(Part 3) Best facial creams & moisturizers according to redditors

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VmPjT7XZLyyt8sdyjeWBJCqFYz3sFFlhzXKq3xqaMiY/pubhtml


Six month empties check in! The link to my spreadsheet where I maintain my collection is above. The first three sections are empty/ gone from the collection, and are labeled as such. Below the "COLLECTION" banner, is my entire makeup collection, including the products that have been emptied or destashed.

Some things to note before we dive in:

I failed to keep some items, so there are a couple of gaps from the spreadsheet to the photos. Specifically, the Smashbox eye primer, I failed to keep, so for the purpose of the photos, used my full bottle.
A couple of dates might look odd-- specifically, finishing two highlighters within a day of each other. I was using them both simultaneously, topping Opal with Pearl. If any other dates look odd, this is usually the case. I’ve only recently begun trying to use a product from start to finish, compared to flitting between products as I felt like doing so.

Photos are here

2017 Makeup empties (January - June)
Row 1
J’Adore

Kat Von D, Tattoo Liner - travel size

Benefit, Gimme Brow - travel size, previous packaging

Kat Von D, Tattoo Liner

Maybelline, Lash Stiletto x3

Mayeblline, Falsies


Row 2
Maybelline, Better Skin Foundation

Giorgio Armani, Luminous Silk Foundation

Rimmel, Lasting Finish Foundation

Clinique, Superbalanced Silk Foundation

Lioele, Triple Solution BB cream

Milk makeup, Sunshine Skin tint - samples

Tarte, Amazonian Clay Foundation - samples

Tarte, Rainforest of the Sea Concealer

Maybelline, Fit Me concealer


Row 3
Make Up Forever, Primer

Lorac, Porefection Primer
Hourglass, Veil Mineral Primer

Kat Von D, Lock It Primer

Smashbox, 24 Hour Shadow Primer

Urban Decay, Eyeshadow Primer Potion Original

Becca, Shimmering Skin perfector Opal

Becca, Shimmering Skin perfector, Pearl


Row 4
L’Oreal Infallible pressed powder
Urban Decay, Naked Skin powder

Cover FX, Perfect setting powder

Laura Mercier, Translucent Loose setting powder - 100 point size, and full size

e.l.f. HD setting powder

Maybelline, Fit Me pressed powder

e.l.f. HD setting powder


Row 5
Mac Fix+

L’Oreal, Infallible setting spray

Urban Decay, All Nighter Setting spray x2

Smashbox, Primer Water

Dior, Addict Lip Glow Balm x2

Fresh, Sugar Lip Treatment - travel size



2017 Skincare Empties (January-June)
Row 1
Drunk Elephant, T.L.C. Framboos Serum

Sephora, Sleeping Mask Pomegranate

Biossance, Rose Face Oil

Mizon, Multi Function Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule

Missha, Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule

aloepure, Time Repair Serum

First Aid Beauty, Ultra Repair Sleeping Cream

Mizon, Snail Recovery Gel


Row 2
Algenist, Power Night Serum

belief, moisturizing bomb

[Mizon, Starfish cream - discontinued]

Tony Moly, Avocado Rich Cream

Tony Moly, Appletox Honey Cream


Row 3
Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence x3


Row 4
Lancome, Genifique eye cream

Lancome, VIsionnaire eye balm

Skyn Iceland, Relief eye cream

Fresh, Lotus eye cream


Row 5
Glamglow, SUPERMUD clearing treatment mask

L’Oreal Pure-Clay Mask

The Soap & Paper Factory, Hand cream

Neutrogena, hand cream

Mini Bebe, hand cream

Corsx, BHA A-Sol

Missha has a dupe of this one if i recall correctly. It is called Time Revolution Night Repair, the ampoule. You can find it on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Missha-Revolution-Science-Activator-Ampoule/dp/B00ATLVNIS)

I have heard that the Missha is a little more sticky but i think that tends to be a ymmv issue.

Your makeup is gorgeous!

Unsolicited skincare advice: I have mild rosacea and ruddy cheeks; products with licorice root extract really help. Paula’s Choice Calm Redness Relief Serum, Eucerin Redness Relief Night Cream, and Acwell Licorice Toner are all products I use or used and work really well. They brighten my skin and reduce the redness; I don’t use any green color correcting makeup and feel comfortable packing blush on my skin, finally.

Simple routines are sometimes the best ones! If I have more than 5 steps then forget it, I give up on the whole thing haha. My routine is cleanse, serum, moisturizer, sunscreen. Quick, to the point, and effective! I use retin-a at night (it's formulated in my curology prescription) as well, and I find that it helps a lot with both acne AND oiliness. Here are my products I use!

Cleanser: (Not AB) Purity Made Simple by Philosophy

Serum: LJH Tea Tree 90 Essence (LOVE THIS STUFF, helps with acne and is super light)

Moisturizer: (Also not AB) Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel (very light, perfect for oily skin)

Sunscreen: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence

I hope this is helpful, these are just some product suggestions that worked well for me. A lot of skincare is trial and error, so don't be afraid to try something new! It's also helpful to implement 1 new product at a time. :)

• What didn't work? - Cerave in the tub
  
• Why didn't it work? It broke me out
  
• What did you replace it with? Clean & Clear Morning Burst Hydrating Gel Moisturizer. At night I top it with EltaMD Intense Moisturizer.
  
• Why did you choose the new product? EVERYTHING seemed to break me out. My friend had a little sample - tried and liked it. Then /u/yvva mentioned that she liked it and I thought, "well now I have to buy it." No regrets!
  
• What's your skin type? Combo/acne-prone/sensitive
  
  
  

Okay, brace yourself lmao.

I have an odd wheat allergy/intolerance (not sure what to call it but it's called WDEIA if you're interested). I was very lazy with it and it made things a lot worse regarding flare ups/blushing etc. The first step was cut out/cut down on wheat, shitty fried foods and dairy. I feel combating inflammation from the inside first was a massive step forward.

As for skin care products these are the ones I swear by (personal preference). I'm a red head white scottish guy so my skin is sensitive as hell but also tough as hell.

Naissance Witch Hazel (Not sure if this is an ideal "cleanser" for all or at all but it has worked for me, it does a better job than any standard face washes have done for me.)

Lacura Healthy Glow Toner 5% Glycolic Acid (this stuff is a clone of Pixi Beauty Glow and seems to stand up pretty well to it, Amazon sell it for £15.99 but it's only £3.99 in Aldi and it never seems to be in stock unless you're lucky. Apparently they do beauty events a lot so keep an eye out for that.)

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (A great anti inflammatory for the skin, Niacin is a B vitamin so it's key to get this any way you can.)

Cliganic Cold Pressed Jojoba Oil (Most moisturisers I found were loaded with alcohols I was trying to avoid as much as possible and the good ones were kinda expensive (not always the worst thing but I was strapped at the time). This is really nice stuff. It's hypoallergenic, antibacterial and a source of Vitamin E which could help with scarring etc.)

I also use The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution occasionally. I used it a bit too much before and it seemed to make my skin very stripped and irritated but after dialing it back it has become a good addition.

I basically just wash my face with water in the shower (not too hot or you'll be a tomato). I apply the WH first then the toner with cotton pads, letting it dry off in between. Next comes TO Niacinamide, a small bit goes a long way as it can pill when applying things over it. Lastly I'll put a few drops of the jojoba oil on once the Niacinamide has dried in a bit. A FEW DROPS is key here, the coverage is insane. You'll end up looking hilarious if you put too much on, it's not a pleasant look or feeling with a big greasy face.

I do this once in the morning and once at night. I'll use the peeling solution when I feel it's necessary, once a fortnight usually.

Hope that helps or offers something, sorry it's so long winded. It's better to have info and reasons over a vague post in my eyes.

1.5 years after starting the CG method and I will never turn back! See my progress pics from one year ago. I have 3b/3c, extremely low porosity hair. I'm mixed race - African and European descent. I got my first Devacut 3 months ago and I am LOVING it!!

Wash routine: Apply SheaMoisture conditioner (currently using coconut&hibiscus) in shower. Part hair from ear to ear and split into two sections. Comb out tangles in each section with shower comb and plop on top of head. Let hair sit and absorb conditioner for 5-10 minutes. Turn shower water to cold and rinse out conditioner. Lightly pat out excess water. Apply about 1/4 cup of SheaMoisture leave-in conditioner to top and bottom sections. Apply argan oil to roots and tips. Let hair down to dry and pick a side part (I usually pick a different side after each wash). Let dry then apply about 2 tbsp SheaMoisture curl enhancing smoothie.

No-wash routine: Sleep with hair in pineapple. In the morning, spritz hair with just water to loosen curls. Apply more curl smoothie as needed on later no-wash days. I usually go 3-4 days without a wash using this method.

Deep condition routine: I just added this to my routine so I'm still working out details and order, happy to hear suggestions! Heat hair cap in microwave. Apply SheaMoisture shampoo in shower. Rinse. Heat hair cap again if needed (I like to "pre-heat" before my shower so it's close to target temp as soon as I get out). Apply about 2-3 tbsps of Jessicurl Deep Conditioner into hair. Try to detangle hair with shower comb (this part is a struggle and I think needs reordering). Put plastic shower cap over hair and heated hair cap over shower cap. Let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse out deep conditioner in cold water in sink. From here I follow the second half of the wash routine, but I use about half the products.

Look for 'daily facial' moisturizers with spf 35 in them. There's a bunch out there, not too spendy, either. :)

For example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XUROHQ/

For snail stuff I recommend the Mizon (All-in-One Repair Cream or Snail Ampoule) or Benton lines (Snail Bee High Content Essence) to combat redness and promote wound healing. For niacinamide she can use a night time moisturizer like EltaMD PM Therapy which has a fairly high amount of niacinamide (3rd ingredient on the list) compared to some other reasonably priced lotions. For arbutin there's My Beauty Diary Arbutin Whitening Mask and Rohto Hadalabo Shirojyun Arbutin Milk which is a hydrating emulsion that works like a light daytime moisturizer. I am personally a big fan of CELSUS Scar Cream which has a lot of nice botanical actives that promote skin softening and wound healing. I've used it on freshly healed wounds to great effect as long as I was diligent about application.

Once the scars/wounds have completely healed and the redness is gone, she could see about a Vitamin A cream to help further fade any scarring. If tretinoin from your dermatologist or GP is not an option, Avene Retrinal Plus 0.1 is the best OTC cream I've found for retinaldehyde.

Thank you ♥️ my doses were as follows:
Month 1:
20mg
Month 2 & 3:
40mg
Month 4:
80mg

Luckily I never really popped my pimples so I never got deep scars; only hyperpigmentation. I avoid the sun like the plague so that's going away on its own.

