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In this post, we will be talking about the best cream foundations for combination skin that are more on the dry or dehydrated side. Most of these products are sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and other harmful ingredients. Our Pick: 1. Bobbi Brown Stick Foundation This is a portable moisturizing stick foundation that is very emollient and can be suitable for combination skin that is more on the dry or dehydrated side. It provides medium-to-full coverage all over or can be used as a spot concealer. Rating Price 10/10 $-$$ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Beeswax\Cera Alba\Cire D’Abeille, Ozokerite, Euphorbia Cerifera…

In this post, we will be talking about the best cream foundations for dry, sensitive, and dehydrated skin types. All of these products are sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and other harmful ingredients. Our Pick: 1. Laura Geller Timeless Skin Cream Compact Foundation This is a cream foundation from Laura Geller that should be suitable for dry, sensitive, and dehydrated skin types. Rating Price 10/10 $-$$ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? DIMETHICONE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRIBEHENIN, HYDROGENATED MICROCRYSTALLINE CERA, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, SILICA SILYLATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PHAEODACTYLUM TRICORNUTUM EXTRACT. MAY CONTAIN: IRON…

In this post, we will be talking about the best setting sprays for combination skin. Our Pick: 1. Urban Decay All-Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray This is a lightweight setting spray that keeps makeup fresh, smudge-proof, and transfer-resistant for up to 16 hours which makes it suitable for combination skin. Rating Price 10/10 $-$$ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Aqua / Water, Alcohol Denat., PVP, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glycereth-5 Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenylpropanol, Parfum / Fragrance, Propanediol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Poloxamer 407, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice…

This is a mega list of every fungal acne-safe product we could find. It has everything from skincare to haircare and bodycare. It is an updated list of simple skincare science. We removed products that either had too many esters, were reformulated, or discontinued. We then added new products in its place (all fungal acne-safe). All the new products we found were mainly from Reddit and Sezia. We have to analyze Folliculitisscout, SkinSort, and Skincarisma (it’s a lot of products). Where did we get the ingredient list for every product? We made sure to get the latest ingredient list for every product before putting it into an ingredient checker and…

What is Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli? Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli (EFFC) is a common and underdiagnosed condition characterized by redness, hyperpigmentation, and follicular papules. It might sometimes be accompanied by telangiectasia and lesions on the forehead, eyebrows, upper lips, and pinna.  The pigmentation is usually on both preauricular regions, maxillary, and the cheeks. It is also often associated with keratosis pilaris. What are the causes of Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli? The causes of this disease are not known. Who can get Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli? It affects males and females in adolescence or young adulthood. What is the treatment for Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli? So…

What is Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii? Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii (KPRF) is a subtype of keratosis pilaris presenting with numerous grain-like papules in a background of continuous redness most often affecting the face and upper extremities with persistence beyond puberty. Who can get Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii? Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii is most common in children and adolescents. What causes Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii? Genetics, seasonal changes, hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, PCOS, puberty, and medicines (like accutane) are some causes of Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii. What is the treatment for Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii? How to deal with redness in Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii? What is a good skincare routine for…

What is Ulerythema Ophryogenes? Ulerythema Ophryogenes or Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans Faciei is a rare, uncommon form of keratosis that causes scar-like follicular depressions and permanent loss of hair in the eyebrows. Ulerythema means ‘scar with redness’, and ‘ophryo’ refers to the eyebrow. Who can get Ulerythema Ophryogenes? Ulerythema Ophryogenes first appears in infancy and is mainly diagnosed in children and adolescents. What causes Ulerythema Ophryogenes? Ulerythema Ophryogenes is caused by abnormal keratinization of the follicular infundibulum. Scale fills the follicle and stops the hair shaft resulting in inflammation. Over time, chronic inflammation results in atrophy and alopecia. Climate, Hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, PCOS, and puberty are some other causes. What is the treatment for Ulerythema Ophryogenes? Early diagnosis and treatment can help to reduce inflammation…

What is Atrophoderma Vermiculata? Atrophoderma Vermiculata or Folliculitis Ulerythema Reticulata is a rare form of keratosis pilaris characterized by follicular keratotic papules slowly progressing to characteristic ”honeycomb” atrophy (scar) on the cheeks, preauricular area, and forehead. Additional features include facial redness, milia, and follicular plugs. Sometimes, the condition may affect the upper lip, ears, or limbs. Who can get Atrophoderma Vermiculata? Atrophoderma Vermiculata is mainly diagnosed in children and adolescents. What causes Atrophoderma Vermiculata? Atrophoderma Vermiculata is caused by a change in the genetic material (DNA). Genetics, hormonal changes, puberty, and pregnancy are some other causes. What is the treatment for Atrophoderma Vermiculata? Early diagnosis and treatment can help to reduce…

What is Keratosis Pilaris? Keratosis Pilaris (KP), also known as chicken skin is a common skin condition that causes small rough, dry bumps to appear on the skin. They may look white, red, pinkish-purple on fair skin, or brownish-black on dark skin. This is an incurable disease but you can treat it with OTC products and reduce its appearance. Where does Keratosis Pilaris occur? Keratosis pilaris commonly occur on the face, outer arms, outer legs, buttocks, shoulders, chest, and cheeks. It is less likely to see KP on the trunk than it is to see KP on the outer limbs. It isn’t contagious and doesn’t usually cause discomfort or itching. The reason…

What is Rosacea Fulminans? Rosacea Fulminans, also known as Pyoderma Faciale or Rosacea Conglobata is a rare skin disorder that usually affects women usually between the ages of 15-46. It is a more exacerbated form of rosacea and is characterized by the sudden onset of papules, pustules, cysts, and painful nodules with red-cyanotic centrofacial erythema. How is it caused? It is not known how Rosacea fulminans is caused but hormonal, immunological, and vascular factors have been reported. How to treat Rosacea Fulminans? Treatment options include corticosteroids, isotretinoin, dapsone, prednisolone, and antibiotics (doxycycline is commonly used). If the above treatments have failed, try switching to a plant-based diet, avoiding high-glycemic foods, and…