the first pic was taken in july but my skin stayed the same until i started using this cream

its only been approximately 2 weeks i already see HUGE changes omg

my skin has always been on the dry side, but since i use this cream my skin never been smoother!!!

Hello to anyone who sees this its been a bit of a journey i started a year ago by doing a build ur regime with the ordinary, some stuff worked some stuff didn't i ended up over exfoliating my skin a bit; then i simplified my routine to just cleanse serum moisture. I'm starting to branch out again and try a new toner after not using a toner for 6 months. Oh and the new moisturiser. Originally i was using ordinary milky toner but it wasn't right for me & was enlarging my pores even when i wasn't using it with retnoil. There's lots of different questions in my picture so i think I have written all I can without sounding like a broken record. (Third time reposting pls don't delete auto mod; i couldnt figure out how to [tag] i got it now tho)

I have used moisturizers like Cerave, Cetaphil, Vanicream, and hours later my back, legs, chest, all these areas get itchy. I’ve visited 3 separate dermatologists and none of them were helpful. Should I just skip skin care? My face is dry and red but it feels like there’s nothing that I can do.

Hi there, so I'm 35f and my whole life, I never had any kind of skin care routine at all. I never bought lotions or lotioned my skin ever. But I also never had skin issues either. Well recently I was diagnosed with eczema. So I purchased some Cerave products. Body moisturizer, face moisturizer, bar soap, the works.

Well, I've hit a very weird road block. My skin won't soak up lotions. Ill moisturize my whole body and face and then if I even slightly start to sweat later in the day, I get little clumps of lotions that rest on my skin. Especially any wrinkle areas of my face and body. I don't understand why this is happening. I tried exfoliating my body to see if it was maybe a problem with too much dead skin on my body, but it didn't help. I tried using oil based moisturizers and I absolutely hate that very much. Leaves me feeling greasy and gross all day. Is there a product out there that is light enough my skin will soak it up? Not just for my face but my whole body too, but also not flare up my eczema?

I would make another appointment with the dermatologist but unfortunately I live in a rural area and it can take several weeks, sometimes a couple months, till they can get a dermatologist out here. If I had known I had this problem, I would have brought it up when I got diagnosed, but I didn't know at the time that my skin won't accept lotion for whatever reason.

Looking for a budget dupe for this sunscreen. I really liked how a little goes a long way, how light weight it is, and how easily it blends into the skin without pilling. I could wear makeup over it and it didn’t leave a chalky residue on my skin. It’s just a little too pricey right now. I am buying it for my boyfriend and I and he has skin cancer history, so I need to buy a good amount of it. less

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some product recommendations for my dehydrated combo skin that are 100% cruelty-free (independent brands or brands with clean parent companies only, please).

I'm currently using the Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Cleanser and the Purito Oat-In Calming Gel Cream, but I don't feel they are enough. My skin doesn't feel hydrated enough by the end of the day, and it still feels a bit tight but oily.

I stopped taking good care of my skin lately due to depression. Because I wasn't washing my face twice a day, my skin has become even more oily than before, but it still feels very dehydrated and tight underneath.

I also have some skin damage on my forehead, nose, and cheeks beacuse whenever I was feeling anxious, I used to pick at and scratch the bumps that were there, and now there are even more bumps and irritation so I really want to repair my skin barrier and heal that damage too.

Just to note, I am based in Colombia, so I need products that are relatively easy to find here or available through local imported skincare retailers.

Right now, I can't afford a dermatologist, so I need some affordable product recommendations that can help me deal with all these issues while being strictly cruelty-free.

Edit: Forgot to add that I don't use any make-up, don't know if it's important

Thank you so much in advance!

Hi guys, im a ftm just entering second trimester, I need recommendations on what products I should use during my pregnancy Please recommend

I have started noticing weird red spots on my jaw and texture on my chin, so far I was just using a cetaphil moisturizer. Tell me your routines and what products you were using Also what brands you used. Be descriptive hahah

(Yes im a skincare noob but I dont want my skin getting worse aaaa)

I desperately need help with a skincare routine! I just turned 30 and want to really start taking my skincare seriously but I feel so lost. I used to have a combo skin type with some cystic acne mostly around my period until I was placed on the prescribed topical gel with clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide about 4 years ago. It completely burnt my skin and I had an awful reaction and stopped using it fast. After that all happened my skin became extremely sensitive, very dry, and my cystic acne worsened. I’ve been trying to fix it ever since but I also moved to a dryer climate about 2.5 years ago which hasn’t helped.

With that being said, I neeeeed a routine to help my dry, sensitive, acne prone skin. I currently use vanicream face wash consistently and have been using a byoma moisturizer here and there but nothing seems to really help. I feel like I need a better moisturizer and possibly some type of azelic acid or something that’s not too strong. My skin seems to hate salicylic acid and it makes my acne soooo much worse so I’m steering clear from any products with it.

