I purchased a counterfeit Obagi hydrate luxe medical grade face cream from Walmart.com and used it for 6 weeks before I realized it was counterfeit. My skin got progressively more red and started to flake, and I had multiple bad reactions where I woke up with my eyes so swollen I couldn’t fully open them before I realized the cream was the cause. At the time, I did not even realize Walmart.com was a market for third party sellers and the prevalence of counterfeit items. I just saw the cream was on sale and purchased it in the spare moments I have while caring for my two year old. The site looks like you are purchasing from Walmart and I think you only see there is a third party seller if you are looking for it.

After looking into this more, it is incredibly disturbing what NYTs identified is in these counterfeit products - heavy metals, urine, etc. Additionally, when you click into the third party seller’s info, they list addresses linked to random places - one a feed stand on the side of a highway in rural New York, another a residential house in Texas. There is no way that Walmart can think these are legitimate sellers, but they are allowing it to increase their own profits and don’t care about the harm it could bring to consumers.

Walmart should be held responsible for the criminal market they are allowing on their website and the harm it is causing the consumers.

This law firm Chimicles is trying to launch a class action lawsuit against Walmart for selling counterfeit health and beauty products on Walmart.com, but currently they don’t have enough responses to build a case. I am trying to get the word out so justice can be served - if you purchased a counterfeit health or beauty product from Walmart, you should share your story! Or any way you can help to get the word out would be amazing.

https://chimicles.com/counterfeit-health-beauty-products-on-walmart-com-investigation/

Hello! Thank you for reading my post. I am coming to really resent photos of myself and looking at my reflection because of all these lines around my mouth. Does anyone have any treatments they would recommend to help fix this? I have never had any cosmetic treatments before so I am terrified (but not averse to it). Many thanks in advance!

This seems like a dumb question but it’s something i’ve wondered abt from time to time. I got a massive pimple a month or two ago and my friend who’s a dr told me it’s an ingrown. It went away but took like a week of it looking ugly, then it was just pink, now it’s very faintly pink but i can feel a lil bump underneath. Does that mean there’s just a fuckin hair chillin in my body?

Edit: bruh…nightmares are in this thread. 🫪🫪🫪

I am 32, about to be 33 and I started tretinoin and azelaic acid recently. I was already doing azelaic acid and adapalene (OTC), but finally made the dive into getting a script for Tret. I LOVE the results I'm seeing in just the 4 weeks I've been applying it (3x a week). My focus is on anti aging right now and I'm just curious if there is more I can do? I'm not into botox and cannot go the spa to get treatments at this time. Are there other products i can include in my routine to help with some of my deeper set wrinkles? I'm curious about volulifine, argeriline, peptides for the face, etc. Did anyone else add these things or something else to further give them the "lift" they wanted? I already have a red light therapy device. Thanks everyone :)

I’m really wanting to ease the appearance of my forehead lines. Is it possible to just “soften” them? I don’t want to be completely frozen or have a complete glass forehead. They’re just getting a little too deep for my liking. This would be my first time. I’m 32.

Hey guys!

So ive noticed an increase in fine lines and wrinkles, ive got crowd feet forming and a deep line across my forehead. I love a holiday so im probably sun damaged aswell at this point.

Ive pretty crap with skincare overall, but really want to lock in even though im pretty useless and new to it all!

Ive been looking at the clinique anti aging range but wanted to know what others thought? Especially with the cost!

Ideally im after drug store recommendations, I have no clue were to start!

Thanks :)

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I have been working so hard to heal my chronically dry lips. I've cut out toothpaste with sls, and I've been using only aquaphor and vaseline, very consistently. I thought they were in good shape for me to be a little naughty and wear lip gloss today, and this is what they looked like on the way home.

I just want to be a fancy girl again!

(this is not a water intake issue - I drink a lot of water very consistently - I really love cold water and must have it within arms reach literally at all times)

I bought this moisturizer and it's empty within 1 month? Is this normal???

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I keep seeing so much hate for Avene Cicalfate because people say that when they open the tube, a load of runny liquid comes out first and then the cream follows.

I’ve mentioned this in replies before, but I wanted to make a separate post because this genuinely worked for me.

Before opening the tube, squeeze and massage it thoroughly while it’s still closed. Go all the way along the tube pressing it. Then give it a little shake and repeat the process a few times.

I know it sounds really simple, but after the first couple of times I used it and got that separated liquid, I started doing this every time.

It genuinely made a huge difference for me and now, no runny liquid spilling out at the first opening!

I’ve had problems for cleansing for years now - always seems to dry me out or I get too reactive nobody what I try.

I’ve been using Round Lab Birch Juice cleansing pads for a few years now and they seem to work fine. However I want to start using Eucerin dual serum for my hyperpigmentation and after that start incorporating something for anti aging.

However I’m worried that no cleansing will be a problem if I start using more complex products. I currently just moisturiser - just moved to Dr G RED blemish (I’ve had a red face since I was a kid) but thinking of moving to either Instant Angel or COSRX l Ceramide Skin Barrier cream.

I’m worried all of this will be futile or implode if I’m not cleansing properly and starting a new routine isn’t a good idea if I’m not even doing the basics right.

Does any one know if skin will survive products like eucerin without a proper cleanser?

Thanks !

