/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

okay let's see here. Niacinamide, chemical exfoliation and protection from the sun (or to be specific uva/uvb rays) are the best treatments for spot fading. Snail filtrate has been rumoured to have a good healing affect for acne, and some say spot fading. Pore tightening is a harder one as some studies say that your pores don't/can't shrink, only look bigger and get bigger from gunk and picking! A good bha and moisture routine will helped me feel better about that shit. But 9001 products also claim to help so its a bit trial and error for each person.

Blackheads respond well to salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and glycol in acid ?- charcoal and clay worked for me, but generally those are in masks so that may not be of help.

Whitening like ah lighten a shade or like brightening your skin? The former idk about. The latter is chem exfoliation, sunscreen everyday, niacinamide if you like it, and nice make up tbh.

product recs:
>missha charcoal konjac sponge (blackheads)
>skinfood pore sake toner (primer /serum/pore shrink er. haven't used but head nice things about)
>witch hazel toner (pore shrinker/gunk cleaner)
>mizon starfish/snail products (starfish fades but is kinda stinky, snail heals and moisturizes with a neutral smell and a easier price.)
>cosrx blackhead liquid/ various other products. (kinda a chemical exfoliant, kinda a spot treatment depending. smells terrible, works tho haha)
>sheet masks galore, tomato, pearl, rice, lemon, etc varieties will usually help brighten your face and fade marks.
>benton snail bee line (haven't used but apparently good for acne scars)

sorry that wasn't the exact format you wanted! but I hope it helps. and haha, I haven't been here for a while so it's nice to be back

>>8064702
i have no help for you anon, except outside of possibly recommending the etude wonderpore brush

i tried out some stuff today (pic related is how i felt through the whole thing) but i would ultimately recommend them. I have no idea about what long-term use would be like, but short term they're good. All Etude House.

>Collagen Eye Patches
Fucking weird. Really thin too, so have fun trying to separate them. Stick to your face like glue and says to leave them for ~15 minutes. I left them for 30 until they dried and seemed fine. the bags under my eyes were reduced pretty well and my dark circles looked less... dark, but that could just be the patches being cold. It lasts for like a day so good before a party/event.

>Cherry Lip Gel Patch
Even weirder than the eye patches. You look like a serial killer clown wearing it and its fucking huge. Don't even think about moving your mouth or looking down, otherwise it affixes really well. Left it on for the same amount of time as the eye bags and my lips/lip area felt better afterwards. I'd suggest using a balm afterwards though, to really make your lips joocy.

>Kissable Lip Smooth Care
It's a lip scrub, basically. Don't get it inside your mouth because it tastes vile, and it clogs sometimes, but it does its job and smells ok.

>My Lash Serum
Easy to apply, just like mascara. I don't know if its made my lashes longer as they're already long and thick, but they seem to be falling out less. It gives me peace of mind i suppose.

>Collagen Moistfull Sleeping Pack
I've had this for like six months and it's still not run out. It absorbs easily and quickly and my face feels nice when I wake up the next morning. It's really heavily perfumed though, so I might find something else when it does actually run out.

I used a face mask too but it's a cheap superdrug thing nobody cares about.

I have a green tea nose pore thing (surprise surprise also from Etude House) but I've had enough face applications for today thank you.

>>8065538
Thank you for all the solid advice anon! I love that you recommended specifi products because I'm planning my purchase.
I have used Benton's Snail Bee last year for around 6 months and ran out of it in december. I really loved it! It's very nice to apply, feels light and not sticky at all. I believe it helped me a lot with my dark spots and scars so I'm buying a new botter with this purchase. I highly recommend it!
I've heard wonderful things about Laneige's PORE TIGHTENING ESSENCE, I really want to try that one out! I had been reading a lot about pore enlargment and learned that, as you mentioned, you can't shrink pores; but you can keep them as clean as possible in order to make them look smaller. This product seems t be excellent for that!
I've been recommended to try products with BHA to treat redness and acne marks. This one seems to be good, have you heard about it? -> http://www.ebay.com/itm/BENTON-Aloe-BHA-Skin-Toner-200ml-/111058388054?pt=US_Skin_Care&hash=item19db988456&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

>>8065765
Thank you anon! I love experimenting with strange and fun asian products as well! I stumbeled across this foot exfoliant, for example -> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Holika-Holika-Baby-Silky-Foot-One-Shot-Peeling-20ml-2ea-one-use-Liquid-Shiny-/310612875038?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4851f8571e
and it just looks so much fun! Pretty yucky too, hahahahaha, looks really extreme! I found a review and it really looks like aaall the skin comes off! Whoa! -> http://triplerin.com/2014/03/review-holika-holika-baby-silky-foot-one-shot-peeling.html

>>8065918

>>8065765 here again - i used that foot peel. it's trippy as fuck because your skin literally sloughs off. would recommend/10.

>>8065934
Can't wait to try it

>>8065918
>http://triplerin.com/2014/03/review-holika-holika-baby-silky-foot-one-shot-peeling.html

Holy shit, that looks disgusting.
>I need to try it.

>>8064702
any rec's for dark circle creams? Also serums/products for acne

>>8065918
>benton snail bee
I've used the essence and it was actually sticky, huh. Like I've once gotten my face stuck to the towel I slept on.

>>8066072
I like 100percentpure's coffee eye cream. It's got caffeine and seems to work a little, but I don't use it religiously and I have more problems with lines than circles.

>>8066072
seconding, I look like a Tim Burton creature.

I have a question regarding feet...
Should I peel before shower, or shower before peel?

Since maybe a little bit before New Year's, my lips have been really, really dry. Not chapped or flaky, but very sore and dry. They look fine from the outside, but if you touch them they feel weird. I've basically just been going hard on the Vaseline like a motherfucker, but does anyone know what the problem actually is or if there's a more permanent solution? I drink plenty of water so it's not a hydration issue.

>>8066116
After, that way your skin is nice and soft and it just sloughs right off.

>>8065934
I tried that foot peel and it didn't work for me. I wonder what I did wrong. It looks amazing

>>8066124
aids

>>8066084
Whoa, really? This one in the pic? I swear it was absolutely not sticky. Maybe you fell asleep on the towel before it dried? Maybe I'm crazy and mixing things up, too.

>>8066193
dropped pic

>>8066190
Thanks m9

>>8066198
Yeah, same one. Like it doesn't feel sticky when you apply it but when it dries everything sticks to it.

>>8065918
the Benton bha is at too high a ph to exfoliate but it will help with redness! the mizon aha/bha toner, some Tonymoly aha products, and the cosrx products are at the correct oh for exfoliating (the mispronounce one just barely tho haha)

The skin toner is really gentle and reduces redness well! I've used a couple samples of it and liked it, but just be aware it's not an exfoliant.

>>8066084
did you not put anything on top of it? I've never used it on its own so that could be why I've never had that problem. generally I put on more moisturizers after

>>8066124
Vaseline isn't really that moisturizing anon. it seals in moisture that's already there, but by itself it just sorta creates a barrier. kinda like putting plastic wrap on a bowl before you put the food in. try a hydrating/healing lip balm (blistex in the pot works for me bc I like that medicinal smell and feel + it's cheap at every drug store haha, other ppl hate it and swear by Nivea or aqua whatever it's called) let it soak in a bit and the top with vaseline! Hope that helps you out a bit

>>8066072
I'm waiting to buy the Skinfood salmon cream and colour corrector, but honestly at this point dark circles seem kinda like a forever thing unfortunately

Anon here who tried OCM and needs some recovery guidance. First couple days were so nice, blackheads and sebum plugs falling right out of the pores on my nose. But then come the papules. All over my forehead. I'm covered in huge, angry red bumps filled with clear fluid that never come to a head and don't go away unless I pick at them, they scab, and the scab heals. I feel so ugly I don't even want to leave the house. I had mild acne before but this is so much worse than anything I've ever had. I don't even want to experiment finding oils that might be better, I just want this to heal. I discontinued OCM about two weeks ago, but how do I reset my skin? I'm using benzoyl peroxide wash and cream right now to take the swelling down, but is there anything better I should use or products I should avoid? Will this just take time?

>>8066236
Aquaphor is basically a more expensive version of vaseline. It's still an occlusive type of moisturizer which seals in water. It should be used on top of another moisturizer, like a humectant.

>>8066236
Yeah, I know Vaseline isn't great, but it's sort of all I have at the moment. I'm in Italy right now (I just happened to bring a pot of Vaseline with me from home) and the only thing I've really seen here is Labello which is total shit, and Nivea which has just never done much for me. I might have a look around to see if they have Blistex, though, I remember trying it before and liking it a lot. Thanks!

>>8066242
The OCM isn't for everyone. Your skin sounds like it reacted pretty badly to it. Were you using a cleanser after oil massaging? Anyway, just revert back to whatever routine you had before starting oil cleansing and for the love of god DON'T pick at your skin. If anything, lance them with a sterilized needle and put a hydrocolloid bandage on top so that a flat scab forms. You can pick them up at most any pharmacy or grocery store. Mine look like this.

>>8066243
that's the one! I'm on my phone so I couldn't be assed to look it up, didn't realize it was just like Vaseline though. Sorry about that op!

>>8066251
No problem!

>>8066242
holy crap that's awful anon, I'm so sorry for you! 100% aloe vera, apple cider vinegar diluted 50/50 with water, the mizon snail recovery gel, a bha and clean and clear moisturizer with salicylic acid are parts of my go to routine for when I get a breakout.

essentially what I do is:
>wash face (cetaphil)
>tone with acv (sometimes I mix it with green tea instead of water. whatever you like really! it's stinky though.)
>(pm) bha (Paula's 2% rn, let it set for 15-20 mins). (am) skipped.
>mizon snail recovery gel
(and/or)
>aloe vera, let it sink in a bit
(and/or)
>clean and clear moisturizer
(and/or)
>heavier moisturizer
>sunscreen
>(pm) makeup remover

I add or remove things as necessary, and sometimes products like that Benton toner and essence feature in my routine, but I haven't bought a full size of those for a while because the dollar is down. I recommend them though.

no matter what you do it will take time though I'm afraid to say.

Lately whenever I put on my foundation I immediately look chalky or like I have dead skin all over me
I've tried moisturizing and waiting for it to dry or even mixing it with my foundation but no luck.
My skin is a bit dry bit doesn't look anything like it does when I put the foundation on.

Any other suggestions?

>>8066440
Use a primer

>>8066440
Have you been exfoliating regularly? My foundation goes on disastrously when I don't do it twice weekly.

Proven, effective, inexpensive skincare. I live by the following (not my words, I should add):

Face:
[1]T he only proven topical treatment to prevent and improve fine lines and wrinkles is Retin-A/Tretinoin (the acne treatment). It's understandably prescription only here. I buy the lowest prescription concentration when in Europe for less than £10 for a decent size tube. There is LOADS of information and advice online on how to use it properly and safely.


[2] Forget expensive facials, the earlier one gets into the habit of AHA peels the better. You don't need to pay an extortionate amount at a salon as you can do them at home. BRAVURA sell Glycolic acid up to 50% concentration and do a range of cleansing products. I use a daily cleanser with 10% Glycolic acid - less than £10.

>>8066506


[3] Rosehip Oil! As a night or pre moisturiser. Combined with Witch Hazel water as a toner it's an amazing combination. Rosehip oil helps to fade pigmentation. Witch Hazel is a natural astringent and great for oily skins. You don't need to spend a stupid amount on Trilogy Rosehip Oil. Naturally Thinking do a great range of excellent quality carrier oils and floral waters for very reasonable prices.

Teeth:
Unless you have very badly stained teeth, you may first want to try Crest White Strips before spending hundreds on professional whitening. I used them before my wedding and was surprised at how well they worked. I'm glad I gave them a shot as I had almost gone for professional treatments. I've recommended them to countless people since and they've all had good results. Go for #3 or #4 but spread out the usage to avoid tooth sensitivity. The results will be the same but take slightly longer to achieve.

Body Hair:
Know the difference between Laser and IPL. Laser is far more effective in the treatment of hair than IPL and at home IPL should not even be considered unless you like to waste your time and money. The point of going for professional hair removal is permanent results. Laser can deliver a permanent hair reduction at best. IPL is classed the same. The professional machines cost tens of thousands of pounds and the the technicians needs to be trained thoroughly for a reason. At home machines are glorified temporary methods. Electrolysis is the only method which can give permanent hair removal.

I've had Laser and electrolysis. I have completely hair free underarms and bikini line. I have almost hair free legs and arms (due to finish up with electrolysis soon). I like to keep my eyebrows natural but had them tidied up with electrolysis so I never have to give a single though to whether they look presentable or not. The rest of my facial fuzz - (upperlip and beard area) has been reduced to barely visible levels from electrolysis.

