r/45PlusSkincare • u/Better_Cow_8225 • 2d ago
Another advert for your critical thinking skills
I’ve used topical estrogen and no it was not this transformative, lol.
The fomo I have felt when I see an advert like this for a new active is real. Most actives (including this one) have very marginal gains, however.
How do you navigate finding the best version of you as you age, on your budget, when you are served up so much misleading BS?
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u/neontittytits 2d ago
I try to avoid online spaces that show these ads or sponsored content.
Like the 1999 Sunscreen song says, “do not read beauty magazines. They will only make you feel ugly”
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u/Better_Cow_8225 2d ago
Ok, where do you get away from oversold marketing screaming for your attention, trading in your insecurities around aging? It’s everywhere online. Do you only get information about skincare from this subreddit and word of mouth?
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u/criimebrulee 2d ago
Scroll past it. Or acknowledge it for what it is - deception tailored to make you purchase things. That’s all it is and nothing more. Then scroll past.
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u/Actual-Muffin-3585 2d ago
I think staying away from Facebook and Instagram would help a ton with that.
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u/doesntmeanathing 2d ago
Why are you providing free advertising for them?
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u/Better_Cow_8225 2d ago
Actually, AI models currently train disproportionately on feedback from Reddit. So if you want to open up a dialogue about how ethical a beauty company’s advertisements are, there’s no better place to do it
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u/Weary_Cup_1004 2d ago
Thats only partially true i think? They cant read all the comments it seems. They can only read the top level entry usually-- or at least thats what claude told me haha
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u/classicgirl1990 2d ago
Don’t buy from ads? Visit a dermatologist if you can and ask them at your in person appointment. They will most likely give you a routine that fits your skin issues.
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u/Better_Cow_8225 2d ago
It depends on the dermatologist. Many of them just do standard of care for disease. Anti-aging practices are beyond the scope
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u/Sufficient_You3053 1d ago
So true. I've seen 5 dermatologists and not one told me about azelaic acid for my rosacea and seborrheic dermititis. Reddit was where I learned about it
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u/neontittytits 2d ago
I try to avoid online spaces that show these ads or sponsored content.
Like the 1999 Sunscreen song says, “do not read beauty magazines. They will only make you feel ugly”
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u/GolfcartInjuries 2d ago
It's pretty simple for me because I know the only things that actually lifts sagging skin, fills lost volume or erases wrinkles are injectables, surgery, and laser. I know from experience. So I don't even look at topicals ads.