5 Winter Moisturizers That Don’t Clog Pores

[@marmtzMX]

Thanks Cassandra! Speaking for all of us, the clog pores, acne-prone but dry and sensitive depending on the weather skin type people. Not a very well represented group :)

[@youreannoying]

Weather affects every skin type. The dry skin acne combo isn’t common though

[@megan7506]

I was PEELING yesterday and used the Vanicream cream with a pump, and WOW it helped. I’m as acne prone and sensitive as they come and Vanicream is my fave skincare brand.

[@laceysmith6477]

Same!!! I live by that vanicream lotion

[@pvanpelt1]

I love their face and body cleansers!

[@aliyaaahhhlps]

Vanicream is so underrated!

[@summer9913]

love the thick cream with the pump but wish they'd do without the propylene glycol. burns my skin and it's the only thing stopping me from using it again

[@areeshaafridi2697]

the cream or the lotion ? what's the specific name ?

[@laramarcal87]

What would be of our skin without you researching all these amazing vegan, cruelty free, affordable profucts? Super grateful ❤

[@laramarcal87]

@@gabz9873 the Lanbelle is $22.99. Pacifica is usually on the same price range. Cassandra always gives options for everybody, you chose the most expensive.

[@cherylreitz4779]

@@gabz9873 I think in the video it said $50.00 which is still a little high but if it works and you can afford it.

[@rhileynnna]

I agree ! I am so happy I stumbled across Cassandra.

[@ThePockyMonster]

I’ve been trying out the Pacifica vegan ceramide cream for about a week and so far I love it!

[@Illyriamars]

THANK YOU! I have the driest, most sensitive, most acne prone skin, and finding winter moisturizers that won't break me out is a nightmare.

[@f3ramona382]

which one did you try?

[@marielunebelanger]

My favorite is the Ceremide Dr Jart Moisturizer! The texture is really nice and melts nicely into my skin!

[@michelledailey8505]

I live in the desert & have dry, sensitive skin. So, "winter" moisturizers are actually year round moisturizers for me. The SkinFix triplw lipid peptide cream is my favorite PM moisturizer! I love a thick moisturizer in the PM. I find that that it's really moisturizing but doesn't leave me greasy.

[@melissaoliver9072]

The SkinFix cream is the best!!! Oily skin here with rosacea and eczema, I don't even use a full pump of it and I do use it over the Niacinamide serum from Naturium and never "noodled" on me. I use it every night and I mix it with the Great Barrier Relief from Krave beauty. It is perfection.

[@sabster79]

Skinfix is amazing. I use it over my Tretinoin and under Vanicream Ointment. I doubted it would make my skin glowy, hydrated, and even-toned, but wow 🤩 it did 💯. ❤️

[@ohmesopretty8241]

I have the Pacifica cream and I love it! It feels like it mattifies my face without making it feel dry. So good! And I bought it because of a video I watched of yours. I also have the Good Molecules one too! Going to use it on clients

[@cherylreitz4779]

I LOVE the Pacifica Vegan Ceramide cream. It is fantastic. It has really helped with my screwed up skin barrier. Highly recommend for the winter if you live in an area like me where the temps are cold, the humidity is non existent, the indoor heat zaps any moisture your skin has retained, and winter lasts for at least 6 months. Love this cream.

[@reesa8573]

Please make separate videos on different categories like cleansers, toners, serums, moisturisers, masks like a series that would be really helpful ❤️

[@tyresseferguson2462]

I agree, that testing on rabbit ears doesn't mean it will clog pores. Love the Good Molecules moisturizer but wish I could use it at night. It just seems like a day moisturizer only which sucks. Plan on trying the Pacifica one soon and would love to try the Skinfix one but at the moment paying $1 per milliliter is out of my budget.

[@pvanpelt1]

Testing on bunny ears also doesn’t guarantee it won’t give me a rash and/or hives, too!

