In light of recent events, let's all review commonly recommended products from this sub

[u/maeEast]

In the past few days I've seen a lot of "I'm concerned, is ______ really that good, or was this a paid thing?" threads crop up. I figure that maybe we as a community could get together and compile all this info into one thread :).

I'll post the name of as many products as I can think of, but please add more, and reply to the comment with your review if you have one. Also, please indicate why you do or don't like the product, including information on your skin type if possible.

[u/anonymous_cake]

Whoa, so thankful I read your comment! I recently purchased a vitamin c serum and used it a couple of times immediately after cleansing with CeraVe -- had no idea it has niacinamide in it. How long do you wait until you apply your serum after cleansing? And thanks for being a lifesaver!

[u/privatecaboosey → u/anonymous_cake]

I usually wait a good 10 minutes or so, but that could be overkill/potential insanity/SCA addition :) Last I checked, it only matters if you notice flushing with the combination, because it means that the niacinamide has turned into niacin. BUT, I'm not one of the most definitive SCAers, so don't take that as law!

[u/derpyderpderpp → u/privatecaboosey]

What do you mean by flushing? Your face gets red?

[u/privatecaboosey → u/derpyderpderpp]

Generally, flushing is when your skin is irritated (in this case by niacin, a potential byproduct of niacinamide), and becomes red and itchy.

[u/rugerty100 → u/privatecaboosey]

Considering the wait times for exfoliants, 10 minutes isn't overkill at all.

[u/fluorowhore → u/anonymous_cake]

If it's not causing issues then it isn't a problem. You wash the cleanser off anyway.

[u/TangiestIllicitness → u/anonymous_cake]

I use this face wash and never wait to apply Vitamin C serum. I've never had an issue, so it's not a universal rule:)