Extremely SENSITIVE SKIN FRIENDLY :D
Am:
Facewash
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Face Wash Cleanser, 13.52 Fl. Oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7T7JKJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jX6pDb2H10DWV
Face lotion
Face and Body Cream Moisturizer - Nourishing Aloe Vera - Manuka Honey for Rosacea Eczema Psoriasis Rashes Itchiness Redness - Natural Organic Cracked Skin Relief - Anti Aging - Anti Wrinkle (4 oz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QUKS6NW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3Y6pDbEAPFED7
Sunscreen (face and body)
Vanicream Sunscreen Sport, Spf 35, 4-ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FCY95A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bY6pDbV1RGK27

& Dr Dan's and aquaphor

Pm:
Same facewash
Same manuka honey lotion (but now it's lotion #1!!)
Lotion #2 (face and body)
Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream - Full Body Lotion for Eczema-Prone Skin - 8 oz. Tube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DEXA0LY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_M16pDb02HCR38
Lotion #3
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Body Cream, 13.52 Fl. Oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QXZWYW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_226pDbJY250Q7

Aquaphor in my nose at night
Dr Dan's & aquaphor on my lips again

Also when I shower I have to use this or my skin will become lobster red and my arms will break out in an eczema like rash:
Aveeno Skin Relief Fragrance-Free Body Wash with Oat to Soothe Dry Itchy Skin, Gentle, Soap-Free & Dye-Free for Sensitive Skin, 33 fl. oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075X2KL5C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_K46pDbAE4YF1S

I also use these eyedrops throughout the day because my eyes get super red & dry:
Rohto Cool Max Maximum Redness Relief Cooling Eye Drops, 0.4 Ounce, 3 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072V5LV6V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_M56pDb5SM7GQH

I should be taking fish oil for joint pain but I'm not lol

I have type 2, I've heard that is the main kind that Ivermectin is good for, and I don't really have flushing and I don't think this works for that. Both the Ivermectin and Cliradex (tea tree oil extract apparently?) are meant to treat demodex mites, which is obviously just a theory. I'm not a doctor and I know that these things aren't for everyone. There's a good Facebook group called ROSACEA RESCUE that has a lot of people with varying degrees of success.

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(the big breakout on my forehead happened between the time I ordered the horse paste and started using it, so that flared before I started using it. It's honestly better than it was at one point)

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AM:

Wash with CeraVe Moisturizing Cleanser

Sparingly apply Durvet Ivermectin Apple Flavored Gel (called horse paste, but not paste, and it's a bit stick for daytime, so I only put a small amount)

CeraVe Lotion

Honeyskin Face & Body Cream

(Here's where I'd put on SPF, but I'm kind of having a hard time with that one right now. Lately my EltaMD UV Clear 46 has been burning a little, going to wait a bit to add it back in to see if it causes a reaction after I'm feeling solid about my routine)

​

PM

Wash with CeraVe

Apply Cliradex Foam to my eye area

Use the horse gel all over my face

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I've only done this 4 nights/days now, and already my face is much smoother and the inflammation is down quite a bit. It for sure is not painful anymore. I'm cautiously optimistic.

What direction do your ridges go in (horizontal or vertical)? Vertical ridges are genetic and usually become more apparent as you age. Horizontal ridges have more to do with nutrition.

You can disguise ridges using a ridge filler.

If you want to improve your nail health overall, the easiest thing you can do is drink more water, and moisturize jojoba oil into your cuticles/nail bed a few times a day.

If you want to try supplements, there are a few ways you can go, but you have to be consistent with it. Prenatal vitamins that contain biotin, calcium and phosphorus are fantastic for hair, skin and nails, but biotin can cause acne in some people (and anything that's marketed as prenatal can be $$). Collagen is excellent for your skin and nails (and bones and joints) as well.

You’re welcome! This is the one that’s got the same ingredients as Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream with different preservatives.

Hada Labo Perfect Gel

Once you’ve purchased a jar, you can buy refill packages that save you money and produce less plastic waste.

They also make one in a blue jar that contains SPF50 PA++++

​I have combination skin that alternates between being too oily and too dry. I have LOTS of large pores and sebaceous filaments around my nose and chin, and they never seem to go away, even with occasional blackhead strips or weekly exfoliation. I sometimes get acne in these spots as well as my forehead--occasionally small bumps, but usually cystic acne. I recently switched from the birth control pill (combination pill) to an IUD, so I've noticed an increase of acne on my face and body (where I've never really gotten acne before, even before I went on the pill).

I've also always had issues with redness and unevenness, especially around my cheeks and nose. It flares up when I'm stressed or when I eat gluten (celiac disease), and it seems really similar to my mother's rosacea. My skin is very sensitive as well, and harsh products irritate my skin and make it inflamed, red, and itchy.

​

Here's my current routine:

MORNING (shower)

Shea Moisture African Black Soap bar

SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Wash (body)

Shea Moisture African Black Soap Problem Skin Toner OR 100% witch hazel (alcohol free)

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin With Broad Spectrum Spf 15

NIGHT

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water, For All Skin Types

Shea Moisture African Black Soap bar

Shea Moisture African Black Soap Problem Skin Toner

LadyKin Affinitic Snail Cream

Skyn Iceland Pure Cloud Cream OR Shea Moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Sensitive Skin Moisturizer 

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When I get cystic acne, I usually use either diluted tea tree oil or a tiny bit of benzoyl peroxide directly on the bumps. The latter tends to irritate my skin very badly.

​

Regarding facial cleansers, I sometimes alternate between the following as well: 

Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash

BRTC Jasmine Waterfall Foaming Cleanser 

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And I wear mud/charcoal masks or sheet masks about once a week or so. Would anybody be able to provide guidance? I guess my primary concern is the redness, which is usually pretty noticeable. The other issues (acne and large pores) don't look as bad in person. Does anyone have any product/routine suggestions?

1. Concealer or BB cream
   
2. Brows
   
3. Mascara
   
4. My Lips But Better
   
5. Blush
   
6. Powder
   
   If I HAD to choose only 3 products: Concealer or BB cream, brows, powder.
   
   A 6 product face would add color (blush, MLBB) and thickened/longer lashes (mascara).
   
   *
   Drug store products - Under $20**
   
   

• Concealer:
  
       L'Oreal True Match
  
       NYX
  
       Maybelline Instant Age Rewind
  
  
• BB Cream:
  
       Revlon Photoready (heavy)
  
       L'Oreal Studio Secrets (medium)
  
       Maybelline Dream Fresh (light)
  
  Asian BB Creams
  
       Missha M
  
       Skin 79 Hot Pink
  
       Skin 79 Super Plus
  
       Holika Holika
  
  
• Brows:
  
       NYX Powder
  
       CoverGirl Pencil
  
  
• Mascara:
  
       CoverGirl Clump Crusher
  
       Maybelline Colossal Volume
  
       CoverGirl Lash Blast
  
  
• MLBB:
  
       NYX Pops
  
       Revlon Pink Truffle
  
       CoverGirl Heavenly
  
       Burt's Bees
  
  
  
• Blush
  
       NYX
  
       Milani
  
  
• Powder:
  
       Rimmel Stay Matte
  
       L'Oreal True Match
  
       Neutrogena Mineral Sheer
  *
  Mid-end products $20 - $30**
  
  
• Concealer:
  
       NARS
  
       Benefit Bo-ing
  
       KVD Lock It
  
  
• BB Cream - under $40...these run expensive
  
       IT Cosmetics ($38)
  
       Tarte Amazonian Clay ($34)
  
       Tarte Tinted Treatment ($35)
  
       Shisheido Perfect Hydrating ($33)
  
  
• Brows:
  
       ABH Dip Brow ($18)
  
       ABH Brow Wiz
  
       Sephora Brow Pencil ($13 - Brow Wiz dupe)
  
       MUFE Aqua Brow
  
  
• Mascara:
  
       Clinique Naturally Glossy ($16)
  
       Too Faced Better Than Sex
  
       Lancome Definicils
  
       Tarte Lights Camera Lashes
  
  
• MLBB
  
       MUFE Artist Natural N9
  
       Clinique Almost Lipstick ($16)
  
       Bite in Chablis or Rhubarb
  
       UD Revolution in Native, Naked, Fiend, Rapture, or Rush
  
       Too Faced Melted in Nude or Peony
  
       Tarte LipSurgence
  
  
• Blush
  
       MUFE HD
  
       NARS
  
       KVD
  
       Tarte Amazonian Clay
  
       Clinique Cheek Pop
  
  
• Powder
  
       Laura Mercier
  
       MUFE HD
  
       UD Ultra Definition ($34)
  
       NARS Light Reflecting ($35)
  *
  High-End Products - $30+**
  
  
• Concealer:
  
       Lancome Complete Coverage
  
       YSL Multi-Action
  
       MUFE Full Cover
  
  
• BB Cream - Over $40:
  
       DiorSkin Nude
  
       Guerlain Lingerie De Peau
  
       Estee Lauder Clear Difference
  
  
• Mascara:
  
       D&G Secret Eyes
  
       Guerlain Maxi Lash
  
       YSL Babydoll
  
  
• Blush
  
       Becca
  
       Hourglass
  
       Chanel
  ***
  Anyone can use these products successfully for a quick natural look! They are foolproof :)
  
  Lisa Eldridge is a great source for beginners!

Try this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005OU4J6C/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=cm_sw_r_awd_uHiiub1ET0VRE

My holy grail of BB's. And I hope you'll join us over in /r/makeupaddiction :)

I have both aging concerns (I'm 39) and breakout prone skin and early this year I started implementing a skincare routine with mostly Korean products and it has helped tremendously (thanks r/asianbeauty!) Prior to this the ONLY moisturizer I'd ever found that did not break me out in cystic spots was the Clinique DDM gel moisturizer which isn't really very moisturizing.

With the k-beauty stuff I added BHA and AHA which helps with both acne and aging.

Another important thing to consider is PH. High PH cleansers like your Neutrogena scrub or Cetaphil are really not good for your skin. Some great low PH cleansers are Cerave foaming cleanser (not Korean/Asian), Su:m 37 Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EIMU3NU/ref=sxts2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482935590&sr=2 ) and Hado Labo Gokujyn Cleansing Foam ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0036MDUEM/ref=sxts1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482935590&sr=1 )


My current routine is:

AM:

• Su:m 37 stick
  
• Alcohol-free rosewater toner (Thayer's or Secret Key)
  
• Clinique DDM gel or Mizon Snail Recovery Gel (a great light moisturizer and CHEAP!) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NTR9B6A/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482935871&sr=8-3&keywords=mizon+snail
  
  PM:
  
  
• Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000V2FBAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482935963&sr=8-1&keywords=kose+softymo
  
• Su:m 37 stick or Cerave cleanser
  
• rosewater toner
  
• CosRX BHA in t-zone and CosRX AHA on cheeks chin and forehead
  
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OZEJ8R8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482936697&sr=8-1&keywords=cosrx+bha+blackhead+power+liquid
  
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OZ9WOD8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482936735&sr=8-1&keywords=cosrx+aha
  
  (Then wait 20 minutes)
  
  
• Hado Labo Gokujyn "lotion" (really more like a toner) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FQUGXA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482936200&sr=8-1&keywords=hada+labo+gokujyn
  
  
• Benton Snail Bee essence https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EC60MYW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482936253&sr=8-1&keywords=benton+snail+bee+high+content+essence
  
  
• Missha Time Revolution serum
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ATLVNIS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482936487&sr=8-2&keywords=missha+time+revolution
  
  
• Beauty of Joseon Dynasty cream https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M4GQO8W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482936552&sr=8-1&keywords=beauty+of+joseon+dynasty+cream
  
  
• Rosette Ceramide Gel https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FQNIX0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482936634&sr=8-1&keywords=rosette+ceramide
  
  None of these products has broken me out. Since you are younger you might not feel the need for the anti-aging products I use (but it's never too early to start!)
  
  As far as makeup: day-to-day I use powder foundation (Dermablend Intense Powder Camo) but for special occasions I use Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation, it's the only full coverage liquid foundation that I have found that doesn't give me cystic spots OR totally break up on my nose from oil. It's pricey but a little goes a long way.
  
  HTH! Good luck!

Dude, try cutting out fatty alcohols. It didn't even occur to me that they could be causing problems until I read a post about it here. Now I use this cleanser and this moisturizer and I see a huge difference. The closed comedones on my chin disappeared in only a few days and I've only had one new zit since I started it about a month ago, and that's because I didn't wash my face. There's a master list of products without fatty alcohols on here somewhere.

Also, Stridex might be too much for you. I used it and it irritated my skin. I now use Paula Choice's BHA and like it much more.

