But lately I’ve been using Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Sensitive Daily Shade Biome Defense Mineral Sunscreen to avoid The Chemical. It’s physical with non-nano-particle zinc oxide—very lightweight and leaves my skin feeling silky. It is scented unfortunately if that’s something to which you are sensitive
Feb 5, 2025
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Sensitive and good in general
rt the other Rec about the centella one I’ve also been pleasantly surprised by the glossier reformulation
If you have money to spend the dr Barbara sturm spf drops are also good
Avene, the outset, and first aid beauty they’re all formulated for sensitive skin. The outset one is impressive
In general stick to mineral/physical instead of chemical
May 26, 2024
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my skin is so sensitive and it doesn’t break me out and it looks p natural despite being clean/mineral
May 15, 2024
available fragrance free and with spf 15, very mild and calming moisturizer that gets the job done well and for a pretty good price, it lasts longer than you think it will. good for all skin types, i have problematic skin and this is very gentle and doesn’t make me overly oily! i get it at a local health store but it’s available online.
Mar 7, 2024
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My dad teases me about how when I was a little kid, my favorite thing to do when I was on the landline phone with somebody—be it a relative or one of my best friends—was to breathlessly describe the things that were in my bedroom so that they could have a mental picture of everything I loved and chose to surround myself with, and where I sat at that moment in time. Perfectly Imperfect reminds me of that so thanks for always listening and for sharing with me too 💌
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I’ve been thinking about how much of social media is centered around curating our self-image. When selfies first became popular, they were dismissed as vain and vapid—a critique often rooted in misogyny—but now, the way we craft our online selves feels more like creating monuments.
We try to signal our individuality, hoping to be seen and understood, but ironically, I think this widens the gap between how others perceive us and who we really are. Instead of fostering connection, it can invite projection and misinterpretation—preconceived notions, prefab labels, and stereotypes. Worse, individuality has become branded and commodified, reducing our identities to products for others to consume.
On most platforms, validation often comes from how well you can curate and present your image—selfies, aesthetic branding, and lifestyle content tend to dominate. High engagement is tied to visibility, not necessarily depth or substance. But I think spaces like PI.FYI show that there’s another way: where connection is built on shared ideas, tastes, and interests rather than surface-level content. It’s refreshing to be part of a community that values thoughts over optics.
By sharing so few images of myself, I’ve found that it gives others room to focus on my ideas and voice. When I do share an image, it feels intentional—something that contributes to the story I want to tell rather than defining it. Sharing less allows me to express who I am beyond appearance.
For women, especially, sharing less can be a radical act in a world where the default is to objectify ourselves. It resists the pressure to center appearance, focusing instead on what truly matters: our thoughts, voices, and authenticity. I’ve posted a handful of pictures of myself in 2,500 posts because I care more about showing who I am than how I look.
In trying to be seen, are we making it harder for others to truly know us? It’s a question worth considering.
Dec 27, 2024