/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I would definitely let snails crawl around on my face! I use cetaphil, then moisturise. At night I use either face oil or a ton of moisturiser around my eyes so I dont get wrinkles. Im already developing nasolabial folds so I moisturise and massage there as well. Sometimes I steam my face then exfoliate. Wash it with yogurt and honey afterwards. feels so nice...

>>7845121
That depends on what they're oozing on me for.

Currently trying organic acv as a toner. I can't tell if it's working already (it's been two weeks now) or if I'm imagining things. Smells awful but it doesn't burn or anything.

I recently started my skincare regimen up again(about a week ago) and I'm noticing results already.

Could someone recommend an eye cream? Korean brand preferred

I'd let snails crawl on my face.

So does anyone have some kind of guide to shaving and how to do it properly?

It seems that I can never get all the hair off my legs. It's like the razor just brushes over them and smooths them out, even if I'm using one that's fresh out of the package. I have a friend with a similar problem who says they get weird stubble patches after they shave. Any advice?

>>7845121
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171378180447?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I got this and it has snail shit in it
I used it today idk what to say about it

I just purchased missha's first treatment essence and sana's q10 milk. After the first night, I immediately noticed my skin was brighter and more plump. I have Mizon's snail ampoule in the mail. I hope the snail product works!

Does anyone else react poorly to LUSH products or is it just me?

>>7845628
Nah, lots of people do. It's all the scents and shit they add...

What works for evening skin tone and reducing sun damage- I live in Australia and have dark freckles across my nose, cheek bones and eyelids.
Also- what can I use to bring out my moles after I put concealer/foundation on? I have a mole near my lip and eye that I like and don't like to cover.

>>7845628
I don't but I can't stand going in their smaller stores because of the smell. I'm not really sure why they even smell so strongly when most of the stuff I've bought from them has very little scent.

>>7845638
Retinol for sun damage, definitely. And of course continue to use high SPF during the day.
For moles, you can either uncover that area with a q-tip or put brown eyeliner on them.

>>7845121
Before applying snails, use a strong sea salt face scrub.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXVc7HXjRp8

>>7845125
>tfw already have deepass nasolabial folds

Are there any toners out there without any alcohol in them?

"Alcohol dries your skin, and makes you look older."

>>7845638
Ausfag here. I got a product from Palmers called Cocoa Blemish Fade Cream or something and it faded my scars out unbelievably noticeably! You find them in Coles a lot.

>>7845628
I don't have super-sensitive skin, and their charcoal face soap thing made me look/feel like I had a horrible sunburn, so no.

>>7845628
My skin's pretty tough and one of the massage bars left my skin red for like 10-20 minutes. LUSH stuff, even the skincare stuff, is extremely scented and many scented things are skin irritants. On paper it's nice to see rosemary, green tea, lemon, rosehip, fucking adzuki beans etc etc is in your stuff and it smells good (noooot always true of their shit) but it's not great for skin in general

>>7845907
Witch hazel! It's tolerated well by most people's skin. Just make sure to check to label to make sure it is indeed alcohol-free.

>>7845907

There are seriously so many toners out there that are alcohol free. Almost every major mid-range or prestige brand will do one for dry/sensitive skin that doesn't have alcohol in it.

I've been using a Clarins facial oil for about three months (the one for oily/combo skin) and it's definitely helped tone down my breakouts, but I'm still getting a lot of tiny pimples under the skin that never come to a head and milia too. Been thinking about trying out a low dose of something like doxycycline (through a doc of course), any one here had any experiences with that? My acne is pretty mild, but my skin just isn't healing the way it used to and now the scarring/redness is taking a lot longer to fade (I'm mid-twenties, and have to wear make up every day for work so that doesn't help).

Skincare routine- morning
>Foaming cleanser (exfoliate once or twice a week)
>Tone
>One drop facial oil + light moisturiser

Night
>Makeup remover or cleansing oil
>Toner
>Facial oil
>Hydrating or deep cleansing mask depending on what the fuck my skin is doing

Fuck yea snails get on my face.

"Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel 300ml"

One of the best selling products from Korean brand Nature Republic. Arrived 3 days ago and I can say it's the best shit I have used so far.

If you hate oily moisturisers like me, you better get yourself one of these. Soaks into your skin like magic.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200715466495?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

So many people post their routines and recommended products in these threads but you hardly ever see actual photos of the results. Interesting.

>>7847186
you post photos then

>>7847194
Yeah, because I've given you the details of my skin regimen and I'm trusting you to take my word for it that I look good.
Except that's not actually what happened at all and you're a dumbass. This isn't one of those situations where "lol then contriboot photos" can apply, shitface.

>>7845246
What kind of a razor are you using? I get the same thing if I'm using a razor with less than 4-5 blades. Also, try switching shaving creams.

>>7847186
Yeah because I don't go round taking skin close ups before i start a new routine, my "after" is as bad as some people's "before" anyway, but really good for me.

>>7847186
Fair point.
Though my skin is already nasty (giant pores, acnes scars etc) that even an before/after post, no matter how much improvement I seen in myself, would still look nasty.

>>7847174
So is this an actual moisturizer, or just a serum like product?
I bought a "moisturizing" product, felt soft on my skin but then realised why my skin was feeling so dry - because it wasn't actually, technically, a moisturizer..

Thank you both.
>>7846262
I'll look for it!
>>7846791
I've been getting into bottle reading, I guess my idea of midrange was pretty low since I went to the pharmacist looking for a toner there that was alcohol free, and they all had it. Can't say it was a huge selection, I only found 6 toners on display. I'll keep sifting.

>>7847495
It's a gel-like moisturiser. Claims it's 92% water.

I use it for my face and it feels absolutely amazing when I apply it after washing my face in the morning and night. Although there's a little alcohol in the product, it doesn't dry your skin up at all.

As you can see in the initial picture, you can use the product for several things, but I just use it as a moisturiser.

>>7847186
I'm not posting my face on here

>>7847609
B-but you're beautiful anon!

Need advice guys.

> never have major break out problems through high school
> join military and now work in heavy chemical environment.
> first two years of job no major break outs.
> over this summer face majorly breaks out.
> have it mostly under control but still can't get rid if it.
> tried some products but they dry out my face.

Pic related as my face.
Horrible Cus at work.

>>7847657
That's not a very clear picture anon, but non the less have you tried to brig wipes with you to work?
Maybe a cleaning throughout the day will help it ease up.

>>7847678
I really don't have much time at work it's really a fast paced place. Today we have a training day so it's much slower.
I have tried wipes but they wind up being wasted as the top layer of my face is usually covered with grease/hydro/coolant ect. And it only gets the lighter chemicals.

>>7847657
Someone's bold.

>>7847174
Seconding! This is seriously the best product. You can use it literally everywhere including your hair

>>7847657
Try not to touch your face, find something clean to wipe off sweat, and if products dry you out, get a good face moisturizer and keep it with you for when you really just need to clean yourself. If you've been exposed to something knew since over the summer, it might be stressing out your skin, but otherwise, you're just unconsciously contaminating yourself.

