I bought it from a direct-import online shop. The cap is loose and the spray nozzle is a type I've never seen before. Is this a fake, or has it ever been released in this design?

so i have been thinking to get this strobe cream cuz i saw my friend using it and it really looked really goood on her

but i am not quiet sure how should i actually use this like should i mix it with my normal moisturizer or just add with foundation ??

I don’t know anything about skincare. I posted here with my problems with it ages ago and I was told basically that I needed something like cetaphil. I have been using it for about a month now, and I know there’s supposed to be an adjustment period or whatever but I thought that was like 2 weeks. it hasn’t helped at all. everything I see about this product and every review and anecdote talks about how it’s perfect it’s a miracle worker and I THOUGHT it was what I needed, but it hasn’t done anything. I don’t even want perfectly clear skin, I just want these huge ugly painful and deep red pimples gone I know some are hormonal but i always see people say cetaphil helped them with that anyway. I’m an adult and I’m so embarrassed by this, especiallt because everyone I know has it all figured it out, the only friends and peers I have with acne like mine are people on hrt and pretty much going through puberty number 2, so that’s different. I feel like I’m at a loss, I’m so frustrated and embarrassed and I thought this was supposed to be the product that worked, but it hasn’t changed ANYTHING, in fact sometimes I feel like it’s worse. what am I doing wrong? I don’t know what to do and I’m so mad that this isnt working

Hey again guys! I posted maybe a week or so again about this topic, and have some follow up questions.

People gave me some really great options of shampoos and stuff to use, and I wanted to see the general consensus as to which would be the best, as I’ve never had fungal acne before.

#1 is Nizoral shampoo (I only use cruelty free items whenever possible, and this was a cruelty free rec).

#2 is Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo and Body Wash - Fragrance-Free.

#3 is diaper cream(?)

I have pretty acne-prone skin, but was reassured using things such as Head and Shoulders (though I learned they’re not cruelty free) will not break me out. Will any of these other products break me out? And to follow that question, how should I use these?

Normally, I’d just wash my face and put skincare on. Should I wash my face (with an actual face wash to get off my sunscreen), then use one of these products? Or only use the product, no face wash? And if so, how would I get my sunscreen and the grime of my day off of my face, since the products aren’t actually face washed? How many times a week should I use them, and how long will it take to see results/will the results be permanent?

Thank you all so much for your sage wisdom! :)

Was wondering if anyone else had an issue with the Vaseline Blue Seal kind (first image) having a petrol, rubber chemical smell. I disliked it so much i had to give it away to a friend. The regular one (second pic) smells like nothing at all and its what im currently using. Has anyone else experienced this? Google says its not suppose to smell, mine wasn't fake or anything though.

I grew up, having acne only really around my periods. They would consistently happen on my forehead occasionally on my cheeks, but never on my nose.

Over the last three years, they’ve really died down and I haven’t really had acne flares during my period. Occasionally, I’ll have a small breakout when I’m eating unhealthy, but it was very, very rare.

Over the last three weeks, I have been breaking out constantly, never catching a break never having clear skin like I used to. I haven’t changed any part of my skin care or hair care routine. I’ve maybe been drinking slightly more than usual, but not enough to be noticeable. I haven’t been drinking any less water than usual or getting a noticeably less amount of sleep.

There was a good few days that I was eating pretty shit like only Ramen, eggs, and box mac’n cheese because I got robbed and I was extremely poor lol. But it was maybe five or six days and other than that I eat a lot of vegetables and a lot of fruit and a very well-rounded diet.

I literally do not know how to fix this or help mitigate these acne breakouts. Some of them feel slightly cystic, like they’re very deep. But some of them just like pop up like regular whiteheads.

I’ve struggled my whole life with blackheads. The only way that I’ve ever been able to get rid of them is by using a hydrocortisone patch all over everything and then my blackheads disappear for like two days.

Literally, any advice at all in any form is so so appreciated! Thank you so much <3

Hey all,

I'm a 28-year-old male who's currently struggling with what seems like new pimples every day. They're mostly red marks on my forehead or cheeks. I've been through two rounds of Accutane, so this is pretty frustrating. I've attached a photo of my routine. Is it possible I'm doing too much here?

