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Regardless of the specific category theyre inquiring about, my answer is the same: Well, it depends.
Byrdie / Kristin Kempa
Its annoying, but its true.
Though she has oily skin, it becomes flaky and painfully tight in this environment.
Its a perplexing and contradictory conundrum that makes finding a good moisturizer hard.
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First, as board-certified dermatologistDr.
(The latter two points are important for a healthy barrier.)
It forgoes thicker occlusive ingredients for lighter but incrediblyhydrating humectantones.
But, shes also very low maintenance and will only commit to two stepsface wash and moisturizer.
Thanks to its titular active ingredient, my recommendation to her is Glo Skin Beautys Renew EGF Cream.
She wants a hydrating but plain moisturizer that plays well with makeup.
Embryolisses Lait-Creme Concentre instantly came to mind.
It was my first (moisturizer) love thanks to its affordability, simplicity, and ease.
Dr. Engelman agrees with my recommendation.
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She says its anon-comedogenic moisturizer, suitable for all skin types, and made with nourishing, soothing ingredients.
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