I'm not exactly young anymore and I'm slowly starting to get wrinkles around my eyes and mouth. I know I can't make them go away but I can prevent them from getting more/worse, but I don't know how. I'm a complete skincare noob, my skin has gotten better thanks to some tips I got from /cgl/ but I really don't know what to do about wrinkles...

Is it necessary to use anti-aging cream or is a good basic skincare routine enough? Any recommendations on here would be greatly appreciated, googling anti-aging is like opening Pandora's box

>>7847915
Seconding this.
How old are you, anon? I'm 25 and aging is getting fucking scary.

I have oily to normal skin and my routine is:
>wash twice a day (when I wake up and before bed) with an appropriate soap
>moisturize after every face wash
>sunscreen every two 2h from morning to twilight

What am I doing wrong? My moisturizer is that yellow Clinique one and I love it but I'm afraid I should be using a stronger one?

Recently moved to an area where I have access to tons of asian makeup/skincare products. I want to have perfect kawaii skin, /cgl/, what products should I get? I am prone to acne and get bags under my eyes.

>>7847915
do like >>7847931 does it and use sunscreen. prevention is the best remedy. no idea about what anti-age to use though, but last thread someone said you should start using anti-age around your twenties, so you'll be fine using it. i'd recommend bottle reading to make sure you'renot putting anything on your face that shouldn't be there, like alcohols.

Anyone have any tips on fixing up tear troughs, other than restylane fillings? I'm only 21, but I'm stuck with these due to bad genes and they bother me a lot.

>>7847931
Retinol? Anti-aging products?

>>7847174
Is this any different from any other aloe vera gels? I've bought some 99 or 98.5% aloe vera gels in local drug stores before and they were pretty good in terms of gentleness and general keeping the skin moisturised. I've seen NR and TFS have them around but I'm just wondering if there's an actual difference because dnw to drop more $$ for basically the same product just because it's from Korea.

>>7847931
I'm 26.
I moisturize a lot, try to eat healthy and I'm using SPF 42 Missha BB cream, but as I said, I'm worried it's not enough to prevent wrinkles

>>7848716
I'm reading mixed reviews but I'll try retinol cream regardless, thanks anon.

>>7848967
I haven't tried other aloe vera gels before. If the ones you bought at the stores worked fine for you, then you should just stick to it. I find asian products a lot more gentle to the skin, but that's just my personal opinion.

>>7848716
Man, I'm such a newbie. I'm googling that right now but I didn't even know what Retinol was. Can you please recommend some products, anon-senpai?

>>7848988
How much is a lot? Do you stipulate specific periods of the day for moisturizing? Or you just do it when you feel like you have to?

As I said, my face is kinda oily so I never feel the need to moisturize. I wonder if twice a day is enough?
I also drink a lot of water and the weeks I don't, I seriously age at least a couple of years.

Are there any kind of teas that prevent aging or something?

>>7849136
"Prevent aging" as in "makes your skin younger".

>>7849136
Being hydrated in general is what's good for your skin. Herbal teas can be pretty good for you, but water is just as good or better in some cases. Just be sure to avoid caffeinated beverages or ones that are high in sugar. Essentially if it's bad for your teeth/body it's probably bad for your skin in the long run.

As for how often to moisturize, twice a day is pretty good, but it all really depends on your skin type, the quality of moisturizer, and how often you're applying sunscreen as well.

You'll need to pay attention to your skin and figure out what works for you more specifically than any tuts/recs we can give you, though we can offer you a good guideline!

Stop using aZn BB creams they are loaded with scent/pefrume to death which is huge irritant to the skin, you think you protecting it because it has shitload of spf when in fact you are damaging it with unholy ingridients they are using in those BB creams.

>>7849338
The two BB creams I use seem to have no scent at all

>>7847935
I'm serious, Missha's FTE is the best! My skin tone is brighter, smoother and plumper.

>>7848716
Different anon but retinol makes me break out. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there a way for me to use retinol anyway without developing pimples, or should I just give it up? And if so, is there a good alternative?

Fish oil, green tea, vitamin A D and C, Zinc, all helping to clear my skin up, a heck of a lot less redness, new spots are tiny and almost imperceptible. However the old red marks are still there and don't seem to be budging, i hate it, i have hardly any acne now but in daylight my face might as well be covered because of all the old red marks.

What's the best way to get rid of red marks without causing a break out, because i've only just got on top of the acne so i dont want to tip the balance.

Also i just squeezed an area really hard so i'm very annoyed with myself, i'm good mostly, i don't pick, but sometimes it just happens without me ever realising and i don't know what to do.

>>7847915
You can actually make wrinkles go away in theory, if you stop moving that area of your face. I stopped wrinkling my forehead, trained myself to be able to raise my brow without my forehead crinkling up, after about 2 months the lines i had faded away.

>>7853939
>Fish oil, green tea, vitamin A D and C, Zinc, all helping to clear my skin up
As supplements or topical application? I already take supplements and now I'm looking at skincare with beneficial additives.
Has anyone tried Etat Pur's Actives? They have stuff like pure hyaluronic acid and arbutin you can mix with your regular moisturizer. This sounds pretty damn magical to me (customizable skincare? yes pls) but I never hear about it from anyone and stumbled across this brand by accident.

>>7853942
>trained myself to be able to raise my brow without my forehead crinkling up
TELL ME YOUR SECRETS
I always wrinkle my forehead without meaning to when plucking my brows or doing my eye makeup and it's already given me wrinkles, it's terrible.

>>7853948
all supplements, high quality with good reviews.

>TELL ME YOUR SECRETS
I was doing that whenever i put anything in my hair in the mirror, so i just made a conscious effort not to do it, and also whenever i felt surprised i consciously tried to not do it, and to only open my eyes wide, not my eyebrows. Then it becomes natural.

>>7845628
My skin's hella sensitive. I buy tons of Lush products and I've never had a reaction to one of them.

Benefit though, half of the shit I've gotten from them has made me flare up something awful.

CeraVe's cleanser gave me mysterious bumps all over and Clinique's extra mild cleanser seems to be giving me tiny whiteheads all around my mouth. Now I'm afraid to try something else. I'd had good skin all my life until I started a skin care routine in the first place, this is such bullshit.

Any advice, /cgl/?

Any recommendations for products that fade away or lessen red marks/hyperpigmentation left behind from acne? Thanks in advance!

>>7854229
Try silka papaya soap for a couple of weeks.

I'm really confused about sunscreens. I tried to do some google research, but the information was all kind of conflicting. All the suggestions I saw were like "don't go outside, don't stand in the sun, wear long pants and sleeves" which I'd love to do, but I joined the marching band at my university and now I'm standing in the sun 3 hours a day pretty much.
What would prevent tanning? Some sites said broad spectrum sunscreen, others said that sunscreen only prevents sunburn.