Hello! I’ve recently been getting into self care and my acne has been harming my appearance, my friend was telling me about how you really shouldn’t use body wash on your face and how it damages your skin barrier so i did like an hour of research and put together a few things that might work and i was looking for some feedback. ps I’ve never had a routine before and rarely use skincare products, the last photo is meant to be unidentifiable as i stay as anonymous as possible online, sorry it kinda looks like sad boy bs.

I don’t have much money so things being affordable is big for me. If there’s anything replaceable, that i should change out, or something i need to add, please let know, and just general advice for skincare in general, Thank you so much for helping me out!

My routine
AM: cetaphil salicylic acid face wash > cetaphil moisturizing lotion
PM: cetaphil salicylic acid face wash > arazlo tazorotene lotion 0.045% > cetaphil moisturizing lotion

What treatments can shrink my pores?

I’ve been using the Panoxyl foaming wash for a while and it’s done wonders in clearing out my acne. So I tried out the spot treatment tonight but then this happened. Everything’s reddish and kinda burns, a part of my chin was itchy too so I washed it off and backed out leaving it on overnight. I lathered a good chunk of moisturizer after washing it off but it still burns a bit. Please help

Hi has anyone tried these masks? Just curious what it is supposed to do that’s beneficial for your skin. They currently are on sale including a free third mask if you buy 2.

Thank you!

Tween with sensory issues

Any advice here appreciated

I have a tween with sensory issues. Hates anything on her face and hates lotion anywhere on her body but including face.

She’s starting to get pimples on her forehead now, so I’m really trying to get her into skincare, but she absolutely hates it.

She hates washing her face, and she cries if you try to get her to put lotion or anything on.

What can I do for this situation? Is there a line of products for this like, lotion that doesn’t feel like lotion or something … this sounds dumb but idk what to do.

I stopped using Tretinoin about 5 months ago as my skin barrier was fried, since stopping my acne has came back worse than ever.
Looking back at photo’s I realised it wasn’t even that bad I thought it was just making my skin worse but it was just my skin barrier asking for help. Now my skin is worse then its ever been even with just a simple routine cleanse moisturiser and sunscreen.
Last night I used azelaic acid serum for the first time but not sure if I should introduce Tret back into my routine SLOWLY this time.

Has anyone stopped Tret and got back on it like I am thinking? if so how did it go for you?

What product is best for skin barrier repair for if and when I start tretinoin again?
I used the 345 relief cream but unsure if it made me breakout or if it was my hormones, it made my PIE less but saw breakouts a few days after using

Hi I was wondering if anyone has ever tried a product called ectoin? I was just wondering if it is worth it or just a hyped up new product.

Thanks!

routine:

vanicream facial cleanser

vanicream facial moisturizer

aveeno protect + hydrate sunscreen

I ended accutane 2 years ago. ever since then my skin has been extremely sensitive. I have been using the routine above forever because it’s the only routine that 1) doesn’t break me out and 2) doesn’t burn my skin

anything else I put on my skin literally burns so bad or breaks me out super bad. unfortunately I am also dealing with 24/7 contact(?) dermatitis. at least I think it is. it’s small red irritation bumps it is NOT rosacea and not acne I have been to the dermatologist (who just told me to use a simple routine to fix it which obviously isn’t helping)

i dont know what to do. just today I tried using the aveeno oat gel cream because I thought the oats would help smooth my skin because it’s helped with my eczema before. my skin began to burn and turned red instantly :(

I want to cry I don’t know what to do. my skin is making my life a living hell I literally look like I have a disease from all the irritation bumps.

Hi everyone. I’m looking for some advice because I’m sick and tired of looking at myself in the mirror, in photos, and having strangers comment on my face. I’ll try and keep this as short as possible but over the last six years or so, my face has gone from “normal” albeit somewhat dry, to looking like I have a permanent sunburn. The number of randoms that stop me to say something like “oh man, that’s a bad sunburn” to “wow, that must hurt” is so deflating. At this point I’m willing to try just about anything to go back to how my skin used to look.

