Reddit mentions of Holika Holika Skin and Good Cera Ceramide Ultra Emulsion, 4.4 Ounce

Just wanted to chime in on this also cause I also have dry skin and just went through this battle of looking for good products for daytime that I could use under makeup (basically I don't want that oily look either).

I moisturize up at night, because it doesn't matter if I get shiny from the products. It doesn't bother me to think of getting lotion on pillow cases though bc it's a skin sacrifice I'm willing to make lol.

I just recently got [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Holika-Ceramide-Ultra-Emulsion-130ml/dp/B00GTEU3SK/ref=sr_ph_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510639155&sr=sr-1&keywords=holika+holika) and I find that it's a good base for the mornings. It isn't oily at all, in fact it's pretty light weight and might not be thick enough but depending on the thickness of your SPF, you might be able to get away with just this and your SPF to help during the daytime. Be forewarned though, it is scented kinda heavily. I don't find that the scent lingers too long though.

To warn you, and others, there are some western items I use.

What I use is Mario Badescu Cleansing Milk with Carnation & Rice Oil to remove my makeup. I use the Yes To Grapefruit Rejuvenating Facial Wipes to remove that (you can use a wet cloth). Then I use a foaming cleanser (which I'm in need of finding a better one).

Once done with that I use 40 carrots vitamin serum (it's a Vitamin C serum). Sometimes when I'm lazy I use [Alpha Hydrox Retinol] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BW4ZB74/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_mul0xb88ED1WF) instead.

I then get lost on Reddit or watching Netflix. So at least a half hour goes by before I remember to do the rest of my routine.

I pump Kikumasamune Sake high moisture lotion into my hands and smooth it around my face. Then I apply Tony Moly Pure Eco Snail Moisture Gel (it has alcohol in it but my skin doesn't mind it). Then I use Farm Stay AIO Honey Ampoule (a drop or two). I'd advise you to get a different AIO (Scinic or the likes). As I find it a useless step at the moment.

Next I use Mizon Collagen Power Lifting cream all over my face followed by the Mizon Collagen Power Firming eye cream. Then I get lost in Reddit or Netflix again.

I then use The Face Shop Arsainte Eco-Therapy Moisturizer and follow up with Holika Holika Skin and Good Cera Ultra Emulsion.

My final "sealing it all in" step is about a large pea size of Imselene Bird's Nest Aqua Sleeping Mask Pack (it's cheaper on eBay).

For masking I use these from Amazon (my husband and I have easily gone through 50 of them) and the Petitfee black pearl and gold hydrogel patches.

For sunscreen during the day I use Rohto Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Suncreen (140g).

Note: I don't get everything from Amazon. I also check eBay to see where the prices are the cheapest. Those were just links to show the exact product I use. Everything I do use I try to keep around $15USD or less (that's including shipping).

I agree with the /r/asianbeauty rec! I've seen a significant reduction in my own redness since I started adding products to my AN/PM routine.

As for specific recommendations, I like the Holika Holika Skin & Good Cera Ceramide Ultra Emulsion and the Papa Recipe Bombee Lotion.

Edit: words.

I would recommend the Good Cera line or another moisture barrier repair cream like Every Lipid. Work on restoring the health of your skin before you try to add anything too harsh like acids or Vitamin C, you may be too sensitive for these right now.