You should probably talk to a dermatologist again, but these might be some good fixes in the meantime. If it's any consolation, my brother had acne that was even worse than your's, suffered from the same shitty comments from my family, and now his skin is annoyingly beautiful. I'm waiting for the day mine looks the same!

Elta MD is my new best friend.

Mine was like this too so I started putting on a Eucerin night cream before bed. It's super thick but it actually feels really great on my skin, and not greasy. Cetaphil and Cerave just didn't work for me. In the morning my face is well moisturized and my makeup looks a lot better (I use powder).

The key to great moisturizing I've found was to apply moisturizer right after patting my face dry after cleaning it, while my face is still somewhat moist. This allows the cream to lock in moisture and really helps hydrate my parched skin.

I'm actually using the redness relief products but I'm sure it will be fine for you too. I have eczema (flaky, flaky skin) and rosacea and so far I've been fine, no breakouts.

Here is what I use: http://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Redness-Relief-Soothing-Night/dp/B0013L3XMM

Thermal water?

From left to right:
TonyMoly MasterLAB Intensive Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Mask - $2.80
I tried some really really cheapie HA masks and it made my face feel amazing so I definitely wanted to grab some nicer ones and see if there was a difference. I'm definitely considering adding HA itself into my routine.

TonyMoly I'm REAL Red Wine Mask Sheet Pore Care - $2.62
Oh, my pores and I, the endless struggle. I'll always look for something to subdue you.

Botanics Hydration Burst Hydrating Day Cream - 15.99
I'm currently ONLY doing a PM routine, with facial oils, but I'd like to start doing a morning routine and was looking for a little faster absorption.

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater (2oz) - $5
Because my only current moisturizers are oil based, and I'm hoping to add HA in some form or fashion to my routine, I wanted something to help the HA from the masks and whatever future products I added (Currently have TO Mandelic Acid 10% with HA, waiting to add it into the routine) really be effective.

Botanics Organic Softening Cleanser - $10.99
Oh boy am I excited about this, and this is the kind of product I went in looking for. I started my skincare journey using the Pixi Double Cleanse which is a fantastic product my skin loved...except they run out fast and the two products don't run out at the same rate. I'd have happily bought the cream cleanser if they sold it separately, which they don't, so I was asking for a couple of days in the daily help thread for any kind of similar product. The only suggestion was La Roche-Posay Toleriane Gentle Hydrating Cleanser which I got...which then dried out my face and wrecked my moisture barrier so bad it went from drinking in several layers of oil in an hour, to being unable to absorb one in 5. I'm still working on the backlash from that but I am well and truly out of the Pixi now so I had to find a reaplcement cleanser today. I'm really hoping this will do the trick, and I will, of course, report back. I've already tested the PH and it looks to be a solid 5.5.

All from Ulta, in total: $48.56


My skin: Pores galore. Oily when untouched, but dehydrated and dries at the mere mention of a foaming cleanser. Very sensitive to drying but ok with fragrances.
My current routine:
Banila Clean It Zero Sherbert Cleanser
(Second Cleanser was Pixi Double Cleanse Cream, replacing tonight with Botanics Organic Softening Cleanser)
Pixi Glow Tonic (When it's safe to add, will be replaced with The Ordinary 10% Mandelic Acid + HA)
The Ordinary 100% Plant Derived Squalane
[The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil]
(https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-100-Organic-Cold-Pressed-Rose/dp/B071WJB3ZT/ref=sr_1_12_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1523320057&sr=1-12&keywords=the+ordinary)
Once a week: Aztec Secret + Braggs ACV clay mask (skipped last week due to compromised moisture barrier)


I would like to note - I am especially interested to hear from anyone who uses more natural brands, Burts Bees, Botanics, Shea Moisture, etc. I find the less crazy chemicals and the more natural stuff is easier to pinpoint when my face eventually freaks out.

Hello again.

Quick question

Is this the SPF you were recommending?

EltaMD UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 for Dry Skin, Dermatologist-Recommended Mineral-Based Zinc Oxide Formula, 1. 7 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00464EC1E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eBoDCbEAMYWGP

I just want to make sure I buy a right one so if you wouldn’t mind letting me know I’d appreciate it very much :)

Hello, i am using the Avéne Cleansing milk as my cleanser and i was wondering if you are supposed to rinse the cleanser off the face and then apply moisturizer or are you supposed to let the cleansing milk sink into the skin and then apply moisturizer without rinsing the cleanser.

I was also wondering which moisturizer you would recommend out of these 2
Avéne Anti-Redness Moisturizing Cream
https://www.amazon.com/Eau-Thermale-Antirougeurs-Redness-Soothing/dp/B002D48R2Y

or

Avéne Skin Recovery Cream
https://www.amazon.com/Eau-Thermale-Av%C3%A8ne-Recovery-Cream/dp/B007PCB5OQ/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=luxury-beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1469640896&sr=1-1&keywords=skin+recovery+cream )

Ah I made a post but perhaps it is better to just comment here instead

I'm a guy in his mid 20s and my current routine is REALLY simple but has some problems and I would also like to expand it a bit...

Current routine:

AM - Wash face, Apply lotion, Put on tinted sunblock (need it cus of darker skin)

PM - Same as AM sans the sunblock and using St Ives exfloiating pad (AHA) before applying lotion.

So off the bat there are two problems with my routine. First is that there are days when I go to the gym mid-day which requires a shower. Problem with this is that I must wash my face 3 times on certain days (how else would I remove the sunblock?). Second is that I shave using a double-edge razor which actually serves to exfoliate the parts of my face that I shave so what ends up happening is that my entire face is not being exfoliated equally (my cheek look so much better than my forehead), I have no idea how I would go about solving this... It should be noted that I do not use the St Ives pads on night when I shave (I shave every other day).

I want to change my routine to account for these two issues while also expanding it a bit to lessen stuff like wrinkles and dark spots (my complexion sucks, esp my forehead).

I was looking at some products and found some that looks promising? interesting? but honestly, I'm not too experienced in this area...

For the eyes

For the wrinkles

Possible regular moisturizers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

You can see that I prefer gel moisturizers because I don't like that feeling of putting on lotion and my face being sticky even after like an hour (Aveeno does this).

Face wash - my current face wash isn't sustainable (kinda niche) and it doesn't wash away my sunblock all that well either... I had the same problem with SCA's favorite Cerave hydrating cleanser.

I can't say I've noticed real improvement from using St Ives's pads? Not sure if I want to try anything stronger though because I am bad with sunblock reapplication.

Even the sunblock is not the best because it has such a strong flowery smell. But I need a lightly tinted one to not look like a ghost... Hmm maybe this one?

I've never been able to get Elta to work with CeraVe. It either looks like your photos or it balls/peels right off no matter how long I wait in between layers. I stopped using moisturizer for now but I'd think an EltaMD moisturizer might work with the sunscreen? That's just a theory, though.

Edit: EltaMD AM Therapy Moisturizer says it's "Compatible with all EltaMD sunscreens."

I get horribly breakouts from most moisturizers but Elta MD Am therapy has been working well for me. You can get it on amazon http://www.amazon.com/EltaMD-Therapy-Moisturizer-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B00C8FVXQA

IDK if you'll ever find exactly what you're looking for, because the "grippy" feeling is probably your skin stripped of natural oils, which is what the lotion is replacing. That said, here are my two suggestions:

1. Look for moisturizing gels instead of lotions.
   
   

• My holy grail hand "lotion" is Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream which is more like a gel. It's non-greasy but may still have a "powdery" finish, I don't remember.
  
  
• Clean & Clear Morning Burst Hydrating Gel Moisturizer feels like nothing's there. It's technically a face moisturizer but no reason you couldn't use on your hands. It's very light, personally not moisturizing enough for me, but might work for you.
  
  
• Or try an aloe vera gel (like what you get for sun burns). Aloe tends to dry "tacky" and might be close to what you're looking for.
  
  

2. The skin on the back of your hand is thin, but your palms are the second thickest skin on your body (heel is thickest). It's fine to just apply lotion to the back your hand and avoid the palm. I would still apply lotion all over (including palms) before bed, when it doesn't matter if they're greasy.

I'm not a fan, but the Garnier SkinActive Gel is made for this purpose - a silicone heavy, semi-matte occlusive. Same with the Clean and Clear Morning Burst and Neutrogena Hydro Boost.

This one! It has doubled in price since I last purchased but that was over a year ago... a bottle lasts forever. Looking around, there are a lot more/better options now like this one with a pump (and it's cheaper for almost same size of bottle).

Yep, I use argan oil. I buy this one: https://www.amazon.com/Viva-Naturals-Organic-Moroccan-Cold-Pressed/dp/B01BZ1OP9O/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1JFXOSVOHH9ZK&keywords=argan+oil&qid=1556049312&s=beauty&sprefix=argan+oil%2Caps%2C149&sr=1-6

Doc here. You should use an SPF 100 sunscreen every day. Even incidental exposure to UV radiation (sun) can damage the skin and cause it to age prematurely. Most sunscreens have a moisturizer component. The roughness you describe is probably from dry skin, so a moisturizer is definitely a must. Most higher-end moisturizers aren't greasy. You may also benefit from a retinol cream (at least for the face), which stimulates the production of new skin cells. As a general rule, you should always apply any moisturizer immediately after showering and drying. It will help it absorb better.

I use Neutrogena SPF 100+ every day on my face and body after my morning shower. And I add on a retinol cream for my face after both my morning shower and after my evening shower. The results have been pretty good.

Thank you so much! I have a fairly simple, natural routine. Wash face with Sea buckthorn and tea tree bar soap, use a light astringent like witch hazel after, in the morning I’ll use a few drops of pure rose hip oil that I massage in, then just Cetaphil moisturizer. At night it’s the same thing except I use sea buckthorn and tamanu facial oil from Chagrin Valley instead of the rose hip oil. When I need a gentle exfoliant I use Lush’s Angels on bare skin and a cucumber mask for added hydration right after, I do this 2x a week. I hope this helps and good luck on your journey!

After looking at your skincare and assuming you are a dry/normal skin type as you've posted, your routine is very invasive and more suited for an acne prone oily skin. The products you use are excellent because they are dermatologically effective, but you need to cool it with all the chemicals morning and night.

1. You shouldn't be worrying about what kind of cleanser you use but what kind of moisturiser you use for different seasons. Skin is drier during the winter so you need to use a richer moisturiser. And as you have pale skin it is also important you use a fitting moisturiser for the summer. For your skin type I recommend the hydrating cleanser, the foaming cleanser will be too drying.
   
2. BHA/AHA/Retinoids are too invasive for your eye area, stay clear from your eye area unless its an eye cream specifically for your under eyes. The formulation for under eyes and face is slightly different as your under eyes are more sensitive than the rest of your face, do this and you will have less wrinkles in the long run. If you want a good eye cream for dark circles I recommend this french brand.
   
3. Sure you can use BHA and AHA on your body but thats just a waste of money and time. The products you use on your face will have little to no effect on your body because the skin on your body is more thicker and resilient. I recommend exfoliating with a naturally derived product and moisturise your body as well because the moisture in your body's skin is as much important as your face. Mixing a few drops of rosehip oil to your moisturiser should help lighten the acne scars lighten over time.
   
4. I don't know what kind of skin products you mean, but simplicity is best. Use a moisturiser at night and then sunscreen on top during the day.
   
5. You don't need to lotion your whole body because your skin naturally produces oils to protect and moisturise itself. Make sure you do not shower or bathe in hot water because it strips your body from these natural oils, but if you have dry skin use the CeraVe lotion.
   
