This year, I’ve been very intentional about setting boundaries. Logging off from work a little earlier (or at least, trying to). Reminding myself that not every text needs an immediate reply. Protecting my weekends from non-joy-sparking obligations. You get it.

I’m like that with my skin, too. Although it’s my job to test beauty products year-round (life of a beauty editor!) I do have one rule: Be strategic with skin-care product testing. For me, that typically means sticking to products that won’t upset my easily-irritable complexion, or interact with my prescription topicals. Moisturizers, like Dr. Brid C Barrier Defense Basic Cream, seem to always fit in this category.

It’s made with coddling ingredients, like ceramides and squalane, along with peptides, to soothe, hydrate, and firm skin. It’s lighter than it looks, which makes it great for everyday wear. I’ve been using it both morning and night, applied right after serum and before sunscreen (if in the a.m.), and honestly, I already need a refill!

Dr. Brid C Barrier Defense Basic Cream is in the August Allure Beauty Box.