[@2headed]

I wish the Good Molecules one gave you more so I could use it day and night and not run through it so fast.

[@cherylreitz4779]

I have the Pacifica Vegan ceramide cream it is fantastic and affordable.

[@jayysstar2657]

Skinfix has an XL that's $78 for 90ml, $0.86 cents rather than a $1. Still expensive, but not quite as bad.

[@tyresseferguson2462]

@@jayysstar2657 thanks good to know

[@mara3842]

I've been using the Pacifica one for a few weeks now and my thoughts are exactly the same..where has this been my entire life??? It's sooooo nice!!

[@juhnetmickerdy]

I agree but the comedogenic ingredient list has been pretty spot on for me personally! even though I’m no rabbit 😂Products with isopropyl myristate , lauric acid etc.. in the 1-7 ingredient list has consistently broke me out terribly ☹

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

Over the years, I realized that silicons do break me out, and it took me a really long time to isolate it. But so do niacinamide and vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid) 🙄. So I don’t care for « non comedogenic » claims, and I try, test and use what works for me. Inspired by many products you recommend 😊

[@pvanpelt1]

I have a history of getting rashes and/or hives from hypoallergenic products, so I do the same.

[@allegory6393]

@Dominique The easy minimalist, Same here, especially vitamin-c, my face is clear one day and then I go and stupidly apply vitamin-c , and next think I know my T-zone is full of blackheads. I too do not believe there is such a thing as non-comedogenic, ingredient in skin care not because I think all ingredients are the same , but because I believe even those that are not supposed to be pore clogging they really are, at least for some of us. The only difference, I think, is between more comedogenic and less comedogenic. Depressing.

[@jackiek4159]

I really want to get my hands on the Skinfix triple lipid peptide cream for my dehydrated skin! There's soo many good reviews on it!

[@taramarielmt]

Love skin fix! Ive been using it for my dry, sensitive skin. I like the cleanser as well

[@emilyg6078]

Would you be able to make a video breaking down ingredient lists/common skincare ingredients? I've been looking for textbooks or other resources that provide simplified, non-industry (hello AP chem) explanations of the common ingredients but I've had no luck. So grateful for your channel & its accessible science-based approach

[@SaraAshley116]

I bought skinfix because I saw this video a year ago. It’s heavy and does not cause me to breakout. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@xqueenfrostine]

I’m surprised how often I see Skinfix listed as a cream that doesn’t clog pores, but it definitely did mine! I’ve got combo skin that’s not breakout prone at all and is generally pretty tolerant of anything I put on it, no matter how heavy, so I was really surprised when this moisturizer left me with a bunch of tiny zits. I kept using it thinking my skin would get over it in time, but no. This is literally the only skincare that broke me out in at least 10 years.

[@butthole7764]

it can break out your skin without being comedogenic

[@pattsmcgee]

Going through the same thing sis. My skin has the same kind of trauma and Skinfix has two ingredients that do clog pores.

[@valthevirg0]

Skinfix Ruined my skin :(

[@GGil_48]

skinfix barrier+ triple peptide is everything you need and more. Just use one pump and it's more than enough

[@noellekacerek3281]

I so needed this, every winter its been a struggle! Thank you!

[@willcookmakeup]

Yassss love seeing skinfix in here. I’m obsessed with the line and it’s one of few eye creams I do actually like. Like literally maybe the only one besides biossance peptide

[@nikiwhite870]

Skinfix is my favorite moisturizer. LOVE IT.

[@martasoltys9091]

I love SkinFix. I go to yoga in Stoney Creek where it's made. Just a 20 minute drive from my house. I am so proud.

[@veeee1111]

This came just in time! I was about to look for a new moisturizer. I use Cerave and I'm breaking out. Not sure if its the Cerave or not. Thank you!