Feet:
The product in the article sounds good (if it works) for feet in really bad condition. Other options are Flexitol Heel Balm and good ol' Castor Oil. Castor oil is very viscous so a little bit goes a long way. Not only will it keep heels smooth and soft but it's great for the toes and nails. You only need a drop or two at a time and it should be massaged into the skin thoroughly - once it is, the greasiness is gone.


With the exception of Laser/IPL everything else is inexpensive and WORKS.

I have cellulite on my torso, Im guessing because I used to be really underweight and my parents and doctor soon made me gain; fast. I also have scars from picking/ocd stuff, some of them are kind of deep, would vitamin E work or?

>>8066508
sorry to be a bit off topic, but have you found rosehip oil actually moisturizing? I tried using it two weeks ago after my usual bha, and way after the wait time and my skin just fucking went crazy. It wasn't an allergic reaction, it was an over exfoliated reaction. My skin went from oily to bone dry (and it still is!). I just didn't get any benefit out of rosehip oil on my face. Do you know if it does have any exfoliating properties or whatever that caused that reaction?

Any recommendation por powder of pressed powder pacts, dear anons? I recently got into Asian makeup (I'm so pale I have trouble finding my tone in western makeup brands) and I'm not really sure where to start.

I use avene cleanance k aha/bha exfoliating gel and I love it.
But ever since the winter has caught up here I can't get rid of the feeling of very tense skin. It doesn't look dry but it feels like I held my face above a radiator for hours.
Aloe gel, nivea and avene hydrance don't really help. I use clinique even better foundation and a bit of powder.
Would a toner or primer work?

>>8066508
I'm ginger with not much body hair but I keep my legs and pits in check with a Braun Silk-Epil. It keeps my legs soft for weeks but I have to remember to exfoliate regularly.

With the pubes, well as I have sensitive skin shaving wreaks havoc (although zinc cream helps). I used to wax but had problems with ingrown hair. I carefully dry shave the bikini zone and trim the rest now. I'm single anyway.

>>8066124
Maybe try some bepanthen (dexpanthenol). Pretty sure they have it in Italy

God DAMN I can never handle the detail and length these skincare threads get. Finding good cleansers in them helped get rid of all the red skin and pimples though.

Currently use Mask of Magnaminty by Lush. I just bathe and wash the face frequently and use fresh t-shirts as pillow cases and switch them out every 2-3 days. Probably the best I will get at it being a guy, but I have trouble keeping my skin around my chin dry. I have oily skin though and feel using a moisturizer is overkill. Any advice ?

>>8066811
Use something like aloe vera gel, you can get them with added tea tree oil as well. Oily skin gets more oily if you don't moisturise, since your skin produces more oil to compensate for it being dried out by washing!

>>8066242
What is OCM? Over the counter medicine?

>>8066849
Oil cleansing method.

Hey, does anyone else here have small bumps under their eyes?

My dermatologist told me it was eczema and prescribed me some cream for it, but I've finally stopped it after 6 weeks because it doesn't work.

I'm being told by people now that everyone has those bumps and that I shouldn't worry about it. They just bother the fuck out of me and make me feel disgusting.

>>8066905
did you derma get her degree from the back of a cereal box?

>>8066909
I don't know. I've been googling what it could possibly be for the past hour and it looks like Milia? I wonder why he said eczema.

>>8066124
>https://www.sephora.com/strawberry-lip-balm-P42205?skuId=683508
This is the best lip balm I've ever used, anon. I've tried Nivea, Vaseline, Burt's Bees, all kinds. This stuff works overnight to close up my torn open lips and within using it for 3 or so nights they're almost back to normal. I drink water too but winter reks my lips.

>>8066868
Oh ok. Thank you!

>>8067044
I got them too under my one eye. They appeared about a month or two ago? I used to get weird skin rashes where my arm bends and it reminds me of them except not itchy. I'll try using the cream I have for that on it. I actually forgot all about it until I read your post, I do my best to avoid looking at my face in mirrors.

>>8066255
No, no cleanser. The websites I referenced online said to wipe the oil away with a warm washcloth, twice if necessary, so that's what I did. Thank you so much for the bandage recommendations though, I'll pick some up at the drug store tomorrow so I can put them on at night.

>>8066320
I was afraid it might take time. :( Thanks for sharing your routine, I'll look into the products. I've never heard of the snail recovery gel before, but I was thinking of picking up aloe vera for sure. At this point, I'd honestly rub dog shit on my face if you told me it would clear up my skin.

>>8067627
The recovery gel gets recd a lot on these threads, sometimes by me even. It's pretty universally helpful as a light moisturizer and redness treatment. The effect it has on acne healing seems to be more varied but I find it helpful. It's only 5-7$ on eBay with free shipping too, which is helpful. (We can rec legit sellers if you need that!)

and aloe ver is always a good place to start. it's so soothing and nice smelling that honestly it's nice to have in your routine even if your face isn't melting.

But definitely take a look into a toner as well, they're cheap, generally well received by all skin types, and there are so many varieties that can help with any range of ailment. Have you thought about a once weekly clay mask? anything with bentonite clay should work for you, even if they are a bit messy. Most natural food stores and health food stores should have some options if Walmart/etc don't.

We'll keep you away from the dog shit for now though haha

>>8066242
Be really really careful about what you pick at. I broke out pretty much immediately when I tried OCM so gave it up as a bad idea - fuck this 'purging' shit that people try to tell you that it is, I was getting pimples in places I had never had them before, similar to you. The key thing is DO. NOT. SQUEEZE otherwise they may end up as new permanent sites where you keep getting pimples and acne. Benzoyl peroxide may be too irritating for you at this stage so I would try a gentler cleanser (cetaphil is a good idea) and also aloe vera with witchhazel, maybe something like niacinamide which is anti-inflammatory. You need to be soothing and calming your skin down at this stage, maybe with gentle chemical exfoliation. Be careful if you want to use salicylic acid *and* benzoyl peroxide as it may irritate things further.

>>8066229
As do I, still sticky.

What is a good place to get Benton cosmetics from? I live in the US. Do they have an official site?

I'm just gonna drop this pic and say that everyone should use this stuff.
it's hella grainy and kinda hard to apply but you leave it on your skin for about 5-10 minutes and then treat it like a scrub and scrub your face while washing it off.
my skin is softer than a babys ass and all my blackheads are just gone like holy shit this stuff is gold in a tube
(just use a moisturizer after and you're good to go)

like legit this stuff is so great I use it a few times a week and my skin is so wonderful (and my skin is gross af so that's saying something)

(the sugar melts in the shower so it's not good to use in there which blows but whatever I'm in love so I'll take the time to scrub my face with it)

>>8066473
This.

>>8067044
I get just a few of those bumps per year around the eye area. For me, I know it's milia and it happens when the skin is dehydrated a lot. The bumps will stay for weeks-months which is mildly annoying.

Don't try to "pop" it or anything! Just apply an intensive hydrating cream and maybe some face oil to keep the skin flexible and moisturized. Eventually it will magically roll out and dissappear.

>>8068072
I don't like the idea of harsh manual exfoliants. Imagine scraping off wallpaper with your fingernails instead of using a nice solution which melts the glue and allows everything to peel in one go. Do yourself a favor and buy an aha/bha and your skin will be glorious in the long run.

Help me /cgl/, I had really dry skin and lips, I'm thinking because I was brushing my teeth AFTER moisturizing instead of before, and the edges of my lips cracked and I picked at them and now they're nasty puffy red sores. I will spare you a picture. I've been moisturizing the shit out of them and it's helping a little but does anyone have any other tricks that might help these heal? Sorry I know this is super gross and I fucked up several times through this process, but I look like I have fucking herpes or some shit on the corners of my mouth and I want to die

>>8068072
I have this stuff, and I have noticed pretty much no improvement to my skin.

Anyone has lolita-able makeup tutorials for already "western" big eyes that not include circle lens and falsies? I dislike mainstream or alternative/goth western makeup because they tend to cake lots of eyeliner and loud eyeshadow, while me aim for a more natural or cute look rather than sexy or over the top. Mind my undertone is cool,my skin is really pale with yellowish tones as well and my hair are dark brown with no warm tones, so i look like shit in warm colors like orange or browns.

>>8068309
You might be allergic to some food ingredient. I get this when I eat tomatoes..
I use coconut oil at home and Vaseline when out. It takes forever to go away, of course you shouldn't pick at it

>>8064702
Got the product in op's picture and it should be arriving any day now! Too bad it's no longer in the same cute packaging but at least it's in a more hygienic tube version now.

>>8068309
If they're open/cracked, apply Neosporin/antibiotic ointment, let that soak in, then apply Vaseline over them. If not use a good lip balm over them, then a layer of Vaseline. I have lots of problems around my lips too and this is usually what ends up working best.

I went out and bought an aloe plant today, /cgl/.

Will using the gel inside help fade my acne scars (sincere we're on the subject)? I don't have pits but my marks are really red. I've been using a BB cream before my makeup and it's a really slow process. Can I just put it on before bed and forget about it?

>>8069172
*since
god damn autocorrect

>>8066242
I had the same experience, everyone shits on me with "oh you must not have been getting all the oil off your face" or some other bullshit, it works for some but I can't recommend it ever

>right before my wedding oh jesus

>>8069172
I use aloe internally? like drinking aloe juice/mixing it in smoothies, externally I'm not entirely sure, try your method and see results I guess? everyone's different

>god damn it is so bitter though

>>8066541
hmm, are you sure it was the oil and not something else or possibly a coincidence? Many people have had fantastic success using it but a few have reported breakouts or bumpy pimples after use as well. Unfortunately some products, even well-tolerated ones won't be suitable for everyone.

There is also the chance that your skin, despite seeming oily, is actually combination type and the dyer patches had been used to heavier moisturizing up until the point you used the oil..

You only ever want to use a couple of drops of the stuff and if you need an extra moisturizer boost, it can be added to your regular nightcream or light cream moisturizer.

>>8069247
just to add, after the bha, you may have been used to using a more intensive moisturizer type afterwards. I've found that my skin (combination, on the oily side) is very dry and tight feeling after peels and I tend to use aloe vera (dr organic gel) and cream moisturizer until it starts to feel more normal again, and then revert back to using oils.

>>8068511
Like...any western beauty magazine ever? It's really hard to point you to a tutorial for 'western' eyes because like 'asian' eyes they aren't all the same, and have very different requirements based on shape, whether you've got sunken/prominent eyes etc.
Maybe looking up generic 'neutral eyeshadow' tutorials or a light smoky eye with shades of grey and purple would be more up your alley.

>>8069172
Use it on a nightly basis, my mother does that and it has really helped evening out her skin and reducing sun spots.

>>8069172
Use vitamin e oil, anon. That shit's cheap and it helps fade acne scars. I also use it on other scars that aren't on my face and it faded that shit so good.

Right now I've got really dry patches of skin on my forehead, that are also mildly stinging and itchy, while the rest of my face is its normal, acne-prone self. Anyone know what could be causing this and how to fix it? I'm currently taking erythromycin for my acne, but the dryness has been going on since before I started taking it.

>>8066519
I used a coffee scrub from skinfood that worked really well but I don't really have cellulite, but it did make things tighter in my back thigh area. The caffeine is suppose to be good for cellulite or something. There is also a coffee gel from skinfood that works okay.

I used sit and tight from soap and glory and I saw a bigger difference. People actually commented how nice my legs were but I was also exercising and biking at the same time. It does feel weird, like it feels like it's burning for a bit and tingly and you are suppose to sit, so read and follow the directions.

Do the methods for fading acne scars work everywhere on your body, or would you need stronger stuff to fade them on parts that aren't your face?

>>8068582
>>8068679
Thanks ladies! I didn't have coconut oil or neosporin so I just used the vaseline but there's already a huge difference in how obvious the cracks are, and they're much less painful and tempting to pick at now. I felt like fucking Heath Ledger's Joker ffs.

I have a question about AHAs/BHAs and Niacinamide.

I have both blackheads/comodones and sun damage (uneven skin tone). I have a few products and I'm not sure how to use them.

I have AHA (14% glycolic acid swipes), Paula's Choice BHA 2%, Ponds Dark Spot Correcting Niacinamide Cream (doesn't really seem like I need this), Eltamd Uv Clear SPF 46 (contains Niacinamide), CeraVe Niacinamide Cleanser.

I'm thinking about getting some chemical peels for the sun damage but I'm a bit scared to. Anyway, given the products I have, how would you guys use these (with the exception of the sunscreen and cleanser because i know when to use those)? Like should I be using AHA and BHA at the same time at night? Should I even bother with the niacinamide cream?

