With an overwhelming influx of new cosmetic products, it can be difficult not to try them. Your friends raving about the new concealer that they swear by, their on-point eye makeup in pictures (all thanks to the fancy eye palette with different shades you probably won't even touch) can all be tempting to try and see what the buzz is about.

Recently, my skin gave up on me.

It was dry and flaky one day and breaking out another. Dead skin deposits around the nose and forehead were a daily struggle. With any product I used, I would see tiny bumps on my skin shortly after which were painfully prominent in daylight. I was in and out of stores asking everyone for consultations about skin types, spending so much money trying to calm my skin down.

Clearly, I had no idea what was going on.

As far as makeup goes, YSL, Vitalumiere Giorgio Armani's Luminous Silk, Too Faced Born This Way, all have been applied, but I knew that if the skin is not feeling so good, makeup won't do much.

In need of some more professional help, I made an appointment with a dermatologist for the first time in my life. To be honest, I was kind of excited. I thought, "Hey, maybe I will get that celebrity glow." The very well-known dermatologist gave me a night-time cream that left me excited to try, but also with a swollen face the next morning.

I then decided to go natural and ordered a turmeric face wash. I was told to ignore any initial minor skin reactions and give new products time, but the breakouts kept getting worse. I had to cleanse my face with something.

Cetaphil, I found, was too drying. So, now what?

Thank goodness I walked into the pharmacy and got the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser (not the foaming face wash), and it has calmed my skin down. I am at peace with it at the moment. I use the SPF by CeraVe occasionally and no breakouts!

I have found Vanicream's body lotion to be the best for sensitive skin.

For a facial moisturizer, Shea Moisture's coconut oil is wonderful. All I needed to do was walk into the nearest drugstore. High-end products may be great, and maybe one might work for me someday. Today, though, these products did the saving for me I so desperately needed.

So guys, no matter what some friend or Kardashian might tell you, you know your skin. Do what is best for it and start simple. Your skin will thank you.

CeraVe or Vani or Shea Moisture need to sponsor me.