Hey, I’m a teenager and struggle with a bit of acne. Here I’ll share my struggles and also some products I’ve found to work and if you have any struggles that you have, we can have a few of those “for realllllll” conversations with each other also feel free to share any suggestions so anyone can benefit from this. To be fair I have more of an oily combination skin so more oily then dry I’d say. Thanks!!

I finally decided to try the make up for ever skin tint as my first high end product after hearing multiple influencers say it was amazing. It is the perfect everyday wear with buildable coverage and feels lightweight on the skin. It doesn’t cling to texture or dry patches or feel oily on the skin. It melts into the skin and feels like skin care. Would highly recommend for people wanting to try some high end makeup that is actually worth it! MAKE UP FOR EVER Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint with Hyaluronic and Polyglutamic Acids

I typed out my routine for a Reddit comment, so here’s my routine for a photoshoot in 2022 with Nino Batista! Working on product tags!   My skin barrier broke due to an allergy to an oral medication in 2020 (clear skin until then, I hate it here). I’m 2 years from it healing and have acne scarring and occasional purging now with texture. I’m also in Texas heat and humidity, so I need to last over 16 hours in sweat. Oily t-zone, dry patches left cheek. I use HMUA’s for photography and learn from them when they do my face. All of these are fine for photos, at night, and pro photography. [~Here is my face with acne scarring and no active areas in a pro-shoot, on a day I did my own makeup on hours 6 and 8 in two different lightings, with some of the rec’s listed below~.]  Prep- cleanser, toner, serums, moisturizer (Clinique’s 100 hour moisturizer which I swear by. 0.5 oz for 13.00 right now at Sephora), then makeup. I skip SPF for photos, even if the SPF has silicones. (VI Derm- 2oz for $48$).Primer- I like it to smooth my base and make it easier to apply as well as for longevity since 2016 it’s my favorite and I’ve tried many “Smashbox photo focus primer” the OG one is my holy grail. It lasts me 6-8 months (1oz).Setting spray- if you’re not wearing a lot ofboth liquid and *powders to mix/blend together for longevity skip it as someone who uses HMUA’s and learns from them. If you do use a fair amount of both, the Skindinavia Bridal (Amazon has 8 oz or twice the UD amount for $29.00). Foundation - A matte foundation like the MAC Studio Fix, they reformulated it and I hate my color now but I’ve bought it since it was reformulated anyways to try it. I’m mad it doesn’t match because it’s the best and it applies super smoothly over texture like no one’s business and covers color as well. I wear a 2016 cake face frequently (courtesy of the youtube era) but can pull off no-makeup-makeup with it as well. (Not wearing past this for foundation just leaving comment as it was!!!!)I also like the CT Beautiful Skin but it doesn’t last as long (MAC tends to lasts me about 4.5 months). I use NARS Sheer Glow pretty often and with the pot concealer it covers my scarring well if less so active areas, and I didn’t like the nars natural radiant lighting when I had clear skin either it just doesn’t last well on any skin. Concealer- Both are pricy, but they both *last over 3 months with daily use*. I love love love the NARS Soft matte complete concealer for blemishes in a salmon tone, and last year I tried the Hourglass vanish concealer- both work for active acne and scarring areas. They’re very pigmented. I’ve been buying the NARS Pot since 2017 (once every 5-6 months only, and I tend to use it for undereye as well ) and the Hourglass Vanish lasts me almost 4 months with blemish and under eye use (it’s a slightly smaller size). Setting powder- dry or oily? If normal, combo, or oily I can rec some more loose powders. I do recommend the RCMA no color powder ($14, 3oz). It has a super fine mill, doesn’t light reflect in pictures. I only like the CT setting powder in compact as my t-zone does get oily and it’s so humid here. I also love the Laura Mercier under eye brightening powder (it does not brighten, not sure why they named it that) in the mini size for all over, or just under eyes. It’s the finest mill since the RCMA (2016 discovery and HG). It also has no color alteration on my concealer or foundation, it doesn’t reflect light, and I don’t like I’ll find a finer mill to avoid creasing. Liquid blush- A must have as powder blush fades in 2 hours. Used a passed down SEINT BEAUTY (MLM lol, but I like them from a friends friend) and WHATS UP BEAUTY’s liquid blush in rose hippity. Cream contour- Pinky Rose Cosmetics Extreme Contour Palette 3 (love for pro- style underpainting). Cremes expire at 6 months, I trash at 8 months though, $27. Bronzer- I used Marc Jacobs 104 omega in pic (discontinued), and Laura geller baked (has shimmer), but I also love the Dior Forever Natural, UD beached bronze, and Physicians Formula.Blush- Mac’s Sheertone, but love PMG Skin Fetish. Tarte is okay but not loving it for events or photos as much. Highlighter- (photo has ABH OG that glow palette on face and body , and the cover fx drops on cheekbones). If you like liquids, try the cover fx drops. They’re pricy but last me 9-14 months depending on if I use them mixed into my foundation or alone with my fingers. I also love Rodeo Drive (Ofra) and like SOME of the Fenty Duo’s (some have much thicker glitter than others in the half that has some glitter, swatch those if you plan to buy). MAC’s Hyper Real Glow Trio is gorgeous for photos on face, shoulders and collarbones. Eyes- MJ Eyeconic palette in “scandalous”. Ardell 424’s, Lancôme or Origins mascara primer, YSL mascara (gold bottom, silver top one) on the MUFE Smokey extravagant mini (I collect mini wands and this I have been cleaning with alcohol since 2018 with random formulas). KVD tattoo & ink liner (reformulated recently, don’t purchase now). Lips- Aquaphor, spoolie, MAC stripdown liner (all) pic 1- Dior rouge, nude touch 200, Charlotte Tilbury Hall of Fame Lipgloss. Pic 2& 3- Loreal infallible liquid matte lipstick in 316, Loreal Infallible gloss 3 pic 4- ABH American Doll Matte Liquid Lipstick, CT Portobello Girl Gloss

Hi, I'm trying to find the best product for my oily nose. Usually my skin tend to between dry and normal, but my nose is always oily that even my glasses fell off. My routine is simple, but the Foaming Cleanser that I use in the shower doesn't really help to purify the oily nose. So, what's the best product to remove the oily skin in my nose?

Hi everyone! I have combination skin with an oily T-zone (mostly forehead and nose) but sometimes my cheeks feel normal or a bit dry. I’m looking for skincare products that help balance these different needs especially to minimize shine and keep pores clear without over-drying. Do you have favorite cleansers, moisturizers, or treatments that work well for combination skin? I’d love to hear your go-to products or tips! Thanks so much!