Also, have any of you successfully reversed sun damage? I'm freaking out because I've had discoloration for 3 years now and I feel like my skin will never get better. I've been using sunscreen pretty consistently fo 5 months or so but I've seen no difference.

>>8066603
Haven't tried Too Faced my self, but their powder get pretty good reviews.

>>8069829
It should work just fine on other areas.

>>8069868
I would alternate AHA and BHA at night, both of those are exfoliants so you should have a moisturiser afterwards. Since you say there's sun damage I would avoid using the AHA or BHA in the mornings since they increase sun sensitivity which is the last thing you want right now! I would hold back on the chemical peels until you have used these products for a while (4-6 weeks), that way you know you won't react to AHA/BHA. Using sunscreen alone only prevents further damage rather than reversing it so I don't expect you to see any changes until you start using things like vitamin C serum, AHAs etc.

Do some of you guys make your own comestics ? I found a place in my city where they sell starter kit for like 25€ and I'm super tempted because I can't find something that would fit just right for me. I know it takes a lot of time and practice but I'm pretty good at baking so I figured it wouldn't be so different. I wouls start by making day cream with rosehip oil maybe with neroli, something not too complex at first, but I would eventually like to dive into homemade makeup.

>>8069877
Thanks so much! This is really helpful. Do you think adding a vitamin C serum in my routine would be useful?

>>8069884
Not just yet - I would start with the AHA/BHA for a couple of weeks first. Because skin is really individual you want to make sure you aren't reacting to any of the products before you add new ones, otherwise if you have a reaction to something you don't know which product it is or whether it's that particular combination of products.

>>8069935
I can't second this enough - add one product at a time! I got all excited after one product I bought worked, so from here and reddit i went on a shopping spree based on recommendations and chucked them into my routine. My skin? Reacted horribly! I stopped using them all and introduced them slowly one by one (Man, took so much patience!) and it turns out I'm not actually allergic to any of them, it was just too much for my skin all at once. Learned my lesson!

>>8069935
>>8069962
Ahh yeah I have so much trouble with being patient and sticking to things. Alright, I'll make sure to use the AHA and BHA then for around 8 weeks then and see what improves. Thanks :)

>>8065765
Hey, this might help me - what's your skin type?
I like reading these but wish people mentioned it - I got combination skin with acne (one red one every couple days, heaps of invisible ones that show as bumps), big pores & acne scarring...

>>8065918
Looks so gross, but so satisfying!
But I kinda think there's a reason our feet have calluses like that. Wouldn't doing this do more damage than harm?

Otherwise, would you be able to keep up with it by moisturizing your feet daily? I wouldn't wanna do this more than once.

>>8066084
I got it too, not sticky. It's almost like water.
Maybe yours has the actual real snail goop in it haha

Recently my eyelids have been slightly swollen, red, and peeling. I don't think they're dry, it just randomly started one day and has persisted throughout the past month. I think it might be Blepharitis? Would any of you know anything to treat it?

has anyone used dermarollers? ive heard good things but i'm not entirely sure they're legit. i have acne scars and i'd like to get rid of them using a roller maybe

I haven't personally tried dermarollers, but my friend is an esthetician who has. She likes to try every new product out first for herself, before she recommends them to her clients. It works for what your trying to achieve. I don't like pain so I use Mederma scar cream plus with SPF 30 and it has worked.

Kind of rediscovered calendula/Marigold cream mixed with Vaseline today. I used it as a child against my dermatitis, now it helps me with dry skin in cold weather.

I had dry eyelids, red skin army nose nose and lips and it's been a great relief, the dey patches are already gone. But I remember you can overuse it and it causes breakouts.
The Wikipedia article also states that it can cause allergic reactions.

For the Germans, it's called melkfett mit ringelblume and you can get it at every drug store for cheap :)

>>8071165
*around my nose

I have a question. In what cases do you guys prefer to use Asian products rather than local ones? I get the feeling a lot of people are particular about certain brands and hold Asian products in higher esteem. Why is that?

>>8071178
For whatever reason, I've found Korean face cleansers and toners just agree with my skin much better than Western ones you'd get for the same price. The exfoliators and moisturisers I've tried haven't done much, though.

>>8071178
I think it's because Asian values match up with seagull values, hence why /cgl/ prefers Asian products. Compared to the West, where it's more make-up and maturity, Asians are more axed on skincare and youthfulness. Looking young is important to seagulls, seeing as most participate in hobbies where aging is frowned upon.

> Or in my case, it's because I'm ethnically Asian and think products designed for an Asian demographic will work better for me.

>>8071208
>>8071203

OK cool, thankyou!

I would like to try some Asian skin products (any kind, I'm running out of everything). What brands do you recommend I start with?

>>8071178
Asian skincare is usually 5-10 years ahead of Western skincare because as a whole, Asian society is more obsessed with good skin and preventative skincare, so there's more money in developing products and more sales to be made. I find that in general people only have a skincare 'routine' if they need to fix something, vs. in Asia where you develop a skincare routine so you never need to fix anything. For example, sunscreen is something that people only use on sunny days at the beach, not because it's anti-aging and the prospect of putting it on when it's overcast or not sunny? Forget about it unless you're albino or have super fair skin, and even then you'll here "gosh, you're SO white/pasty" and not in a complimentary way. Tanning and sunburn are signs of a good, carefree holiday, not markers of skin damage. That means the range of sunscreens available here is targeted to convenience, for outdoor activities, and for someone who's like me and acne-prone there's not a lot of targeted products I can wear daily. Makeup is a big deal here, but good preventative skincare is not.

Also, cgl has a fair amount of ethnically Asian people on here, myself included - so maybe that skews things as well.

>>8071220
I like Skinfood's stuff a whole lot, personally.

>>8071239
are there any asian brands that are cruelty free? I was thinking that since China has lifted its mandatory animal testing for cosmetics, there may be more companies changing their policies etc.

>>8071178
Hmm... Some of their products are just kinder to my skin, personally.
I mostly use Western brands when it comes to skincare and Asian makeup, sunscreen and masks.
Asian makeup has a better price/quality ratio and the ingredients, formulas etc they use are different. Western makeup is a bit too heavy for my taste.
As for sunscreens, I live in based Yurop and our sunscreens are terrific... As long as you don't use them on your face. For that I use muh Biore, which is ten times easier to work with.

I can't tell you anything about their skincare as I don't really use those products but opt for local ones instead, though I suppose there's a reason behind people using those too. Or we're just weeaboos, I don't know.

>>8071220
Mizon's stuff is really good. I have the Snail BB cream and it is the only thing I've ever found that matches my skin tone. It's not expensive and lasts forever. It's also evened out my tone and discoloration.

Is there a wiki page or something for seagulls who basically have zero skincare routine?

Does birth control actually help anyone with their acne? My dermatologist is putting me on a low dosage and said it would help, and a lot of my friends are on it and it cleared them all up right away.

Just curious since I've never used BC before so I'm a little nervous.

>>8071265
no, some anon tried making a compilation or something once but the thread derailed real quick. If you just lurk in these threads regularly you pick up stuff since the same people seem to reply in them.

>>8071348
It's helped me a bit, but not completely. I guess I'm just unlucky.

>>8071348
It helped me but I stopped because it was making my boobs bigger and it made me moody.

I was thinking about trying the tea tree skin care kit from the body shop. Any seagulls have any first hand experience using it?

>>8071444
I swear by all of their tea tree oil products. I used it regularly for awhile but stopped to try out another brand. My face was ok, but then slowly I started getting cystic acne break outs all over my chin (something I use to get years ago.) Went back to their tea tree oil facewash and the oil for sudden acne spots and my cystic acne is once again gone. Just don't over do it cause it can dry your skin out, but at least for me it works perfectly.

A pack of PH testing strips just arrived.
I know cleansers should be about 3-5, but what about moisturisers and sunscreen? Or the other things like emulsion, essence and serums?

Can anyone vouch for any of Etude House's skincare products? I'm interested in trying any combination of cleansers/toners/etc. they offer, but don't know where to start.

>>8071265
reddit is the place to be for that, sorry.

>>8071239
I don't think cruelty free has taken off as a selling point there, so I'm guessing most still test on animals.

>>8071348
It will only help if there is a hormonal factor contributing to your acne.

>>8071493
Most of them are targeted at oily teenage skin and I'm quite a bit past that stage now, sorry. Why not look for some reviews?

>>8071348
Mine helped, but I didn't have too much of a problem in the first place. My hair and skin was much drier until my body got used to it after a few months but its still better than before.

>>8071497

Ah, true, true. I'll do my best!

>>8071457
ph dependant items are exfoliants. bhas and ahas are in the 3-4(.5) area cleansers are considered gentle if 5.5 but really if you're using a toner to get your skin to a certain ph- for health or for exfoliating then that will have to be taken into account.

moisturizer and so on don't really have set ph to be at as far I know

>>8071493
the other anon is wrong but then again im not surprised considering how far into shit this board has fallen and always was shit in terms of skincare, even after being autistic and trying to be mini-reddit (who doesnt really help either). etude house has products for women in their 50s and shit now, like the goback line and total age repair. theres the skin malgem collection which is good for combination skin. the only products which would possibly cause breakouts for anyone are the moistfull collagen, if you are oily skinned since its for dry bitches or the ac clinic because its for really bad acne, not normal acne. shits harsh. moistfull flower cream is great for even combination skins and hasnt caused me a breakout and im an oily bitch. wonderpore is good if you have pore concerns and their baking powder wash is better for oily types.

>>8071493
I tried their blue moistfull ones and they're too sticky for me.

>>8071667
Not related to your post much, but it actually reminded me, as a PSA to people concerned about ageing:
You should pretty much start wearing anti-ageing products at about 21-15 years old, depending on your skin type. If you have dry skin, younger as well as if you have acne and eye-bags or do a lot of exaggerated facial expressions regularly. Anti ageing products are just that. ANTI ageing. You don't start using them when you notice yourself looking older, you should start using them before those signs start showing.

>>8070247
I had this problem back when I tried out a charcoal face wash. I tried reducing use but still had the same issue. Finally just stopped using it and.it went away after a few days. Have you tried any new products lately? It could be way too harsh for sensitive eye areas even though the rest of your face is fine.

>>8071178
America has better anti aging "oh shit, I'm old" products but I feel like Asian ones are good for preventative care, aren't nearly as harsh, and are way better quality. The quality of most of the stuff I have is on par with the $60 creams I've tried. I use a mix myself, Asian cleansers (double cleansing is awesome) western toner and eye cream (algenist complete eye renewal balm is my HG for dark circles and I use witch hazel with rose water for toner) I'm also using a western serum at the moment that I'm hoping to replace with "it's skin" effectors because it's a stupid expensive price. (Dr Dennis gross brightening solution $80) the rest is Asian stuff, but I'm trying to rehaul and experiment so I have ~$200 of Korean shit in the mail right now. I think if I can find a good replacement for my eye cream, I'll switch out everything but my toner and lactic acid peels. The serum was a nice experiment but I don't really need retinol because I have no wrinkles and my acne has been very minimal since I started double cleansing.
Speaking of which, anyone know of a good eye cream for dark circles? I'm trying out the Tonymoly panda dream one, but I mostly bought it because it was cute. (I'm horrible about that.)

I came to ask about skin lightening, because I have acne scars and alot of discoloration on my butt and thighs....but I searched it first and read most of the replies for that subject in this thread.

So, I'm not gonna ask again, so much as extend the question; are there any specific product recommends (skin lighting to cure acne scars, dark spots and other skin discolorations) for brown skinned people? I'm a caramel colored black girl, and alot of products and such seem to work poorly or mess up the skin of people with melanin in their skin. I think some type of topical cream is what I really want atm

I've been using Kojie soap for about a month...no oticable changes thus far, OR all of my face is getting lighter, and thus everything is lighter around the scars...so basically "nothing" happened.

in addition, i'm noticing that threads are becoming a little redundant, because we keep asking each other the same questions.
Can we make a few infographs with some standard info? Especially for techniques and products that some of us have had success with; because I think thats the important thing; we're asking each other because we want a personal opinion, not so much some random review with "it does this, etc etc"

>>8071444
Would not recommend for ppl with sensitive skin.