6. You will be more efficient and less messy as you become used to cleansing, grow a pair and suck it up.
   
7. Never self medicate or diagnose yourself with products you've researched on the internet, if you have rashes on your beard it is most likely because of the type of razor you use. You need to make sure you change your razor as frequently as possible (prevent bacterial infection) and also make sure the razor isn't too rough on your skin. Rashes could also be because your skin is dry (moisturise) or clogged follicles (use tea tree oil with your moisturiser).
   
8. Your normal moisturiser should be fine.
   
9. We don't actually reapply sunscreen, but we have sunscreen built into our foundation as well, so there is another layer of protection when we go out. Just make sure you carry a hat with you on extremely hot days, and wash your face and reapply sunscreen if you sweat during the day.
   
10. I prefer the pump as tubs are tricky to use in that you could contaminate the whole tub by dipping your fingers in. Pump is more hygienic and you can add a few drops of oil to your lotion if you want extra moisture.

this is the seller I used in the US

I would definitely take the advice of the person before me, and consider using Stridex (which is a BHA). My boyfriend had similar issues and this is what he does...

Mineral cleanse with baby oil. You can find more information about mineral oil cleansing on the sidebar, but basically you'll just rub it all over your face in circles, and within a few uses you'll begin to either feel "grit" in your fingers, or you'll notice a change in your skin.

Next, he washes his face with First Aid Beauty cleanser or a Mario Badescu cleanser. You can find all of his cleansers with descriptions here, or at Ulta.

Next, he uses a konjac sponge, which gently exfoliates your face. The addition of a konjac sponge has completely changed both his and my skin! You can find them cheaper on amazon and elsewhere, but the one I linked is the most well-known brand, but not the one I have. I have a red one. Red ones are meant for people without any skin issues, and just looking for a gentle exfoliant. You can find more information about which sponge you should use here.

Next, he exfoliates. Currently he uses Biore pore unclogging scrub and he seems to like it. I personally use LUSH Angels on Bare Skin which is really amazing and he loves to steal it whenever he can.. hahah

After the shower, he uses Stridex pads which are SO CHEAP and work great. So many people on this thread swear by them. Him and I use the blue box, because our skin is sensitive. But if yours isn't then red box will be fine.

Finally, we both use a moisturizer. Currently we use this one which is amazing, but it depends on your skin type.

Also, I recommend you use a redness night mask cream for the redness. Eucerin's anti-redness night cream is easily the best product on the market for redness issues.

Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions. :)

New Purchases:

• Timeless Hyaluronic + Vitamin C Serum - this has hyaluronic acid, glycerin, MAP, and peptides. Tried this yesterday and this morning, hope it works out.
  
• Finishing Touch Flawless Hair Remover - This is a little rotary razor thing for getting rid of facial hair. I have really reactive and sensitive skin, and haven't gotten irritation from this since I used it yesterday. I'll have to see how the regrowth is. I have very fine, light facial hair, and I did have to go over spots multiple times but it was effective.
  
• Dr. Dennis Gross Sheer Mineral Sun Spray SPF 50 - I ordered this with my 15% coupon from Sephora, haven't received it yet.
  
  Repurchases (with my Ulta platinum coupon):
  
  
• Clinique City Block Sheer SPF 25 Sunscreen - I love this for everyday, functions as a primer almost, has a tint that will work on lighter skin tones.
  
• Clinique All About Eyes Eye Cream - I love this shit.
  
• Clinique Take the Day Off Eye Makeup Remover - The best.
  
  Rave:
  
  
• I ordered the Eucerin Redness Relief Soothing Night Cream and it's amazing. The texture is a gel-cream, has glycerin, squalane, and one of my favorite ingredients, licorice root extract. I've been using this for a few weeks without breakouts, is very hydrating, I love it.

Eucerin Redness Relief Night Cream. I love this stuff. I have redness in my t-zone and I think this helps it.

Edit: if your rosacea is very severe, however, I'm not sure how much this will help. There are some encouraging before and after pictures online, but ymmv. Good luck!

This seems to have good reviews on Amazon if you haven't tried it already.

Ditto to the dermatitis

BUT

One product I don't see getting much love is Eucirin redness relief

I have redness across my cheeks and nose and this has been helpful. Not to mention it's very hydrating :)

Hopefully you can find it there. Aveeno ultra calming daily moisturizer is the best for acne prone skin.


Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive, Dry Skin with SPF 15 Sunscreen, Calming Feverfew & Nourishing Oat, 4 fl. oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IJ1PBK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fmcZDbQM3YE68

http://www.amazon.com/Avene-Thermal-Spring-10-58-Ounce-Package/dp/B002D48QUC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410801565&sr=8-2&keywords=water+aerosol

I really like the COSRX Galacto Alcohol Free Toner. Gives great whitening effect (yeast ferment), and prob tightens up pores a bit too (niacinamide). No scent that I can discern.

But it isn't for "touch up" moisture, you know? Or at least I don't think it should be.

Have you tried Mario Badescu Facial Spray? It gets raves on MUA and other places. And it's pretty damn cheap.

Of course! I tried to keep it as un-overwhelming as possible, but feel free to ask if you have more questions! I kind of got thrown into the deep end alone when I started AB, so I'm happy to help when I can.

Oh, of the moisturizers I suggested: for the SNP gels, bird's nest is primarily a whitening and elasticity-boosting ingredient. Cactus functions more like aloe or bamboo, so it's primarily a hydrating ingredient. Personally, I greatly prefer the bird's nest, but if you're sensitive to fragrance at all, go with the cactus. c: You can find either one on Amazon for ~$10. There are even a few listing with Prime shipping if you have that (I hate waiting, lmao).

I know I mentioned that Ladykin whitening cream, but I forgot that it has alcohol in it, so for now I would actually avoid it until you get your skin sorted a bit more. Alcohol in skincare isn't bad, per se, but it also isn't helpful to people like us with damaged moisture barriers.

Also (I swear this is all), here are a few links to good, inexpensive face mists:

Mario Badescu Rose, Aloe & Herb

Heritage Rosewater & Glycerin

Mizon Snail Repair Hydro Mist

It's not Asian but it really helped when I got extremly bad dry skin. I used eucerin original healing lotion, it's not meant for your face but it did wonders on my dry skin (my skin was so dry I'd scratch my skin and it would break the skin, causing blood to pool-). I patted very minute amounts onto my skin in desperate need and now I all but slather it on my face at night lol. Edit- forgot to add I got the tub version and my skin is sensitive and acne prone but it didn't have any adverse effect on my skin, just made it all smooth and hydrated.
I think something with rosewater and aloe would help, also not Asian but this http://www.amazon.com/Mario-Badescu-Facial-Spray-Rosewater/dp/B002LC9OES also helped top :)
Mamonde has a rosewater toner too!

In addition to a setting spray, you might add a refreshing spray - something like this. I also think a little mirror compact would be a nice addiction.

Product Question:
I would like to add BHA/AHA into my skincare routine to help clear my pores and smooth and brighten my skin. Currently my routine is:

Morning:
-Wash with Cetaphil Gentle Skin Clenser http://www.amazon.com/Cetaphil-Gentle-Skin-Cleanser-16/dp/B0014CQ90I/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1450726591&sr=1-3-spell&keywords=cetaphilgentle
-5% Benzoyl Peroxide (only if I have a breakout somewhere)
-Neutrogena Oil Free Moisutrizer, spf 35 http://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Oil-Free-Moisture-Ounce/dp/B003XUROHQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450726655&sr=8-1&keywords=neutrogena+spf+35


Night:
-Cetaphil Cleanser listed above
-Tretinoin .05% on all problem area's
-Cetaphil Moizturizing Lotion http://www.amazon.com/Cetaphil-Fragrance-Moisturizing-Lotion-Bottles/dp/B00EZWS16E/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1450727052&sr=1-1&keywords=cetaphil+gentle+moisturizing+lotion


I have a bunch of nose blackheads/sebaceous filaments I would like to get rid of and some comedones on my forehead that just won't go away. I wouldn't say I have sensitive skin, but my skin does scar easily so I am a little hesitant to throw in the wrong product and have a initial purge that would leave acne scars. Am worries stride will be too dry, but not sure which PC BHA product would be the best for my skin. Thanks!

I use an SPF 35 moisturizer that isn't really a sunscreen, per se. It's awesome though, this stuff here:

https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Oil-Free-Moisture-Spectrum-Sunscreen/dp/B003XUROHQ?th=1

On really sunny days or longer rides (metrics, centuries or endurance races) I'll use actual sunblock, but just about every other time I ride I use this stuff. It doesn't make your skin feel or smell like you have sunblock on and even helps a bit with windburn in the colder seasons.

I agree that there should be a list of recommended sunscreen products. I like EltaMD sunscreens but you have to order online. You can get them on Amazon for ~$20 which is neither cheap nor expensive. They are gentle and have no fragrance.

Other than that, I would just go with something like this Neutrogena one which you can find at any drugstore. For some reason, a lot of people here like Coppertone Water Babies sunscreen too. Paula's Choice are generally good too, but a little more expensive and you have to order online (you can get free shipping by signing up for their emails and $10 off from the PC referral thread).

Find a good sunscreen is hard for everyone. You just have to try and see what you like.

My skin tends to burn whenever I apply most sunscreen. Especially chemical but also zinc/titanium blend physical ones too.

I like Josie Moran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47. Very gentle and creamy, more lotion than sunscreen vibe, making it comfortable on my face. It got reformulated a while ago, which made it a bit too thick for my personal preference, so I moved on, but it’s still a solid spf.

Currently I use [Elta MD Daily SPF 40](EltaMD UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40, 1. 7 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00464EC1E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BcHKBb9M446KX), and it never irritates my face. A little shiny but no white cast. It’s not especially moisturizing on its own though.

Usually with BB creams, they tend to oxidize after a couple of minutes after you put it on your skin, so that being said, I'd still say to swatch the colors to see which would match your skin tone. Sephora/Ulta carry a few BB creams, so you can always go in one day to swatch the different colors.

As for Asian BB creams, they tend to have more coverage and are higher in SPF (thus a bit more ~beneficial~). I personally own 2 Asian BB creams (the Skin 79 Hot Pink BB and thefaceshop BB emulsion (oil cut dual... i can't find a link for this) as well as "American/Western" BB creams like the L'oreal Youth Code and the Garnier.

From my personal experience, I've found the Asian BB creams to have too much of a grey-cast (despite being of asian skin tone myself) and sometimes, quite thick (especially the Skin79 one) while the American/Western BB creams to be too light. My current personal favorites are the Dr. Jart Water Fuse BB cream and the Mixa Expert Peau Sensible BB Crème Unifiante (which I bought in France). Both are not too dry on my face and give a good medium-ish coverage that doesn't feel too heavy. Additionally, both of them match my skin tone better as well.

Now, if you're looking for something light, I'd say definitely swatch/test out the Western brands one because most of them definitely have a lighter coverage in my opinions, but if you're looking for BB creams that have more "benefits," I've heard good things about the Etude House, and I personally know a lot of my friends like Missha (although imo it still gives too much of a grey cast...). You can also always order samples of diff Asian BB creams before making any purchase, and if you don't have any Asian cosmetics/beauty stores around your area too like these or these. I'm sure there are more selections online as well! Good luck finding your perfect BB cream!

**PS: these might help you out, asian bb creams vs americans also there are a lot of youtubers who do comparisons, so check those out as well!

I ain't birthed no babies! Nor do I plan to. Adoption for me, please! Congrats on the new addition to your family! Babies are awesome. This BB Cream makes me so happy. Flawless skin, HELLO! Seriously, though, if you haven't tried this shit, you need to.


As for books, Game of Thrones, and all other A Song of Ice and Fire books. Ender's Game is my absolute favorite, though. Very well written and dynamic. I hope you read and enjoy both my suggestions! Happy Birfday! <3

My top five right now are:

1. Skin79's Hot Pink BB Cream. I've always wanted to try a BB cream with good benefits, but I haven't really heard good things about western brands.
   