>>7845236
Mizon's snail eye cream.

>>7853925
Retinol didn't break me out, but it did dry my skin out to the point where applying it became painful and it burned.

So I ordered a new sunscreen once I learned that most sunscreens in the US don't have much UV ray protection, and in the meantime I use a parasol when I go outdoors, is this an okay temp solution?

Also, for you two:
>>7847915
>>7847931

I have those same wrinkles. I bought an eye cream from Burt's Bees and I've been using that for about two weeks now. I've not noticed a change in the wrinkles, though... not sure how long it will take. I can post an update in the next skincare thread or something?

>>7847657
This is exactly me anon. Skin was beautiful in hs/young adulthood and once I joined I broke out like crazy from working with food and the extra stress. Where are you stationed?

>>7854487
I use neutrogena dry touch 100 proof.
I buy my face powder at Halloween, I am that pale.
It's pricey for a sunscreen at 11 dollars a bottle, but it's the only thing that has worked for me to keep myself this way. For after the season is over and you get sun you want to remove, look into your options for skin lightening. Anything made with papaya and from the Philippines is a good bet.

I posted in the old skincare thread - 23 yrs old, mixed half asian half white, have had acne problems for almost ten years etc. Since last posting I have changed foundations at someone's suggestion, and have started taking a multi-vitamin, magnesium, fish oil, and a st. john's wort mixture. My skin has not gotten any better and I unfortunately don't have a dermatologist appointment until the 29th.

I'm already stressed and the fact that my skin is probably worse than it has ever been in my life is really not helping at all so I'm looking for any suggestions at all.

Currently the stuff I use on my face are rite-aid eye cream I think it's knock off of a neutrogena product, Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing gel-cream, (both are used morning and evening), in the morning after I put on moisturizer I use Etude House Sunprise spf 30, Hourglass primer, a mix of Skin79 BB (green bottle) and CoverGirl clean sensitive skin (bb was too light for my skin tone, so I mix them to match my color), and Airspun loose face powder to set. I use extra virgin olive oil to take my makeup off, then cleanse with DHC deep cleansing oil, then with Alaffia Authentic African black soap in Lavender YlangYlang, and use Etude house wonder pore freshner as toner, then spot treat with 15% tea tree oil. At night I use retin-a once every three days. I take a generic Yaz hormonal birth control as well (this has been consistent for the past 5 years).

I'm pretty sure all of my products are non-comedogenic and shouldn't be breaking me out but I could be wrong.

I've been to three dermatologists and an aesthetician at this point and maybe the one I'm seeing later this month can help but I'm doubtful. There's one asian derm in my city and I'm trying to get an appointment with her but that could be months from now. Please please help any advice would be amazing. pic related - my left side is worse than my right but not by very much.

>>7846262
>>7845907

I second witch hazel. Really works, it's cheap, and gets your skin hella clean. You can buy it pure at pharmacies by the bottle.

>>7854867

Happa friend #1 improved her skin by not using make-up and tons of cleansers for 2-3 months. She just wore mascara, lipstick, and used really gentle sunscreen and moisturizer from Innisfree. Washed face with simple pure glycerin soap. Patted her skin after rinsing with a clean, damp, soft cotton face towel.

Happa Friend #2 changed her diet/sleeping schedule. She completely cut junk food, oily foods, and dairy. Skin started clearing up in a couple weeks.

I'm also half asian/white.

Cutting dairy and spicy foods, changing pillowcases and towels more often (twice a week), avoiding the sun, and drinking a liter of water everyday has helped a lot. I don't have redness anymore and just a pimple or two now and then.

>>7854867
Anon, that looks hormonal rather than because of what you're doing. It could be that you're making it worse by using products and make up on it though. It can irritate the skin that's already delicate.

>>7854867
Have you been tested for PCOS? Women with PCOS can have really bad issues with acne. Changing BC brand and/or dosage can help if you have it.

>>7854867
Olive oil is comedogenic. Switch to avocado oil.

>>7847195
Don't act like a cunt and then get defensive when someone calls you out on your shit, bitch.

>>7855005
>>7855026

I don't really feel comfortable going without foundation, so I'm not sure what else I should cut out of my routine..

I've been considering hormones as the cause bc nothing seems to be working, and I've had some other weird stuff going on, mainly loss of interest in sex and relationships and constantly tired. Not sure if it's PCOS though because I have very little hair growth on my body, I'm in low/average weight range, and regular/light menstruation, though that could be due to BC. Not sure if tiredness/no interest in sex is depression or just normal. Would a derm be able to figure out PCOS or should I make an appointment with OBGYN/endocrinologist?

I've changed BC brand only one time for a couple months - to orthotricyclin low but I switched back because it didn't really help with acne and it turned me into a raging bitch. I used to be on minocycline and it kept it under control a bit, but nothing's ever completely gotten rid of it or even got it down to a few spots at a time.

How do I get rid of dark circles under my eyes without makeup?

>>7845686
You shouldn't use scrubs like that. They're too harsh and will cause microtears in your skin.

>>7854867
You might want to check out reddit's SkincareAddiction site. They have solid advice for those with severe acne. A lot of the stuff here is based on anecdotal evidence, whereas they actually back up their knowledge with scientific peer-reviewed studies.

>>7855365
You can try hylexin cream or replenix eye repair cream

>>7855365
Get yourself some Nasonex or Allegra. Allergies are often the culprit, even if you aren't sneezing.

>>7855880
From someone else that just has thin eye skin, you are not correct.

>>7854487
What kind of information have you been finding? I don’t really understand how it can be conflicting. In any case, there is no reason not to wear broad spectrum sunscreen.

>TL;DR oncoming:
Both tanning and burning are (primarily) caused by UVB radiation so any sunscreen with a decent (30+) SPF will protect against both. There is no such thing as a sunscreen that only protects against burning but not tanning. People who still tan while wearing sunscreen are using an SPF that’s too low or not reapplying it often enough. It also depends greatly on your skin, since some people tan easily without burning and other people just burn. Tanning without incurring sunburn can therefore be very tricky if you don’t have the right skin type for that.

On the other hand, preventing both burning and tanning is easy – wear high SPF sunscreen. Broad spectrum refers to sunscreens that also protect against UVA radiation which contributes to aging and loss of elasticity.

>>7854487
>>7855958
There are two types of sunscreen ingredients: chemical and physical.
Chemical sunscreen ingredients interact with your skin and absorb the energy of UV radiation. This alters their chemical composition, which means that after absorbing a certain amount of energy they become saturated. This is why you have to reapply every two hours at least. There are many types of chemical sunscreens. Most are safe but some are iffy. Not many them protect against all UVB (which is itself a spectrum) and very few protect against UVA. Broad spectrum suncreens with chemical actives therefore generally include many different ingredients to protect against as many different wavelengths of UV as possible.
Physical (or ‘mineral’) sunscreen ingredients are a much smaller group, consisting of zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO2). These sit on top of your skin and reflect the energy rather than interacting with it, so unlike chemical sunscreens they don’t degrade. You only really have to reapply if you’re sweating a lot, rubbed it off, etc. ZnO is the best protector out there. It protects against everything in the UV spectrum and then some. It also gives off a white cast (since it reflects light) and tends to be thick and greasy, which is why many people opt for chemical sunscreens instead.

