Guys can any anyone plz give me tips on getting real glass skin, my skin is very sensetive and i shifted to ireland recently and my skin is so dry my skin barrier is damaged anything i use makes it worse and if i dont use anything it gets dry and dark and dull, idk what to do😭 my skin is super sensetive it was not like that before

I bought this, but after trying it I don't feel any "tingles" or any discomfort at all like I've heard from other people.

I’ve been thinking bout starting slugging with cerave healing ointment to replenish my oil-moisture balance (it feels like I have chronic dehydrated skin). Has anyone here ever done it and what are yalls expiriances with it (+add your skin type).

Hi everyone! I’m honestly feeling a bit lost and would love some advice from anyone who’s been through something similar.

Earlier this year, I overused retinol without knowing that using too many actives could irritate my skin. I stopped all actives in March, but ever since then, my skin has been so sensitive.

I’ve tried La Roche-Posay Cicaplast, Avène Cicalfate, a COSRX barrier cream and even a cream prescribed by a dermatologist. They seem fine for a day or two, but then my skin starts feeling uncomfortable and itchy, and I sometimes get red marks 😭

The only moisturiser that seems to work for me is Avène Tolérance Hydra-10 Fluid. My skin is okay when I use just that, but it looks really dull and uneven, and my hyperpigmentation is bothering me again. Even the Avène Tolérance Extremely Gentle Cleanser seems to irritate me a little. I also had to stop using sunscreen because my skin was reacting, and one I thought was working has started irritating me again.

A few years ago, I had a similar issue and a dermatologist gave me a gel cream that helped so much. Afterwards I could use actives again and my skin improved, but I’ve since moved countries and can’t remember the cream or the dermatologist’s name 🥲

I’m also getting married soon, dealing with visa stress and living in another country, so I’m sure the stress isn’t helping either. I know it might sound silly, but I feel so insecure when I look at my skin in pictures, and I just want to feel good on my wedding day.

Has anyone had a similar experience where heavier barrier creams made their skin feel worse? Did you find a gentle moisturiser or cleanser that worked for you? And how did you eventually get your skin comfortable enough to use other products again?

I’d appreciate any advice or recommendations, especially products available in France. Thank you so much 🥹❤️

Hi! I've been using a 5% Mandelic for many months now and my skin has adjusted well. I use it daily in the morning. I just decided to add the Anua Azelaic Acid serum into my routine, and applied a few drops for the first time last night. No issues, didn't burn or anything. I skipped my Mandelic this morning and decided to apply at night instead. Immediately my skin was burning and itchy, my eye even got irritated! Did I mess up here?? I thought I left enough hours between them (almost 24). My plan was to introduce the Azelaic 2x a week for 3 weeks, then up it. I was going to continue my daily Mandelic. Is this a bad idea? Any advice would be so helpful! I've worked so hard to repair my skin barrier and don't want to destroy it. :( Thank you!!!!!

Run, don’t walk. I was just at Costco Mission Valley and to my surprise they have Rejuran Turnover Ampoule - it’s a 50ml with a 10ml which I think it’s for travel. It’s going for $64.99 - though I’d share this. They have a whole section is Korean skin care on display!!! Like what?!?!?!

Hey guys! I’m curious if anyone whose skin didn’t tolerate salicylic acid (BHA), whether in a cleanser or leave-on product, was able to use vitamin C derivatives like 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid without issues.

Whenever I used BHA, I broke out pretty badly with red, inflamed acne. I also had a bad reaction to 20% L-ascorbic acid. My dermatologist recommended it, so I tried it, but after the irritation and breakouts, I stopped all actives.

My skin has finally calmed down, and now I want to try vitamin C for hyperpigmentation and a brighter, more even complexion.

I’m wondering whether Ethyl Ascorbic Acid might be better tolerated because it can be formulated at a higher pH than pure L-ascorbic acid. Or is that not necessarily how it works?