[@msk-qp6fn]

I have eczema as an underlying issue but my skin is very acne-prone. I don't get severe cystic acne, honestly, I only get moderate acne, but still, I get acne easily and it's pretty much always present on my face and body. I personally find that thick moisturizers that don't break me out have usually had dimethicone or cetyl alcohol (LRP Cicaplast balm, Lipikar AP+ balm, Cetaphil moisturizer). And of course, my skin adores any and all humectants (hyaluronic acid, honey, glycerin, panthenol, etc).

[@oceanplays8629]

Hello I have acne prone skin and I bought the Pacifica cermide moisturizer because I saw this video it clogged my pores and I have more acne now then before. It might be different for other people since of course where all different skin types but I figured out it had glycerin which clogs pores just as a little heads up for people

[@Kickinitfan2010]

Same it clogged my pores too :/

[@alina-sandracucu9331]

COSRX's Pure Fit Cica Cream Intense... saved my skin this winter. Absolutely wonderful. I use it day and night. No shine, no dryness, no heaviness, absorbs relatively quickly and then feels like nothing but bare silky skin.

[@vladalevit7323]

You have always been my skin savior. Saving hours of research and reviews, thanks a ton for this video and all the rest :)

[@seaotter6881]

i really appreciate this video!! i have been struggling this winter, seemingly all the thick moisturizers i could find were not cruelty free😭 excited to check out that pacifica cream :)

[@rosemary5005]

I prep the skin with: first toners and essence Rosehip oil and then I layer the serums then sunscreen. This is during the 🥶❄️ cold winter months ⛄️❄️ where it in the north of Sweden 🇸🇪 (where I live) the temperature drops to 20 - 30 Celsius and sometimes more... I’m searching for how to find SkinFix in Sweden. Thank you for another great video 🙏🤗🤗💗💗🌸🌸😸😸🤗🤗

[@rosekumar6696]

I had problems with acne breakouts and I have combination skin type. For a while moisturisers couldn't penetrate my skin well enough. At one point it seemed that non of them worked for me. I was advised by my dermatologist to get a luna face brush that gently exfoliate my skin and does the excellent prep for the moisturisers. Ever since, even the lightest moisturisers do the job just fine. My problem was after all in cleansing...

[@Goat.Cheese]

Thanks for this video! I have dry, sensitive skin that is also acne prone. Super helpful!

[@mahtinaamanipour4521]

I've been using the illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream, which workes really well on my acne prone skin.

[@rileydorman7591]

How are you determining what will clog pores and what won’t ? There’s all different types of oils used in these moisturizers, without using the comedogenic scale how do you know what will and what wont ?

[@cmntr_]

Ooh that's an interesting question. I'd also like to know if there's an objective way of determining what is and is not comedogenic. But still, everyone's skin is different, so it also comes down to trial and error. Personally, I avoid coconut oil in my skin care, that has helped a lot.

[@elinalukaziak693]

That's what I thought too. What breaks me out and clogs my pores will likely be someone's favourite product.

[@Justaregularoldplumbus]

I use subjective “didn’t clog MY pores” videos and reviews like this to help narrow down the market, and any products that pique my interest, I ingredient- compare against the comedogenicity scale and Incidecoder website. If it passes, I’ll buy and patch test first on my hand, then on a small part of my face. I’m extra lol

[@stephaniebraden3677]

Thanks to all of your video I've started a new skincare routine. My rosacea, extremely acne skin flared up BAD this winter and was a mess. I watched so many of your videos and simplified with Vanicream wash and moisturizer, The Ordinary niacinamide and azelaic acid, and Skin Fix barrier + cream. WOW. In just a week my skin is 90% better. It's never been this soft and moisturized. It not only looks but feels soooo much better. I've also switched to a foundation free or alot of things I've learned could be triggering me. Thank you for all that you do!!! A literal angel. 😍❤️

[@Shana113]

I absolutely love the skinfix cream and their lotion as well (for the morning)

[@devaxionrl8189]

I’m confused. Is it not advised to use the cream in both morning and nighttime?

