After my second pregnancy, every product I used started causing a rash. I developed perioral dermatitis and had to stop using everything. No matter what I tried, I would still react. I felt so discouraged — in my 40s and still wanting a clean, simple skincare routine that didn’t hurt my skin.

I slowly began introducing AUNU into my routine: first the cleanser, then the essence, then the moisturizers. Not only did I not react, but my skin looks hydrated and clear. I’m genuinely so grateful — I love this product.

As someone who has been in the skincare industry for years, I have to be honest: I am usually completely indifferent to the "cleanser" category.

Because of my job, I am forced to test countless skincare products. Unfortunately, I have the terrible luck of having naturally sensitive skin, compounded by the double curse of Eczema and Acne. This skin type is like walking a tightrope—one misstep with over-cleansing, and my skin barrier instantly collapses into inflammation.

However, I’ve never really wanted to put effort into choosing a cleanser. My bathroom sink is cluttered with half-used bottles sent by various brands. In my eyes, the vast majority of cleansers on the market are essentially the same—whether soap-based or amino acid-based, the only differences are the choice of surfactants and the thickeners used to tweak the texture. Among all skincare categories, cleansers are not the most interesting, nor are they usually considered the best test of a formulator's skill or a brand's commitment to quality ingredients.

That was until I read an article in The Wall Street Journal about "how to protect your skin while skiing" that recommended this product.

If you have experienced the "polar" climate in New York this year, you know that this bone-chilling cold is devastating for sensitive skin like ours. When I saw the WSJ recommendation, I bought it almost as a desperate attempt to find a lifeline.

But the moment I got it and looked at the ingredient list, I was genuinely…