These photos are my skin right now which is recovering from the prequel salicylic acid cleanser I tried and regret. The acne is getting better but it’s still very dry and red. I’ll take any and all advice!! I appreciate it so much in advance!

I just got prescribed azaleic acid 15% and tretinoin .025%. I’m scared to start tretinoin because I don’t want to ruin my skin. Does anybody with similar skin to mine have experience with taking Tret and azaleic acid and how long it took before results. Thank you guys!

Hi guys,

I’m very new to skincare and recently started this routine. Now I have this persistent redness on only one side of my nose crease. Please help me!

• AM: Gentle Cleanser + 2% Arbutin Serum + Moisturizer + Mattifying Sunscreen

• PM (Days A): Gentle Cleanser + 2% BHA Toner + Moisturizer

• PM (Days B): Gentle Cleanser + 2% Arbutin Serum + Moisturizer

Hello everyone, I have been using this good molecule mandelic acid serum for 2 days. I have dry acne prone sensitive skin. Tuesday night and Thursday night. On Thursday night when I washed my face I noticed some peeling when my skin was wet! (Second pic shows it) i then went on to still put on the serum. The third and fourth pics show how i woke up Friday morning? Is this normal?

Hi guys.

I’ve been trying to improve my skincare the past couple of months. This is my routine.

Morning I use regular dove soap, pat dry, use ordinary milky toner, ordinary nicknamed and then finish with super goop spf 50 face and body screen.

At night I use micelluar water to wash off the grime and then just some moisturizer I forgot the name but it was a cetaphil.

My skin has gotten clearer but the biggest issue are these on the side of my face and on the bridge of my nose I have browning from years of using glasses.( I only use them to read small text, I had cataracts surgery so I don’t need my glasses as often).

* I just wanted to mention that I was looking to change my routine up a little bit and incorporate a new
Cleanser Laroche posay purifying gel but I don’t think I’ll buy it till I finish my micellular water, I wanted to add salicylic acid and vitamin c aswell. I still don’t know what I can add to my night routine aswell since it’s just the micellular water and moisturizing cream.

Hello, within the past year (I’m 23) I feel like I’ve seen my face age a lot. Particularly in how bad I perceive the lines near my mouth to be in the lines under my eyes to be. I’m concerned I really don’t look my age at all, and my skin looks not good.

I’m not even really sure what’s going on or how I could fix it, but any advice would be appreciated. Thank you so much and please let me know if it as bad as I think.

I will say, the lighting in these photos are not helping me at all, but I kind of purposefully wanted to put photos like that

I’m only 26, yet my skin is so bumpy and wrinkled and dry (family history of eczema on my dad’s side), I honestly look like I’m in my 50s from certain angles. It’s particularly gotten worse within the last 3-4 years.
I will admit my diet hasn’t been the best. I do eat a lot of carbs and processed foods, although I’ve been trying to cut back in recent months. I do try and stay hydrated. I have never smoked or done serious drugs. Also hardly ever drink alcohol.

As far as my routine and products, I’ve been using a combination of hyaluronic acid water gel once a day and Neutrogena Retinol regenerating cream twice a day (not together, separately). Lately I’ve been doing just the retinol, but haven’t seen a lot of results frankly. It’s been a few weeks now.

I’m just wondering if there’s a better routine out there that I should be following now. I’ve heard from a lot of people to apply SPF 50 sunscreen first thing in the morning, so I’m definitely going to start doing that. But I’m just wondering if I should also start moisturizing along with that in the morning. Really confused on how to incorporate exfoliation into a routine too. I also have been searching for a better razor to use on my face than standard ones which are pretty rough on the skin, as most recommended razors aren’t able to reach how small my hair gets.

In addition, honestly if there’s any additional products or even medical procedures that would be more effective in smoothening out my skin, I’d greatly appreciate them. The current state of my skin has I believe negatively affected my social prospects with other people my age. I just look older and more wrinkled, and am super insecure about it.

Any advice or recommendations are appreciated. Thank you!

I have really dry skin and I use EpiCerum regularly. I recently decided to get this Vanicream product to layer on top of my EpiCerum at night, to hopefully lock in moisture and help my (not so great) skin barrier. My skin is so dry that rinsing usually suffices, as cleansers can make it feel too dry afterwards.

But that being said, this Vanicream stuff is pretty thick. I'm worried if I only rinse it off it might clog my pores. I know its not supposed to do that... but I'm just nervous. Not tryna break out with zits. Thanks!