[@mariah-dx7ck]

your advice and perspective has saved my skin and boosted my self love 🥺❤ thank you sm

[@pvanpelt1]

I paused the video to read the Pacifica ingredients, and it looks like my sensitive skin might like it. Also, I’ve been using TO’s argireline and had some good, albeit subtle, results, so that’s a plus for me.

[@cherylreitz4779]

Pacifica vegan cream is great

[@luciana.d.v.e]

I’m waiting for the skin fix cream! Hopefully it will get here this week. So excited to try it

[@misssldazzle2]

Hi Cassandra!! I’m Korean and pretty interested in skincare products in America and Korea however I’ve never heard of the Lanbelle cream before. I’m not sure if it’s actually super popular in Korea as it’s not currently mentioned in any of the Korean cosmetic rankings and the cream doesn’t seem to be available on the Korean or global Olive Young website.

[@ToyCircle]

Oop 👀

[@ritavaswani8387]

I have a very oddly specific skin type I have dry to combination and acne prone skin (yes acne with dry skin and not Oily ) Most moisturizers I use (which would have acne treating actives and thus would be light weight cuz normally acne goes with Oily skin ) would not moisturize my skin enough and I really was in hunt for a good moisturizer. I'll try this and see if it works ✌✌💫

[@chevycreezy]

Thanks‼️ I’ve been wanting to try that Pacifica Ceramide Cream! 💜

[@shubhcheema6519]

Skinfix moisturizer breaks me out!

[@cuppasilverbullets]

Oh my I better brace myself the last time I saw your upload I bought almost all of it from Amazon! I appreciate your channel Cassandra

[@morgianasartre6709]

I could also recommend LRP Cicaplast baume b5, 99% or all moisturisers break me out but this one is the one thick winter moisturiser that doesn't 🥰

[@billyjean3118]

My a absolute favorite!

[@muhammadzikri8492]

They are not cruelty free yet, that's why cass doesn't recommend it. I LOVE IT TOO!

[@morgianasartre6709]

@@muhammadzikri8492 Soon they will be, can't wait 😊

[@PsiChotic]

@@morgianasartre6709 they changed the formula though and lots of people complained it's not as good as it used to be. So you might not like the new formula as much...

[@maddimarymaxine]

Omg thank you so much for making this. I have been nervous about finding something for my dry acne prone skin.

[@BedboundME]

Yep, acne management with every aspect of skincare is a nightmare. Thanks for sharing.

[@SilverWolfSword89]

Cassandra!! Thank you SOOOO much! I was struggling with finding a right moisturizer for winter with my sensitive acne prone skin. Thank you!!

[@faithmckinney8879]

Absolutely love good molecules thank you thank you.. I have severe dry T zone in the winter.. and there products have cleared it all up.. and there products for dark spots amazing my spots are gone..

[@whitepaper5241]

We don't have winter here, but i watch this video anyway. By the way, my favorite moisturizer is the Benton Deep Green Tea Lotion. This is a lightweight moisturizer, and i love how soothing it is. It's also super cheap. I got it for less than $8. It comes in a 120 ml bottle. I hate the bottle, though. It's like a bottle sauce.

[@sidranoureen1613]

@White Paper Can u tell about ur skin type?

[@sunupontheflowers]

This is the list I needed, thank you for the work !!

[@Ninjaair64]

Omg hahaha this is so funny I have had the Skinfix 3-peptide cream in this video and it's just been sitting on my shelf. Started using it again since my skin is so dry at night and seems to be working alright. I just got the Good Molecules eye gel and I love it, so I may have to try it.

[@consciouscrypto3090]

Gonna give Pacifica cream a go. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@kirstendiehl540]

I’ve been trying to heal my skin barrier and this Pacifica barrier cream is awesome!! Soo great for my sensitized and sensitive skin! Also have you used Skin Sort?? It’s awesome check it out!

[@kirstendiehl540]

Also I am an outlier silicones break me out! Happy to hear about silicone free products.

