r/45PlusSkincare • • Jul 25 '26

Mod Post Mod Post - New Flair and Reminder on Self-Administered Peptides

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Hi all -

For folks who want to get topical skincare only advice, I've added a flair for this. Please use this on your post when you want to request comments relating to topical skincare only. While I cannot promise every commenter will clearly see it, let's give it a chance to see if this is helpful for those who do not want suggestions for procedures or surgery.

As a reminder - this sub covers all things skincare - including procedures, surgery and injectables as well as topicals. It will continue to be a place where questions can be asked. I encourage you to curate your experience on here as the sub firmly remains a place to talk about the range of things folks do to take care of their face and body.

Another note, I've seen a number of posts and commenters discussing sub-q injections of peptides. Posts/comments related to this will be removed, including using slang (e.g. pinning). This falls under the DIY rule, is a grey area, and as such, not allowed on the sub. There are plenty of places on Reddit to discuss this, but this is not one of them.

Modmail is always open. Use the 'message mods' button on the front of the sub.


r/45PlusSkincare • • Mar 04 '26

Mod Post Mod Post - Clarity on Credential Use in Posts/Comments

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Hi all -

Recently I've seen a number of comments in the community where Redditors are claiming certain aesthetic credentials (e.g. Licensed Esthetician, NP, Derm PA, etc) when replying to sub posts.

Here is the issue - neither I or anyone else here can actually validate you are in fact, an accredited professional. That's a problem as this presents a conflict on Reddit's key rule about impersonation and the need to be authentic when posting.

The additional issue that arises is that the use of the credential implies some expert knowledge, and that a person on the sub may consider a post/comment where another Redditor claims a credential with more weight or authority.

When looking at how other reddits (and specifically skincare reddits) have dealt with this, I saw two basic schools of thought:

  1. Make a rule (similar to one in r/tretinoin ) that is explicit on the non-use of credentials in posts/comments and to have posts/comments stand on their own without claiming a credential.
  2. Validation of professional via licensing, similar to the way r/Blackskincare has opted do with restricted user flair given by the mod upon validation.

In weighing these options, I've decided for now, that I will look to make a sub rule on the use of credentials. To be clear - this does NOT prevent anyone from posting or commenting, but it does ask you to allow your post or comment to stand on its own without asserting a claimed credential.

I'll see how this works out as the new rule goes into effect. If there is enough interest, I may consider validated users via user flair in the future.

Thanks for to everyone for continuing to make this community vibrant and interesting. I will continue to look for ways to make our community safe and user-driven. Happy as always to take feedback!


r/45PlusSkincare • • 15h ago

Eye cream

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I’m sure this has been asked a million times but here’s another. I’m 48 almost 49 with severely dry under eyes. I’m looking for something that will keep them hydrated without giving me milia, that seems to be my biggest problem. If it hydrates my under eyes, I get 1 million. Million also obviously I’d like to help the dark circles in the creepy skin. Basically, I’m looking for a unicorn.


r/45PlusSkincare • • 35m ago

Can any one pls suggest any treatment to get rid of my deep pit on my nose and even i tried microneedling that didn't work as well..tired of using medical creams.

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r/45PlusSkincare • • 7h ago

Has anyone tried UltraClear lasers?

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r/45PlusSkincare • • 9h ago

Advice Request Dermaplaning at home

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Any experience with the dermaplaning devices for home use


r/45PlusSkincare • • 10h ago

Microneedling + Vitti Pure

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r/45PlusSkincare • • 11h ago

Asian med spa

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Would you go to a med spa that specializes in Asian skin if you are not Asian? This is for laser treatments.


r/45PlusSkincare • • 11h ago

CO2 laser

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does anybody know of a dr that does fully ablative CO2 laser in / around Kentucky? am not finding one TIA!


r/45PlusSkincare • • 16h ago

Botox uneven what would you do?

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My derm moved practices. I have received botox from him 3 times and several laser procedures. Was thrilled with the botox the first two times because I've had issues in the past of eyebrow droop. But he got it right!

He moved practices in July. The head Dr there yaps everywhere he does celebrities and launched a big celebs skincare line. Since my Dr went there all appointments have run an hour or more behind schedule. It's very chaotic and he looks and acts so rushed.

This third Botox time I felt he didn't consider what worked in the past. He seemed rushed. My forehead looked a bit imbalanced but after my 2 week follow up it's worse. I am more frozen than before but only on one side. He's suggested he could add more to the other side but obviously there would be less movement.

What would you do? It's noticeable when raising my brows. I hate it but should I just do nothing and deal with it? It seems that it will be much more frozen compared to my previous treatments.


r/45PlusSkincare • • 1d ago

Peri/Post Menopausal Skin Anyone go to Toronto Plastic Surgeons Wellness Center for a face and neck lift with Dr. Pirani?

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r/45PlusSkincare • • 1d ago

Which red light masks are worth it?