>>7854487
>>7855958
>>7855960
So it all boils down to what exactly you want out of your sun protection. If you’re out in the sun for 3 hours at a time I’d personally go for something with a high ZnO content so you don’t have to reapply halfway through. It also depends on how hot it will be – since greasier sunscreens are obviously less preferable in heat – and on how much sun you will be getting. If you’re out in the blazing sun you’ll need high protection (50+) but if it’s not so bad you can go for something lower (25-30) which won’t be as greasy. If you prefer something more cosmetically elegant and don’t mind reapplying, go for chemical. I like both Neutrogena and Banana Boat sunscreens for short-term non-greasy non-smelly protection.

>>7854702
Yikes. I think that my breakouts are a reaction to dry skin, too.
I posted about this before (not on /cgl/) and got a bunch of responses that I was "using it wrong" and calling me an idiot. It's not like this shit has a super complex instruction manual. Spread a small amount of it on your skin, moisturize, wear SPF over it during the day. How hard can it be? Actually, the stuff I was using claims to be usable without moisturizer over it. Fuck that.

US-based anon here, does anyone have any recommendations for scar treatment not on the face? I have a few scars from being clumsy so they aren't deep, just discolored. Any chance at lighting them?

>>7853925
Use it with a good gel moisturiser over the top

>>7847594
I have this and it feels and smells great.
Lovely for summer when it's hot.

>>7855324
>Not sure if tiredness/no interest in sex is depression or just normal
Could be depression. As for which specialist to try to get in touch with, if you have a family doctor, maybe describe your symptoms to them and see what they would suggest.

>>7855969
Retinol can be harsh in high concentrations. What were you using? Remember, not every product is necessarily good for everyone, so if it doesn't work for you, it's okay to avoid it.

On a tangentially related note, does anyone know of any gentle eye creams? I tried the Bobbi Brown hydrating eye cream (Sephora 100-pt sample size) but it made my eyes feel like they were on fire. Lots of people seem to love it but all the bad reviews are from people like me with sensitive skin. (Ingredients: Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel Extract, Jojoba Seed, Avocado Oil, Squalane)

I have a pimple under the crease of my nostril that never seems to go away even after a good routine, any ideas on how I can get rid of it permanently?

>>7855965
Thank you anon! You are very helpful. I live in AZ so yeah I will be picking up some higher spf then. Thank you again.

Two questions /cgl/.

1) Technically skincare, although not the face. Can anyone recommend to me a non-aluminum deodorant that actually works? Tom's of Maine smells horrid after an hour and makes people break out into rashes.

2) I need to buy a moisturizer for my face, but don't know where to start. I've been told to get something behind-the-counter. I get very flaky skin everytime my face gets wet. What does /cgl/ use?

>>7856373
1 - Crystal is great and hypo-allergenic. There's unscented and scented versions, I got mine off iherb.
2 - for starters try something with the least irritants you can find, then go harsher if you can't find anything that works. You likely have dry skin. I know many lasses here get really anally annihilated when people say no harmful ingredients and immediately put you in the same box as the "vegan and natural only, no harmful chemicals pls :D" people, but the reason why you should start out with cosmetics formulated for picky skin is simply a matter of playing it safe and not having to wonder later on what is it in that concoction that breaks you out. Skin is different from person to person and instead of debating what is bad4u or not, we should look at ít from a "what may irritate me, personally" pov. Especially if you haven't tried something before.
I claim to be no expert on this, surely, but that's what I think.

Speaking of which - I just got back from a trip to Eastern Europe and got some interesting skin care products and experiences, if anyone's interested.

>>7856373
I use Cerave moisturizer (the one that's in the tub)

>>7856438
start out with cosmetics for picky skin and move up to harsher ones if they don't fit you, I meant

/cgl/, how do I tell if my face is truly oily, or if it's dry and just creating a ton of oil because it's so dry? I'm trying to choose a proper moisturizer and I don't know what to do.

>>7856467
Wha...? If your face is dry, it won't be super shiny because there won't be an excess of oil. If your face is shiny, you probably have combo or oily skin.

>>7856478
It's shiny and oily during the day, but after I take my makeup off and wash my face it feels so dry. If I leave it alone for the day (no makeup, no sunscreen), it stays super dry and the skin right around my nose starts flaking.

>>7856217
I was using a Philosophy brand eye serum for only my under eye area called Miracle Worker. It did nothing for bags. It just dried the area out, began to cause burning, and my skin looked awful.

>>7856467
I have this same problem, my skin gets extremely oily, but even if I just splash water on it, it gets dry and really tight and exfoliating basically takes all my force and a coarse rag. It's probably the acne cream I use on my face, though. I'm not any sort of expert so I'd say you probably do have dry skin, but either your makeup or a product you put on your face is throwing it off. But obviously I have no suggestions for anything to use, as my skin is horrible.

What's your favorite anti-aging cream?
>tfw canyon-like nasolabial folds

>>7856485

you probably either have combo skin or you tend to be someone who sweats a lot from their face, which might make your skin appear oily although it is not (this is the case for me)

you need to use moisturizer, you can use just about any lotion that doesn't have a bunch of fragrences and shit in it since it might irritate your skin

I used to use all sorts of stuff: face wash, pimple cream and shit. I avoided moisturizer because it has oil in it so I thought I'd just break out more. Skin was still shit. Now I wash my face with water and gently exfoliate with a damp towel, then moisturize. My skin is perfect.

>>7856485
Hmm. Well, for a suggestion, my personal favorite moisturizer is from Earth Science (almond-aloe + sunscreen.) It's for all skin types and I think it works really well. It's light and fragrance free.

>>7856609
Missha. Anything by Missha.

>bought anti-age cream that I heard so many good things about
>put it on some time ago
>ten minutes later can see several new spots appearing
w-why
I'm going to apply it differently next time and keep doing it for a few days just in case but this is really disappointing

>>7856689
Now watch everyone jump to call the product AMG FULL O CHEMCULSS instead of realizing that not everything works for everyone and that includes great products.

>>7856689
always spot test your new products! just put some on one part of your face then your whole face won't break out if it doesn't work for you and you'll be able to tell if it really is the product that is breaking you out

Does anyone have any tips on how to get flawless skin on the rest of your body?

I have super sensitive skin, and my face is lookin' good, but I have acne on back, chest, and I have gross black hairs that show through my skin even just after I shave and.. and...