[@idaliagonzalez7945]

Love Pacifica! Would love to try the skin fix, but need to use what I have.

[@marysapia5213]

I love lanbelle! Thank you for the recommendation. 🤗

[@shanonb8921]

I LOVE SKIN FLIX BARRIER CREAM AND THERE SERUMS

[@devynn7x]

Any chance you can include more options *without* shea butter next time? It gives me acne and makes my milia worse unfortunately, but it seems like so many moisturizers have it.

[@imfinereally]

Video Request! Do one on fun colorful beauty products! I love the idea of the herbivore blue tansy serum but I haven't bought it yet bc she pricey. I love the papaya enzyme balm for many reasons but the color is so fun and I'd love to add more color to my regime. I'd love your recommendations since you haven't let me down and I know you like fun skincare! Please please please do a fun colorful skincare video!!

[@Justkelseyagain]

Literally my Google search last night 😂 thank you so much for this perfectly timed video!!

[@gmessec732]

11:10 Were you maybe thinking of gesso? Used to prime oil paintings. Could also be spackle. Used to fill holes in the wall before repainting. Good to have options regardless

[@Charlotte-xp8tv]

Hi Cassandra. Thanks for your lovely video on such an underrepresented topic. Would you or could you also do a video on how to protect your skin during freezing temperatures? I know there are cold creams, but I've also read that cold creams can be harmful to your skin when combined with below zero temperatures since their main ingredient is water (the universal solvent)... Now I'm confused because I thought COLD creams were made for COLD weather... Thank you

[@annahuffman6613]

How do you feel about shea butter as far as clogging pores?

[@paigeevlogs]

Thank you for this video! But I'm in the uk and I cannot find many of the products you've mentioned. The products I have been able to find are very expensive. Have you got any budget friendly uk versions?

[@bryce4352]

Cassandra. THANK YOU.

[@meep1869]

Wish I had this video when I was going ham on black Friday looking for a winter moisturizer lol

[@marisasmit2026]

Thanks Cass! Helps a lot! I do have a question. I’m traveling and my moisturiser is almost finished!! I’m flying home on Friday. The only moisturiser I can find here is one with SPF (Nivea’s Refreshing Day Cream). Can I use it at night? I have my real moisturiser at home

[@kayybrid]

Sadly, I have broken out from the Skinfix cream. I live in Halifax and know the woman who created it. She's gifted the products to me at different times. I wish the cream worked for me.

[@Lighttriumphs]

There is rosemarin inside, alleegenic . Many said they had problems with it. Sole saw their acné getting worse.

[@emilyxie7285]

Thank you 🙏🏼 this is exactly what I needed!!

[@jamipereira7987]

I just got the skinfx because my skin is still flaking off especially on my forehead and eyebrow area. I have been trying so hard to pump moisture into my skin. Even in the summer I am dry but winter my skin hurts! Going to keep using it and see how it works. I hope it does!

[@mmqpz]

How is your progress using skinfx? I have the same issue as you!

[@jamipereira7987]

@mmqpz not bad. Still not enough. I use CeraVe Healing Ointment at night and it has helped a ton!

[@CassieAfricanQueen]

Just based off the title….. thumbs UP. Thank you

[@annaharding5399]

Spackle. It’s called spackle. It’s for filling holes in walls. It’s wall mud/sheet rock mud.

[@bridget7600]

Thank you for this video!! Do you have any exfoliate recommendations for dry acne prone skin? Thank you!!!

[@rewindlly]

GIRL YOU THE ONLY PERSON I TRUST AND I REALLY LIKE THIS MOISTURIZER its call the mizon peptide ampoule cream but i dont know if its good and i cant find the ingredients list :((( do you know anything about it?

[@maayanmiti]

The oliveyoung has a online store that ships to the USA.. try it it’s great

[@cathlenejenkins8122]

Could u make a video on affordable moisturizing serums and toners?

