My sister and I have a lot of things in common. One of the main things is that we have essentially the same skin type: Extremely sensitive, acne-prone, and finicky when it comes to products. As frustrating as that has been over the years for both of us, we've at least taken comfort in the fact that we have each other to lean on and compare notes. For a little more context, we've both done Accutane which didn't necessarily change our skin for the better. My sister said her skin became so sensitive because of it that most products broke her out immediately upon using them. That is, until she discovered Skinfix on a random trip to Sephora.
It was then that all became right in the world again—her skin was calm, clear, bouncy and hydrated without any reactions or breakouts. If you're intimately familiar with the acne struggle, you know this kind of divine alignment is no small miracle. She then shared her faves from the brand with me and I can confirm they're amazing, but more on that later.
It just so happens that the stars have aligned again. Sephora is currently having its annual Savings Event so you can snag these holy grail items for less if you're a Sephora member. If you're a VIB member, the sale officially kicks off today and you can snag 15% off using the code SPRINGSALE. If you're a Rouge member, you can also receive 20% off and 10% off if you're an Insider.
Basically, you don't want to miss this chance. While I consider Skinfix a pretty economical brand for the quality of the products, in this economy, it's hard to pass up the chance to stock up for less. For everything my sister and I swear by from the brand and more items I'm stacking in my cart, keep scrolling.
My sister and I get frustrated the most by moisturizers on the market. Many of the rich creams out there are too heavy for sensitive, acne-prone skin, but this is the product my sister said changed her life the most. Skinfix's Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream provides all the dewy goodness of a rich moisturizer without being heavy or oily on the skin.
My barrier has been compromised since I had a bad run using tretinoin and this moisturizer is just the ticket. It's rich in barrier-repairing actives like the brand's triple lipid complex which is full of ceramides, sterols, and fatty acids that mimic the skin's barrier to really lock in moisture. It also contains a peptide solution which further helps repair the barrier with protein-builders that help skin retain extra moisture. Add in a hefty dose of humectants and its the perfect moisturizer for sensitive, compromised, acne-prone skin.
My sister said she loves this serum because not only does it contain hydrating, barrier-repairing ingredients, it also helps soothe irritation from any redness and breakouts. It's also your ticket for firm, plump, and hydrated skin so it's a great option for every skin type, really. It's a must in her routine and she said when paired with the Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream, magical things happen.
I haven't been using this combo that long, but I can't wait for the results.
While my skin is sensitive and acne-prone, I can still handle oil in the right amounts. I personally love a good double cleanse in the evening, starting with an oil cleanser, but this formula is great—it combines two types of cleansers in one, basically. Because my skin was so compromised, it was tough to find a cleanser that really gave me a deep clean without leaving me feeling dehydrated.
This is really foamy, but soothing and calming on the skin without leaving that tight feeling after using. It features the brand's hero ingredient, its triple lipid complex and it doesn't contain so much oil that it clogs my pores. In fact, it barely feels like there's any oil at all in it! It removes makeup in a flash, though, as a bonus.
According to my sister, this gentle retinoid is the secret sauce if you're really sensitive but still want to clear your acne. It's designed to offer the same level of results as Adapalene gel without the irritation often associated with it. While she says it does cause her a tiny bit of dryness, it works extremely well and doesn't make her acne or irritation worse—it just gently clears things up fast.
Vitamin C is such a tricky ingredient when you have really sensitive skin. I haven't really been able to find one that doesn't tingle on the skin or cause at least slight irritation. This formula, however, is so gentle that it's approved by the National Eczema Association. It features 15% vitamin C to brighten and firm the skin and a peptide solution that restores extra bounce to the skin.
I've struggled with dark spots pretty much all my life due to acne and this is the perfect serum to help even out my skin tone while remaining gentle and easy on my barrier.
I know there are some folks out there who say an eye cream isn't necessary, but I am not one of those folks. I swear by a good eye cream to keep my eye area hydrated and free of crow's feet. The minute I stop using one, I notice so much dryness and an increase in fine lines around that area. That said, this one is a real treat. It features three percent of the brand's triple lipid complex technology, plumping seaweed and hyaluronic acid blend, and a brightening saccharomyces ferment blend which brightens dark circles and perks up under eye bags.
Again, it's rich and creamy without the weight and really makes a difference around the eye area.
My sister and I got to talking about bumpy skin on our arms and body breakouts. Her fix is, of course, this glycolic- and lactic acid-rich body scrub from the brand. My sister said it presses the delete button on her arm breakouts so quick and it's great to use a few times a week for smoother, clearer skin.
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I know everyone loves Biodance's Collagen Real Deep Masks, but trust me, you don't want to sleep on these super hydrators either. I actually prefer this option from the brand because it instantly relieves any dryness with glacial water, panthenol, and ceramides.
I've had my eye on this fragrance for months, but recently, my friend had it with her and I tried a spritz of it. I fell in love instantly. I love a rich berry scent with notes of amber and this is just *chef's kiss.* It's feminine, beautiful, and downright juicy. I'd be a fool not to snag it at a discount while I can.
This new Charlotte Tilbury lip tint is everything. My CT obsession has gotten out of hand the past year, but a girl can never have too many lipsticks. This one provides the perfect amount of hydration and color that you feel comfortable wearing all day long.
This foundation is super dewy and may not be for everyone, but I love it. It's so hydrating and buildable on the skin that I can't help but give it a five-star review.
This mist is one of my K-beauty favorites for hydrated and plump skin. It's perfect for misting on throughout the day for extra moisture, but it also works beautifully to refresh makeup.
These pads are the perfect exfoliators for sensitive skin. The O.G. pads from Dr. Dennis Gross are cult-loved, but my skin can't tolerate them, unfortunately. But, Gross really had our backs with these. With gentler acids like mandelic, malic, and lactic, these do all the work of the original pads without being overly harsh.