Should I change my diet? What things should I avoid? Any tips on what to buy to have flawless skin?
I'm embarrassed to show my back, chest, and shoulders, and it really sucks, because my upper body and shoulders could be one of my best features if they weren't riddled with zits! Ugh!

>>7854867

Your skin looks a lot like what mine did, shit ton of hormonal acne and no birth control pill worked. I'd suggest what >>7854917 did and try cutting as much as dairy products as you possibly can. Switch to soy, almond or grain milks, avoid sun and try not to touch your irritated skin or pimples. No popping pimples either!

Best of luck to you dear anon, acne is a bitch but you just need to be a bigger one.

>>7857662
Same principle as your face just exfoliate and moisturize, changing your diet should help too.
Make sure when you shave that you moisturize after, try using some kind of oil (baby oil), apply to your legs or wherever and then shave. make sure to keep your razors clean and replace often.

Can anyone recommend a sunscreen that I can use daily on my face that won't be heavy or cause a break out?

So I have naso-labial lines that are starting to show. I take pretty good care of my skin, eat pretty well, get almost no sun and plenty of water (or so I think?), is there anything I can do? Does botox fix this? I think I can chalk it up to shitty genetics but I still hate it.

>>7857933
nup, aside from fillers you're pretty much set. You can prevent them from getting worse by using various creams, but hey at least you weren't born like them like I was. I looked like a tiny old man from day 1.

>>7857936
Well shit.

Thanks though.

>>7854867
Skin 79 broke me out more than anything in my life. Stop using that and it might help a bit.

>>7857933
It's normal to have nasolabial creases on your face, especially depending on the shape of your mouth, nose and fat distribution on your face. It's not a sign of premature aging, it's normal.

>>7854867
You're using shit loads of products on your face. I only use a cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen for my skin care. Make up I just use BB cream and powder.

You likely want to try going on a higher dose birth control instead of a generic (I used to have bad acne and went on a high dose birth control and it cleared it right up - generics didn't work for me), or getting medication specifically for your acne. It's likely products aren't going to do anything except irritate your skin more. Try avoid touching your face as much as possible too.

Good luck!

So I'm 24, turning 25 on Halloween. I have really good skin that I fought tooth and nail for as a teenager, And now I only get one or two spots during my period.

I figured it was high time I started using an anti-aging cream (my husband looked at me like I was insane though) and picked up a jar of Olay total effects night cream. I just got it, but so far I like it, the scent isn't overwhelming, it feels very moisturizing without making my face greasy, and my skin feels much softer. It's not an incredibly strong cream, but I'm pretty gentle with my skin to begin with, so I figure I probably don't need anything that'll radically resurface my face, right?

>>7854867

Girl, you are putting at least 12 different things on your face. Of course your skin is freaking out.

Cut way back. Cleanse, tone, moisturize. Less makeup. Use products with the fewest ingredients you can, your skin may be reacting to one or more ingredients and you need to narrow it down. Don't touch your face at all if you can help it.

>>7854867
I think there's two things to take into consideration here.
The first one is that you're applying a lot of stuff in your face. What you usually need is a three-step line, which is cleanser, toner, and cream, with exfoliation twice a week, or maybe none, depending on how good your skin is.

Second, this looks like more of a medical condition, more than the products themselves. I'd probably wait until the appointment to see what's causing this.

Lately I cant seem to make pore strips work right. They'll lay flat on the sides of my nose but on the bridge the strip will bubble up and not make contact with the entire top center of my nose (where I really need it). What am I doing wrong? I never has this problem before. At first I wondered maybe it was because I got Walgreen brand but the same shit is happening with biore too.

>>7858668
I would go with something gentle for resurfacing, like a once weekly AHA peel. Retinol might be worth using in low concentrations as well, but introduce them one at a time

>>7858861
Can you recommend a gentle aha peel? Preferably available to eurofags.

>>7858865
Different anon but I'm currently using one from Paula's Choice and I love it. I'm using a daily one but they have a weekly one as well. If you're really sensitive you could just use the daily one once a week.

>>7858734
I always cut 4 slits on my pore strips, one near each sides (left & right) of the nose top (bridge area?) and bottom (...nostril area?). Nothing too crazy, small rough cuts will be fine. If I don't then they would never sit properly on my nose. The slits don't really leave any parts out, it just helps it shape around your nose better kind of like how the edges of sheet masks are meant to overlap to fit any shape of your face. Hope that helps!

>>7854229
OST/C20 serum

>>7854867
Remove the olive oil or the DHC deep cleansing oil. You don't need two oil-cleaning steps.
Try to stress less (meditation etc)
See a dermatologist

>>7856217
I heard nice things about Clinique All About Eyes. will try it out and let you know.

>>7857768
Any recs?

>>7859168
Children's sunscreen

>>7854867
nigga slow down with the products and use cosDNA in case anything in that metric fucktonne of creams and serums is breaking you out.
Quit slapping makeup on top of an already irritated face, and just because it says it's non-comedogenic doesn't mean it will be >4u or that it won't activate your facial volcano chain.

Instead of that complicated routine head to a pharmacy and get some basic cleanser, moisturiser and medicated acne cream, preferably targeted for sensitive skin. On top of that see a dermatologist you were meaning to see, but putting bb creams on that and cleansing with olive oil will just make it worse.

>>7859168
There are a million lightweight moisturizers with low spf's. Just fucking look

>>7855324
>Would a derm be able to figure out PCOS or should I make an appointment with OBGYN/endocrinologist?

Check with a gynecologist since they will have you do the vaginal ultrasound to check for any cysts. You can confirm with them when would be the best time to visit beforehand, since getting it done during ovulation can cause some problems/confusion. At least then the endocrinologist will have something to go on.

Primary care or a gyn will also check you for abdominal pain if cysts are present.

>>7859222
I bought two this past year that caused me to break out, so I've been skittish to just go out and buy another one. Sorry that my question annoyed you.

my periods are starting to last longer and i have no idea why. it used to be 4, 6 and now around 8. i noticed that after i switched off of fluoxotine to xanax that my period has lasted four more days than it should of and to be honest, having to change a super every 4 or 3 hours is a pain in the ass for eight days. im going to the doctor in a couple of weeks but im just wondering if anyone has any clue if its something i should be worried about?
>>7845121
as long as they dont start breeding then sure.
.>>7859386
olé, olé, olé

>>7859416
Thanks! I'm about to go shopping, so I'll pick some up!

please god. please look at the beautypedia website. they review most skin products, analyzing every ingredient with SCIENCE as opposed to bullshit.

they have their own line of products but will also tell you what to get at sephora; the drugstore; anywhere.

you can rely on their reviews, and you can also read their zillion educational articles. skincare will make sense.

www.paulaschoice.com/beautypedia/

using their advice and no longer using products with irritants/alcohol transformed my skin. all i need is a bit of concealer and powder and i look like a doll.