   
2. A concealer palette because goodness I need that coverage.
   
   
3. This one's a bit of a stretch because I've fallen in love with it after trying it in store but money always likes to get between me and the things I love: Chanel's Rouge Allure #92 - Secrete. I couldn't find this one on Amazon for some reason. :/
   
   
4. On my wishlist, I put the Anastasia Brow Kit, but really any brow kit for brunettes would work. But the stencils seem like they could really help me get my brows to cooperate.
   
   
5. Stila's Smudge Pot because I've heard great myths and urban legends about this stuff and I'm hoping this would be an eyeliner that I can actually use well.

It's been 4 months and I've spent so much money too.. I also went to 4 derms, but all of them didn't help. I just commented this on your post, but the only product that doesn't hurt me right now is the Avene skin recovery cream. I hasn't helped rebuild my moisture barrier, but at least it doesn't hurt me as much as all the other products do. I didn't have acne for the past year, but my face is breaking out like crazy now :( It really sucks.. I think it's cause of the broken moisture barrier which made my skin really dehydrated and oily. Also the micro scars made my skin texture really bumpy and weird.. I'm really out of things to try now so I've kind of given up.

I had eczema on my face last year and had a lot of symptoms similar to yours!

I think /u/Quolli is correct in saying that you need to repair your moisture barrier. If this is the case, try unscented pure mineral oil! It is made of the same ingredient as Vaseline (as Quolli suggested) and was the only thing that gave me relief for a while! I got my skin under control using mainly mineral oil, Vaseline, and Avene Thermal Water.

For a moisturizer I alternated between Eucerine, Gold Bold, and ended up really liking Avene's Skin Recovery Cream for dry skin. It's what I'm using now and is intended for skin that has become irritated. I use it every day and love it!

My skin problems are basically non-existent now, apart from the odd time that something irritates it (chemicals, dust, etc). Just make sure that you keep everything clean and try not to rub/physically exfoliate/pull on your skin until it heals!

Edit: Check out some of the reviews for Avene Skin Recovery Cream on Amazon! I really think it could do wonders for you!

I've been using Avene skin recovery cream since I found out my skin doesn't play nice with fatty alcohols. It's not the cheapest but I don't see Butylene Glycol in it.

Also if you haven't seen it there's this megathread for products without cetyl/cetearyl/stearyl alcohol. Look through that and the comments, and check for Butylene Glycol in those. Good luck! :)

DONT go on Differin. I have dry/sensitive skin that breaks out and Differin was just way too much for me. Was on it for 90 days and my skin has legitimately never been worse. I kept thinking ok this is just an adjustment period like everyone talks about but truly the week I quit using it I could go back to not wearing makeup and feeling horrible about my face.

That being said, have you ever tried Avene? This moisturizer has been a godsend to me in terms of staying hydrated all day and all night. It really sinks in and actually heals my skin. I'm obsessed. Eau Thermale Avene Skin Recovery Cream, Sterile Face Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance, Paraben, Oil, Soy, Gluten Free, 1.6 oz.

Also, try getting rid of the Mario Badescu spray! It has a lot of crappy ingredients. There are other, more natural rose water sprays that might help

FOr the dryness - I am a huge fan of Avene recovery cream it's free of everything- Amazon Link

Your routine is incomplete - you need to list product names/brands. Without this we cannot assess your current routine and potential irritants from products.

I'm in the same boat, oily T-zone and dry cheeks. I put the moisturizer all over everywhere because it seems to not cause my skin to get even more oily, plus my face is super soft.

(Product I use.)

For the cream, I recommend the Nature Republic Super Aqua Combination watery cream. It's specifically intended for combination skin :)

http://www.amazon.com/Nature-Republic-Super-Combination-Watery/dp/B008191D30

It is literally AMAZING.

For sleeping mask, I recommende the Laneige water bank mask :D It's my HG.

Ohhh yes! Thank you for posting this thread bc I just found my love for gel creams as well. I have combination oily skin so it works so much better for me, especially if it is oil free. Sadly, I have not tried that many yet but I just ordered the Mizon Snail Recovery Gel :)

I talked about this quite a lot already, but I had a sample of the Amore Pacific Hydra-gel and liked it a lot. It was a tad bit too fragrant, but fragrances don't really bother me that much. I loved the way that it was so easy to spread and that it sunk into my skin pretty quickly! Not sticky at all and it goes under suncreen and foundation really well for me. But sigh it is in the three digit price tag so I will just be living vicariously off it in samples..

I'm super interested in trying the Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Combination Watery Cream. I don't see it mentioned at all on this sub but I see a lot of instagrammers raving about this line of products! They apparently have a version for oily, combination, and dry skins so I think that is pretty awesome. If anyone has tried it, please let me know how you liked it! The price is definitely really attractive so even if there are a few negative reviews, I think I would want to try it out anyway :p

The Nature Republic Aqua Watery Creams are a good example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008191D30/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1avGzbJ0SSZMQ

In western skincare, Lancome makes this one:
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/lancome-energie-de-vie-water-infused-moisturizing-cream-17-oz?ID=2897249&cm_mmc=Other-_-MAPP_pdpshare-_-n-_-n

And of course Biore Watery Essence sunscreen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTDFFQ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VgvGzbYYJJ0FY

All of them seem to be some variant on water + cream/moisturizer/essence to describe the texture, I was just wondering whether there was a term I could punch into Google/Amazon to look for this specific texture, because it seems to be the best way to deliver hydration to my skin.

Okay so it's actually like $11.50 apparently my memory isn't perfect! Here is the link to the cheapest one I can find (with free shipping) but it doesn't have the description:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B008191D30/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=new

This is just a sample page for the description of the product, it is a couple dollars more expensive from this seller:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008191D30/ref=sxts1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1487956588&sr=1

Hope this helps!

You might also try Missha Time Revolution. It has the bifida ferment lysate, but unlike the Loreal product, it also contains other fermented ingredients (like yeast ferment), as well as oils and other moisturizing extracts like the Genifique contains, but doesn't contain the alcohol denat. It's actually considered a dupe for Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair. Also available on Amazon.

When I was researching this serum (which I have a sample of) I heard people recommend Missha Time Revolution Night Repair as a dupe. A lot of people said they had the same results for a much lesser price.

I've never tried it though, so I can't speak for its efficacy.

Drugstore moisturizer: Vanicream (heavy, but not in a greasy way) or Cerave Moisturizing Lotion (light).

Higher-end / HG: EltaMD AM Therapy (light, but awesome).

Drugstore AHA: any of the Alpha Hydroxy products.

Affordable but online: CosRx AHA 7 (very effective)

I use the murad vitamin C toner in the morning and then The ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% at night. Vitamin C and Zinc will help with color correction but should be used opposite routines as they affect each ohter.

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I too suffer from bad scarring. Most of the items i used were recommended by my curology dermatologist that you can speak with. Ive noticed that my skin is more even and brighter. When i do get a pimple, the scar fades much faster. This is my routine (i am 23/f with oily skin)

Morning:

Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Argan Oil Bar Soap, 3.25 oz

MURADEssential-C Toner

EltaMD AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer, 1.7 oz

DR. JART+Cicapair ™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30

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Evening:

Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Argan Oil Bar Soap, 3.25 oz

SK-IIFacial Treatment Essence

THE ORDINARYNiacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (i rotate between this and my curology serum every other night)

EltaMD PM Therapy Facial Moisturizer, 1.7 oz

C20+Lightening from NuFountain

EltaMD PM

Thanks for the recommendation! Unfortunately the cheapest I can get that is £49.42 on Amazon... so it's rather out of my price range!

I have recently been using the LJH Tea Tree Essence on my scalp after I shower to help remedy an itchy scalp. I haven't tried using tea tree oil on my face which is why I was hesitant to try this product initially. But it has been helping my scalp feel cool and less itchy which is a plus!

I get red extremely easily and the LJH Tea Tree 90 Essence has been a lifesaver! I used it twice a day for a month straight and I became pale a ghost, so now I just use it in the mornings and maintain a very slight flush so I look more alive :P

You've gotten some good advice. And I see that you're planning on reading up on r/AsianBeauty, which is awesome. I firmly believe in that type of practice. You don't have to use exclusively AB approved products. But they are often a good place to start.

My first recommendation is a super gentle cleanser with the proper pH. This is the first change I made and it had an almost immediate positive effect on my skin. My personal suggestion is COSRX Good Morning Low pH Cleanser, but there are so many other fabulous choices out there.

My next suggestion for you would be LJH TeaTree 90 Essence. I, and many others, have found it to be an incredibly powerful yet gentle tool in the battle against acne. I will never be without it.

After that I'd suggest a good lotion. When your skin is still dehydrated and irritated it can be wonderful to just do several layers of a nice gentle lotion. For me, that was a big takeaway of AB. Instead of drying out my skin with cleanser and then glopping on a heavy moisturizer and expecting it all to balance out, I've learned to use gentle products and layer lighter moisturizers. My suggestion for a first lotion to try would be Hadalabo Gokujun Hyaluronic Lotion. I also adore COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and find it to be exceptionally soothing.

There are so many different ways you can go for a final moisturizer. And there's no telling what your skin will need once it's more balanced and not dehydrated (different from dry). It's taken me almost two years to settle on one.

Chemical exfoliants are probably the last thing to focus on. You really want to have the rest of your routine in place before you start introducing them. You want to give a new chemical exfoliant several weeks to see how it effects your skin. Ideally 6 to 8 weeks.

Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/Honeyskin-Organics-Psoriasis-Itchiness-Superfoods/dp/B00QUKS6NW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

>PH at 5.5 to match the skin exactly - works with the skin without stressing it out.

This is the most important part.

>Organic Aloe Barbadensis Gel

Humectant thumbs up

>Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

Emollients

>Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka Honey) Mel

Humectant

>Butyrospermum Parki (Shea) Butter

Emollient

>Centipeda Cunninghamii (Cehami)

Plant extract, potential irritant

>Glycerine (vegetable derived)

Humectant

>Emulsifying Wax

Occlusive. Could be either plant-based or petroleum-based but I'd put money on it being plant-based.

>Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Emollient

>Spirucosm (Blue Algae)

Extract

>Organic Cannabis Sativa (Hemp Seed) Oil, Organic Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil

Emollients

>Methyl Sufonyl Methane (MSM)

Allegedly good for rosacea. It's just sulfur.

>Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Panthenol (Vitamin B5)

Vitamins

>Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C)

This cream is in a tub. These ingredients are going to oxidise pretty much straight away and have no effect. When Vitamin C oxidises it is actually harmful (it's an oxidant, as opposed to antioxidant), but at this concentration probably not.

>Oat Amino Protein

Extract known to be anti-inflammatory

>Frangipani Extract

Potential irritant

>Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment Hydrolysate, Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment Hydrolysate, Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

These are really good ingredients. thumbs up

>Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

/shrug, probably colourant at this concentration

>Tapioca Starch, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hydroxide

Thickener, emulsifier, pH adjuster

>Titanium Dioxide, Carbomer

Whitening agent, emulsifier

>Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan)

Thickeners

>Sodium Hyaluronate

I really would have wanted to see this amazing humectant much further up this list.

>Geogard Ultra (Gluconolactone and Sodium Benzoate), Phenoxyethanol

Preservatives

Realistically, this cream is going to be very sticky and will likely dry out due to the only real occlusive in it being "emulsifying wax". I would have liked to see dimethicone (silicone) in it, or at the very least some petroleum jelly. It gets points for the inclusion of saccharomyces ferments and adenosine. It also contains a huge amount of potentially comedogenic oils which may break you out, but YMMV.