Tea Tree Oil
> great spot treatment
> have finished a bottle and repurchased
> the bottle is small, get for about $5 on sale

Tea Tree Toner
> too strong for my sensitive skin, feels/smells like I'm disinfecting my face when I used it
> big bottle, did not repurchase
> only used it during breakouts

Tea Tree Pore Minimizer
> does not minimize pores but can be used as a primer in your pore-y/oily areas I guess
> slight tingly sensation that makes it ~feel~ like it's working lol
> doesn't sting or hurt despite my sensitive skin
> didn't finish, didn't repurchase
> it does kinda work as a primer for the t-zone area but not well enough to keep using it in my routine now that my skin is no longer that oily/acne-proned
> TBS should market this differently imo

Tea Tree Blemish Fade Lotion
> didn't really notice a difference tbh
> to be fair I don't scar easily on the face, my blemish scars tend to fade away by themselves
> don't feel like this product helped speed up that process
> did not repurchase

I bought these products in a haul a few years back when I had more acne and an oilier face but now my skin is more combo dry with a t-zone that gets oily over time. I still use the oil as spot treatment now, not sure how well the concentration/price compares to the health food store versions but it works for now so I'll probably compare when I run out.

Their Aloe line is pretty good, skip the night cream and just get the protective restoring mask. More bang for your buck, feels better imo and can be doubled as an all purpose moisturizer tbh depending on your level of heavy moisturizer tolerance. I think I tried 2 serums from them and they honestly just feel light lotions, not worth it.

>>8071444
you could try the seaweed line before hopping to the tea tree. its still for acne, but less harsh. the tea tree one benefits some people wonderfully, but for others its too harsh because their skin is sensitive. another great acne brand (i had cystic) is alba botanica's acnedote line.

>>8071798
i know, dear.
thats why i have a bunch of missha shit.

>>8071493
I used a sleeping pack a couple years back from EH and it was really good but I think it's discontinued now. Just ordered some new things from them to try out, most were small makeup products though. Been using their sheet masks for the past couple weeks and no complaints so far. One is already on my rebuy list of when I get through all my sheet masks.

What's your skin type or concern? That will help with zoning in on some products.

>>8071818
>but I'm trying to rehaul and experiment so I have ~$200 of Korean shit in the mail right now
I just got my ~$150 worth of stuff today, it was a glorious angels singing in the background moment when I opened it - although I was met with a shitload of packing peanuts in my way before I could get to my haul. I don't even know where to start. Special surprise my clio eyeliner came as a holiday set with a free mascara (YAY!). Unfortunately(?) all my free samples were from tonymoly, not that I don't like them but I just prefer a variety of stuff to try.

Hey seagulls. I've been struggling with very bad acne for awhile now. I've tried a lot of drug store cleaners with no luck. I have oily skin and lots of acne scars too. I know seeing a dermatologist would be best right now, but I have reasons why I can't.

I've been looking at Etude House lately and other Korean skincare products to try and help myself manage it. I'll be honest though, I have no idea what to look for or what I'm doing. If anyone has any recommendations for acne cleaners, masks, or anything like that, I'd really appreciate it. --Oh! And any if you could tell me your routine as well, I'd appreciate that too.

>>8072228
What have you tried, and what active ingredients did they have? What is your current routine? How long did you try them for?

Acne prone skin usually reacts to anything that upsets it with...more acne, so it's important you introduce products slowly and gently. If you strip the oils too much you may think 'yay my skin isn't oily' but then also irritate your skin, which can lead to more breakouts.
I would start with just a cleanser, toner and moisturiser. I can't advise specifically on an entirely Korean product routine that has worked for me as my current combination is a mix of things and I still get acne, but I do like and use the Innisfree Volcanic Pore Clay Mask.

>>8071493
Also, the Like20 and Darling lines by Etude are for aging issues.

>>8072268
I probably should have put that in my post. My bad. I've tried Acne Stress Control Scrub from Neutrogena that's 2% Salicylic Acid twice a day, morning and night for two weeks. I saw no changes neither positive or negative. I recently switched over to Clean & Clear Continuous Control that's 10% Benzoyl Peroxide. I've been using it probably for a week now, so it's a bit too early to tell if it's really working, but so far I see no change.

I was concerned about over doing it, but should I be using the Neutrogena Stress Control and the Clean & Clear together since they're different active ingredients?

Then I have On-the-Spot Acne Treatment from Neutrogena that has been somewhat helpful for the really bad ones, but I still look like a pizza face.

After I cleanse, I use Yes to Tomatoes Clear Skin moisturizer which I kinda like, but I'm not sure if it's helping or harming.

I'm sorry that I'm such a clueless dunce. I've only been able to actually use these sorts of things after I turned 18 and could buy it for myself.

Do you have any toners that you would recommend for me to try? I'll be taking a look at that mask you really like.

Thank you very much for taking the time to respond to me.

>>8072285
Not the same anon, but don't be sorry at all! It's important to experiment a little as everyone reacts differently to different products. People with the same skin type aren't for sure all going to react the same to a product.

Personally, I use tea tree oil to spot treat my acne and thayer's unscented witch hazel as a toner. I've also used Clean & Clear's persa-gel for spot treatment in the past and that worked for me as well but I find that tea tree oil works faster. You may want to try gel or gel creams for a moisturizer. Aloe vera gel is pretty soothing and a good start for oily to normal skin, not moisturizing enough for dry skin though.

>>8072285
Don't worry about it - at least you're trying.

I don't like cleansers with microbeads because I find if I have active acne (irritated, red, sore, or has heads) then it makes it more likely to scar/get worse since I'm basically scratching already irritated skin. If you don't mind it, keep using the Clean and Clear one - no point in switching if you've still got some left.

Since the on-the-spot treatment has benzoyl peroxide in it (which seems to help a bit) I would recommend trying a toner that will double as a chemical exfoliant, maybe one with 2% salicylic acid. I would also switch moisturizers to something with more of a gel consistency - my favourite summer moisturiser is a cheap aloe vera gel with tea tree oil in it, although if you have open spots from picking then they'll sting and if you have combination skin, chances are it won't be moisturising enough for your dry bits (which is why I only use it in summer). Tea tree oil does nothing for me as a spot treatment, but in aloe vera gel it seems to help prevent things getting worse.

Please help me seagulls. I have very dry and flaky skin, but when I use moisturizers I get acne all over the place. What can I do? Any products you can recommend for extremely dry, acne prone skin?

>>8072395
Microbeads are also man-made plastic pieces of shit that contribute to pollution so if you're going to use a mechanical exfoliant it's better to use something like a corn/nut/kernel whatever one. Though because these are uneven (can cause microabraisions), I always recommend chemical exfoliants.

>>8072172
Can you talk more about that Aloe mask? What do you mean by restoring? I think I'm interested

>>8071178
I much prefer asian products to the overpriced, ineffective ones found in Boots (UK here).

>>8072482
What have you tried before that makes this happen? Maybe try a gel/gel-cream while you spot treat the acne and then move on to some stronger moisturizers when the acne lessens.

I have one day before the con. I've been fading my acne marks with kojic acid and cocoa butter for the past week and a half. It's worked wonders on my face, but my chest and back are still looking a little gnarly. Is there anything I can do with so little time left, or will I be stuck putting makeup on it all weekend?

>>8072285
What kind of skin do you have? Oily? Dry? I also have super acne prone skin, and it's oily. I use the Oil Free Acne Wash from Neutrogena twice a day, rather than the scrub because my dermatologist told me not to use scrubs more than two or three times a week for the same reasons that other anon stated. (It irritates the skin). Once in a while I'll use Aveeno's Positively Radiant daily scrub (maybe like twice a week) while I'm in the shower for a gentle exfoliate.

It's all about finding a routine that works on your skin. The Oil Free Acne Wash is very drying, but honestly doesn't really dry out my skin too much, it really helps me dry out my acne and makes my skin soft. I can feel it being tight though, so I just slap on some moisturizer and I'm good. But I've seen reviews where it's too harsh for some people even though it's what works best for me. Try not to get anything with microbeads for the facewash you're using daily.

For a toner I use Witch Hazel. I found that I still needed a bit of a kick, so I'm using this Witch Hazel/Apple Cider Vinegar/Green Tea mixture at the moment. (poorfag graduate trying not to break the bank here) Otherwise, I use just Witch Hazel, I switch it up depending how my skin's acting that day. For spot treatment, I use pure ACV. If I've got a bad breakout, I put on the ACV and then some Tea Tree oil and that seems to help me best. If I have open sores (because I pick....) I dab some Vitamin E oil on it and leave it be. Then I moisturize with some lotion called Simple that I got from the store. I don't know much about moisturizers but it's what works for me since it's not greasy. That other anon who talks about aloe gel as a moisturizer sounds smart, so I'm thinking of giving it a shot.

But also adult acne is a bitch, and it's not just all topical so you should probably look into taking vitamin supplements to help kill the inflamation from the inside. Sorry for long rant, just trying to help a fellow acne anon.

>>8072591
You could try a peel but honestly you have one day. Just slap on some makeup and work on it when you get back

>>8072585
Well usually my skin is just fine, just have some blackheads and stuff, but the dry winter air makes my skin really flaky. The acne just came when I applied some nivea stuff, so I stopped using it, but my skin is dry again now...
Well guess acne is also not the right word, maybe a few pimples or something, english is not my first language, sorry.

>>8072577
http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/skin-care/facial-masks/aloe-protective-restoring-mask.aspx

their warming mineral mask is fantastic also. i like their aloe protective serum which helps my skin feel really smooth and is good for dry, harsh climates.

>>8071254
would also like to know about this, any anons have the answer?

>>8072577
Sure! The "protective restoring" thing is actually just the name of the mask lol sorry was lazy to capitalize. The idea of it is a leave-in mask so you apply it after all your other skincare steps to seal everything and have an extra layer of moisture. It's gentle and rich without being too heavy imo, at first I used it like a sleeping pack (left it on overnight) but honestly it applies like a nice cream moisturizer so I ended up using it as such lol. Still applied it as the last step of my skincare routine. It's 100mL for almost the same price as the night cream which is only 50mL. So yah you can use it day or night and it's non-irritating and also wasn't oily as a heavier moisturizer. Never used the day cream (50mL, slight cheaper) and haven't tried any of the stuff in the tubes (really wanted to try the lotion with spf but it's never in stock during a good sale online...) but tried the Protective Serum and I would say skip as it just felt like a light lotion that didn't do anything spectacular plus it's only 30mL for the same price as the mask! Boo. TBS always has sales so I wait until the better ones to haul stuff but it would be a definitely repurchase for me in the future. Hope that helps!

>>8072605
Do you exfoliate? That can help with the flakiness and possibly the blackheads. You can also use a konjac sponge for some gentle daily exfoliation. Are you waiting for your pimples disappear on their own with time or did you want to start with some spot treatment? You can try tea tree oil, just drop the oil on a q-tip and then apply it to the pimple. Do not slather all over because that stuff is strong and will definitely hurt on dry cracked areas.

I would still go ahead with a gel-cream first just in case your skin can't adjust to something super rich right away. Also, you might benefit from layering your products to prep your face for more moisture. For example, start off with a toner, serum, and/or light lotion so that your skin can absorb it first since it's lighter and then apply a thicker/heavier product on top like a cream.

>>8068072
Gonna go with what: >>8068303 and >>8068313 said (except I used the sample packet)
My skin is pretty thick and even I noticed it was a bit harsh and I can only imagine the micro scratches it was causing from the rough edges of the sugar crystals.

On a related noted about this recent charcoal skin cleanser trend, I've tried Biore's deep pore foaming charcoal cleanser and that also didn't do much for my blackheads. If anything, I think the foaming sort of blocked or prevented the charcoal from actually getting in the pores to do their job. I also felt like there wasn't that much charcoal in it to begin with.
The only thing I liked was that it had a tingly refreshing effect but that's as far as it went for me.

>>8072342
>>8072395
>>8072592

Thank you everyone for taking the time to respond to me. I really do appreciate it.

Taking in everyone's suggestions, I think for now I'll stick with the Clean & Clear cleanser I've been using, but I'll introduce witch hazel for a toner and try an aloe gel moisturizer.

I'll be honest, I didn't even know toner was a thing until now. I feel so silly.

I'll be ditching that one scrub I tried and looking for a replacement to use once or twice a week since it makes sense that it would irritate my skin. (And also, the microbeads are plastic made and very bad for the environment.)

I will also be trying that Innisfree face mask one anon really liked.

Thanks again, everyone.

Read through the bits about Etude House and anti-ageing, and I'm feeling the weight of my carefree years in the sun.

1) Will cold cream help with anti-ageing, or is it only a face cleanser/makeup remover? I recently dug up a pot of Pond's from back when I was trying a bunch of things for my acne (didn't work for acne).

2) I'm thinking of buying the Darling Cream and Like20 Eye Concentrate, but the former isn't available on the website. Is it safe to get these off eBay (from sellers with 50k+ ratings)?

>tfw spending so much on skincare
>praying it's worth it for my poor scarred skin

>>8073771
> http://www.etudehouse.com/index.php/new/darling-cream.html

But I also get a bunch of stuff off eBay, just make sure it's a reliable seller. Rubyruby is a reliable seller that sells authentic products and have had many great reviews.