I am so happy that there is a skin care thread on 4chan. If you have mild acne I recommend this, it's going to sting a little at first if you use it on your face. It also works for body acne. I've been doing using it 2x daily for ~4 weeks and my skin is looking really good.

Could someone explain how toners work please? Should I use it only for shaving (I'm a dude) , or is it an everyday type thing?

Hey guys, mods for Skincare Addiction subreddit here. I just wanted to say that we <3 you all!

>>7859416
If you're in your late teens/early 20s, your cycle could still be adjusting, making it longer or shorter, and the medication's probably having an effect too. For example, I'm 20 and when I first started my period, it would be like 2-3 days tops, and now it's consistently 4. 8 days seems long, but there's probably nothing seriously wrong. Still, it's good that you're going to the doctor just to make sure.

>>7857768
sunblock > sunscreen

>>7855958
>>7855960
>>7855965
>>7856229

"How the sun sees you"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9BqrSAHbTc

>>7863202
Fuck off.

>>7863856
Why? you guys said we were a good source :(

>>7863891
This board is like that. That's why I left and went to SA. Nobody here actually wants any help. They want to bitch about anything that is suggested while trying to act like wannabe hippies and be cheap asses with drugstore products that do nothing.

>>7863901
Oh so it's very similar to reddit!

Trying to start a skin care routine and I was wondering if any of you guys could help? I don't really break out as much anymore (though sometimes from stress I will) but my skin tone is really uneven/red and it's not smooth + large pores. I have combination skin and I'm also asian.

>>7863901
I wish that anon who recommended products based on your country was still here, a lot of people were happy with the results and SA only seems to pander to North Americans...

>everyone and their mom having problems with akne/breakouts
>everything that gets suggested is for akne-prone people
>feel like a special fucking snowflake with my ultra dry, flaky skin here
I'm buying coconut oil tomorrow, let's see if it helps.

>>7863916
Aloe vera products are usually good for hydration and redness.

The Body Shop aloe line is honestly good.
I had red, flaky skin and that line solved my problem.

>>7863912
I remember mentioning being asian in a skin care advice thread and getting bitched at for it on here.

>>7863904
You gotta admit a lot of people in here get salty about suggestions and go posting cosDNA lists to try to scare people into the "harmful chemicals" argument. Some people in here are simply too hostile or ignorant to take advice properly, and then try to cover their attitude under the "it's /cgl/ and everyone's mean" excuse.

>>7863916
def patch test first, coconut oil is extremely comedogenic to a decent chunk of the population

>>7863938
When people were more receptive and less pissy, these threads actually got a lot of useful suggestions and encouraged other anons to ask for help and give help to others. If retards didn't scare the useful anons off, these threads wouldn't be dragged by their asses with barely any replies. It's just the same people screaming about parabens, cosDNA, and not understanding shit.

>>7847657
Another milfag here, I used to use those OXY pads in basic training because of the dirt and grime. It definitely cleared out my face and you could SEE the dirt come off, which was nice for me. Just make sure to moisturize at night so it doesn't dry you out. They're also convenient enough to stuff in your backpack and use at work because you don't have to use water. I recommend one at lunch, and one at the end of the day.

>>7863938
>harmful chemicals
but that's legit advice though? Lots of people here seem to think those that go muh vegan skincare and muh chemicals are the same but they're doing it for completely different reasons...
It's less about it being harmful and more about it being irritating, because it has happened that a seagull tries something out and then cries on here after it fucks her skin up. Know what you put on your face, even SCA recommends cosdna.

>>7863912
some anons recommended this site
http://www.skinandtonics.com/category/guides/skin-care-guides/skin-care-routines/

It's helpful but also leaves me speechless, people seriously have the time (and money) to put 10 different items on their face before they even start applying make up?! And in the evening 10 different products?

I use moisturizing cream and then slap some foundation and eye make up on. It baffles and impresses me what people do to improve their skin, I'm feeling kind of overwhelmed whenever I read about elaborate skin care routines
>tfw not even anti aging measures, there's still something missing oh God it's even more uuuugh

>>7863990
It's not legit advice when the only shit you do is say "those products are shitty" other than actually giving advice and suggestions of your own.

A lot of people come into these threads, leave those cosDNA lists, or dedicate their time to bash on certain products without actually giving a reason why people should avoid them, or suggesting stuff they think might be more helpful.

If you disagree with a brand or suggestion, that's fine, but it'd be more productive for everyone who's looking for advice if those same people who do nothing but bitch about products went ahead and suggested something they feel is better.

>>7863999
This. Also, screaming shit about parabens like a fucking autist is getting tiresome. Parabens only affect those who have a history of cancer in their family and even that is still being studied, because it isn't solid fact.

>>7863997
Nobody is saying you need to do what others do. Sorry that you're poor or, like everyone else here, don't understand how layering products works. It helps some people.

What do you use to remove your make up? I have a hard time getting mascara off my lashes. Are there any products you'd recommend (I want to stop using shitty make up wipes that peel my skin off...)
>hard mode: Europe

>>7864004
La Banila Clean it Zero or bioderma micellar water

>>7864003
>It helps some people.
Please share your experiences!
I've noticed the complaining about products decreased A LOT, but the complaining about the complainers exploded in the last three threads. You mean well but please anon give it a rest

>>7864004
Chanel eye makeup remover.
It might be expensive, but it's a fucking miracle in a bottle.
You don't even need that much to remove your makeup.

>>7864020
I used to post in here months ago, left when people did the same salty shit as they do now, returned over the summer and all was fine for about two threads and those same type of anons reared their heads again. I've gone off to Reddit, because they do tend to be more receptive. I used to post about Asian skin care products I bought locally or things I've used and then all I got was bitched at because something wasn't natural enough.

So, then I offered more natural options. People then found a way around that and bitched about how natural is stupid and how we should all just be changing our diets, completely ignoring that acne isn't exclusive to diet or water intake or changing your pillowcases.

Sorry, but I only came back to see the disaster because a friend who actually used to do a lot of the suggestions along with me linked me. My issue has never been about people not taking my advice, but rather getting bitched at by people who are either completely ignorant or condescending. People see the name of a brand and flip their shit or if a few anons request something and it's delivered, in the very next breath, someone is quoting those suggestions and bitching about why they're shitty yet not offering legitimate reasons as to -why- they are shitty. And, this does suck because my Mizon shit came this week and I know it would've helped anons here, but dude? I'm fucking drained and if this post doesn't portray that enough, I don't know what will.

>>7864004
Extra virgin cold refined coconut oil + paper towel + warm water and soap

Does anyone have any recommendations for clearing up redness? I don't have issues with breaking out, so I'm trying to find something gentle that I won't break out from.

>>7863999
In that case yeah, I agree. Also nice trips.

>>7864004
Lumene gentle waterproof eye makeup remover. It's oil-based.