I'd try it out, but I would apply it just after dinner after I've showered and let it soak in until just before bed, when I would apply a very thin layer of petroleum jelly over the top. I'd also have patch tested the shit out of it due to the extracts, behind my ears daily for two weeks.

EDIT: Doesn't contain niacinamide! :\

Cortisone is contra-indicated in rosacea, it can make it worse.

OK, you need a gentle skin care routine and a topical and maybe some oral stuff too.

1. Wash with something mild like Cetaphil lotion, CeraVe moisturizing cleanser, or Eucerin anti-redness cleanser. There are others that are similar. But you want mild. Pat your face dry. Do not use soap!
   
   
2. Apply your topical med. That could be Metrogel but there are others for rosacea.
   
   
3. Apply moisturizer if necessary. Again, something mild, one of the 3 brands above has something rosacea friendly. CeraVe makes a PM moisturizer with niacinamide. Niacinamide can have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. A moisturizer with MSM or sulfur can also help your skin. I've been using this with good results. But read the reviews, it doesn't work for everyone.
   
   
4. Sunscreen, preferably a mineral block like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Often baby's sunscreen or kid's sunscreen is mineral based. (I use Banana Boat Babies). Or look in the natural aisle. Unfortunately it can make you look white and pasty.
   
   
5. Oral meds: Either prescription antibiotics (ugh, too many side effects) or prescription vitamins (Nicomide) or high dose niacinamide vitamins. Or, MSM pills.
   
   
6. Wear a hat with a brim and stay out of the sun.
   
   acne.org has a good article on how to wash your face gently and apply meds and lotions. http://www.acne.org/regimen.html
   
   Also, regarding the barrier thing: Some folks here have use Aquaphor on their face and things have healed up nicely. It's mostly petroleum jelly so it creates a protective layer on your face. https://www.aquaphorus.com/healing-ointment/?gclid=COWtpL2etMsCFZQjgQodMwcEkA#1_75oz-tube

This is what I use.

Check this out at Amazon.com
Cliganic USDA Organic Jojoba Oil, 100% Pure (4oz Large) | Natural Cold Pressed Unrefined Hexane Free Oil for Hair & Face | Base Carrier Oil | Cliganic 90 Days Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A74442I/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_dmIpDb1W45P0W

And i sleep in cotton gloves and apply Aquaphor.

I make my own oil, it's really easy, cost effective, and I can control what's in it (especially scent).

My home brew shopping list:

• Organic Argan Oil - 4oz/$16.99
  
• Organic Jojoba Oil - 4oz/$16.99
  
• Organic Sweet Almond Oil - 2oz/$19.99
  
  This works out to 10oz of oil for $54, or $5.40/oz. Comparatively, I was paying anywhere from $10 to $20 per ounce of store bought oils. I'm Canadian and shit tends to cost more here, so I'm not sure how this works out for folks based in other countries.
  
  My recipe is simple - 2tbs Argan, 2tbs Jojoba, 1tbs Almond, then two or three drops of sandlewood essential oil (I've actually been using a half dropper of leftover Rocky Mountain Sandlewood beard oil (that was overwhelming undiluted) for my last few batches. This gives me roughly 2.5oz's and fits perfectly into an older beard oil bottle w/dropper that I've been reusing.
  
  I came to this solution after trying a bunch of other oil blends and it works well for my skin and hair. I don't like my beard to be shiny, I don't want it to feel oily (or my hands if I'm running them through), and this blend is the best that I've come up with.
  I still might try to split my jojoba with something that's a bit less waxy at some point in the future, but it isn't a problem and winter is coming so it doesn't hurt to have an oil that's a bit heavier.
  
  The labour required to make a single 2oz batch of oil is minimal. Open a few bottles, measure out a few tablespoons, close a few bottles, then give your blend a shake.
  
  My favourite store bought oil is the Honest Amish Premium, but it was costing me $18/oz

As long as it says those words, I look for the cheapest, the Last one I got was [jojoba oil] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A74442I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Q1G3Cb6N4RSGS)

Gladly! 🤗

SHEA BUTTER LOTION RECIPE

Aloe Vera Gel

Shea Butter

Almond Oil

Jojoba Oil

Glycerin

Organic Cocoa Butter 1 lb.

Organic Grapefruit Essential Oil 1 oz.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil



SHEA BUTTER 1/3RD OF THE JAR ABOVE OR 11-12 OZ.

COCOA BUTTER ABOUT 1/3RD OF THE SHEA BUTTER AMT OR 4 OZ (1/4 LB).

ALL OILS, GRAPEFRUIT, GLYCERIN AND ALOE 1/3RD OF BOTTLE  (2-3 OZ)
EXCEPT YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL ABOUT 20 DROPS.

MELT SHEA BUTTER AND COCOA BUTTER TOGETHER IN DOUBLE BOILER. STIR FREQUENTLY.

THEN POUR INTO BIG MIXING BOWL, ADD REST OF THE INGREDIENTS.

MIX WELL.

THEN POUR INTO JARS AND LET SIT IN FRIDGE OVERNIGHT AND YOU ARE DONE! =D

** takes about 2-3 hours to return to room temperature. Smaller jars get colder faster so you wouldn't have to wait overnight.

MAKES ABOUT TWO 11 OZ JARS

I'm still a skincare newbie but I'm into:

• Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid (daily is my goal)
  
• Baebody Beauty Retinol Anti-Aging Moisturizer which I just found on Amazon recently and my face has never felt so hydrated in my entire life.
  
  I like to keep a pretty minimal skin care/makeup routine. I also have a handful of face masks, none that I'm over the moon about.
  
  I received these in a beauty box a while back and I wish I had more but I'm loving this new moisturizer so much I might not even need these eye pads! :)

If you search retinol moisturizer on amazon you will literally find this exact same product and bottle being sold under different brands.

I’m pretty sure it’s one of those scenarios where companies pay the same “supplier” for the right to slap their name on the same generic product. I have no idea how effective it is, but I would be careful with retinols.



https://www.amazon.com/Baebody-Retinol-Moisturizer-Cream-Face/dp/B01FLO5914/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=1AM458Q2EDVYL&keywords=retinol+moisturizer&qid=1554156225&s=gateway&sprefix=retinol+&sr=8-5


https://www.amazon.com/Retinol-Moisturizer-Cream-Face-Moisturizing/dp/B015ORL3B8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1AM458Q2EDVYL&keywords=retinol+moisturizer&qid=1554156225&s=gateway&sprefix=retinol+&sr=8-3


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07NBZ9NQS/ref=psdcmw_16479981011_t3_B015ORL3B8

Absolutely! Your welcome.

I personally chose to take my collagen in capsule form because the powders tasted funny and it was too much maintenance for me. I’d always forget to add the powder to my drink.

Codeage Multi Collagen Protein Capsules, Type I, II, III, V, X, Grass Fed, All in One Super Bone Broth with Collagen, 90 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076V14RBV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_otpXDbJMH81TN

But if you do t mind the powder here’s another one that is highly rated.

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder - Pasture Raised, Grass Fed, unflavored 20 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K6JUG4K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LMpXDbWVHEWPH


I use this rosehip oil and it lasts me about a month.

Aria Starr Rosehip Seed Oil Cold Pressed For Face, Skin, Acne Scars - 100% Pure Natural Moisturizer - 4 OZ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9XS6B6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DFpXDb7TXCS1G

You should! I use this one I bought a couple months ago. The bottle is HUGE and since you only need 2-3 drops, it lasts forever. There’s a ton of other name-brand options, too. Good luck!

The Skin Plumping Gel is made specifically for US markets. Perhaps you'd have better luck getting the original Japanese version? That's actually the one I prefer to use.

Here it is

I just ordered it on May 13th and it was on Prime at that point so I don’t know what changed 🤷🏼‍♀️

Have you tried anti redness creams like eucerin? https://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Sensitive-Redness-Relief-Soothing/dp/B0013L3XMM

Still, thanks so much for the reply. Ya, that's $60 on Amazon.

I assume these two options are garbage?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001IJ1PBK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013L3XMM/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I have really dry skin and I use this in the morning and this at night before bed. They've been working wonders. I think that my previous breakouts were caused by excessive dryness, though.

I use mother of all creams and aveeno ultra calming moisturizer in multiple times a day.

also to keep it natural: i do a coffee grounds and coconut oil scrub or honey, brown sugar, and coconut oil. it feels great on the entire body and smells amazing.

Day time lotion Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 15, 4 Fl. Oz.

I have rosacea so a calming lotion is a must for me.

I use this aveeno stuff as my regular moisturizer. Then I add a regular sunblock on top of that, like this.

It's this

Hello~ I've been stalking the Korean beauty industry for years, but have never committed due to random reasons. I want to try my hand at it next year (need to use up my stupidly expensive Sephora products). Here's a routine I created - mostly from Snow White & The Pear's reviews. For the record, I have eczema (thanks god, no flares right now) and sensitive (contact allergies), oily skin. I know. How can I have eczema and oily skin? OTL

• Water Cleanser | GATSBY MANDOM Bifesta Cleansing Lotion | Daily AM
  
• Oil Cleanser | Banila Co Clean It Zero Purity | Daily PM
  
• Cleanser | Cosrx Low Ph Good Morning Gel Cleanser | Daily PM
  
• Cleansing Toner | XXX | Daily AM & PM
  
• Vitamin C Serum - Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum | 3x Weekly AM
  
• BHA | Cosrx Bha Blackhead Power Liquid | Daily AM
  
• AHA | Cosrx AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid | 2x Weekly PM
  
• Essence | MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence | Daily AM PM
  
• Hydrating Toner | CLINIQUE Even Better Essence Lotion For Combination Oily To Oily Skins | Daily AM PM
  
• Acne & Inflammation Essence | LJH TeaTree 90 Essence | Daily AM PM
  
• Serum | Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence | Daily AM PM
  
• Moisturizer | Drunk Elephant B Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Gel | Daily AM PM
  
• Eye Cream | Andalou Naturals Luminous Eye Serum Brightening | Daily AM PM
  
• Mist | Eau Thermale Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray | Daily AM PM
  
• Sunscreen | Eltamd UV Clear SPF 46 | Daily AM
  
• Clay Mask | Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask | 1x Weekly PM
  
• Acne Treatment | Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch | As Needed PM
  
• Acne Treatment II | Mizon Acence Blemish Out Pink Spot | As Needed PM
  
  I'm not sure if the order and frequency of use is correct, so please help me! And yes, these are a lot of products for a beginner, so I think I'll start with only one toner first then work my way up to using more essences. Suggestions for cleansers and toners would also be nice, since I'm not sure if the Clinique thing is intended as a cleansing toner. I also have a question about sebaceous filaments? Is it alright to get rid of them with nose masks? Would it make my pores bigger? I feel like my nose pores are huge and my buddies are EXTREMELY visible. Recommendations on peeling masks and other masks would be great too, as I'm not really sure what kind of masks I would need?

I have a bottle of the Avene spray that I got in a birchbox. It came with a pamphlet all about how you can use it on sunburn or wounds and how it is recommended for post-surgery or skin treatments. I don't know if I would pay for it but it does add a nice extra bit of hydration if you are layering hydration. I bet sticking it in the fridge would be really nice in the summer. It doesn't say what the mineral content is, as far as I can tell, so it is hard to tell what exactly would be helpful for healing aside from keeping skin hydrated.

There are definitely ways to wash your face without water. Cold cream, certain lotion-y cleansers can be tissued off, micellar water, toner, etc.