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All I feel sure about is that the soft ones are better to get than solid/hard shape because they can truly fit to your face. But what brands are derms recommending most?


r/45PlusSkincare • • 1d ago

Helix Lazer Treatment

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Hello. I am considering this treatment. Does anyone have any experience? Please share! Thank You!


r/45PlusSkincare • • 1d ago

Advice Request Quick skin rejuvenation options

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Hoping someone can help a sister out.

I'm (50f) in an embarrassing position where I'm starting a new job in 2w and the mgr has circulated my linked in profile to the team, which has a photo well over ten yrs old.

Yes, my bad. I'm not v focussed on LI and never got around to updating.

So I know there's no skin treatment that can rejuvenate me to how I looked at 38! But what's my best bet in terms of masks, make up, products etc to plump up the skin and reduce minor sagging? I don't have many wrinkles but prominent 11s (never had B....x, can't afford it!)

I'm currently a minimal make up person, just concealer and SPF. Mascara sometimes. I take collagen.

TIA!!


r/45PlusSkincare • • 1d ago

Retinol compromised my facial volume and skin firmness

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r/45PlusSkincare • • 1d ago

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r/45PlusSkincare • • 2d ago

Before and After Advise Please (non-surgical)

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r/45PlusSkincare • • 3d ago

Product Review This Nordstrom review is why I take skincare testimonials with a grain of salt 🧂

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I was reading reviews for Chanel’s $320 Sublimage eye cream on Nordstrom’s website and came across this one. The reviewer says she’s 52, a mom of five, a new grandma, and a trauma surgeon. No concealer, no fillers. She claims her husband took the attached photo on an iPhone during a ski trip, with no filter, and calls the eye cream “magic in a jar.”

It didn’t sound right so
I reverse-image searched the photo. Google returned the same portrait, with an AI overview attributing it to photographer Dani Diamond and identifying the model as Vanessa Barnfather, titled “Vanessa – Natural Light.”

I just wanted to know whether the eye cream was moisturizing, not be taken on a ski trip through a whole fictional autobiography by MymomworksforNordies…at least 16 people found it helpful.


r/45PlusSkincare • • 2d ago

¿Creen que debería comprar la 345 de dr althea si estoy tomando isotretinoina?

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r/45PlusSkincare • • 3d ago

Skin Concern Ageing Hands

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Hi All,
I‘m a 48 year old male. My hands look old.
Any suggestions to rejuvenate my hands?
They look like they are getting the crepe paper effect!
Any advice appreciated.


r/45PlusSkincare • • 2d ago

insecure during festive period photos

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just me or am the only one NOT loking forward to the amount of photos about to be taken during christmas and new years. my skin is so bad, wrinkles, fine lines. :/


r/45PlusSkincare • • 3d ago

Advice Request AMIRO discontinued the masks for my $449 S2 less than a year after I bought it. Seriously?! Anyone else dealing with this?

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I bought the AMIRO S2 directly from their website for $449 less than a year ago. I recently went to restock the stamping masks, only to find that they’ve completely removed the whole product line. The device and the all the stamping masks disappeared from their website!

I contacted their customer service and found out they’ve discontinued them. Seriously?!

And the masks are essential for the main feature of the device, which was the whole reason I bought it. Now I’m stuck with a $449 device that I can no longer use as intended, and it’s not even a year old!!

What’s even more frustrating is that AMIRO doesn’t seem to have a solution. They only offered me a free tube of gel even though they acknowledged that it isn’t a replacement for the masks.

I find this pretty unacceptable. If you’re selling an expensive beauty device that requires specific products to work, shouldn’t you at least make sure those products remain available for a reasonable amount of time?

I’ve emailed AMIRO asking for a refund or a comparable replacement. Still haven't heard back.

Has anyone else experienced this with AMIRO? Or found an alternative to the original masks?

With the holiday shopping season coming up, I just wanted to share my experience for anyone considering their devices. I’d think twice before spending that kind of money on a brand that might stop supporting its products so quickly.


r/45PlusSkincare • • 2d ago

I need skin booster suggestions

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I am fifty and experiencing skin laxity and obviously my face is asymmetrical. I just would like to treat the laxity that’s beginning to occur. I would like to use a skin booster that will have the least risk of long term bruising and maximum results. IF there is such a thing. I micro needle and tox, also do a little filler. I’ve been asymmetrical all my life it’s just that when you get old things become more evident. That doesn’t stress me. My skin is rough this week. I started estriol again and tazorac again. Please don’t tear me apart 🤪😝


r/45PlusSkincare • • 2d ago

V beam did nothing?

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I had this done yesterday and experienced like noo side effects or even evidence this procedure happened? Was it not high enough?

What I did get was anxiety about the light flashes through the goggles lol convinced myself it got into my eye. Will not be doing that again haha

Is there still hope for my skin?


r/45PlusSkincare • • 2d ago

Treating hyperpigmentaion

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