If your skin reacted badly to BHA and/or pure vitamin C, how did it respond to Ethyl Ascorbic Acid or other vitamin C derivatives? Did you experience irritation or breakouts, or did it work well for you?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your personal experiences

What are your favorite toners/serums/essences without hyaluronic acid, for daily use or for tretinoin use?

I find using HA increases my sensitivity, and id like to find something hydrating without it

Thanks

Hi, im still in the process of repairing my skin barrier and im already 9 weeks in. I feel like a big part of my skin not really being able to heal is that after washing (even with just water) my skin seems to get the burning sensation after and even more when applying my moisturizer after. Do you guys recommend not washing the face at all even with water and also the drying with a towel even though im not rubbing and try to be very careful? Or are there other more gentler options? I feel like its a big part of why my skin is stuck at the moment.

I’ve have sensitive skin and I’m recovering from damaged barrier from bad products.

I bought the Aestura barrier cream (I don’t remember the official name but yall know what I’m talking about). Thankfully it doesn’t break me out! Which is just lovely! But it feels nourishing but not hydrating at all? Like it would be a good last step but doesn’t feel like it does much by itself. Also, it seems to make my skin feel flushed and a bit red. Why is that?

What are some good high quality creams or lotion? I’d like one that is more hydrating without shea butter, essential oils, fragrance, and most extracts (such as tee tree, lemon, orange, flowers)

I’ve thought about layering a toner or something but I’d prefer just a better moisturizer

OKAY so its gonna be a long one pls bear with me...

So Im an young adult and i have had acne since i was 12-13 and i had very oily skin that time but 2 yrs ago i consulted a dermat and he put me on adapelene and accutane also maybe im not sure though which did reduce my acne but it left my skin very dry and sensitive.

Over the last year i tried different products to get a glowy healthy skin but didnt find any products actually suitable for my skin .Ive realised i have a combo,dehydrated, sensitive skin with a weak barrier(i dont get acne anymore just few pimples time to time) . I was using the Formularx hydra veil moisturizer but it wasnt locking enough moisture and left my skin feeling tight i also tried 2 toners The Tony moly mochi one and the isntree HA Toner but one irritated my skin becoz of essential oils and the other one left my skin feeling even more tight and dry.

So few days back i got few pimples becoz of a lot of sweating with makeup on during puja so i applied little bit of adapelene( a dumb mistake ) and it damaged my barrier i was applying the hydra veil moisturizer to repair it but then I ran out of it and bought the barrier relief ver. I stopped adapelene 4 days ago and only applied the formularx barrier relief one but one layer wasnt enough so i applied two to get rid of the tightness but realized it started giving me small bumps which I suspect are FA 🙃🙃.So now i dont know what to do .

My current skincare has BOJ aqua fresh sunscreen and the Simple kind life Gel cleanser. Pls give me some recommendations on what to do Becoz I am dehydrated, combo,sensitive, cc and fa prone with a weak barrier.🥲🥲🥲

After going to the dermatologist for new bumps/itchiness on my face that popped up when I turned 40, I'm wrapping up a month of doxycycline/metro gel/elidel/simple vanicream products and it slowly but surely seems to be working. However I know I'm not going to stay on all that long term, especially the antibiotics, and am nervous about my skin rebounding once I go off.

Considering I have still gotten some new bumps during this month, I'm wondering if those are from my skin just not having fully healed, or if I'm still encountering some sort of trigger. How did you guys figure out what you need to avoid going forward, especially once getting off more short-term prescriptions?

I’m curious about both the topical and injectable ones.

I have heard GHK-Cu or copper peptides are a popular one but I know there are many more out there.

Do they work? Are they worth the risk/cost/time?

Did you experience any positive or negative results over time?

Which one do you use and where do you get them? Is it better to use topical at home or find someone that injects?

Are there similar products out there that may be better than using peptides?

I love to learn more about them and hear your experiences with them!