Also, maybe consider using a thermal water like Avene/La Roche Posay/Evian after washing and before anything else as a buffer/reset. I like to pat it into my face to fight trans epidermal water loss.
https://www.amazon.com/Eau-Thermale-Av%C3%A8ne-Thermal-Spring/dp/B002D48QUC

I would like to confirm with you, is this the facial mist you mentioned (Avene): https://www.amazon.com/Eau-Thermale-Av%C3%A8ne-Thermal-Spring/dp/B002D48QUC/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504076582&sr=8-1&keywords=Avene%2BThermal%2Bwater&th=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002D48QUC?vs=1
Really good for your skin. No harm in trying it.

Depending on how much you sweat, I would take a quick shower to rinse off (just put hair up). If your hair is sweaty, you can spray hairspray or something else and blowdry it. I really like this Mario Badescu spray to freshen up.
https://www.amazon.com/Mario-Badescu-Facial-Spray-Rosewater/dp/B002LC9OES/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511903215&sr=8-3&keywords=rosewater%2Bspray&th=1

Haven't personally used, but I've heard good things about the Mario Badescu facial sprays!

This happens to me a lot. I typically have messy hair, so I don't really bother with that, but the rest of my routine is as follows:

• get dressed.
  
  
  
• wipe face with Simple micellar water on a cotton round.
  
  
  
• spritz face with Pixi Glow Mist and pat face.
  
  
  
• spritz again with the Mario Badescu rosewater spray, pat again.
  
  
  
• use either the Belif Cream Aqua Bomb or the Cereve moisturizing lotion, depending on if I have the Belif on hand or not because I usually just get the sample size.
  
  
  
• IF THERE'S TIME, put on a decent layer of the Innisfree Ampoule Moisture cushion.
  
  
  
• fill in my brows using the Etude House Drawing Eyebrow in Grey for the inner eyebrow and Black for the outer tips.
  
  
  
• IF THERE'S TIME, line eyes using any black eyeshadow, the one I'm using now is from NYX Raven.
  
  
  
• apply mascara, Maybelline Falsies.
  
  
  
• use chapstick.
  
  
  
• IF THERE'S TIME, use whatever lip colour that's in my purse. I keep nudes in my bag at all times specifically for days like this, like NYX Butter Gloss in Tiramisu.

Hi /r/SkincareAddiction! I just started reading about skincare and after looking through the FAQ and product recommendations, I was wondering if it's unusual or incorrect to use an AM moisturizer at night. I'm a man so I was wondering if there is any concern behind using different products or different things I should prioritize? I have normal skin and am looking for budget products so I'm thinking of using the Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture With Broad Spectrum Spf 35 Sunscreen as an AM/PM moisturizer and the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Daily Face Washing, Dry to Normal Skin for the cleanser (because it was on the recommendations). Also, I hope my product names weren't unusual, I couldn't discern what was important and what wasn't in the titles so I just removed the amount of product listed.

My face.

Combo/Oily - NW United States (Oregon) - Main skin concern is acne/acne scars and combatting oiliness/dryness (it's gets uber flaky when it's colder out).

AM:

• FAB Exfoliating Pads
  
  
• Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 35
  
  (I've tried washing my face in the morning and it just dries out my skin really bad, so I just use the toner pads)
  
  PM:
  
  
• 1st step: Sephora Cleansing Oil
  
  
• 2nd step: Boscia Charcoal Cleansing Gel (Note I did just start using this a week ago. Before I used Lush face wash in Dark Angels)
  
  
• FAB Toner Pad
  
  
• It's Skin VC Effector
  
  
• Cosrx Snail Mucin Essence
  
  I use the VC in my under eyes and oilier places, then use the Cosrx on my drier/more acne affected areas.
  
  
• Ole Henrikson Sheer Transformation
  
  I sometimes (like once a week) use a random sheet mask to try but I never noticed and difference with my acne.
  
  My main issue is the acne on the sides of my face. They're not huge or cyst-like and a lot of them are mainly scars and just tiny bumps. How in the ever living shit do I get rid of them?! The sides of my face don't get oily or dry and are pretty much normal. The toner pads have helped a lot with bringing them down, but I haven't noticed much of a difference other than that. Is there anything I'm missing?

For the past couple of years I've been going with a moisturizer like this. I love it because it's non-comedogenic, works good with my kind of oily skin, and it has spf.

I always apply moisturizer in the morning and at night, and I was wondering if there was a better night time moisturizer. I don't need the spf, and I don't need to worrying about looking like I have a ton of moisturizer on my face, so is there a better option?

Hello SCA!

Skin Type: Balanced, combination. I get seasonal dryness, no oiliness otherwise. No acne. Occasional pimple once every 8 months.

Current Routine: Just wash my face in the shower with whatever I can find. Usually a daily scrub off the shelf.

Location: Upstate New York

I don't have a problematic skin. No pimples or acne since I was a teenager, but they have left me with very little ice-pick scarring near my eyes. It's hardly noticeable.

I'm just looking for a more even toned, brighter skin. Here's what I have in my cart so far after reading the SCA Routine from wiki. Please approve or help make ammendments. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.




Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub, 2.5 Ounce (Plan on using it once or twice a week)

Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser (For AM/PM cleansing)

Aveeno exfoliating daily scrub (For daily AM/PM use)

Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture - SPF 35 (for sunny days)

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream (for non-sunny day moisturizing)

Kiehl's Vitamin C (for nightly use)

I'm mildly wary of chemical exfoliation and cleansing, only because I've never had any problems and I don't want any new problems from taking off too much skin. What do you guys think?

Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer with spf 35 or Olay Complete spf 30. I have oily skin but find both of these moisturizing without making me excessively greasy. My favorite is Olay, but I have two guy friends that use the Neutrogena spf 35 moisturizer and like it a lot.

Also if you feel like your face is shiny or oily during the day, definitely consider using blotting sheets (honestly napkins would work fine just as well too).

Should I continue to use the Cetaphil cleanser in my PM routine?

I'm a little unsure about the sunscreen I picked out; I spend most of my day indoors at work. I'm currently living in the bay area in California and will be heading back down to the central coast for school. The FAQ mentions that I should reapply the sunscreen every 1-2 hours. Is this necessary even if I'm almost always staying indoors (aside from a 30 minutes commute to and back from work)?

Also, I had difficulty finding any information regarding acne topicals in the sidebar. I ended up picking this one.

My new schedule looks like this:

AM:

• Splash with water/rinse
  
• Moisturize with CeraVe
  
• Apply sunscreen
  
  PM:
  
  
• Rinse
  
• Apply Cetaphil cleanser
  
• Use Acne Topical
  
• Moisturize
  
  
  I intend to introduce each product in the following order: moisturizer, sunscreen, and finally acne topical. Please let me know if there's a more optimal order.
  
  EDIT: I also shave on a daily basis which I intend to do before my PM routine. I'm also unsure about the amount I'm supposed to use for the moisturizer and sunscreen.

Mine is the same way in the morning, wish it was like that all the time! Skin repairs itself while we sleep at night, and throughout the day a lot of stressors on the skin cause it to look crappier. The weather, air conditioning or heating, our emotional state, water intake, stress, and sun exposure all can contribute to redness and general crappiness.

So that might be why when you feel tired it looks worse, but I'm not aware of a direct affect.

If it isn't rosacea, you might just have sensitive skin and "thin skin" which is common in very pale people showcases blood vessels because they are sitting closer to the skin's surface.

Also, I don't think I could find the post now that /u/ieatbugs has been permabanned, but she made one a few months ago showing her skin over the past 5 years or so. Starting out really persistently red, and then improving vastly since she started wearing a sunscreen every morning. It turned out the sun exposure was just irritating her skin and leading to the redness. Not a sunburn mind you, just the heat/exposure to the rays itself was bothering her skin. So that might be something to try.

http://www.amazon.com/Eltamd-Daily-SPF-48-Gram-Ounce/dp/B00464EC1E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427568532&sr=8-2&keywords=eltamd+uv+clear+spf+46

http://www.amazon.com/Eltamd-Clear-SPF-48-Gram-1-7/dp/B002MSN3QQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427568532&sr=8-1&keywords=eltamd+uv+clear+spf+46

These two sunscreens are the bomb for sensitive skin if you want to try one. They may take a few minutes to soak in so don't apply RIGHT before you need to be somewhere, but they will look nice and not greasy. They're very light.

Me too! Even an afternoon walking around between classes is enough to turn me pink on sunny days. It's terrible.

This is the one I bought
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00464EC1E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use EltaMD sunscreen . The one I linked on Amazon is really moisturizing and doesn't burn or clog pores.

1. I have to mention 2! I use Urban Decay Shadow every fucking day, no joke. So the Naked2 is close to my heart, though I usually only use Half Baked from the palette, with my look I also use Eldorado, and Polyester Bride. I am not linking this one from Amazon because it will 100% be fake. The one I will link is Skin79 Hot Pink BB Cream I am extremely fair, with freckles and I have sensitive skin. This BB cream evens out my skin tone, and matches it perfectly. It's not heavy, and looks nice and natural. My favorite! Here's a photo of me holding my babies <3
   
   
2. Terek Noir, duh! No doubt. Obviously I love black nail polish, proof is in my picture!
   
   
3. Finish College!
   
   
4. Poppin bottles

Skin79!!! LOVE them! The hot pink one was great coverage for me but was a little too yellow on my skin. Might work perfect for you. Lasts forever and is like $18 on Amazon and Prime eligible. GET IT! <3 Skin79 and Korean beauty products in general (other favorite products is SkinFoods brown sugar scrub).

Hey so here's the link to the Amazon seller I purchased from: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OU4J6C/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item (my bottle is the old label design)

Photos of the front and back of the bottle:
http://imgur.com/zqWp9qX
http://imgur.com/pdSKd2d

Sorry I am on my phone so this isn't formatted properly... But this cream is basically my life. I have crazy sensitive skin with eczema and this is the only cream that has worked. http://www.amazon.com/Eau-Thermale-Av%C3%A8ne-Recovery-Cream/dp/B007PCB5OQ

Is this the avene cream?

Eau Thermale Avene Skin Recovery Cream, Sterile Face Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance, Paraben, Oil, Soy, Gluten Free, 1.6 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PCB5OQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VywhDbTZ8K65F

I have normal skin and I don't like super heavy moisturizers, so I use more hydrating ones that are between a gel and a cream. I like etude house, nature republic, and belif

No, I already ordered Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Combination Watery Cream since they had Amazon Prime shipping, and besies their good reviews, I was just wondering if anyone on AB had a good experiences with them.

Klairs Supple Prep toner is popular.

Stratia Rewind (naicamide/licorice) or Holy Snails Shark Sauce (niacinamide licorice) are bother nice. They are full of antioxidants so brightening and anti aging.

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Missha Night (long name) in the purple bottle. https://www.amazon.com/Missha-Revolution-Science-Activator-Ampoule/dp/B00ATLVNIS/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1536255863&sr=8-3&keywords=missha+serum&dpID=41ygzFWBj3L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

LJH Propolis serum is loved by many

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MISSHA Time Revolution Night Activator Ampoule is a dupe. Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ATLVNIS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1457729476&sr=8-1&keywords=missha+time+revolution+night+repair&pi=SY200_QL40

And a review from Skinandtonics: http://skinandtonics.com/skin-care-smackdown-missha-night-repair-science-activator-ampoule-vs-estee-lauder-advanced-night-repair-serum/

Just about everything continues to break me out even though people say it won't, since your on Accutane. I finally found something that I've been using for a whole week with no new breakouts! EltaMD AM therapy moisturizer. Although I'm still dry, it helps but I do have to apply two-three times a day.

EltaMD AM Therapy Moisturizer, 1.7 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C8FVXQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_fwPVgR5HOfBkZ

The face lotion! You need to have a little wetness on your skin when you apply it. My wrinkles even smoothed out.

For face wash I have sensitive skin so I have found Cetaphil's face wash works well for me. (And no baby disrupting chemicals.)

