[Product Question] Best daily moisturizers for dry skin/ barrier repair for extremely sensitive skin?

I (32M) have developed very sensitive skin over the past year on my cheek area (which I think is due to weakening my skin barrier due to overuse of benzoyl washes, shaving, and formerly being on accutane a year and a half ago for an unrelated issue), and now I am very prone to what I presume to be irritation-based breakouts. I'm looking for a daily moisturizer and/or a barrier repair night moisturizer that is safe for people with extremely sensitive skin that will actively repair my skin barrier that will not clog pores or run the risk of worsening breakouts.

I am current using:

  • Daily: La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer, but don't always find it to be very hydrating and I end up dry by mid-day.
  • Night: Avene Cicalfate, have been using for months and months, doesn't cause breakouts but at this point I don't find it to be helping repair my barrier much
  • Spot Treatment: La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm - works great to help post-breakout irritated skin but can't use it while I'm breaking out as it clogs my pores and worsens my breakouts
  • Discontinued using: Naturium Multi-Peptide Daily Moisturizer and Naturium Rich Peptide Cream - suspect both were contributing to breakouts due to timing.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

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u/songofachilles — 6 days ago

My (Semi-Realistic) Universe Mode Presents: My First (Supersized) SummerSlam of 2K26

Just sharing through some pics and the card of my first major PLE since I finally transitioned to 2K26! Night 1 & 2 breakdown and running order are on the last couple slides. I like to have each of my championships defended at my Summer Slams and decided on 8 matches per night to have as many culminations to my running storylines as possible (as many of these matches are long-term story fallout from my last Mania) on a big stage, have a draft the week post-Summer Slam, and set up my storylines for my upcoming Mania.

(For the record I had been building towards Roman v. Seth as my Night 2 Main Event for Summer Slam in my Universe since before WWE announced it this year so I guess that was really not an original thought from me in the slightest 😂)

u/songofachilles — 13 days ago

My (Semi-Realistic) Universe Mode presents: The Full Tournament Bracket of my King & Queen of the Ring Tournament in 2K25

I had a fun time matchmaking and creating this bracket for this tournament so just wanted to share. I create the bracket and let the game simulate the winner through and I'll create a storyline around whichever outcome. Winners get a title shot at Summer Slam against world champ of their choice, currently Oba Femi and Becky Lynch on Raw and Roman Reigns and Tiffany Stratton on SmackDown.

u/songofachilles — 1 month ago

2K25 Player - is 2K26 worth it at a 35% discount?

I haven't made the jump from 2K25 to 2K26 yet - primarily due to the $70 price tag for the base game of 2K26 feeling a bit steep. The PS Store currently has the game on sale for 35% off at $46. I play WWE 2K entirely in Universe Mode and would be buying for any Universe Mode improvements/new arenas/new superstar models/QoL improvements, etc. Based on the Universe Mode experience of 2K26, do you think the $46 price tag is a good deal, or would you wait for a deeper discount and stick with 2K25 for now?

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u/songofachilles — 2 months ago

My Universe Mode Presents: My (Supersized & Semi-Realistic) Final WrestleMania of 2K25

Just sharing through some pics and the card of my latest (and final Mania of 2K25, I haven't made the switch to 2K26 yet but likely will soon). Night 1 & 2 breakdown and running order are on the last couple slides. I like to have each of my championships defended at my Manias and decided on 9 matches per night to have as many culminations to my running storylines as possible happening at Mania.

u/songofachilles — 2 months ago

Predict the Winners of my Universe Mode's (supersized) Wrestlemania

Wanted to practice in Photoshop so decided to create the match card graphics for my upcoming Mania that I have planned with a template I found. Credits for these absolutely awesome match card .PSD templates to krisbenua on DeviantArt (if you're seeing this, thank you, incredible work).

Night 1

    1. Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu
    1. Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Dakota Kai vs. Tatum Paxley - Women's Intercontinental title
    1. The New Day (c) vs. The Usos - World Tag Team titles
    1. Bianca Belair vs. Lash Legend
    1. Chad Gable (c) vs. AJ Styles - Final of United States Classic tournament for the United States title in an Iron Man match
    1. Sol Ruca & Ivy Nile (c) vs. Liv Morgan & Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax & Zelina vs. Charlotte Flair & Kelani Jordan - Women's Tag Team titles
    1. CM Punk vs. Dominik Mysterio - Street Fight
    1. Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Becky Lynch - Women's World title
    1. Gunther (c) vs. Oba Femi - World Heavyweight title

Night 2

  • (Pre-show) 6-Woman Gauntlet Eliminator match for title shot at Backlash - Cargill, Asuka, Rodriguez, Vice, Perez, Green
    1. Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton - WWE Women's title
    1. Ludwig Kaiser (c) vs. Solo Sikoa - Intercontinental title
    1. Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Bayley vs. Naomi - Women's United States title
    1. Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton
    1. The Vision (Reed & Paul) (c) vs. Trick Melo Gang vs. The Street Profits in a TLC match for the WWE Tag Team titles
    1. Fatal Influence vs. Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane, and Giulia
    1. Kevin Owens vs. Drew McIntyre - Unsanctioned match
    1. Bron Breakker (c) vs. Roman Reigns - WWE Undisputed title

Theme: Into the Void/Between Worlds

Song: Sacrifice - The Weeknd

u/songofachilles — 2 months ago