I've been up since well before the crack of down but seem to quite clear-headed, so am determined to get all the replies in on this thread.
Enid, any chance that they listed the lipstick for the pic attached? I've been looking for something like that for a while now and I've never been steered wrong by Mary Greenwell before. I love that she used barely or any mascara, for whatever reason I've been going that way since returning from Paris, it feels fresher somehow.
Thanks for all the lovely pics btw. It's a known strategy at Hearst Magazines to 'recycle' articles, they started it as an online strategy. I mean cost savings wise it just makes sense and the overlap of subscribers/readers isn't that large and I'd much rather one thoroughly researched article than 20 snippets that are there as filler.
mint, I know you're asking after the L'Oreal shampoos but have you ever tried the Eucerin ones? On my revisit of all their renewed products the urea shampoo caught my eye for you, it does contain sulphates but not SLS, looks to be really good for scalp issues and could be used daily. More info here.
JDSTER, re: the SPF thing and prescription retinoids, considering most retinoid talk on here is ageing focused rather it's one of the minuses of Japanese SPF labeling that makes it difficult. They have the PA++++ system for UVA rays (the ageing ones) where the highest rating is anything over PPD15 (IIRC), which is high but French Pharmacy brands will often give the exact PPD ratings and they're usually in the 30-50 range so there's a huge scope of difference in that regard. Prescription retinoids make skin very sun sensitive, SPF50 is the minimum and you want to safeguard it because all the effort can just as easily be undone by the sun sensitivity and exposure to the sun. Physical SS are usually recommended as they will have a high PPD rating by their own nature and the US lacks access to good UVA filters and most dermatologists will sell US cosmeceutical brands. Personally I think a physical/chemical mix gives the best protection but heightened sensitivities may make a physical only SS more of a necessity so it remains the preferred choice. However, at the height of summer or if you're going skiing or similar but even if you're just having limited exposure to the sun from April-October, the Biore Watery Essence and similar just aren't up to scratch. They cover you fine when an SPF30 minimum suffices and you actually are mostly indoors but adding the prescription retinoid in the mix tips that balance into unsuitable in my book, especially if you're someone that burns easily without SPF protection.
@JMAngel1, sorry for the delay in response. I know sea buckthorn is often touted as a Rosacea saviour but I don't recall if those soaps saponify and/or are alkaline? It's probably worth looking into as that is not helpful to skin health.
The double cleansing doesn't make sense to me in your routine. It's a technique with a specific set of products, an oil-based cleanser followed by a cream cleanser (sometimes a low pH foaming). Using the same cleanser twice just makes no sense, you have rosacea so really should be minimising the amount of water and hand friction your face is subjected too, you're best off cleaning once with a very gentle but effective cleanser and perhaps using a bit more than normal to get everything off in one go.
The SPF is one I'd reconsider. I don't rec Korean sunscreens because their regulations aren't all that strong. Most didn't even rank over PA+++ until recently but that was a rather arbitrary regulation to look more Japanese when they're not comparable. I think they cover you well enough on the UVB spectrum but I'm not convinced by the UVA spectrum protection.
I really wouldn't be taking any actives up to the lashline, especially since you have rosacea, the potential for thread veins only increases and you won't know the damage until it's already done. Fine to take something as innocuous as moisturiser up and SPF should always be taken up to the lashline but anything else has to be tested to be safe for the eye area, it really isn't worth the potential damage.
You're overusing the ALA, TO suggests 2-3x a week max and that would be the reccomendation for someone without skin conditions like rosacea and probably not using a retinoid alongside it. In your case it would be once a week or fortnight without taking in consideration the retinoid. Personally, I'm not all that convinced on the long-term effects of ALA, most of the research all stems from the same place (Dr. Perricone's research clinic), supposedly it's the newest retinol like product but so many ingredients claim to be that and it rarely pans out that way.
Yes, Niacinamide can be soothing but that's in lower concentrations than TO product, which can be potentially irritating. So it's more Niacinamide in a cleanser like the LRP Toleriane Hydrating one (think it's still France only) or in a moisturiser at concentrations of 4-5%. TO Niacinamide isn't formulated for soothing but for tackling acne.