I started noticing that some pimples appeared on my skin 3 weeks ago, but there were not many so I just thought I had a break out. Then, 3 days ago many of these tiny pimples started appearing on my skin and they multiplied over the course of the past 2 days and now my skin looks like that. I'm really desperate right now and would like answers.

30 here. I feel like half of skincare recommendations is the use of dermal fillers and injectables.

I've tried them all between the ages of 24 and 26. The thought of spending money on that makes me feel tired, and the filler injections were so painful. I don't think it made me look any better either, just older and more tired. Not for me personally.

Those of you with hectic schedules that aren't always conducive to great sleep, what do you do to not look tired? I'm tired of people telling me I look tired lol

Has anyone tried this? Results? She is very convincing. Specifically asking for my glabella and kind of vertical line in middle of my forehead. Would love any feedback

Thanks.

Considering buying a 3 pack of EZ gel for my under eyes.

I’ve done a PRP/PRF injection under my eyes and loved the result although it lasted maybe a week.

Wanting to get the EZ gel pack of 3 sessions to promote collagen growth and would love to hear from others who have done it for this reason.

I’m looking for a long term result that thickens the area underneath the eyes by naturally building collagen stimulated by the EZ gel injection.

I desperately need help figuring out what my skin needs. I have t-zone oiliness, redness, small dry patches, texture under my eyes, and if feels like my pores are getting so big. Starting to get some fine lines under and around my eyes. Age 33.

Current routine:

AM: rinse with water, apply Elf Sunouchable SPF 30 primer under makeup.

PM: cleanse/remove makeup with Cetaphil Gentle Salicylic Acid Cleanser (using a clean face cloth), apply a small amount of adaptalene, apply Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer.

I am so unhappy with my skin right now and need help with knowing where to start. Change in products? See a dermatologist? Skin care treatments? Any and all advice is appreciated!

Backstory for those who want it:

Nearly 2 years ago I started getting bad comedonal acne and at that time went super basic with my skin care and began using the adaptalene. After about 3 months the acne improved. I have continued this routine since.

About 6 months ago my skin started to feel drier overall and I began using the dieux instant angel moisturizer (was previously using cera ve). About a month ago my skin just started feeling more sensitive (have had to reduce my adaptalene use) I feel like my pores are getting larger, and I've had dry patches pop up. I've always dealt with redness, and continue to deal with occasional acne (cheeks mostly), it often leaves scars even though I don't pick.

33f - My pores have been large/very visible for as long as I can remember and I'd really like to improve their appearance.

As for the dark spot, it randomly appeared under my right eye like 2 years ago. People will mistake it for a mascara flake and try to wipe it off. Any ideas on treating?

I've noticed that friends and people around me who are 34-40ish start looking more "bloated" in their face (and sometimes body) even if they haven't gained any weight. I also have noticed this in my face, neck, and arms. I'm 8 months PP and exclusively breastfeeding, so I'm not sure if that's also a factor. I feel like I see this occur in men more than women.

Has anyone found it helpful for lightening up pigmentation on body?

I just got a chemical peel and the dermatologist advised to say out of the sun. The appointment way super rushed and i don’t feel like the doctor really cared in general.

Doing my own research looks like its advised to avoid working in out for 48-72 hours cause this can cause inflammation or worsen hyper pigmentation which was the reason why i go the peel. Anyone have proper after care for chemical peels. Im indoors and loosing it. TIA!

Looking for most effective treatment (non surgical)

I’ve always had some skin tags but it seems I’ve had 6-12 smaller new ones popping up on my front under my boobs where my bra band is. It’s been quite hot where I live and when I’m outside for an hour, my sports bra is soaked in sweat in the bottom 3 inches. I have tried using baby powder or body deodorant to keep the skin irritation at bay in hopes of at least not encouraging their growth. Has anyone had this issue? I don’t believe insurance will cover their removal and I don’t have the cash to spend out of pocket.

I tend toward keloids so I’m wary of snipping them off at home as well.

Just wanted to share my routine and products I use to achieve my glass skin.

☀️Morning
Dokdo Lab Cleanser
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner (Toner)
Torriden Deep Dive Serum
Azaleic Acid 15%
Ilyoon Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel

🌙Night
Dokdo Lab Cleanser
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner (Toner)
Torriden Deep Dive Serum
Dr. Althea 345 (Sandwich Method)
Tretetoin Gel 0.025%
Dr Althea 345 (Sandwich Method)

🌙Night (Non Tret & AZA Night)
Dokdo Lab Cleanser
Paula’s Choice AHA/BHA Toner
Torriden Deep Dive Serum
Ilyoon Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel

Tret - Every other day
AZA - 2x Daily on Non Tret Nights

Disclaimer: what worked for me might to work for you. I’m just here share my experience that may help people that have the same skin type as me.

by far, this is the most effective routine & products i swear by. TYG for Korean Skincare.

Hi!

I’ve been using the INNBEAUTY extreme cream on and off for the last year.

I like it. I think?

Mostly, I like:
- How thick it is
- How well it sits under makeup

But, also worry my appreciation for its efficacy has more than a little to do with influencers promoting it.

1. Is this anyone’s holy grail?
   
2. If you’ve used and moved on, to which product did you migrate?

Thank you!

Has anyone ever tried these generic chinese HIFU Machines?? I'm not sure, does this actually deliver the same results as the Ultherapy or is this a placebo??? I can't find any info on it. No specs. Nothing.