It's tough to consider the pricey Caudalie a French pharmacy brand, but apparently it often goes for quite a bit cheaper in its home country. "This is my HG hand cream," writes CheesiestPopcorn. "I have it at my desk at work and use it every time I wash my hands. It absorbs quickly, and smells mild but nice."
If you're looking for a super gentle cleanser, you may want to give this one a try. Reddit user stardewspirit calls it "even gentler than CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser" (which is saying a lot). SpinnerettePDX, who says she has "super clog-prone skin AND rosacea" also says that she loves this cleanser and that it "never leaves [her] skin feeling stripped or like there's a film left over."
Here's another cult favorite: This Vaseline-like balm has earned quite the devoted following over the years. "I have no idea why it's magical, but it SO IS!" gushes ThePlickets, who goes on to say, "I use it for everything (lips, cuts, scrapes, ingrown hairs, burns) and it'll probably last me 6 months a tube."
Avene's hydrating mask is a favorite for many. "When I want to do a restorative/uber-hydrating routine, I'll slather it on, allow it to fully absorb over the course of several hours, then do a very thin sleeping pack layer," says lgbtqbbq, who also recommends using the mask on long flights. Apparently, it's designed as a rinse-off mask, but lgbtqbbq explains that since there are "absolutely no irritating cleansing agents" in it, it can be left on.
Reddit user stardewspirit can't get enough of this multi-purpose balm. She says the "super thick face and body balm that contains 4-percent niacinamide" (which happens to help with deep hydration and barrier repair) is great, especially during harsher winter months.
