THESE SUNSCREENS HAVE RUINED MY FACE
Dot & Key. Foxtale. Aqualogica. The “glow” girlies’ favorite brands. The ones we all got swept up in because they promised dewy, glassy skin that looked like it came with its own filter. And honestly? They delivered, at least in the beginning. I used them religiously for three years. Every single day without fail. I really believed I was doing the best for my skin. But now I’m just sitting here wondering what I’ve done. The glow wasn’t real. It was silicone. Mica. Film forming agents that gave the illusion of healthy skin while quietly wrecking it underneath. And I didn’t see it coming. Now my skin is tired. My barrier feels damaged. My pores are clogged. There’s texture I never had before and sensitivity that makes me question everything I apply. It’s heartbreaking, honestly.
Why does this happen? Because these sunscreens are packed with heavy occlusives and irritating ingredients that give you that instant payoff but long-term they suffocate your skin. They clog it. They slowly break it down while you’re busy enjoying the surface-level glow. And by the time you notice it feels like it’s too late.
I genuinely trusted these brands. I really thought I was doing something good for my skin. Turns out I was just covering up the damage not preventing it.
If anyone else has gone through this I get it. And if you have any good no-nonsense pharma sunscreen recommendations that won’t empty my wallet I’m all ears. My skin needs healing.
Dot & Key. Foxtale. Aqualogica. The “glow” girlies’ favorite brands. The ones we all got swept up in because they promised dewy, glassy skin that looked like it came with its own filter. And honestly? They delivered, at least in the beginning. I used them religiously for three years. Every single day without fail. I really believed I was doing the best for my skin. But now I’m just sitting here wondering what I’ve done. The glow wasn’t real. It was silicone. Mica. Film forming agents that gave the illusion of healthy skin while quietly wrecking it underneath. And I didn’t see it coming. Now my skin is tired. My barrier feels damaged. My pores are clogged. There’s texture I never had before and sensitivity that makes me question everything I apply. It’s heartbreaking, honestly.
Why does this happen? Because these sunscreens are packed with heavy occlusives and irritating ingredients that give you that instant payoff but long-term they suffocate your skin. They clog it. They slowly break it down while you’re busy enjoying the surface-level glow. And by the time you notice it feels like it’s too late.
I genuinely trusted these brands. I really thought I was doing something good for my skin. Turns out I was just covering up the damage not preventing it.
If anyone else has gone through this I get it. And if you have any good no-nonsense pharma sunscreen recommendations that won’t empty my wallet I’m all ears. My skin needs healing.