel (severe irritation) and cream (closed CCs). But the biggest difference is I'm actually listening to my skin. Taking a day or two off if I feel the slighest bit of irritation. Listening to the whispers before waiting for my skin to scream. If my skin feels tight right after cleansing - buffer that night. If my face starts feeling a little sensitive - pull back, moisturize more, take a night off. If flaking starts - increase occlusion, add a layer underneath hence the beta glucan.”

“I use multiple moisturizers in the winter bc it just gets soooo dry here. I have humidifiers in almost every room but still wake up to bloody noses.  I love the hydro boost OP has pictured; the way it absorbs into my skin is perfect and during the summer I’ll leave it at that. During the winter I’ll add a cream-based moisturizer that I apply after the first is fully absorbed.  I prefer the more natural feel i get when I stack them opposed to a thick and greasy heavier option.  Maybe there is a solo option that provides the moisture level and feel I prefer, but I don’t have the money or time right now hunting it down. ”