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Skincare Aware

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For those who skinCARE about their face and body routines. Discover the best skincare product recommendations and get answers to common questions about 3, 5, or even 10 step routines.

For those who skinCARE about their face and body routines. Discover the best skincare product recommendations and get answers to common questions about 3, 5, or even 10 step routines.

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Dupes?
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Reply: Hey @L0V3RGIRL ! My skincare routine’s a mix of low, medium, and kinda high (not crazy “luxury” high) priced products by various b ...read more
Hey @L0V3RGIRL ! My skincare routine’s a mix of low, medium, and kinda high (not crazy “luxury” high) priced products by various brands. Right now, my highest priced product is an Avene retinaldehyde serum. I’ll start testing The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Serum 0.5 oz / 15 ml within the next month to see if it’s a good lower cost option, though it contains a higher % of retinal than what I currently use. My low cost products, including moisturizers, serums, and some cleansers, are made by CeraVe, Vanicream, COSRX, e.l.f., The Inkey List, and The Ordinary. There are plenty of great inexpensive and effective products out there! Which ones are best for you depends on what specifically you’re looking to replace in your routine, and what you want each product to do for your skin. Oh, and one way to save money on sunscreen is to use a body sunscreen on your face. Many brands make both facial and body versions of sunscreens, and the biggest difference between them is usually texture/spreadability. Body sunscreens usually come in larger sizes and cost less per ounce than facial sunscreens. One of my favorite examples is Native’s unscented mineral body sunscreen, which works just as well for me as the facial version of that same sunscreen. Bondi Sands makes a body version of their chemical facial sunscreen that also works well on the face.
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My skin is always dry
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Reply: @queenbeauty543 What’s your current skincare routine (brands + product names), from cleanser to sunscreen? You might be overusing ...read more
@queenbeauty543 What’s your current skincare routine (brands + product names), from cleanser to sunscreen? You might be overusing a product or ingredient that’s making your skin dry and flaky. Or, your routine might not be hydrating or moisturizing enough. For now I can give very general advice like applying moisturizer while your skin’s damp to help seal in hydration, using a hydrating non-stripping cleanser, and avoiding exfoliants until your skin barrier’s in better shape (sounds like it’s damaged). But I don’t wanna recommend specific ingredients/products without knowing what’s already in your routine. Or, you could actually have a skin condition like rosacea or eczema. (Dry flaky skin is one of several possible symptoms. So is surface redness.) To find out, you’ll need to see a dermatologist or primary care doctor to have your skin diagnosed. About peach fuzz: don’t worry about that for now. Anything you do to remove peach fuzz can worsen your damaged flaky skin barrier. Instead, focus on healing your skin barrier. Also, resist the urge to exfoliate your dry flakes away. Exfoliation, especially with glycolic acid, can also make your skin damage worse. Hold off on exfoliating until your skin’s in better health. And remember that “flawless” skin doesn’t exist in real life. 🙂 Eh, depending on your definition of flawless. Human skin naturally has texture, pores, lines, etc. Don’t try to replicate the “perfect” skin you see in influencer videos/photos; those looks are achieved by digital filters and studio lighting.
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Sebum
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Reply: of course❤
of course❤
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how much is too much?
my skincare routine (not specifically in order) contains 2 cleansers, 2 byoma toners, 1 glow recipe toner, 3 the ordinary serums, ...read more
my skincare routine (not specifically in order) contains 2 cleansers, 2 byoma toners, 1 glow recipe toner, 3 the ordinary serums, 1 glow recipe serum, 1 glow recipe moisturizer, 1 jlo serum, 1 tatcha moisturizer, 1 drunk elephant moisturizer, and 1 supergoop sunscreeni genuinely just bought this all at one time thinking i would need it all, but can there be such thing as too much skincare? idk why i use so many of the same thing but just in different brands but i just buy everything i see online😭or is there a certain amount of times you're supposed to use something a week?
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New to skin care
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Reply: Benzoyl peroxide is my holy grail ride or die! If I were you I would check the percentage on it if it is 10% that is pretty high a ...read more
Benzoyl peroxide is my holy grail ride or die! If I were you I would check the percentage on it if it is 10% that is pretty high and I would go down to the 4% which didn't burn for me!
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What is your makeup routine in terms of removing makeup?
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Reply: I’ve heard great things about both of these! I have a lot to consider thank you so much  @greeneyedgirl107 ...read more
I’ve heard great things about both of these! I have a lot to consider thank you so much 😊 @greeneyedgirl107
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Drunk Elephant Goldi Drops
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Reply: I hope you love it  @EllianaK ...read more
I hope you love it 😊 @EllianaK
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Folliculitis scarring and dark spots
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Reply: These are definitely not keloid scars, but rather PIH post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I would suggest a combination of a soli ...read more
These are definitely not keloid scars, but rather PIH post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I would suggest a combination of a solid peel to help with rapid exfoliation followed by a skin lightener for the body. Melapeels are great for rapid exfoliation and I would follow up with exfolase and luminase skin lighteners for the body. Good luck. Avoid harsh chemicals, lasers, and inflammatory skincare.
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Dark Spots on legs
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Reply: Rapid exfoliation protocols can help reduce leg discoloration and dark spots. In our center, we use the Melapeel which is usually ...read more
Rapid exfoliation protocols can help reduce leg discoloration and dark spots. In our center, we use the Melapeel which is usually performed in the office to help reduce discoloration. At home, you can mix a pump of skin lightener with a dollop of a body moisturizer and apply on the skin after your shower. #exfolase #melapeel #darkspots #darkpigmentation #bodydiscoloration
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I need help with everything. Skincare and makeup advice. Please 🙏
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Reply: @Vanne246 The serums or treatments that have made a difference for me are AHAs, Retinol, and Vitamin C. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare ...read more
@Vanne246 The serums or treatments that have made a difference for me are AHAs, Retinol, and Vitamin C. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads are the best AHA treatment I have found. I use prescription tretinoin and I highly recommend it if you can get it. If not Youth To The People Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL or Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream 1 oz/ 30 mL are some good otc ones. I have had the hardest time finding a vitamin c serum that works and doesn’t oxidize too fast. Naturium has a really good one that isn’t too expensive. Just make sure if you add in any of these actives to start out slow and only introduce one at a time until your skin gets used to them and always use SPF. In the morning I cleanse my face, use vitamin c, then moisturizer, then SPF. In my evening routine I alternate between retinol and the peel pads. So I cleanse, use either the peel pad or retinol, then moisturizer. I’ve always been told to layer your products and serums going from the thinnest consistency first to the thickest last. For foundation I have been really impressed with Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation . It has really good coverage and it lasts really well for me.
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