I think the Soolantra has saved you from most aggravation at this point as it acts as an anti-inflammatory too. TO 2% retinoid is pretty gentle to begin with and I personally find it less effective as it ages, most likely due to the fact that it's in a dropper bottle and all retinoids really should be in an airtight packaging to avoid degradation, so I guess it's okay to use with rosacea as it's pretty harmless but IMO it's also pretty ineffectual in that sense.
Rosacea really is about management and it really depends on how bad or not it is whether you can integrate the heavy duty anti-ageing actives into it. Retinoids can be part of that management and actually very helpful but it's so individual, Dr. Sam did a on it recently. I think in this case, since you're already on prescription medication for the rosacea it's best to discuss that with a dermatologist.
Sophie, Maastricht is hardly the Netherlands 
, most of us don't understand them and Belgium and Germany are closer by than Maastricht. It is a lovely place to visit though, just horribly far away. I think I use US terms of phrases (initially learned English from TV) and mostly UK spelling (depended on the teacher but I mostly read UK English books), possibly that's why you've imagined me to be US based.
at Fabio! He must be included in the title too, along with Sallie Swallows. Maybe we can name the hairy pussy dermaplaning lion Fabio 
Rosie, the list of eye products that are legitimately safe to use on the eye are and have the actives necessary is abysmally short.
I've been using the Verso for years but just preventatively so can't comment on reversing signs of ageing. The newest one we came across is the retinol eye serum from Dr. Dennis Gross which is the first one I've come across that can actually be used on the lid. There's also the Skinceuticals AOX eye gel which has a bit of a cult following, no retinol in that one, just collagen stimulating and protecting- so more of use if you've just started getting fine lines rather than wishing to reverse deep canyons (but the latter is probably beyond the scope of most OTC products). There's also the LRP Redermic R eye cream but this isn't an allround success product for everyone.
I have some of those skyn-like patches from Verso, they were a freebie and I've never used them, must give them a go before they expire. Shiseido actually have some really good retinol eye patches, they're pricey but work really well and getting your retinol fresh like that is actually quite smart.
Those skinpep snail patches must be from Korea then! You can actually buy those quite cheaply from Korea but I've never tried them as they all contain fragrance.
Peony, I'd really reavaluate what you 'need'. A skincare regime is built up from trial and error not bought in one go. What works great for some, doesn't work as well for others. I assume you've asked TO for an anti-ageing regime and they've pretty much given the standard routine for that. The HA 2% is a product I wouldn't reccomend to anyone, far too many posters with bad experiences on it on here. The buffet is nice enough but nothing extraordinary either. After thoroughly testing their retinoids I've come to the conclusion (as have others) that the long-term efficacy just isn't there. Start with sunscreen, a cleanser, and a moisturiser first. Those are the most important things to have working for you, especially sunscreen, it's the best anti-ager around. It's very individual and hard to get right, it also depends if you wear makeup over it, etc.
Enid, weather is very cold and windy so it feels arctic but no snow, just flurries and the sun pretty much melts it away. Maybe some snow tonight though and everyone has skating fever. If my feet hadn't shrunk so much I'd be getting mine out too but I suspect the shops will be sold out of them now.
Rosie, I'm confused which retinol are you using or are you using both? You've linked a Philosophy one and a ZO one.
If it's a traditional retinol then if it's peeling technically it's working, but absence of peeling does not mean it's not working either. Prescription retinoids take 6 months to show results, OTC versions are much weaker so therefore take even longer.
I don't think anyone's tried the Indeed Labs retinol on here but in theory it checks the airtight packaging criteria but IL products are very siliconey which is a textural dislike for some, a skin intolerance thing for others but in the case of Vit C it could inhibit the effectiveness of it, stabilising it perhaps too much, leaving it unable to move into the skin, remaining suspended above it.
Sophie, yes oil based cleansers go on the skin dry, cream based cleansers (provided you're not trying to get makeup or other oilier substances off) go on slightly damp skin.