Edit: this is the lotion I'm using. EltaMD am therapy it's called. EltaMD AM Therapy Moisturizer 1.7oz Pump Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C8FVXQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CEpMybVT1PFHG

I had a similar question with pocketderm and irritation/moisturizers. Was actually using the same cetaphil moisturizer you were. She suggested these, which don't seem to have fatty alcohols in them when I looked up the ingredients:

4. Re moisturizers, I recommend EltaMD AM, (may be used at night as well; does not contain sunscreen http://amzn.to/SoLIsA ), or Sebamed Clear Face Gel ( http://amzn.to/UxWqiu ).

Other excellent options include Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, Vanicream Lite lotion: http://amzn.to/1rYCiom
or Vanicream Skin Cream: http://amzn.to/10GUwyU

Dude, how much I feel your pain. The one time I tried to rush it with chemical exfoliants I paid for it for days. Oh the burning, oooh the peeling. I'm not a patient person, but I'll never be that impatient again.

edit: I just signed up for PocketDerm today. Dr. S recommended this moisturizer because of niacinamide, and this soap a few times per week, but I'm not sure why yet. I'm awaiting her educational response. :)

Clean and clear morning burst gel moisturizer!

It's a godsend for me, and it's cheap and available in the drugstore.

http://www.amazon.com/Clean-Clear-Morning-Hydrating-Moisturizer/dp/B00EQWWYQ6
They sell it at Walmart and target for sure

Clean & Clear makes a gel moisturizer that is really affordable. I have used it and I found it to be more moisturizing than other gels without being too heavy or breaking me out. Before I got started on tretinoin most moisturizers clogged my pores. Here it is on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Clean-Clear-Morning-Hydrating-Moisturizer/dp/B00EQWWYQ6

My favorite for redness is my Vit C and Cosrx Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence.

I also just started using LJH Tea Tree Essence and it seems to help as well :)

Edit: I found this thread with lots of other rec's for redness.

Morning
Simple Micellar Cleansing Water
CosRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
NuFountain C20+ Ferulic Serum
Paula's Choice Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster
Paula's Choice Invisible Finish Moisture Gel
Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50

Evening
Julep Love Your Bare Face Cleansing Oil
CosRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
Blue light therapy mask
Garden of Wisdom Mandelic Acid 10%
Paula's Choice Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner
Paula's Choice Intensive Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum
Scinic Honey AIO Ampoule
LJH Tea Tree 90 Essence
Garden of Wisdom Blemish Prone Serum
Customized mix of Prickly Pear, Marula, Passionfruit, Camelia Japonica, and Seabuckthorn Oils, all purchased from Garden of Wisdom
CeraVe Healing Ointment

Thank you! If I add on another toner/essence/emulsion, does that come after my first toner after washing my face? I.e. foam cleanse, toner, the green tea/tea tree thing, then moisturizer? I found these two links but the Green Tea one is in the USA Amazon page, and the Tea Tree is this other brand (not It's Skin). I haven't explored much of Vancouver yet but will be going back this winter break so maybe I can spend a day going around different stores, as for Calgary we literally have two The Face Shops in town like 30 minutes away from each other, and then maybe something in Chinatown haha.

https://www.amazon.ca/LJH-TeaTree-90-Essence-Cosmetics/dp/B00Q9N2YI8

https://www.amazon.com/Its-Skin-Green-Watery-Toner/dp/B01FF0HIU4

Edit: also found this thread :O https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/7vqw46/discussion_for_those_in_canada_what_sites_do_you/

Wow! Thanks for this great reply. Yeah it looked too good to be true.

If you wouldn't mind, could you take a look at another product?

This one also has a ton of ratings and reviews on Amazon but I couldn't find anything else besides that. https://www.amazon.com/Honeyskin-Organics-Psoriasis-Itchiness-Superfoods/dp/B00QUKS6NW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Ingredients:
Organic Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka Honey) Mel, Butyrospermum Parki (Shea) Butter, Centipeda Cunninghamii (Cehami), Glycerine (vegetable derived), Emulsifying Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Spirucosm (Blue Algae), Organic Cannabis Sativa (Hemp Seed) Oil, Organic Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Methyl Sufonyl Methane (MSM), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Oat Amino Protein, Frangipani Extract, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment Hydrolysate, Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment Hydrolysate, Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Tapioca Starch, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Carbomer, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Sodium Hyaluronate, Geogard Ultra (Gluconolactone and Sodium Benzoate), Phenoxyethanol

Honeyskin is wonderful! It's engineered for rosacea and is super well-reviewed. I just started using it and instantly after putting it on my skin feels calmer. It creates a really nice mattifying effect that I find helps soothe the inflammation of my raised skin or active bumps. It contains manuka honey which is very well-known for it's antibacterial and healing properties. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QUKS6NW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got mine off of Amazon! It’s like $10. Be careful about what brand you buy because a lot of cheap brands are not pure jojoba oil. I use this Cliganic one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A74442I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nTx9BbBK79D2Q

And a little goes a long way. I just put my thumb on the opening and tip the bottle over to get a tiny bit for my entire face.

I personally use these things all from amazon. Works amazing. I rub it on my cuticles once a day. Within a week they looked so healthy and amazing. Massage it into your cuticles for just a few minutes. So worth it.

Maxdot 5 Pack 3 ml Transparent... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075R6MDSK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

USDA Organic Jojoba Oil, 100%... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A74442I?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Vitamin E Oil by Kate Blanc.... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PCNSBX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BZ1OP9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_MWufSkyNmqvW5

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Thanks for your feedback. I figured that that that was the case - that my skin was experiencing being bare for the first time in a couple years, but I wasn't sure if the peeling was because my skin was missing something or if it was "normal" for it to peel for a bit just after a big shave.

So, would this be okay to buy?

Okay, to be fair, no I have not tried her pure argan oil. I have tried her whipped argan oil body butter though, and I can honestly say I found the product to be a disappointment. It does not live up to the hype or the price. You can buy organic, cold pressed argan oil much cheaper from other brands -- which is my suggestion. I love argan oil but Josie Maran is not my favorite brand for it. (And on that subject, here are some argan oils I have used and loved: one and two.)

Skin Type: I'm thinking dehydrated/oily | Country/Climate I'm in: U.S. Northeast | Top Skin Concern: Oil and keeping acne at bay

Current Routine/Products I'm Using:

AM

Splash a few times with cold water

Thayer's Witch Hazel

Baebody Retinol Moisturizer

Elaa Bee Beauty Facial Oil

PM

Castor Oil

Cerave Foaming Cleanser (this is kind of drying and I just started using it so not sure if I'll continue...)

Thayer's Witch Hazel

Baebody Retinol Moisturizer

Elaa Bee Beauty Facial Oil

I am just now starting out with AB (I have a proper cleansing oil and a moisturizer in transit), and while my skin is okay and I even sometimes get compliments on it, I'd love to figure out what these tiny bumps are and how to get my skin to be much much smoother. I have no known allergies. I also have large pores that I'd love to shrink down. Any ideas??

Can someone please explain what's the deal with these "retinol" creams you see all over Amazon, but don't offer any percentage and recommend to use them twice daily?

https://www.amazon.com/LilyAna-Naturals-Retinol-Cream-Moisturizer/dp/B01ES349CY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1538934016&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=lilyana+naturals+retinol+cream&psc=1

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https://www.amazon.com/Baebody-Retinol-Moisturizer-Cream-Face/dp/B01FLO5914/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1538934038&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=baebody+retinol+moisturizer&psc=1

During the day I use Instanatural's hyaluronic acid gel cream. Light moisturizers with a gel texture have been the best daytime options for my combination skin.

Finding a night moisturizer that didn't exacerbate my acne was more of a lengthy trial-and error period for me. I've been using Baebody's retinol moisturizer and it hasn't increased my breakouts at all. I think there are quite a few near-identical retinol products on the market as well.

If you're only having to deal with acne and dryness, and your skin is otherwise holding up well, you're probably fine just using a gel moisturizer morning and night.

Edit-formatting

https://www.amazon.com/Aria-Starr-Rosehip-Pressed-Scars/dp/B01N9XS6B6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=rosehip+oil&qid=1562327381&s=gateway&sprefix=rose&sr=8-5

That's what I use but there's other options that are all also 4.5 stars, so they probably also work well.

My co-worker's son had really bad acne, painful and red, and I recommended that he try this and using just this as a moisturizer after a gentle wash changed his world. I can't believe when I see him now the difference!!

Ummm, I know cold pressed is supposed to be better. Lots of people use TO'S. I've just been using this one off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9XS6B6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rhoUCb7W7X2NF

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Yeah thats the one, should be in a gold tub :)

should look like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HADALABO-Gokujyun-Hyaluronic-Perfect-100g/dp/B074DYTBQ6/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=53276974996&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzunmBRDsARIsAGrt4mtJdwYkb-C1bB2NOmdgyLn15QZFdrYzowzfP7_8xEFVkAc7ZUKkSl8aAvDEEALw_wcB&hvadid=259051413105&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9046972&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9136674196240201577&hvtargid=aud-614677023258%3Akwd-299103307806&hydadcr=28177_1821109&keywords=hada+labo+perfect+gel&qid=1557832122&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Hi! Quick question, are these two products the same?

• https://www.amazon.com/HADALABO-Gokujyun-Hyaluronic-Perfect-100g/dp/B074DYTBQ6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1525472947&sr=8-2&keywords=hada+labo+perfect+gel&linkCode=sl1&tag=drdrayzday-20&linkId=517f53daa8771031878c5689eb159312
  
• https://www.yesstyle.com/en/mentholatum-hada-labo-koi-gokujyun-perfect-gel-100g/info.html/pid.1054928057

You're absolutely right, though it is nice to have skincare products for men sometimes. As a real example, I use Neutrogena Oil Free Daily Long Lasting Facial Moisturizer & Neck Cream daily, which is probably a low bar for good skin care.

My face, however, is considerably larger than the face of the target consumer and the pumping mechanism/instructions don't really work for me. Not a huge deal, I can just put more on, but my face isn't really 2 pumps worth either so it's a bit of a waste. I don't know if concealer comes with instructions or not, but I guarantee you "Concealer for Men" would. (Not that we'd read them...lol.)

Also, I'm aware that you can probably think of 5 examples of the same principle going the other way, e.g. "pink tax".

Ms JessicaDiamonds,

I am in this thread here:https://www.reddit.com/r/Rosacea/comments/an7pk9/last_monday_vs_this_monday_only_4_days_on/

All I saw is you are using Ivermectin. From what I have learned in Reddit's 'UX' from this thread I didn't figure out what medium you are using Ivermectin with? It could be horse paste or it could be Soolantra. I have 'bothered' to try to figure this out and spent time going through the above thread and couldn't find what Ivermectin treatment you are using. If you look at this thread DABReddit says, "I have type two and use Soolantra and Finacia each once per day" who also mentions Soolantra as I did. Can you see, since I am new to Reddit, and I couldn't find what 'Ivermectin' treatment and concluded it was Soolantra that I am simply trying to help and I am not chastising you, that I am volunteering with links to demodectic rosacea treatments which includes ivermectin and other possible treatments? I am so glad you are having success with your ivermectin treatment. I finally discovered in your first post you are using "Durvet Ivermectin Apple Flavored Gel (called horse paste, but not paste, and it's a bit stick for daytime, so I only put a small amount) and CeraVe Lotion Honeyskin Face & Body Cream." I apologize for missing this earlier. Please indulge me with forgiveness for missing this. I have learned now that you have to carefully look at the poster's name, the date the post is published, and how the replies are also dated differently, and how the 'UX' works. Different from the forum style posting I am familiar with, you know what I mean, the 'UX'. Still haven't figured out what the red and gray arrows do.