What’s the real secret for dry skin?
I slather on toner, essence, lotion, and facial oil every morning, but by noon my skin feels tighter than a drum. Tried CeraVe (too lightweight), Laneige (smells nice, zero hydration), even slugged with Vaseline. Am I using the wrong products, or missing a key step? My routine includes a gentle cleanser (CeraVe Hydrating), toner (Klairs Supple Prep), hyaluronic acid serum, moisturizer (Clinique Dramatically Different meh), and SPF.
Is hydration all about ingredients like ceramides or fatty alcohols, or should I switch to creamier textures?





















































































Esthetician POV: So here’s the thing. Hydration and moisturizing are two different things. You’re dermal layering which is awesome but be careful of products that are heavy handed with alcohols(they tend to dry the skin)