>>7864041
But those are all different people and you've been bitching about it for the past several threads and attacking everyone who says anything. You're actually the one making it worse with your butthurt.

>>7864062
>>7864062
>http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/aloe.aspx#/aloe.aspx

All of this is great for your problem.
It's soothing, won't break you out, and is really gentle on the skin.

>>7864072
>you've been bitching about it for the past several threads

Read next time. I haven't been here.

>>7864072
>those are all different people
>on an anonymous board where you don't know if it's samefag or not.

also let's not pretend there aren't anons who frequent certain kind of threads. while i agree these arguments shouldn't linger, it'd be best if they actually suggested stuff instead of bitching and moaning about recommendations.

>>7863891
>>7863202
><3
>:(
Stop using shitty emoticons or go back to your shithole.

>>7864092
has anyone ever recommended anger management for you? might help you with your anger over certain sequences of typed characters. :)

>>7864110
>Implying I'm angry.

>>7845246
Sounds like youre shaving with the grain. Make sure you exfoliate first then lather with a good cream, i prefer to use mens razors since theyre cheaper and more effective and then carefully shave against the grain, make sure you lotion up after

>>7863997
Other people's skincare routines are entertaining to read about because they're so surreal. I just use soap and water, every day, twice a day, and exfoliate twice a week. That's it, and my skin is fine. I guess I'm really super lucky or something but damn, I'm blown away by the time and effort people pour into it.

>>7864046
Seconding this

I have ran out of moisturizer for my face and for a couple weeks I'm not gonna be able to buy a new one, can I use my body moisturizer everyday on my face?

>>7864357

Your skin might be fine, but it's probably not the best it can be, and it won't age well. This isn't just about washing our faces, it's about keeping our skin looking nice beyond age 25.

>>7864405

Don't. Even non-comedogenic body creams will probably make your face break out, just because the cream is so much heavier and your facial skin is more delicate.

>>7864409
This.
People act like prevention is such a retarded thing, but not all of us want to look completely haggard and gross when we DO begin to age. Everyone will eventually age, but you can look better and have less damage than others if you take the steps now. It not only includes protecting yourself from UV, but also pollution, toxins, the effects that stress have on your skin, etc. Diet and sleep ties in with taking care of your skin, too.

>>7863202
As someone who has been a seagull for years now, I'm sorry to admit that SCA>>>>>>/cgl/ on skincare issues. The only reason I still visit these threads here is because /cgl/ is my homebase and I don't understand how the fuck reddit works, basically.

I once got yelled at for explaining how UV radiation/tanning/burning/sunscreen works because "omg anon you don't get cancer from going outside live a little I bet you never played sports outside as a kid!!"
I never said anything about cancer or told anyone to make like a vampire and completely avoid the sun, I just explained that tanning is the skin's reaction to UV damage. Anons here can be so defensive for no reason.

Guys, did any of you buy skin care mask from ebay?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=korean+face+mask&_frs=1
I wanted to try and use but they are expensive or I can't find them. I would be nice if any of you had some experience with skin care from ebay

>>7864577
I'm probably being dumb but where's SCA? I can't find it here if its a board. I want in

>>7864679
/r/skincareaddiction. On leddit.

>>7864004
I swear by the cheap cucumber eye make up remover from Boots, if you're UK. I use that on cotton pads, wash my face then use it again after

>>7863914
Funny you should say that, that's the reason I started doing this in the first place. It does kind of get on my nerves that a good deal of reputable skincare guides online are yank-centric. Not that it's impossible to find things by yourself, but it's a tad unfair I think.

Anyway, say the country and I'll try to help as much as I can.

>>7864577
>Anons here can be so defensive for no reason.

Preach. This is exactly why I left these threads. It stopped being fun to help others and became more like walking through a minefield whenever I made a post.

>weh not natural enuff
>weh too expensive
>weh amg a brand name fuk u
>weh y is dis natural fukkin st00pid hippie

People will always find something to bitch about and nobody did anything to stop those who made drama.

>>7864577
I once had some (probably orange) moron on here try to argue with me about how tanning couldn't cause skin cancer because it used the wrong type of UV radiation. People are fucking morons.

>>7865500
Or, people only dropping by to scan suggestions through cosDNA, bitch, and then leave without actually helping. It's funny how those anons who swear by it never offer any real help and are all too eager to jump on suggestions. It's like the same three yuppies who thought everyone was going to kiss their asses for using a website that doesn't prove anything, then got pissy once they realized that wasn't going to happen.

>>7865555
quads confirm

>>7864577
I've noticed that the anons who get defensive are the ones who either are ignorant, read about someone in here correcting a mistake someone else is making, and then come to quote the anon and turn it into a personal thing because they feel attacked even if they weren't the one in question and nobody would have known if they just didn't post, at all. The others are of low income and try to get condescending about what products others use because it makes them feel better about the fact that they're either incapable or just too cheap. Nobody (well, nobody sane) faults people who honestly can't afford certain products and for those who are of low income, cost effective solutions such as natural or good drugstore brands have been recommended for them. However, I don't really see the point in derailing an entire advice thread in order to throw shade at someone just because they're able to afford shit that you can't. People try to act like anything expensive is automatically shit, despite having never used any of it themselves. It's true that not everything that is highly priced works for everyone, but that is literally all skin care; What is the holy grail for one girl is going to be money wasted for another, until she finds her own perfect fit. And, instead of realizing this, people dub a product "shitty" and try to force others into not using something that may very well work for them. That's pretty cunty and selfish, really.

As for cosDNA, that website tells everyone something that is common sense; Shit can irritate you, but it doesn't mean it will or that it's the case for everyone. The anons forcing it onto others got miffed when people didn't automatically bow to their word, which makes me less inclined to trust them.

tl;dr We have cunts getting arrogant and thinking they're professionals because they can scan things without actually knowing everyone's individual skin, what it does and doesn't react to, etc.

>>7865645
I remember when that started happening. First one anon suggested it because someone complained about having picky skin, then suddenly everyone hopped onto it and ran that shit into the ground because they started taking it all literally; and the people who suggested it in the first place I can vividly recall saying "it's only a guide, not a rule" but LOLNOPE muh vegan

>>7865700
Yeah and nobody did anything to stop it. Those who tried to move the thread along got their suggestions nitpicked, despite having had experience with either working in skin care/cosmetics or the products they were suggesting. When someone twists your advice into some conspiracy bullshit, you nope the fuck out of there; Tossing shit like inconclusive things about parabens around as if they're solid fact when that shit is still being studied and bitching about something not being natural enough, yet acting like Lush is the Jesus of skin care.

Bitches are fucking basic.

>>7865694
...when did this all happen? when I was here some weeks ago everyone was giving suggestions as usual, but suddenly
>you should give suggestions!
>you shouldn't give suggestions!
>you should mind what you put on your face!
>you shouldn't mind what you put on your face!
>you're a hippie!
>you're a shill!
>stop using western makeup!
>stop using asian makeup!
Damn lads where did we go wrong? Is it okay to pay attention to the ingredients or is that being a hippie? Is it okay to post suggestions? I can't tell anymore.

