Hey, I totally feel you — skin can be so unpredictable, and those lingering red marks are the worst. The routine you have honestly looks pretty solid for sensitive/dehydrated skin! Since you're already using:
- Hada Labo HA (great for hydration),
- SKIN1004 ampoule (I assume it's the Centella — very calming),
- Vitamin A cream, and used to love the SKIN1004 Probio-Cica cream — you’re definitely leaning into gentle, barrier-repairing ingredients, which is great.
If you're looking for some gentle but effective upgrades or replacements, I recently started ordering from MercelBay.com — they stock Korean skincare from their US (Boston) and Canada warehouses, so I didn’t get hit with customs or long waits like with YesStyle.
Here’s what I’d recommend based on what you said:
🧴 Moisturizer for sensitive + dehydrated but oily T-zone:
Clenerionio Bakuchiol Cream
→ This is a retinol alternative that's non-irritating, popular in Korea, and great for fading red marks and refining skin without drying or flaking. Works beautifully on combo/sensitive skin like yours.
✨ Serum to help with dullness + red marks:
Rx JNN EGF Peptide Serum
→ It’s kind of a dupe for Bioeffect EGF but way more affordable. Helps speed up healing of red spots, boosts skin glow, and supports long-term skin renewal — perfect if your skin has become slower to bounce back.
You can keep your Hada Labo and SKIN1004 — just add one of these for a little boost. Also, make sure your sunscreen is solid daily — even if it's cloudy — because that’s crucial for fading those marks faster.
Let me know if you try anything new or need recs for sunscreens too (MercelBay has some great ones in stock)!