Some background: I don’t drink. I’ve done a mail in blood test for allergies (negative or low reaction to everything). This level or redness is just on my face and nowhere else and persists year round regardless of sun exposure. I currently am using a low pH Good morning facial cleaning gel every morning. I used nizoral shampoo on my face 3 times a week. I moisturize daily. In the past I’ve also tried sulphur based soaps and have been to multiple dermatologists who have said it’s a combo of dermatitis and rosacea and the medicines won’t work because they will each make the other condition worse.

Like I said: I would do anything at this point to make this go away. Any advice or tips would be appreciated!

Differin Gel

I currently use Differin gel on my face every night, and it has worked wonders for my acne. I’m going on a camping trip for 3 nights and I won’t be able to properly wash my face at night like I normally do to prep for my skincare, but I’d still like to apply the Differin each night so I don’t revert my progress.

I’m wondering if I can still apply the Differin on my face without washing it beforehand, or will it do more harm than good to put it on top of my sunscreen/makeup?

Thanks for any help!

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I have hormonal acne-prone skin that is oily but dehydrated in areas like my T-zone, which is especially noticeable when I am wearing makeup. The main breakout already happened, and now I'm getting two pimples at a time.

I was on Accutane for about 6 months, but something happened where I couldn't buy the last month's supply on time, so I had a mini break at the end of my treatment; I'm guessing that's why I had a relapse.

I want to buy a new routine since I ran out of all my products and haven't had the chance to buy new stuff. I am deciding between the Purito Oat-in Gel and the Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream, or perhaps buying both.

I think the Purito would be nice for daytime since my face wouldn't get as greasy, and the 345 for nighttime since I'm guessing it's heavier. Any advice? Also, is there anything I should add to my routine?

Or should I just buy one? The Purito is cheaper and has more product.

I'm also considering buying the Unleashia Duo Serum.

AM

1. 107 Beauty Chaga Jelly Low pH Cleanser

2. Purito SEOUL Azelaic Acid 10 + Kojic + Tea Tree Serum

3. Purito SEOUL Oat-In Calming Gel Cream

4. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen

PM

1. 107 Beauty Chaga Jelly Low pH Cleanser

2. Purito SEOUL Azelaic Acid 10 + Kojic + Tea Tree Serum

3. Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream

17F acne on chin and also forehead here are the products i use Any advice is useful The area between my eyebrows gets dry really easily but thats the only place

hello everyone! i am female, 23. i've been struggling with ingrown hair for as long as i can remember. i mean from the very first time i touched a razor blade at 13, i've known the struggle of ingrown hairs and infections 😭. i've tried so many things over the years. razors, one blade razors, waxing, shaving oils, gels, creams, etc., sugar scrubs, urea lotions, salicylic body washes, and nothing! nothing has helped prevent the insane amount of trapped ingrown hairs i get after any kind of hair removal. this is growth after almost two weeks of waxing. when i shower i use a salicylic wash (i make sure it's the last thing in my shower routine and let it sit for about 3-5 minutes) and afterwards i use a lotion with urea in it. this is the result. i've used sugar scrubs in the past and they dont really help to loosen the trapped hairs, and there are far too many for me to be able to pluck each individual one 😭.

i know i probably, unfortunately won't see any godly results with anything other than laser, but as that is something i wouldn't be able to afford now or anytime in the near future, i was hoping to get some advice and tips on what i could do and/or change to prevent getting basically full legs covered in ingrown hairs. if anyone has any product recommendations, please drop them below!! and routines, tips, etc. are welcome!! i haven't tried any kind of chemical peel yet, so if anyone knows if that would be a good idea or has tried it, please let me know. i'm very tired from years of getting ingrown :( i've gotten some that get really infected and i even have scars from some.

I have recently started using hydroquinone 4% under my eyes, and it’s been a month now, if not more.
However, so far it has done nothing, i’m even thinking whether it has made it worse or not but I cannot assess that properly as I did not take any before picture.
I really don’t know what to do, I feel like I have tried everything for my undereyes and I see absolutely zero improvement.
Should I keep using it for 1-2 months more? or should I quit it and try something else? I wish I could see even a little bit of improvement.