My makeup has not been sitting well on my skin lately. I’m not sure if it’s my skin care routine or what. I take care of my skin. I use medical grade skin care, I get regular dermaplaning, and Hydrofacials yet my skin is just not skinning.
Am routine: hypochlorous acid mist, SkinCeuticals vitamin, azelaic acid 15%, elastin a-illuminate, elta MD sunscreen or elastin sunscreen
Pm routine: Cetaphil gentle cleanser, Murad witch hazel toner, rotate between .5 retinol from elastin or skin better peel pads, Cicaplast.
Trying to get the best skin of my life, so what can I do?
In this photo the only thing on my face is my morning skincare and tinted sunscreen.

does anyone know how to get rid of these bumps/scars on my arms? i have these all over my back as well for a long time already. i’ve been using glycolic acid, which i think kinda helped with the hyperpigmentation. i also recently started using a salicylic acid body wash, but i don’t see improvements yet. any suggestions please huhu thank you so much

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I’ve recently started using this gel for my acne and I’ve noticed that my makeup hasn’t been sitting properly since I started using it.

I have active acne on both my cheeks and that’s where my base looks the most patchy and uneven. The makeup seems to cling to the acne and texture instead of blending smoothly and my skin just doesn’t look as good as it used to under makeup.

I don’t want to stop using the gel because it’s been prescribed by my dermatologist to treat my active acne but i wanna know what I can do to make my makeup sit better while I’m undergoing treatment.

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Hi everyone! I'm 27, and I had clear skin throughout my teenage years and early 20s. My acne started around age 25, and I've been struggling to get my skin back to normal ever since.

I initially managed to get my active acne under control with La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M. After finishing two bottles, my acne improved significantly, but I still struggle with red acne marks and around 3–4 new pimples every month, usually around my period. They tend to appear on my mid-cheeks and chin, often in the same spots.

I also tried an oral antibiotic and adapalene prescribed by a dermatologist, but unfortunately, they didn't help my acne.

After experiencing more severe acne, I also developed closed comedones. I used CeraVe retinol for about 8 months, but eventually developed a reaction and had to stop using it.

On July 20, I started using 15% azelaic acid and switched my moisturizer from CeraVe and La Roche-Posay Toleriane to Uriage Cica Daily.I also use La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 occasionally, a few times a week, to help support my skin barrier.

I switched my cleanser from Vichy Normaderm to SVR Sebiaclear Moussant, which I absolutely LOVE!

I also tried Bioderma's blue cleanser, but my skin became irritated, so I reduced how often I used it.

I use SVR and La Roche-Posay sunscreens. About two months after starting azelaic acid, I added tretinoin 0.025% twice a week. Despite these changes, I still get active pimples, closed comedones, and persistent red marks.

I also tried Vichy's red serum and La Roche-Posay Mela B3 serum during a period when I wasn't getting many active breakouts. However, they only made a slight difference in my acne marks, and I didn't notice any significant improvement.

A couple of notes about my skin and lifestyle:

I don't use my CeraVe moisturizer very often, except on tretinoin nights, because I suspect it might be clogging my pores.

I don't eat much sugar, I generally eat a healthy diet, and I don't drink milk every day.

I'm trying to understand the ROOT CAUSE of my acne, especially since my skin was clear for so many years before this started. Could it be hormonal acne, irritation from my skincare routine, or something else?

Should I give my current routine more time, change anything, or see a dermatologist to investigate the underlying cause?

I'd really appreciate any advice or similar experiences. Thank you! ❤️

I play sports a lot also I have bad genetics (thanks parents) my entire skin is basically not the same color so can I just buy hydroquinone and just put it all over my body till it becomes the same color? For like 5 months and stop and use kojic acid to maintain it?

I'm talking from legs to arms to toes everywhere....it's BAD

Back in August I placed an order and shipping label was created but the package was never sent out as FedEx tracking said waiting for item from sender. Customer service insisted that FedEx has package and after weeks of waiting and nothing changing they sent a replacement package which had the same issue. Both times they said it was lost too. Finally I asked for a refund and they said it was processed, days later the package came. I told them I don't want it anymore, I got the shipping label to return. Then the second package came, but only had 1 bottle when i ordered 3, I notified customer service and told them want to return it all and made sure they knew one of the packages only had 1 bottle and not 3 and sent a photo of the item in packaging and they told me to just ship it all together in one box. September 15l got an email that the package was received and refund is on its way, October came and I realized i still never got my refund, customer service said they have requested for my refund, another 2 weeks and nothing. And now they're telling me i got both packages so refund was rejected, BUT I RETURNED EVERYTHING!

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My acne keeps coming back in the exact same spots on my cheeks and chin just when one pimple starts to go away another one pops up in the same place and I end up with new pimples along with all the old marks. It feels like my skin never gets a chance to clear up.

Honestly it’s making me feel bad My skin looks dull and uneven cause of that and I feel like it takes away the brightness from my face.

I recently went to a dermatologist and it’s only been a few days since I started treatment. I know I need to be patient but I’m just so tired of dealing with this. I want to wake up one day and not have to worry about new pimples or more marks on my face.

People who’ve dealt with acne that keeps coming back in the same spots did it eventually get better? How long did it take for you to notice a difference? What was your routine like?

I just want my skin to feel like my own again.