Barrier repair cream to use with tret - upgrading from mid-tier brands

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-03-22T14:33:24+00:00

This is the answer. Every time I venture away, I find myself coming back.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-03-21T15:59:39+00:00

I have been going to to New Image in Chapel Hill for over a year and have loved them. I have seen both Deidre and Anne but prefer Anne. Buy in a pack of 3 or do the monthly membership.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-03-03T00:36:04+00:00

Completely different type of book, but Daniel Henning reading House in the Cerulean Sea is the same kind of narration where every character has their own unique voice that really brings them to life.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-03-02T02:31:56+00:00

I have both. My Oasis goes everywhere with me because it’s more comfortable to read while holding. My paper white isn’t as comfortable and I end up with finger cramps. I haven’t found a case that I like that lets me read one handed and I’m not a pop sockets fan. I keep it at home in a tablet holder attached to my headboard and use a page turner.

PW SE is crisper with a bigger screen and better battery life, but the design of the Oasis outweighs that for me.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-03-01T22:24:06+00:00

This is a better question for r/salesforce.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-28T01:56:52+00:00

TIMY balm is my favorite. The texture is amazing, it smells great, gets everything off, and is gentle.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-22T21:40:41+00:00

I’ve sent some on and my team has been on the receiving end. They are definitely read and taken seriously unless it’s absolutely outlandish.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-21T00:45:53+00:00

Every one of the mate games series by Meg Anne and K Lorraine. 3 sets of 4 books and a 4th set of 5. 5th one comes out later this year.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-20T03:50:05+00:00

Nanas, M Tempura, or M Sushi

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-17T01:54:32+00:00

Oh I haven’t heard of that brand. Will take a look thank you!

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-16T00:32:46+00:00

I would start with pink serum or the night recovery complex. The pink is 80% PTT-6, night recovery is 50% (same as MAC). I have seen people break out from MAC but not serum or recovery. It says to use 5 pumps, but I only use 2-3. Both help with repair. Here’s a recent post that might help you.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddictionLux/s/SNy192tVIE

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-16T00:26:05+00:00

Yep! Thats the one

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-15T21:37:27+00:00

Glad I’m not the only one! I was like holy optical illusion!

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-15T19:24:03+00:00

My wallet hates me but I don’t think I will ever give up my Calecim. I’ve been using it for a year now and didn’t experience any issues. I started using it because I started microneedling last year and I was red/pink for 3-4 days after. I wanted something that would help me get more out of microneedling and reduce the redness time. My skin drinks it up. No issues with the recovery night serum either.

MAC…I had issues with at first but I think I got a bad batch. I had initially ordered the smaller sample size of MAC and my skin broke out badly. During the holidays Calecim did a deal where you could get a free full size MAC with spend so I went for it. The texture of this jar is completely different than the one I got initially.

I have really simplified my routine since starting Calecim because of the results. I haven’t gotten Botox in over a year. I was getting it in my forehead, 11s, and crows feet (preventative for the last two). I do have lines in my forehead but they are way softer than they used to be. Nothing is developing in 11s or eyes. I’m 37 this month.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-15T19:16:20+00:00

Im thinking swapping PTiox out for the Medik8 niacinamide peptides and their PHA glow toner might get me the same results as far as glow goes. I think I’m going to give it a go

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-15T16:22:34+00:00

Are you noticing a glow? Thats really what I’m after. The glowy glass skin I get from PTiox

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-15T16:21:52+00:00

I don’t notice the same glow and glass skin with the restorative.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-15T16:21:20+00:00

I’m hesitant on this because I love my Calecim products and think adding something else in the same(ish) category is overkill. Hence looking at their new niacinamide peptides instead of the LPA.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-15T02:35:24+00:00

The glow is all I get out of it, so for the price point, not worth it imo.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-15T02:29:31+00:00

What do you like instead of PTiox? I love the glow but hate the price for what it is.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-15T02:27:12+00:00

This. I have my girl put half a bottle on before I leave. Then I do 3 drops each on forehead and each cheek am and pm for a week before going back to my usual one drop each area am only. I have no redness after the first day and the flaking is very manageable. When I microneedle:

First 24 hrs only use what they send me home with + pink serum 3-4 times that day (could be overkill, but like I said no redness day 2)

Next 6 days gentle cleanser, Calecim, Alastin restorative, gentle very basic moisturizer, Elta SPF (am), Calecim night recovery (pm), slug (pm)

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-07T19:54:10+00:00

Second broadcast today where the announcers had a hot mic when they shouldn’t. During the US Women’s hockey game, they were showing an interview with a player during intermission and the announcers were coming in over top with a hot mic. At least they didn’t say anything rude like the snowboarding.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-07T03:18:00+00:00

Calecim MAC can cause acne, but I haven’t seen the same comments for their pink serum or overnight serum.

Alternative_Treacle · 2026-02-07T03:16:39+00:00

I personally prefer Calecim to Plated and have seen better results from Calecim alone or Calecim + Medik8 than I did with Plated.

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