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Moist is a monthly column that explores the overlap of skin troubles and melt downs, the spirals that ensue thereafter, and the wonderful products that sometimes solve both.
I rarely trust the reviews of a skincare product. When you look at Sephora’s website or any skincare stores’ online review section, it always seems a mixed bag of some “THIS IS A MIRACLE PRODUCT THAT SAVED MY SKIN, BUY THIS PRAYING HANDS EMOJI” and, “This is the worst product. I broke out immediately. I have been on hold with customer service for several days."
Okay, I'll admit, it is incredibly relatable and understanding feedback! I suspect a lot of reviews that start like, “I broke out immediately,” might come from folks who aren’t fully aware of what is already in their routine, suggesting the product they’re trying out might be instead interacting with something else they’re already using. This is not always the case, as I myself have incredibly sensitive skin to match my Cancer sun, but I believe the search for a miracle to cure our skin woes is what blinds us from taking inventory of current skincare ingredients and actives and understanding the power of what we already have.