[@behemothsbaby]

Good morning from Australia!

[@olgazarzecka635]

Do you have any similar recommendations for the body ?

[@izy0321]

I’ve been using the skinfix for a while and from I can tell it works fine - I just don’t care for the experience. It seems a bit greasy once applied and in your hand. I’m used to the very thicc Cereve creme.

[@oweneusebio8653]

Wooohooo!!!! Been waiting for this!

[@anavaleriavn]

Thank you Cassandra! Saw a recommendation to use La Roche-Possay Cicaplast Baume B5- it's like 9 euros and has antibacterial ingredient and good reparation for dry skin. What do you think about it?

[@anonimus3082]

It is great, little bit greasy but very soothing and moisturizing.

[@flippinrock]

What do you recommend for pregnant mothers ?

[@amberjiwani3885]

Good night Cassandra from Pakistan will see this in the morning 💞

[@sanjidanipa9295]

Please do video about japanese sunscreens like nivea, biore, skin aqua. They are getting very popular in our Asian countries. Love from Bangladesh ❤️

[@faracomo4468]

It’s called olive young . I wish they had that store here it’s so hard to order from them . I will dream in being in that store like hitting the lottery ❤️

[@ludovicac3848]

Amazing tips! What about the lips? mine are so dry in winter...any product you recommend?

[@anniesmolkin7685]

Is lanbelle nice under makeup ? How is it used once or twice a day ,etc. ,?

[@choubeila2996]

Can we use them for sensitive combination skin with retinoids??

[@xinxilush1930]

PLEASEEE DO A REVIEWWWW ON REVOX SKINCAREEEEE

[@bulecoolproject5903]

You are AMAZING!! 😊😊

[@elyshacohen4436]

Hey Cassandra ( or anyone on this thread) I was looking at the Skinfix triple lipid peptide cream the other day and very interested. In Canada it cost $100 for the 3.04oz I noticed they make a barrier lipid cream for the body and it’s $60 for 10oz. When you turn and learn they look very similar. Anyone see any issues with using the body version on the face?

[@stellarae8257]

normally the risk you run is the fact that the skin on your face is MUCH more thin and sensitive than the skin on the rest of the body. so if you have sensitive or acne prone skin, that might not be the best option for you. maybe you could see if a friend or someone has a bottle that way you could try it out before buying it? hope you find what you want!!

[@madelineemrich7032]

I spent 3 hours in ulta flipping over bottles and I still do not know if what I bought will help my dry acne prone skin. Branching out trying new things is so scary especially when your already breaking out. I’ve been using philosophy for years and it seemed to work for my skin for awhile but idk for the past few months I’ve been having breakouts on and off and little by little it’s gotten worse each break out. I’m in nursing school so stress, masks, and hormones are definitely at play in all this but I’m hoping trying something like Adapalene gel into my routine will help. I watch your videos a lot and I’ve purchased some products you’ve mentioned and I’m hoping they help. But I’m curious what are your thoughts on the philosophy brand? I live in Florida so my skin changes so much from dry (when cold for a week) to combination most of the time to grease ball in the summer. I actually have been on acutane twice and I absolutely I not want to go back on it but I’m really scared my acne will get so bad to the point that I have too. I may need to find a new dermatologist bc mine just wants to throw antibiotics or accutane at the problem and I just don’t want that. Idk I trust you more than going back there😅

[@alexandramarquez3390]

Hope you were able to figure it out! I also live in Florida but suffer with dry acne prone skin

[@hitomitomtom]

Love to try these out!

[@arifaziz93]

Korean skincare store = Olive Young Craft glue thing = mod podge and/or spackle I totally wish I were in the room to play word finder with you lol

[@jennigayton3702]

I believe spackle is the art word you were looking for 😉

[@Mrpancake-lol124]

We need a dupe for the skinfix that’s cheaper!

[@mikosw6158]

Shea butter is pore clogging… are there any hydrating moisturizers without this ingredient?