I need help with Skincare & Makeup Desperately!

[KeeleyRuegs]

Hi friends, I need help. I was once told that I had oily skin due to my large pores. This makes sense to me because I do think that my t-zone will sometimes get oily and shiny. BUT I also really struggle with dry patches.. especially in the winter months, my skins gets super flakey around my eyebrows, forehead, and cheeks. I've also found that I have very sensitive skin, any kind of retinol, retinoid makes me break out. And since I started my skincare journey, I've noticed that my face has developed a lot of redness. I feel like I've tried a LOT of different products trying to find the right balance for my skin and I just don't know what to try next & what products I should or shouldn't use together. I feel like I need help developing a skincare routine that will go along with a make-up routine. 

I avoid wearing makeup because when I do I feel like it creases and almost peels away and holds onto the dry patches.. after a few hours I get embarassed and just have to wash it all away. I'm just frustrated and want to feel confident in my skin but I feel like I need help figuring out my skin. 

[CynthieLu]

Hi @KeeleyRuegs it sounds like you might have combo skin ( ie oily in places, dry in others) as a sensitive skinned girl I understand some of the struggle.

I will say a dermatologist or professional might give you better advice for your skin. Like getting answers and finding the products that are best for you. Definitely don't give up thou, it's a journey but you will eventually find what works for you. 🩷

From my own experience, trying out too much at once can lead me to redness and sensitivity.

When I try something new, it's one product at a time. That way if I have a reaction it's easier to see what product caused it, also it takes 3-4 weeks to start to see results from new products so patience is important.

If I get any redness or rashes etc.. I'll stop using the culprit and switch to they most gentle and skin caring products I have and completely ditch actives, acids etc.. until my skin has been red free for a week or more. 

For me I found exfoliating once or twice a week is all my skin will tolerate and retinol once or twice a week has been going well but on nights I'm not exfoliating, and spf in the day time to protect my skin since I'm using those types of actives.

I don't know if this is helpful, sorry for the long post. But if you have any question I'll do my best to answer. 

[vallyyyyy]

don't give it up girl! makeup is so much fun and you should always love how you look! i also currently struggle with large pores and redness even on my darker skin, and my face used to be sooo oily! people would touch my face and I would see them wipe of their hands. it was so embarrassing! but now, my makeup looks flawless everytime. let me know if you have any specific questions, I would love to help.