Hi everyone. I get some pimples every once in a while usually on my cheeks. It causes me to become super upset because just as once pimple is about to heal another one pops up which causes extra hyperpigmentation. I used differin 0.1 gel from September 2023 till February 2024 however as I also used Benzoyl Peroxide with it I damaged my skin barrier and so I stopped using Differin or anything else on my face since February. My GP has now prescribed me oral antibiotics. I also want to use something topically so I was wondering which would be better Azelaic Acid 15% cream or Differin 0.1 gel aga ..read more

I've been using the inkey list omega water cream moisturiser but on my temples, nose and chin my skin feels sticky? Even MORE so on my neck, like, loads. Should it feel like this? I have oily skin on my t zone and normal elsewhere. Routine: - cetaphil brightness refresh toner - aveeno gentle exfoliating PHA cleanser - the ordinary hyaluronic acid - inkey list omega water cream moisturiser submitted by /u/alpswonderwall [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Need help with acne scars. ? I have lingering hyperpigmentation and scarring after breakouts. I have sensitive skin. What products have you found that actually work to fade scarring and hyperpigmentation? submitted by /u/Conscious-Audience11 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I am aware that there are lots of posts that have been made around this subject and I may have done too much digging but every sunscreen that I have seen recommended has always had controversies. There may also have been new sunscreen formulas released since the majority of these posts have been made, so I am re-asking this question. Preferably they are easily accessible in the UK with sufficient protection (I’ve heard SPF50 is best even in the UK), minimal to no white cast, non greasy, no pilling, no breakouts and doesn’t irritate eye area. I have normal to combination skin. However recommen ..read more

So i went to the dermatologist and she prescribed me to use epiduo for abt 3 months which I did but I wasn't very consistent with it because it caused my skin to be very sensitive and dry, my skin used to gen easly irritated from wind or sun so i took many breaks until my skin got used to it. i used to take 1 week breaks when my skin became too red or swollen. then i started to use it once every 2 days because i've seen that it works better for me and causes less irritation. and now i've consumed all of it after 4 months, because i took these breaks. it's been around 4 weeks since i stopped u ..read more

I used aloe vera gel throughout my teen years up until 2 yrs ago when I got into proper skincare. My daily routine was applying toner, bioma's hydrating serum, bioma's eye cream then their moisturizer and finished it off with mineral sunscreen. Late at night, double cleansed and applied 0.1 retinol. Everything's been great so far other than my under eyes have begun to darken (I have mid to fair skin), so I decided to step it up and bought Neutrogena's 0.3 retinol cream last week. I applied it monday and tuesday night and noticed a bit of irritation on my face but nothing major and thought not ..read more

I have combination skin and oily skin near my nose. I started getting redness since wearing a mask during covid but it is getting worse recently. The sides of my nostrils get red, acne and itchy sometimes. Also the pores are getting obvious. Is there anyone can help me with redness around my nose? Anyone who experienced the same issue like this before, can you give me some tips please?? Thank you so much! submitted by /u/Cutieyumi92 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Does anyone have an idea of what these white dots/pimples may be? They mostly appear right after i wash my face but not every time so im not sure if my face wash/makeup remover is the problem or what? They’re definitely not milia as i can pop them easily. submitted by /u/MainMycologist306 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hello, I need help with making myself a skincare routine that works on me. I know the basics are cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. To add some context - my skin type is combination. I have an oily t-zone, with everything else being normal(not dry). The current products that I use are Carave's foaming cleanser, effaclar duo + m and cerave's facial moisturizing lotion with spf. I've used this combination for about a month and I think I've seen some improvements. My question is how do I proceed. From what I understand I should treat the effaclar as a moisturizer, which means I should get rid ..read more

Hi! I've been struggling with acne for over a year now :( After previously having clear skin, I suddenly started breaking out. I have adapted to a skincare routine but I don't know if what I'm doing is correct or if whether or not I'm using two ingredients that aren't supposed to be used together. My skin type is oily + acne prone. EVERYDAY ROUTINE: AM (IN ORDER) : - Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser - The Face Shop Aloe vera (to moisturize) PM (IN ORDER) : - Neutrogena deep clean acne foaming cleanser (0.5% salicylic acid + ipmp) - Round lab dokdo toner (I don't use cotton to apply it) - Beauty of Jo ..read more