>>8072216
I'm hoping to get a bunch of samples too. I actually like tonymoly stuff so I'm good with getting that. My haul is somewhere between Korea and the US right now. I'm sad though because it was supposed to arrive by now. Thankfully I live like two hours from customs and they clear it all through quickly in my experience. I used Jolseusa from Amazon because they're legit and offer cheap flat rate ems shipping ($25 dollars per order. Worth it if you buy a lot and I hear they're generous with samples) I have a good mix of stuff .
Etude House: bb cushion, 10 collagen eye patches, peach lip perfume breath spray(?) Lip tint, hair serum, eye shadow cushion, brow pencil
Skin food: black sugar cleansing oil, black sugar wash off mask
It's skin: power 10 vc effectors in vita c, syn-ake, and blue for freckles
Innisfree: 7 green tea sheet masks
Tonymoly: Panda's dream eye base (primer) panda's dream cooling eye stick, panda's dream sleeping pack, and petit bunny gloss bar in peach
Benton: snail bee essence, snail bee lotion

As you can see I was a total sucker for the panda stuff, but I have eyes so tired I legitimately have trouble keeping them open some times because they're that fatigued so the cooling stick sounds wonderful, like icy hot for your eyes, and the primer stick I heard makes you look more awake. Worst case scenario, I have cute packages to display with those.

I'm also looking for a good body serum that's going to help with my freckles (hereditary plus growing up in the desert without sunscreen) I found a lotion on amazon that's a mild peel (10% glycolic and 2% salicilic acid.) Also a promising serum from the face shop. I was really disappointed in Kojie San dream white because a bar only lasted a week so I might try lika's if the other serums don't work. 50% lactic acid works really well on my face but is too expensive the full body. I did a TCA body peel a few weeks ago and while it made my skin feel like silk, I don't like being a lizard for a week.

>>8071348
Not really. I had to be put on this $75 BC because apparently that was the only one that was gonna help me.

>>8071667
I tried the Etude wonderpore stick for pores and it was shit on me. I use the one by nyx.

>>8074076
Whoops, meant the snail healing cream! I hadn't even realised there was a standard Darling Cream.

Made the purchases from some eBay sellers, can't wait to smear snail sauce on my face to slow down ageing. I'll check in if it works.


On another note, I've been using The Body Shop's tea tree oil and tea tree facial wash for about three weeks. 23 years old, have combination skin and acne all over my face (mostly in the T-zone; didn't get acne until a pretty late puberty in high school). Facial wash once at night, and I started just applying TTO once at night and then moved up to TTO morning and night.

The TTO and facial wash in combination definitely reduce redness of existing pimples, and it seems like they also shorten pimple life (pushes them to heal/pop quicker). They also reduce pimple itchiness for a while after it's applied, so I'm more likely to forget about them instead of picking at them.
Pimples are generally becoming less noticeable, but now that they're not red splotches all over my face, I'm really noticing how many acne scars I have. :(
I like the smell, which is kind of medicinal (in a natural feel) and clean. Reminds me of witch hazel, but less strong.

>>8071798
Why are expressions a big deal? Shouldn't that also be stimulating blood and whatnot?
Either way I'm told I should work on not sleeping on my side, because it pulls on your face or something.

>>8071818
What do you use for double cleansing?
Like do you use an off the shelf oil (I.e. pure almond oil or whatever) or a special oil (I.e skinfood black sugar oil).

>>8074087
I got multiple repeat samples for like 5 tonymoly products which is why I was a little disappointed. EMS lucky anon, I waited for like 3 weeks for my order it was so painful lol.

>Skin food: black sugar cleansing oil
Anon, may we be blessed with amazingly clean skin. I've heard such rave reviews for this and my cleansing oil is running low so it came just in time!

>Benton: snail bee essence, snail bee lotion
Jelly, I hear the essence is really good!

Please lmk how the bb cushion and panda eye stuff works for you! I use Innisfree's cushions and I love them so far although the coverage could be slightly higher. I have dark circles and tired eyes sometimes but idk if these products are super gimmicky or not so I haven't taken the plunge to trying any of them out.

>>8074133
Exaggerated facial expressions (think raising your eyebrows super high, making weird mouth shapes, etc) create and indent face wrinkles. Baby fingers look like fat smooth sausages compared to adult hands because babies haven't had as long to stretch out their skin and make skin folds. Same goes for your face!

If you've ever heard of "crow's feet" or smile lines around someone's eyes, those are wrinkles that are the traces of past smiles.

>>8074129
wasnt talking about the stick, dude. the toner or the whipping cream.

>>8073771
1. I think they only use that as a primer?
2. Yes

>>8074163
Wish you said, man.

>>8074169
nah, nig. the stick is shit. thats a running thing with etude house. some of their shit will be great and then other things are shitty. like their lip patches? pft. wish trend has a way better set.

>>8074155
All baby's are born with wrinkles on their hands, and their hands are naturally clenched.
Even when clenched there are wrinkles
I get what you're trying to claim, but that's a bad example and doesn't satisfy me.
The skin just gets less elastic.

>>8074144
I have the skin food black sugar foam scrub for the soap part and currently the face shop rice water bright light cleansing water, its okay but I'm not thrilled. I mentioned in a later post about buying the black sugar oil to match my bubble cleanser because the the cleanser smells AMAZING, like light sugary oranges and doesn't taste bad so you can use it on your lips, plus it doesn't bother my eyes. Its probably worth noting that I use a clarisonic with the bubble cleanser step but I'm sure a sponge would work too, I just bought a cute pink and white polka dot one a while back to help motivate me to keep better care of my skin.
>>8074153
So sad about the repeats! You must feel a bit cheated, even if they are an extra gift.
I'll do a review of all the stuff when it arrives and post back after I've had it for a while as to if it breaks me or doesn't work. The bb cushion was more because I wanted to try one for convenience's sake, it seems easier to apply and blend. My regular foundation (Marc Jacobs cream) is too heavy for daily use and I need to get in the habit of wearing makeup because I'm going to beauty school in June. What all did you get? I'm always excited to see other people's hauls!

Anyone have a good wrinkle cream? I don't give a shit, Asian or American, as long as it doesn't cost me more than like $40 because I'm le poorfag. I'm getting frowny lines on my forehead.

>>8074260
Try something with syn-ake in it. I ordered an it's skin effector (serum) with it in there. It's like $10usd

>>8074226
It's alright, my beautiful haul outshines them lol. I find the cushion actually takes me a while to apply because layering for coverage but it is really easy and has a really natural finish! My haul:

Innisfree: green tea seed oil, wine jelly sheet mask set, no sebum mineral powder, green tea mineral mist, skinny waterproof microcara

Banila CO: Clean It Zero Purity

Skinfood: Black Sugar Cleansing Oil

HolikaHolika: Petit BB (in Moisturizing)

CLIO: Waterproof Brush Liner Kill Black (+ free mascara)

EtudeHouse: moistfull collagen cream set, dear my jelly lip talk, 2 mini color pop tints, styling eye liner, oh my lash mascara (curling iirc), sweet recipe baby choux base (in peach, the one Sulli is "eating" in op's picture!!)

I got a lot of the small EH items on impulse because they were so cheap lol I don't use lip color products often but want to start changing it up. A lot of the other stuff were either rave reviewed about and/or stuff I'm been wanting to try for a while now. Haven't tried anything yet because I'm trying finish some of my old stuff first so I'm trying my best to hold back.

>>8074343
You'll have to post about the bb, that was my second choice. Also jelly about the innisfree, I'm hoping to grab a lucky pack from their online shop. When I get paid.

Does pH really matter in products? I know leddit makes a big deal about it, but I feel like as long as you're not putting shit like baking soda on your face, it's not that serious.

>>8066440
Also, check the expiration date of your foundation.

Anything for blackheads? I've tried multiple things, proactive, generic face wash, generic acne wash, clean and clear blackhead eraser. Nothing.

Has anyone found anything that works really well?

>>8075378
Are you sure they're blackheads? You might be confusing them with sebaceous filaments. They occur naturally in everyone and they fill up after a couple days after you express them. There's not much you can do about them since they're practically just part of your skin, but you can use AHAs or BHAs to keep them clean. I've found a Konjac sponge to be particularly useful, but there's no permanent cure for them.

So I recently started to use this stuff after reading about it in a magazine. I do raw honey masks every once in a while but stopped after I ran out because I was too lazy to replace.

Holy shit this crap is amazing? It's two of my my favorite things in one, honey...from a tea tree. Masks from it are super hydrating, it's a wicked spot corrector, gets rid of redness, all this other shit. I've heard of people using it for infections, MOHS surgery wounds, and other shit because of its antibacterial properties as well.

So yeah, I'm behind this stuff A+ helped a lot with my crappy acne skin as well, and is a great moisturizer for shitty the shitty weather, if you don't mind dropping at least $24 for a jar of this stuff. It lasts a super long time though.

Is there anyone else who just has a simple routine? All I do is wash, moisturize, and occasionally exfoliate and do masks...Are all these products really needed?

>>8074953
The HH one? I had the "watery" version before because my skin was dry and I didn't want something too thick and it was pretty amazing for a $4-$5 bb cream. It's the first bb cream I've owned that I've basically used all of the tube for. I figured I'd try the moisture version to see how well it fairs against dry skin. Not sure when I'll open it though since I'm loving the ampoule (winter) cushion from Innisfree right now.

I love innisfree! I already ordered so much from their official site and that's why I didn't have to order as much (lol...) of their stuff in this haul. The lucky pack is such a good deal!! I'm so tempted to get the green tea set since my serum is already more than half empty but I already ordered twice from them in the past half a year so I think I need to really hold back. I don't like the mark ups on the english site but it's a good/decent deal when they have special offers. The inni stuff I got in this haul are either way overpriced on the official site or not available. Btw just gotta mention that I love their samples, resealable sample packaging - brilliant.

>>8075534
>Are all these products really needed?

yes, for some people they are. everyone's skin is different and some will require simple routines. others will require different ones and some follow the korean 12 step skin care guide because it truly helps them to layer products more than their usual wash was.

>>8075464
Thank you! I was completely confused, you're right.

>>8074953
i've used the moisture petit bb for quite a while now. i've got slightly oily/acne prone skin, and it doesn't break me out. i do get pretty oily at the four+ hour mark if i've been running around, but is easily fixed with a powder. if you've got dry skin you should probably be fine, though. it feels really weightless, and most of the time i forgot i'm wearing anything at all.

>>8075534
When I was younger I had a super easy routine, but my skin changed when I got to college and if I don't keep up a really intense routine I just explode in acne. I don't really use more than 4 products though, but I have to be diligent with using them.

Does anyone have any experience with a good way to address eye wrinkles? I started doing a more involved skincare routine earlier this year which includes an eye cream I apply twice daily (Garnier ultra-lift or something). I'm not sure if it's because I've started washing my face much more often or if it's just because I'm actually paying attention to my under eye area now, but my wrinkles seem to have gotten worse in the past few weeks. I've been trying to drink more water to make sure it's not a hydration issue, but does anyone have any tips?

>>8075821
Retinoids. Make sure whatever you're using has retinol in it.

>>8075829
not always the case. i used that philosophy eye shit with retinol and it dried my under eyes out and caused burning. retinol doesnt work for everyone.

>>8075620
I do it because I have horrible insomnia that's helped a little bit by having a nightly ritual. I'm also not a very consistent person so it helps me remember to take care of my skin, and makes me look fab. I haven't had an actual pimple in over a month! I add and omit steps as needed, and experiment a lot too though.

>>8064702
>Something other than a mask to sucsessfully get rid of blackheads

I hear you anon, I've been dealing with blackheads on my nose for a while. Decided to get a Lush facemask yesterday which apparently can do that (Cosmetic Catastrophe) and lo and behold, it actually worked... Until I woke up this morning and saw that I still had them.

>>8067945
Not that anon, but please recommend me on some sellers for the recovery gel!

>>8074226
Yes, that stuff smells unbelievable. Reminds me of Lemon Myrtle.
So I'm a step in the right direction. Woo.

>>8074153
Aww, I had that happen to me too, but I guess it helps you in a way know for sure if a product will work well for you. Like longer testing time.
I give my extras to my best friend, it gives us something new to get involved in together!

Anyone have any tips for rosacea? I just have it on my nose and it's incredibly distracting.

I use a Clinique Redness Protection primer and it's okay, not great. My BB cream achieves the same effect with or without it, but I've to really cake that shit on my nose if I want to hide the redness. It's depressing.

