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I’m sensitive in every way and get mysterious allergic reactions to lots of stuff which bums me out cause I look all red and raw and ugly for weeks. The only things I can rely on are Avene products, once recommended to me by a Greek pharmacist in Athens who appraised me and said “This will make her less sad,” the “her” being my wretched face.
Jul 25, 2023
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Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream
Blast of relief, here. Like a little waterbed wrapped in flannel sheets for your face.
Laboratories Embryolisse Lait Creme Sensitive
Specifically formulated to "soothe, nourish and moisturize easily damaged skin which reacts to the tiniest trigger, and needs the most tender care." And it does! Tackier texture, but great under concealer (or mixed with it, for that matter). Instant relief.
Eau Thermale Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm
I love how this one sits on the skin—light but nourishing.
COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream Mist
I did not believe in mists, or at least believe they'd do anything at all to help my red dry skin, until this one. Now my mom and my sister own one and I carry it always in my purse.
Jan 22, 2024
But lately I’ve been using Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Sensitive Daily Shade Biome Defense Mineral Sunscreen to avoid The Chemical. It’s physical with non-nano-particle zinc oxide—very lightweight and leaves my skin feeling silky. It is scented unfortunately if that’s something to which you are sensitive
Feb 5, 2025
especially this time of year. i have always been sensitive to the sun and freckle/burn easily (thanks mom for being a redhead) but a couple years ago i developed Polymorphic Light Eruption (real medical thing, not a nu-metal band) and get itchy rashes on my arms and hands when exposed to too much UV light. this and my father being named vladimir only adds to my vampire lore. if any of you deal with this condition please give me your best advice/product recommendations because as soon as the temperature hits 70 i will be suffering for a month or two until my body finally maxes out on UV.
Mar 25, 2025
Top Recs from @megan-nolan
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A once- favoured first date spot which I overused and now only go to alone, either to smoke furiously in the yard if in a mood about something, or to watch Jeopardy at the bar with the bartender and other strays
Jul 25, 2023
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I’m a huge advocate of crossing a bridge every day by foot. When I’m depressed I can’t do anything much, can’t do a proper work out or cook a meal or read or write, but I can always manage to cross a bridge. In London this means walking from my place in South East into town across Waterloo Bridge to go to therapy or the library, and in New York I like going from Clinton Hill across the Manhattan Bridge, usually just to go into Lovely Day thai cafe and eat something and turn right back around. Better than nothing!!
Jul 25, 2023
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This is a debut novel by a hugely talented Irish writer about a teenage girl in 1960s New York who ends up working in Warhol’s Factory, transcribing taped conversations destined to be collated into an experimental novel. It’s weird and wild and extremely funny and sad, perfect for anyone used to wandering around a glamorous city feeling like a lumpen freak.
Jul 25, 2023