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@jaaayp Maybe it's because I have enough other actives in my routine that the Reedle isn't enough to really make a difference. I use Tret most days of the week and sprinkle in my Good Genes here and there when I feel like it; I also use niacinamide and a low-strength AHA/BHA toner in the mornings. I've tried pairing all of those with the Reedle and don't see that it really changes how my skin looks or feels (texturally) afterward although again--I kinda like the sensation of using it.

@Samtian 😅😅😅

@RGbrown sure you do. They're neons. 'Nuff said 😉.

@makeitup305 They sent me Bestie and yeah, I did have to send it back but hopefully my replacement will show up sooner than they're currently predicting.

@Selfcare4Life18 If you’re talking about Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel 1 oz/ 30 mL, that might not be the right-for-you product if you’re just trying to clear blackheads. AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids: glycolic, lactic, mandelic, etc.) don’t do much for blackheads. That product does also contain 2% salicylic acid though, which should be helpful. Hmm… Are you sure you have blackheads? Are they just tiny little specs on your nose? If yes, those might be sebaceous filaments instead. 2% BHA can help maintain them, but they’ll never fully go away because sebaceous filaments bring sebum up onto the surface of our skin. If the little specs are black, they might be clusters of tiny hairs; that’s what I have, and they appear as 2 little pinpoints on my nose. I could try removing them but, eh, I’m used to them by now. If you do actually have blackheads: what other products have you already tried? Have you tried a clay mask to loosen the blackhead plugs? The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque 1.7 oz/ 50 mL is a good one to consider. Have you already tried a retinoid—either prescription (tretinoin, for instance) or OTC (perhaps adapalene)? And/or you could try Paula’s Choice BHA 9 as a spot treatment, or perhaps Paula’s Choice RESIST Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA. Both of those products are available direct from Paula’s Choice, and I think their 20% sale’s still on. And if nothing is working for you, then it’s time to see a board certified dermatologist or primary care doctor for diagnosis and personalized treatment options.

BRUSHES DONT COUNT @Sunnysmom ???? Omg that made me laugh 😂😂😂 no need to thank me, everyone has different journey and as long as it brings you joy, hey! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise 🥰 I actually did try the glowish but found that it settles into lines really quickly!!! I'm eyeing the caliray hideaway brightening + hydrating under eye color corrector concealer Dawn... the best concealer that I found with minimal creasing is either the nars creamy or tower 28 concealer. I do use Concealer sparingly, two dots in the inner undereye and like 2 dots outereye to cover the whole section. I try to avoid the creases as best as I can and make sure nothing is settled before I take a puff and light amount of CT, tap excess on the back of my hand, and gentley press to the undereye area to set it. It has helped dramatically compared to when I was using loose powder (baking there makes things way worse contrary to popular belief, at least for me). I really liked the Huda loose under my eyes as well. I might pick that up too LOL

GOOD JOB! I thought about it too @itsfi 😂 I literally added it to my cart and moved it like 3 times during the weekend. I was like lemme go check my stash and saw at least 3 contours and 3 bronzer that I needed to go through first. SHOPPING MY OWN STASH. I talked myself off of the ledge. I think that makes sense... I heard the matte version does oxidize. Ugh. I may just make the trip to get samples.. sigh. Will report back, maybe I'll pick up a sample of the UD sample too 😂

@ather, I’m almost afraid to count. 😬 I could be close to 40, actually. There’s 14 products in the Sun Safety Kit, one being the lip balm. I’m sure I have at least 6-8 Korean and Japanese sunblocks. I’d guess I have 6-8 full size sunblocks from US-based brands. Ahhh, great idea to keep those sunblocks in your purse or backpack. What stick SPF are you enjoying?

Thanks @Mellmars1185 ! It’s always painful for me to declutter a blue lipstick, but yeah, Brucie had to go.