>>8075589
Your review for the HH Petit BB is the same with me, but i got the Clearing for my acne. Great application, non irritating, and less than 6 bucks. Heaps of product too, I wear makeup minimum twice a week and it's nearly lasted a year. Also the first I ever used up.

I like to try new products all the time so ill always have at least 2-3 different BB's at once, but if the new product I get sucks I just use the Holika as a backup.

Is cosmeticlove on holiday or something? I bought a product from them on Thursday and they still haven't shipped it out, which is unusual.

>>8076071
>I like to try new products all the time so ill always have at least 2-3 different BB's at once

I do this too! Its the only reason my HH lasted as long as it did because I started testing out other BBs.

Any recommendations for a non-comedogenic and high-coverage foundation or bb cream? I have dry skin with acne scarring, so something not drying with high coverage. I currently use MAC's Studio Fix Fluid, but the algae extract is giving me closed comedones like no-one's business. It's a shame since the formula and coverage is so amazing. Price is no problem. Would also like no oil and little to no alcohol.

>>8076128
theres laneige snow bb cream or skin food's afternoon tea or etude house. EH or laneige are better for dry skin

Is it better to rub in or dab on sunscreen for the face?

>>8069342
I'm willing to try anything to make my acne scars fuck off.

Do you use the vitamin e oil by just applying some to the scars? How long do you leave it on and how often do you apply?

My current acne is pretty much under control with some exception, but you'd never know it because my cheeks and chin are scarred to oblivion. I'm just so fucking tired of caking concealer on my whole face every morning.

Right now I usually take two showers a day - one in the morning when I wake up, mostly because my hair is always greasy as hell after sleeping on it, then after I go to work I go to the gym and take a shower when I get home, usually around 6:00-7:00 pm. Right now I just wash my face in the shower, and rub a toner over my face again before bed if it's greasy, but should I really be waiting until right before I go to bed to wash my face and do my whole routine? Or is it okay to do a few hours before I'm planning to sleep?

>>8077536
Nah it's fine to do it then as long as you aren't getting lots of stuff on your face (e.g. cooking oil splatter from grilling/frying stuff) or rubbing your face heaps before you go to bed

>>8076849
Rub in. The point is to absorb it.

I have really hollow eye sockets
It's not dark circles, it's just hollow. Like I need collagen there. Anyone know of anything to help (that's NOT plastic surgery)?

>>8076075
Are they Chinese or something?
Could be new years

>>8077682
I think it's something only you notice anon...
You could brighten the area up with lighter concealer/foundation/eyeshadows, and hydrate. Some Korean skin care products claim they have plumping affects too if you feel like you need to do anything. I just tried searching Google "Korean skin plumping" and what products the blogs mention, like there are masks and creams and whatnot.

Try them out. Here's one result by Secret Key: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Secret-key-Super-Plumping-Jelly-Cream-Korea-cosmetic-/140990169002

>>8075821
I started being more bothered by fine lines recently, but looking at two or three years old pics, I did realize they were there even back then. The fact you are noticing more than before can be true.
Anyway, I would suggest you use something better if you can afford it, and use it at least twice a day. If your fine lines are not pronounced, something highly hydrating will work too. All About Eyes works wonderfully for me.

>>8075821
you can try etude house collagen eye cream, mizon snail eye cream, or missha creams

>>8066440
Maybe the foundation is the problem?

>>8071348
BC does not help me at all, they give me extra acne during my period

>>8071444
I use the moisturizers with seaweed because the people working there has said the tea tree series would probably be too harsh on my skin. I usually have a little acne, sometimes more, sometimes none.

>>8066440
Try a different foundation. Silicone based ones will be smoother and not have that chalky flaky texture. Get something more high-end. I got the Revlon ColorStay foundation that everyone raves about, figured it was 8 dollars for a try no harm. It's TERRIBLE on me. Flakes and dries and makes me look like a zombie. Back to MAC I guess.

>>8076128
Missha perfect cover!

I'm looking to buy the Holika Holika Petit BB cream but I don't know if the clearing or the shimmering would be better. I have combination skin and do get some bad breakouts (I used to have cystic acne but meds and good skin care have taken care of it) maybe one or twice a month. I also have a lot of hyper pigmentation and thought maybe the shimmer would help with that?

>>8078052
the tea tree one is said to be good for oily skin but if youre too oily the shit actually runs off midday. you would probably be fine with clearing and if you want shimmer you could try a cc cream from etude?

>>8078052
For breakout skin:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082MRIPS/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p194_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=15XG1BP0VBKGPWN76NSK&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970559082&pf_rd_i=desktop

>>8078052
Clearing, but be warned that their colour is weird and a bit dark so if you have a light skin tone don't bother.

Ugh, does anyone else here scar really bad? I am just about keeping my acne under control with every 'specialist' cream, toner and cleanser under the sun and birth control. I still have hard bumps and hyperpigmentation from spots I got 10 years ago. I don't get typical acne zits, more like deep, hard cysts, but not so many at once that I qualify as a severe case so doctor gives no fucks. I just hate that every so often i get a perma-spot and hyperpigmentation that doesn't respond to light therapy, hot soaks, BP, 3 kinds of acid etc. I can cope with regular spots but not these things. I've tried niacimide, snail shit, bio oil, retinoid creams, bleaching creams etc Because the marks stick around so long, they just build up ecen if I don't get many active spots at one time these days.

No one believes me or thinks I'm overhyping my acne because I'm good at my foundation. I sit listening to all my friends who wear no makeup at all bitching about how bad their skin is and how perfect mine is- bitch are you BLIND. I'm wearing foundation because I fucking have to...

Does anyone have a simple guide to layering, or a basic facial routine for beginners?

Thankyou.

>>8078136
Seconding this. Please.

I came to /cgl for the LARP thread, this caught thread caught my eye and has made me realism just how bad my skin is, and how poorly I treat it.

So if anyone could throw up a basic facial routine for a complete beginner, I'd very much appreciate it.

>>8077543
Thank you!

>>8078136
>>8078171
cleanser, toner, moisturizer. eye cream is optional and will depend on what issue you're treating. exfoliation and masks are not necessary for everyone, but only if you deem them to be so and will also depend on what issues you aim to treat with them. your basic three step will depend on what type of skin you have; very dry, normal, combination, very oily, acne prone, sensitive. the trips who ran makeup supplied this often and it helped many here.

http://www.skinandtonics.com/asian-skin-care-guide/

you dont need to use korean products if you dont want to, but its just the guide.

>>8078259
Thanks a lot!

>>8077545
but I get streaks then??

>>8078406
How old is your sunscreen? It sounds like it's drying out, or maybe your skin is too dry to absorb it. If it's the latter case, look for a sunscreen-moisturizer combo (findable in drugstores).

>>8078432
No, that's because it's a pretty sheer sunscreen (neutrogena ultra sheer). So I try to put on lotion before applying sunscreen. When I rub it in, I get streaks but if I like dab it on I don't.

>>8076929
My skin gets hyperpigmentation really badly and the thing that's worked best for me is a weekly 40% lactic acid peel. I'm planning on stepping it down to bimonthly when my hyperpigmentation is gone and my birthmark removal scar is a lot more faded. It's done wonders for the birthmark scar.

>>8065918
I just ordered that foot stuff. Super excited! Thanks for recommendation, anon!

>>8076057
the things you call black heads are probably sebaceous filaments and almost everyone has them. they are natural since your skin is always producing oil. a bha may be able to help

>>8076929
In the morning when I'm doing my skin care routine, after I apply whatever spot treatment, I dip a q-tip into the vitamin e oil and dab it on all the "problem areas", ie: scabs and open shit from my picking, the discoloration from shit that scarred, surgery scar, etc. And then I just..leave it, and then let it air dry. It always takes at most an hour to dry for me, except for the spots where it's open stuff from me picking. That takes a while to dry since it's like...healing an open wound but I've learned to not care if it looks like I have vaseline on little dabs on my face since I don't scar from it.

But the days I don't have open sores, I wait 30min-hour for it to dry and then I can put on whatever concealer/cover up for the day. It makes my skin routine longer and a bit tedious, but I don't want scars and this is all that I found that helps me. Once I get my acne under control and it's not actively popping up, I'm gonna look into chemcial peels, but vitamin e's a good start.

>>8078437
That's weird! I use the same sunscreen and don't have the streaking problem. I use aloe vera gel for a facial moisturizer, though. But if dabbing is helping your skin absorb, that's probably fine and might be gentler on your facial elasticity.

>>8078259
Thank you!

>>8078291
>>8080105
no problem. like i said, masks and eye creams are optional. some good eye cream brands are etude house, mizon, origins, clinique, and the body shop. brands with good masks are my beauty diary, the body shop, eminence, skin food, innisfree, or you could do homemade stuff with food.

>>8080328
>with food

why does this seem so gross?

>>8080758
Because you're overly squeamish? It's perfectly fine and common, people do it all the time.

>>8064702
For fading acne scars
>Mizon Herbal Orange Blossom Ampoule
I love it! There's tons of flower extracts. It's a bit pricy though (probably 20$+)
The rest, I don't really know. However, I have tons of products so let me share some with you, anon!
>Milkydress Vita C Powder
Like the title says, it's vitamin c powder. I mix it with my serum so it brightens and moisturizes my skin (it won't make your skin oily). I don't see any bad ingredients. Just don't put too much.
>Skinfood Gold Caviar Collagen Massage Mask
I don't use this to massage my mask but as a sleeping pack. It's wonderful. It's not sticky, it deeply moisturizes your skin and it makes your skin soft and smooth like a baby's!
>The Face Shop Lovely Me:ex Lip Care Bebe Lip Essence
My second favorite lip balm. It has spf 10.
My #1 is the ettusais's one for winter but you can only buy it through Rakuten.
>Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
This mask is perfect. It somehow suits my dry skin. It removes oil on your face, makes your pores smaller, removes some blackheads.
There are other versions of this product but this one is meant for oilier skin types because there's more "volcanic" extracts?? (something like this. my english sucks ;;)
>Nature Republic Collagen Dream Vitamin C Capsule Foam Cleanser
Back when I had oily skin, I used this.
It cleanses very well and brightens your skin.
Sadly, my skin is now dry so this was kind of drying for me. I now use the Milkydress Sparkling Decanting Cleanser which has lots of flowers (especially roses) extracts.
>Etude House AC Clinic Intense Exctractor
It's made to remove blackheads but it's just a blackhead remover tool. there's tons of them.
Here how to use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq1c1iHQp8Q
>Skinfood Black Pomegranate Oil
If you ever want to use an oil to moisturize your face, this one is great. It absorbs very fast and it's not greasy so it fits oily skin.
I'm sorry if I don't help that much, I don't really have much skin problems and it's dry

>>8074087
I'm in sample heaven!
1/2

>>8080967
Seller was jolseusa from amazon, they also marked it down to $40 on customs

2/2

>>8080967
>wonder butt

My skin is pretty good. I don't tend to get spots or blackheads frequently.
Right now I just use coconut oil as a cleanser and use Lush's Dream Cream as a moisturiser and put 8 Hour Cream on any problem areas.
It pretty much just maintains my skin, it doesn't improve it very much.

My skin is extremely sensitive, I've had very painful reactions just to regular foundations before. Mostly around my nose where it's often red and there are very small bumps. My skin is also very dry and I have dark shadows under my eyes.

Can anyone give some recommendations for what I can use that will improve my skin and help with anti-ageing.
I live in the UK just a heads up.

>>8078504
I've tried lactic acid weekly for a year and still covered in dark spots from every blemish I've had in the last 6 years or so... Tried lemons, vinegar, bleahing cream and manual exfoliation. I only gave myself more scarring by exfoliating..

>>8081038
Shit, putting lemons and bleach on your face? No wonder you gave yourself more scars. Did you at least use sunblock to stop the new skin getting damaged?
Try some of the recommendations in >>8080857, clearly your skin doesn't like what you're trying. I would also be using vitamin E and A cream on the scars and running it in gently with a q tip

>>8080987
Sadly it's only a face mask. I'd totally buy a sheet mask for my ass just for shits and giggles. That banana pack smells heavenly but feels greasy as hell. The appletox red apple honey cream is the face stuff of the gods though.

>>8080967
How the hell did you get all of this? Is it free or did you buy it?

Also.......is there anything you can put on your ass as a mask? I know Wonder butt isn't but I'm curious.

>>8081038
Look into MSM cream. MSM is a type of sulfur that stimulates collagen production (this statement has not been verified by the FDA blah blah blah) I discovered it through a blog post recommending it for filling in acne scars. I mainly had hyper-pigmentation and some shallow scarring, and it seemed to make a difference in both.

It has kind of an odd smell, sort of like the lotion an old person uses, but it helped fade my red spots and seems to keep my skin tone more even when I use it regularly. It also leaves my hands and cheeks freakishly soft, like "magic silky baby skin" soft.

