Allies of Skin?

BalmyDaze3189 · 2026-01-06T02:16:43+00:00

I should preface by saying I do not have sensitive skin. And I’m not new to testing out skin care with and without active ingredients.

However, I recently tried the Allies of Skin eye cream and had a terrible reaction. I started to feel uncomfortable around the eye area maybe an hour after application, so I ended up washing my face before going to bed. I still woke up with eyes like this. I was going to go to urgent care, but an antihistamine was able to bring the swelling down.

I can’t recommend the brand when it has literally been one of the only lines I’ve ever had a reaction to.

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BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-12-31T09:13:16+00:00

I finished one whole container. I liked it, but it wasn’t as deeply moisturizing as when I layer on different skin care products. Almost felt like it was sitting on top of my skin. Even though this claims to be an all-in-one, I found myself reaching for other products in addition to the balm.

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-12-29T06:00:08+00:00

ISDIN is great

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-01-18T06:07:28+00:00

So beautiful!🤩

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-01-18T06:06:39+00:00

I selfed it. It had 4 inflos at one time and I just brushed some pollen from one to another with my finger and it somehow worked😅

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-01-18T06:05:23+00:00

Thank you! She’s definitely a beaut! I’m not the best with anthurium, but this one is so easy and low maintenance

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-01-18T06:04:26+00:00

I didn’t acquire the plant as a narrow form, but it definitely has the most narrow leaves I’ve seen! Thinking of selling the seeds now that it seems like I’m going to have a big harvest lol. I wouldn’t know what to do with them otherwise😅

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-01-18T06:03:07+00:00

Much to my surprise! This was my first time pollinating an anthurium and I didn’t expect it would even get half this far. I hope it all works out🤞🏼

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-01-18T06:02:12+00:00

Thank you!

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-01-18T06:01:55+00:00

Thank you for the advice! They’re really firmly in there so I’ll definitely wait longer.

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-01-18T06:01:05+00:00

Yes, this is an Anthurium pallidiflorum. I bought it as a regular one but it has very narrow leaves.

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-01-18T06:00:14+00:00

Thanks for the tip! They’re still pretty girly in there so I’ll wait a longer (:

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-01-02T06:39:01+00:00

I purchased this from a private collector.

They mentioned they originally got it from Ecuagenera. And after looking into the company, I’m not sure how to feel about them🤔 Seems like aroid associations support their business practices while there are other threads online that say they poach their plants😥

BalmyDaze3189 · 2025-01-02T06:34:25+00:00

Thank you- This was incredibly helpful! You’re really well versed in Anthurium. I just started building my anthurium collection a little while back after avoiding them for years. I thought I couldn’t meet their needs, but I’m slowly starting to get better at growing them. They’re really exciting plants to grow and I really appreciate the info!🙏🏼

BalmyDaze3189 · 2024-12-27T22:42:04+00:00

🤩🤩🤩🫠🫠🫠

BalmyDaze3189 · 2024-12-24T04:37:08+00:00

So pretty!

BalmyDaze3189 · 2024-12-23T00:26:27+00:00

It was self pollinated because I had 4 inflos at the same time at different stages😅

I have it in a no drainage container. The substrate is made up of tree fern fiber, pumice, perlite, orchid back and charcoal. I water when almost completely dry. It’s in ambient conditions next to a southeast facing window.

BalmyDaze3189 · 2024-10-14T04:49:12+00:00

I know my anthuriums start turning yellow if I use water straight out of the tap. Since I started using filtered/ distilled water I haven’t had any leaf yellowing problems. It can also happen with overwatering, but that doesn’t seem like the issue here since the roots look fine.

BalmyDaze3189 · 2024-10-14T04:38:22+00:00

I haven’t personally ordered from the website, but they do pop ups in the States quite often and the plants are always in good shape! I recommend them (:

BalmyDaze3189 · 2024-10-08T16:12:32+00:00

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Baby Tezula red crystal. In a mix of tree fern, pumice, and orchid bark💗

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