I had been buying the brand "MRM" from amazon, but people are saying they changed their formula to include propylene glycol and petroleum jelly which suxxx. The other brands I'm looking at now are "source naturals" and "at last." At Last says 'no parabens' on the bottle but the ingredients list like 5 different parabens. Wut.

Anyways, look around on amazon for "MSM cream" and see what you think. Of course there are people saying 'does not work do not buy, what rip off' like every other product on the market but there are also hundreds of people saying it miraculously. filled in their acne scars and faded their spots. Just be sure to read the ingredients, and see what negative reviews say about how comedogenic they are.

Oh, also it has a tendency to form little sulfur crystals in the cream, which some people freak out about but it's never really bothered me. It gets more noticeable as the cream ages, for sure.

>>8081530
I got it free in my order. I bought from Jolseusa on amazon. Definitely going to be loyal to them now. Took about a week to arrive ems and the manufacturing dates are really current too, the snail bee essence was manufactured on the 5th of Jan.

>>8081530
Korean skincare/cosmetics = tons of samples.

I've actually seen one before...it was in someone's unboxing pictures for a beauty box I believe.

My acne tends to show up on my shoulders and upper back. Anyone know of any good treatment for this and for scarring there? It's gotten a lot better recently but I want to get rid of the dark skin left by the scars of my yoooouuuuth

>>8081683
Anything that works on your face should work there too.

My face has just broken out really bad right before a con coming up. It never gets this bad unless I'm stressed out or my period is coming, and my period already happened this month. I don't really have a routine besides cleaning my face everyday. What should I do? The con's in four days. It's dying down a bit but the acne still pretty bad, especially on my forehead (only one of my cosplays shows my forehead, but it's one I really wanna do).

I recently turned 30 and I'm looking for an overnight cream or serum that's anti-aging, but not too strong. Any recommendations?

>>8082103
could try stuff by missha (they have a US site if you're here), innisfree's orchid anti-aging face cream, firming mask by laneige, or etude house's like20 collection. sulwhasoo is also good or the history of whoo, but both are pricey.

>>8081967
See if you can get some zit cream with salicylic acid in it.

>>8081633
Ohh, I'll totally buy from them too. I really like Kpoptown but I only get like one or two samples.

How would a Male go about using makeup? Every since that thread about "Why don't males wear make up with cosplays" I've been thinking about doing it but I don't really know the first thing about makeup or where to begin. Any tips?

>>8082439
I've posted this before for people, but, in order:

Shave/wash face as normal

Moisturise if you don't already and wait for a couple minutes

Primer/concealer: Optional. Primer helps make up stay on, concealer covers flaws.

Foundation: Can be powder, mouse or liquid, liquid has the best coverage but powder goes on easier, pick according to skin type/personal preference.

Powder: Helps make up to set/mattifies

Contoring: Optional. Using bronzer or matte eyeshadow to redefine face features (cheek/jaw bones etc. there's a good guide floating around). You need a highlight and a shadow and at least one brush. There are proper kits for it around now. Don't over do it or you'll look like the tumblr snk girls

Eye make up: eyeliner, shadow, mascara. Optional. Defines eyes. Unless you're crossplaying you're unlikely to need eyeshadow. Eyeliner and mascara can be done more naturally with brown eyeliner and clear mascara. Pencil eyeliner will smudge but not look as dramatic, gel/liquid gives a more solid line.

Eyebrows: Optional. Again kits are available now. Be prepared to pluck/thin yours to get them under control.

If you're worried about anything, get a girl friend to help. Don't expect to go to a convention and put everything on for the first time and for it to look good, you need to practice at home first. If you're worried about shopping, go somewhere more expensive. I know in the UK, for example, Boots has a policy about being extra helpful towards men in the makeup section because of transwomen etc. Also consider going to another town rather than where you normally shop.

For colour matching foundation, you need to test it on your jaw line, and in natural light, so take a mirror and go outside. Again, take a friend if you need to.

Price wise, ignore what everyone says on here about the most expensive being the best: it may well be, but if you're only using it a few times a year it's not worth it. You should spend the most on foundation.

>>8078052
I have the same skin, and use Clearing with no problem.
It doesn't clear your skin, but I get no more acne than I do any other day.

>>8078072
You'll find your way.. just do everything in your power. Have you got vitamins involved in your routine?
People talk here about vitamin c, zinc, vitamin e, a etc..

>>8082492
not that anon but thanks for this.

>>8082492
I say that natural eyeshadow is more subtle than eyeliner, and also easier to apply.

But yeah, you can be cheap on the mascara especially since they dry out much quicker than the other products. You can also cheap out on the eyeshadow, but only if you have eyelid primer (or not it risks being flaky).

>>8082492
>Primer helps make up stay on

This is mainly for oily skin problems. Drier/problematic skin (eczema patches, keratosis pilaris etc etc) does not benefit from a silicone based primer's mattifying effects. Primer for dry skin that is marked as "hydrating" (it usually ore or less helps your skin retain moisture rather than adding to it) is like moisturizer. I don't think primer is essential for anyone's skin. Well, not like proper skin care is, for example but if you have very oily skin and would like to mattify your skin, silicone-based is the way to go.

Anyway, I reviewed some concealers a while ago, so I'll post that:

Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer
>liquid
>semi-matte finish
>Has light to medium coverage
>dewy
>adheres to flakes/magnifies dry patches

SPF 20 Correcting Concealer by Bare Escentuals

>cream
>medium coverage
>somewhat satiny
>Fragrance-free
>adheres to flakes

NYX

Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer
by NYX

>cream
>medium coverage
>noticeable and masque-y on skin
>matte finish, but works with my dry skin
>DOES NOT adhere to flakes

Flower cosmetics petit fleurs pocket triple concealer
>stick-cream form (my favorite)
>medium coverage
> rather mask-like
>pigmented
>dewy to semi matte (more dewy than shiseido ) finish
>they fall out VERY EASILY

M.A.C. select cover up in NW20

>liquid but very creamy
>medium to full coverage is easily achievable because it's quite pigmented
>easy to blend
>dewy finish
>favorite concealer to day (as of 2015)

Too Faced no makeup makeup palette, the "brightener"

>thin in consistency, making it a dream to blend over crease-laden under eye area
>dewy finish
>cream
>forgiving on dry skin
>sheer to medium coverage

Benefit's Ooh la lift

>comes in a lip gloss-like tube with a doe foot applicator making it prone to contamination so not ideal for eye area
>lightweight, so it will not seep into creases
>very sheer, almost translucent
>minimizes dark circles
>imparts natural brightening effect

>Primer helps make up stay on

This is mainly for oily skin concerns. Drier/problematic skin (eczema patches, keratosis pilaris etc etc) does not benefit from a silicone based primer's mattifying effects. Primer for dry skin that is marked as "hydrating" (it usually helps your skin retain moisture rather than adding to it) is like moisturizer. I don't think primer is essential for anyone's skin. Well, not like proper skin care is, for example. If you have very oily skin and would like to mattify your skin on the other hand, silicone-based is the way to go.

Anyway, I reviewed some concealers a while ago, so I'll post that:

Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer
>liquid
>semi-matte finish
>Has light to medium coverage
>dewy
>adheres to flakes/magnifies dry patches

SPF 20 Correcting Concealer by Bare Escentuals

>cream
>medium coverage
>somewhat satiny
>Fragrance-free
>adheres to flakes

NYX 's Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer

>cream
>medium coverage
>noticeable and masque-y on skin
>matte finish, but works with my dry skin
>DOES NOT adhere to flakes

Flower cosmetics petit fleurs pocket triple concealer
>stick-cream form (my favorite)
>medium coverage
> rather mask-like
>pigmented
>dewy to semi matte (more dewy than shiseido ) finish
>they fall out VERY EASILY

M.A.C. select cover up in NW20

>liquid but very creamy
>medium to full coverage is easily achievable because it's quite pigmented
>easy to blend
>dewy finish
>favorite concealer to day (as of 2015)

Too Faced no makeup makeup palette, the "brightener"

>thin in consistency, making it a dream to blend over crease-laden under eye area
>dewy finish
>cream
>forgiving on dry skin
>sheer to medium coverage

Benefit's Ooh la lift

>comes in a lip gloss-like tube with a doe foot applicator making it prone to contamination so not ideal for eye area
>lightweight, so it will not seep into creases
>very sheer, almost translucent
>minimizes dark circles
>imparts natural brightening effect

>>8082492
Thanks for the advice Anon, especially the one about Boots.

I've been using some samples of Paula's Choice 8% AHA gel, but I think I need something stronger. Can anyone recommend an easily available AHA product to help fade acne marks?

>>8082492
I would say concealer is optional only if you have decent skin anyway. If you have redness from acne or shaving a green concealer dabbed on to your reddened areas will go a long bloody way.
Eyeshadow vs eyeliner is a personal choice but I think a dark brown eyeshadow used like liner tends to look less...lined and blend out better. Cheaper eyeshadows are sometimes actually better in this case because they tend to be sheerer and less pigmented, plus if you rub your eyes they'll come right off as opposed to looking like smudged makeup (as eyeliner has a tendency to do...)

In terms of going to Boots - you don't have to buy right away especially if the Superdrug next door has the same product for cheaper.

>>8082439
Youtube is your best best best friend for learning how to do makeup.

>>8083416
What country are you in?
UK and Eurofag: Bravura London salicylic acid peel, lactic acid peel and 15% glycolic acid cream. That combination has done wonders for me. However the Bravura glycolic acid peel seems to do a lot less for my skin. Ren also apparently has a good AHA exfoliant but that was like 30 quid for 30mL...
Asia-Pacific: seriously just choose a Korean brand?
USA: PC has higher percentage AHAs (their resist weekly resurfacing one was pretty good, but too fucking expensive for me in the UK - it may be worth it with 20% off) but cheaper options with the same or higher concentrations are available from places like acne.org and the alpha hydrox brand.

>>8083088
we have a makeup thread why is this posted here

>>8083694
Australia, the land where everything is expensive as hell so I may as well buy online.
I looked up the brand you mentioned and I'm tossing up between "Alpha Hydrox Anti-Wrinkle, Intensive Serum" and "Alpha Hydrox, AHA Souffle".
Any idea which would be better for fading acne marks? I'm not really sure what I should be looking for.

>>8084225
because u guys were giving a dude makeup advice. I'm just adding my 2 cents.

Also

>all this korean skin care stuff that isn't fragrance free or can't be verified that it's at the right ph to be effective being recommended just 'cause so cute omg

I' sorry but do you really think this is something you'd want to be telling newbies?

>>8084708
The first one looks like 14% glycolic acid so you might not be able to use it as frequently, maybe go for the souffle? It really depends on what your skin responds to. Vitamin C and antioxidant serums might be a another thing to look at, Power 10 has a Vit C serum which is like $10 (just look on beautynetkorea) and of course moisturise - a lot of people like the Mizon snail recovery stuff.

>>8084839
are you retarded? not all of it has fragrances and people can read ingredients and reviews for themselves. do you know how many murican drugstore products destroyed my face, like simple and neutrogena, before I fixed it with something from Korea? also, you act like there aren't korean brands being sold here in physical stores-- which there are. obviously shits been verified. now I see why people moved to hachichan

>>8084839
Anon, not everyone purchases Korean skin care because it's cute? Some of us have been in and out of dermas since we were thirteen and have had no luck with prescriptions, department store, or drugstore products. And, people are so quick to chastise others and throw up things about changing sheets, water, and eating a certain way when some of us have skin issues that aren't even caused by any of those.

There is no harm in recommending things to others, because it is ultimately their choice to purchase them and their responsibility to do research on the product. Skimming reviews for days are how some of us even came to find the courage to order some of these products. Skin care is trial and error. That is just a fact of life and people with sensitive skin are told time and again not to use heavily fragranced products. And, as mentioned, reviews and product descriptions will tell you whether something is fragrance free or not.

Also, everyone's skin is different. My skin qualifies as sensitive to the point where I have never been able to use foundation, yet I can use BB creams with ease. Fragrances don't irritate me, but they may for others who are sensitive.

You cannot shelter anyone, even newbies, from life. I'm not saying to just recommend shit willy nilly, but all of the pseudo-Reddit skin care passive aggression is retarded and it's why these threads go to shit every single time.

>>8084853
>are you retarded?

no, but you are.

;)

>>8084987

>>8085181
>>8085185
Way to rebut those valid points, champ.

>>8085189
I've already said all there needs to. I'm trying to be as concise as possible so I don't bore you.

>>8085193
At least the second person responded to you in a civil manner. Yet, you still reply like a slighted fourteen year old. At this point you've no one to blame for yourself if you get upset.

Moving on from people nobody cares about, how does everyone feel about Wishtrend?

>>8085200
>a slighted fourteen year old

I politely disagree. assuming that I've been "slighted" is projection bias on your part. You've made the mistake of not understanding how objective the repliers' own postulations are. They've constructed their own counter-arguments.

>>8085209
But you are 14, is what you're saying.

>>8085210
It's a damn shame so many people have such poor reading comprehension these days, ain't it?

>>8085209
*subjective

>>8085209
>>8085212
It's a damn shame that you're so defensive and condescending even when people were pretty nice to you despite this being /cgl/. You could have gotten a lot worse. I suggest you stop here.

>>8085207
The lip set is really cute.

Bringing the thread back on topic because some faggots derailed it,
>>8075510
Manuka honey anon, I've been reading reviews about it for a while so I decided to go out and buy some myself (cystic acne here). It's pretty great, so far it's stopped a good few cysts from forming, but my face also broke out after using it for a few days. But it's not a bad breakout, it feels more like I had little cysts and stuff under the surface that I could feel and would never come up, and the honey finally just helped it all come to a head and now that it's healing, my skin feels smooth and like there's no junk hiding under it anymore. I think this is what people call purging?

This is a thing, right?

>>8087527
Purging is apparently a thing, but I'm not really sure how to tell if you're actually purging or not. I remember someone telling me that if a product gives you pimples in places you've never gotten a breakout before then it's just a reaction. But that's kinda ...

And I've been using a sample of Benton's steam cream- it's got a really satisfying texture and finish! Sinks in, no sticky feeling, and dries quickly. I think I may buy a full size version. The sample container for the snail bee essence is so hard to use though oh my goodness. I could probably get the product out with a tooth pick or something but I always forget to go grab one.

Right now I'm just debating whether or not I want to buy a bunch of biore watery essences off of rakuten or buy a larger sunscreen that I haven't tried before.

and have any of you lot used avecko's shopping service? I saw snowwhite's post about it on her blog and am really impressed by the savings.

>>8087674
For me purging = little clogged pores where I usually get acne/recurrent zits come to a small head then go (so somewhere on my forehead or chin). Break out = unusual location (nose, upper lip) big painful spots or in an area where the skin was totally flat

Does anyone have any recommendations for facial shaving (actually shaving, prep, after care). My face has recently started getting their leathery look of wear where I shave and it's driving me crazy since I do take good care of my skin beyond shaving really often :(

>>8087866
Honey anon, here. Spots came up on my forehead and cheeks, problem areas for me that have been very painful for the last few months. I'm going through a bad bout of cystic acne and ever since all this junk came to a head my face has no longer been painful to the touch. It's healing up pretty quickly, and startled me because I suddenly just had a face full of zits for two days and now they're going away.

So I guess my skin was just purging? I'm on antibiotics too so I just figured shit was being killed by both ends. I just want clear skin.

>>8081967
>drink a shit load of water
>try eating a bunch of fruits and vegetables (like a smoothie), cut back on meat dairy that's what I do, merely a suggestion, doesn't work for everyone, etc
>get some sleep

Would anyone with dry skin be willing to share their routine? I've done so much research and I'm getting so frustrated with it. I don't have acne but my skin will react with angry under the skin pimples often (I guessing it's due to a new product that's not working) and my skin care just needs a total revamp. My skin is so dehydrated that I'm twenty with pretty decent under eye lines. It's never insanely flakey, just obviously partched an ichy, and lots of things have caused really weird breakouts (which dries my skin out even more while I'm trying to get rid of them.) Dry skin sucks.

>>8066242
I cant help much but just wanted to tell you i feel your pain :(

>>8064702
I'd try an Estée lauder or Clinique product, as they don't have oils or harsh ingredients. Sounds like you have oily and acne prone skin, which that company is good for.

>>8089150
I use aloe stuff from the body shop because it soothes and hydrates without clogging

>>8081967
Tea tree oil from the Body Shop, though I think it might also be sold at general minerals/vitamins shops? Put a few drops on a cotton pad or on a q-tip and put them on the pimples. It'll reduce redness and general appearance.

>>8089150
layer your moisture anon, and do so twice or more a day!!!

product suggestions, some may work for you some may not. layer any from thinnest to thickest. toners first!
>Hada labo super hyaluronic lotion (helps bring moistur into your skin. not a pimple causer afaik. increases the effectiveness of other moisturizers)
>aloe vera is light and not a clogged, good for layering and nice to put in even in the middle of the day
>benton steam cream, a good medium weight cream that dries matte. nice to seal things in!
>bentons toners/essences will both work for you
>Nivea cream is cheap and can cause mega pimples, but very heavy and works on everything for me. Nivea in general is really nice for me.
>lanolin in general is good for mega moisture
> various American night creams work wonders. Nivea Aqua effect was a fave of mine for a while.
>too cool for schools pumpkin pack sounds good
>almost all Korean sleeping packs will help you out. mega moisturizing!
>hada labo moist emulsion sunscreen (the one skinandtonics likes) will really help you out!

in fact you may like to check out skinandtonics for more recs and reviews for dry skin. Kerry's really organized and sweet. A lot of Korean products though if that's a deal breaker.

sorry for this messy post, mobile is killing me!

>>8075840
I use the prescription "stevia-a" and you have to wait at least 20 minutes after you dry your face to apply it. Then I wait another 20 minutes to put a moisturizing cream on.

That stopped it from drying out my face but I still can't tell if it works over a year later. But I lost almost 50lbs during the same year so it makes it hard to tell.

y-you guys have been awesome and its been a fun ride but I really don't like the gross feel of new /cgl/. I miss my btb and pt threads and I don't feel like dealing with janny banning me again for off topic yet shits like certain trips can derail threads. I'm moving to to lurk /cgl/ /fem/ and /beauty/ but I jus wanted to thank you guys for the advice and fun times.
;_;

This may sound a little silly, but I have very pale skin, as you can imagine, this highlights any imperfections on my body such as blotchy red patches, dry or wrinkled skin, etc. Sometimes I use a gradual fake tanner as it tends to smooth out and mask these imperfections as long as I keep reapplying a few times a week. I don't dislike my pale skin, I just dislike the imperfections highlighted, so it made me wonder if there was an alternative to cover these imperfections while still remaining of around my natural skintone with longlasting results? I've heard of body foundation, but it seems an effort to apply that every single day.

>>8091263
It wouldn't be so bad if people actually made the move to there or lolcow.

Any tips for getting rid of beauty marks? I have a lot of them due to genetics and I'm wondering what the best way to get rid of them is. They aren't big and protruding off the skin, just lots of small black spots.

>>8091622
Nothing but surgery as far as I know. Or maybe unhealthy amounts of spot bleaching.

would this be a good haul? currently i use regular liquid body soap for my face and moisturize with garnier oily skin something moisturizer.

>Etude House AC Clinic Daily Acne Foam Cleanser for daily cleanser with konjac sponge for daily exfoliation
>witch hazel for toner
>aloe vera gel for moisturizing
>Etude House Moistfull Super Collagen Eye Concentrate for eye cream
>Skin Food Black Sugar Scrub Foam for exfoliant
>2% BHA liquid for spot treatment/ exfoliant
>tea tree oil for spot treatment

i have oily skin with mild/ moderate acne on face and chest

obviously i wouldn't use these all at once but start a routine gradually and see which products work

>>8091622
Surgery. They can be removed via lasers, electrolysis or something like that and surgically, though if you see a dermatologist a lot of them will tell you not to do it if it's just a matter of aesthetics which I think is bullshit, and many will say that it'll leave a bigger scar (it will, but you don't have to go down that road if it really is healthy and benign).
I say see a plastic surgeon and ask what they think you should do.

>>8087920
Waxing or sugaring, anon.

>>8092167
looks pretty good to me! Be careful with tea tree oil though, some people have no trouble with it directly on their skin, others get a bit burned unless they dilute it.

Would it be smart to slowly start building towards a full 10-step routine? I'm wanting to get into the korean skin care thing, but it's still such a jungle to me...

I'm trying to figure out what I should add first, especially since I'm only using a cleanser and moisturizer at the moment - I'm thinking maybe some masks? And some type of eye product to combat my dark circles.

I don't know what my skin type is, to be honest. I think it's dry and kind of acne prone and/or sensitive. I have whiteheads and acne on my chin right now, but I've been lazy and just covered that up whenever I've gone out instead of doing something about it...

>>8089150
I had skin that flaked around my nose and on my forehead always. If you use a moisturizer and sleeping pack. I HATE the Benton snail bee lotion because of the smell, but it does a good job moisturizing. That smell though, its horrible, like dirt and bugs. Its unsurprising because it's snail and bees, but if I break a sweat the smell comes back and I feel dirty. The tonymoly red appletox honey cream sample I got is great and I'll probably buy it next. Their panda dream sleeping pack is also wonderful and smells clean, I use it over the top of the Benton shit.

I also do a 40% lactic peel about once a week or so and my skin has been glowing with no flakes.

My total routine has been skin food black sugar cleansing oil and scrub foam, followed by Thayer's witch hazel and rosewater. Then I use Benton's snail bee essence and it's skin effectors in vita c, syn-ake, and Hottuniya cordata extract. I use panda's dream cooling eye stick, then that awful Benton lotion, and panda's dream sleeping pack.

Its been a really good help this week because I've been working out in the desert, stessed, and getting really dirty. I haven't had any big breakouts, I usually get those painful under skin pimples and have only had a small surface pimple on my cheek and and a clogged pore on my nose.

>>8091622
I have those and they don't really go away. I work hard to make sure my skin stays milky and smooth behind them. I have them all over my body. I had a large nevus (birthmark 1.7 cm) removed from my face with laser ablation as well as a Monroe from my upper lip, and it's a life changer for me. Its definitely not worth the trouble though for a lot of them because of pain and wound care. You have to slather it with aquaphor and keep it weeping. With my large birthmark has a bit of hyper pigmentation as the burn scar heals and looks less like melted skin.

What do you think about getting a vitamin, like Vitamin C, and crushing it down to use on your face?
I have a big ole pack of 200 or something and I take them orally. I noticed stuff like Vitamin C & E get added to skincare though. C is a powdery tablet, my vitamin e is an oil capsule. Any difference?

>>8092402
Try a toner first!
After cleansing you use one. It helps remove tiny makeup residue the cleanser missed, as well as just making your face feel fresh.

You could add a serum or essence after that, for before moisturizing. Masks I use maybe once or twice a week.

>>8069214
>>8069172
Aloe gel shouldn't be bitter I don't think. If you're using fresh aloe blades, whether it's in food or on your skin, you should hold it upside down over the sink for some time to drain off the sap/aloin, which is bitter, irritating and very laxative. It's mostly around the edge of the green part of the leaf, so peel before using, remove the veins and maybe rinse.

>>8074959
Since I live in an area with super hard water I preach about the importance of the right PH
Shit dries out my skin incredibly bad, I have to use special soap and only shower once a week. Had to give up nopoo too because my hair was dry as hell.
Can't wait to move away.

>>8092402
Only if you need it imo, masks aren't something you really add to a routine as they are more a special treat for your face maybe once or twice a week. You can introduce a toner or serum to help with moisturizer absorption and/or any skin benefit they may provide depending on which you choose.

After you wash your face, if you don't moisturize right away and let it sit for a bit, how does it feel? If it feels tight then you have dry skin, if it feels okay then you have normal skin. You can also have combo skin if different areas of your face react differently.

>>8069829
Honestly the best method for fading scars is probably sunscreen.

>>8069877
Only AHAs increase photosensitivity. Use your BHA in the morning if you so desire. I use both at night since they need about 20 mins to dry before applying a moisturizer on top, and that is just too much time for a morning routine.

what do poorfags who can't afford drugstore use? natural remedies and such.

>>8075738
BHAs will work well for minimizing sebaceous filaments. I like the 2% liquid from Paula's Choice.

A little off-topic, but has anyone ever worked at a cosmetics/skincare boutique? I have a job interview soon and I'm really nervous.

Is a dermaroller + application on BHA a bad idea?

I'm trying to get rid of my scars like the pitting..

Family get together was yesterday, now I have a coldsore from some asshole. I need it gone in three days, and its just starting
What do I do??

I have moderate acne. I consider it bad acne but thats probably because its on my face and not someone elses. Theres a convention in June and i really want it all gone before then. I got some medication and it seems like its done a little but not a lot in a couple months. From what I saw online, people had this stuff work for them in a few weeks so getting paranoid. Also it doesn't clear up blackheads which are spreading ;_; Anyone know how I can speed up the process and maybe get rid of these blackheads??? I'm a guy btw so makeup is a no-go imo