>>7865700
>but LOLNOPE muh vegan

It's funny, because when I suggested things like Burt's Bees, Yes to Carrots, Simple, and other "natural" or vegan brands in past skin care threads I got bitched at for it being "lame hippie shit". Now, suddenly everyone is riding Trader Joe's dick.

>>7865700
Man, me too.
Some of us have tried this shit on our faces but there is always someone who's going to inevitably bitch about it, either because of the price, or because of the supposedly harmful ingredients.

I used to be somewhat active on these threads and then I started to get bitched at for my suggestions, had a couple anons saying "that product is shitty" without offering any better options, and just nah. Makes you tired to see threads going smoothly and then some moron gets in here posting some paraben bs or list about "harmful" products and everyone hops onto it because it's convenient and easier to bitch than to offer real solutions.

>>7865752
As someone who has used both natural and "chemicals", I don't think there's anything wrong with paying attention to what you put on your face. I stopped feeling like I could suggest anything (and apparently, judging by these other posts, I'm not alone) because cosCUNTS and wannabe vegans decided to derail every single thread with their bullshit. They thought they were helping, but they wound up discouraging people from helping and that's why the last few threads have been shit in terms of broad advice. It's become the same people suggesting coconut oil and aloe over and over, which obviously isn't going to help everyone.

I remember the shill comment and I still don't understand what was up that anon's ass. There's nothing wrong with suggesting a brand, especially since those same anons suggest brands like Thayer's.

>>7865755
>had a couple anons saying "that product is shitty" without offering any better options

And, when you ask them for a suggestion of their own they still reply with condescending remarks and act like you're some sort of cunt for daring to question them.

You just can't fucking win with these people and the worst part of all is that I literally don't understand what their problem is. If you don't like these threads, don't post. Hide them. If you don't like a product, why do you need to quote the person? You're not using it, it's being suggested to someone else. Nobody cares if the popular girl you bore a grudge against in high school used Chanel, so you now have a hateboner for anyone who uses it.

C-can I ask a question?

I want to start using an AHA but I'm from Yurp and can't find anything. Can anyone suggest me something?

>>7865752
I think the problem was the lack of suggestions and people misunderstanding some posts.
I remember some people started to get defensive and say some suggestions were more like anons trying to force the product on them, but that was far from the truth. What I saw was people dumping these lists without any backup for their arguments and just turned discussions into "natural vs chemical".

We get that some products, especially the ones loaded with fragrance, can be irritating for your skin, but a lot of anons in here post their problem and specify what kind of skin they have, so most, if not all of the advice they get is given with all these things in mind.

Besides, your skin might react wonderfully or horribly to certain stuff, we don't know this [neither do the people who bitch about these products], so it's really up to the person asking for advice whether or not to take these suggestions.

Another thing is that some of us are not well versed in drugstore or cheap brands because our skin doesn't react well to them.

I have very sensitive skin that will break out if I am not careful with what I buy. Nivea caused me a really bad rash on my cheeks and Eucerin has also caused me dryness and massive pimples on my forehead. I had to switch to more expensive brands because those seem to be the ones that work. To some people Clinique is expensive, but to me it's worth the price. I cannot afford to get shit skin just so I save myself some money. Sometimes quality is indeed proportional to price and skincare is one of those things where this applies. So basically, I think people should be less bitchy and go straight to giving advice and suggestions they feel are better.

>sorry for wall of text.

>>7845121
What is your opinion on gadgets?

I want to buy this ultrasound thingy (pic related), it has lights that work on different problems of the skin (blue for acne, red for wrinkles, etc)

I'm also looking at reviews for the Foreo Luna.

There is also a lift wand or derma wand, do these work?
Do you have any experience with these things?

>>7865895
I had a Clarisonic knock off that was around $40, but the name of it escapes me. This was about a year ago. I thought it would help, but it actually irritated my skin and caused redness. It didn't do anything for my pores, either. I had better luck with pore products and an exfoliate from Amazon.

>>7864686
Argentina. I need sunscreen because summer is coming but I tried looking in a Carefour and couldn't find anything. Preferably something I could buy in a local market or store, since shipping could be a bit bothersome, but I'm open to anything.

>>7865782
Don't forget how defensive they got if nobody listened to the lists. They played like /r9k/.

>h-hi um here's this list u-um this stuff bad
>be told no/asked for proof for claims
>FINE YOU BUNCH OF WHORES GET SHITTY SKIN FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU

Seriously? Lmao.

>>7865775
Paula's Choice, if you don't mind buying online.

Tripfagging so you can search on the archive & link up my first impression with when I finally empty the bottles. Most blogs I bump into just review their first use of it. How is that going to explain the effects?

For the record, I have
>combination skin
>acne prone
>naturally supposed to be olive, but I'm moon-tanned.
>sebum nose bumps
>Horrible massive pores and acne scarring.
If this sounds like you, follow along.

Got a small order of Korean skincare junk you can easily get thru ebay.
I got:
>Angel Tears Essence Toner with Bulgarian Rose. This is the only thing that isn't samples.
>Missha Time Revolution - First Treatment Essence
>Missha Super Aqua Ultra Water-full Intensive Serum
>Nature Republic Cranberry Peeling Gel
>It's Skin Caviar Double Effect Serum

So far I've tried everything once except the last one.

>Angel Tears Bulgarian Rose
Previously used Body Shop's Seaweed Clarfying Toner, and Formula 10.0.6 Deep Pore Cleanser (ignore the name, it's applied like a toner). Both of those gave a slight burning sensation on my face and dried it like a bone, this didnt.
Smelt fruity for a rose. Somewhat moisturizing. Nice clean finish! Didn't feel as dry as the others did. Noice.

>Missha First Treatment Essence
Watery stuff that gave a slightly sticky finish. I only got an Essence because apparently it's what's part of a proper skin care routine in Korea. Which is why I'm blogging on 4chan about it.
Apparently this will help with intense moisturization, lets see how it goes.

>Missha Super Aqua Ultra Water-full Intensive Serum
Haven't gotten to the moisturization stage yet since I'm typing this, been on my face for 5 mins+ and my face is more stickier than with the Essence.

>Nature Republic Cranberry Peeling Gel
Apparently use 1-2 a week, leave it on your face for a minute and then rub it in - it "peels" and becomes an exfoliate.
Made my sebaceous bumps on my nose feel smoother, still bumpy though. Tasty scent!

>>7866420
Oh yeah - will be getting more stuff.

Something I used up recently:
>Missha Time Revolution Aqua Youth Cream
Moisturizer, non-greasy feel, light and didn't make me feel unfortable wearing! No new acne spots since using, so I'm gonna order a proper sized product.

>>7848967
I wonder what the difference is with 100% aloe vera. I have some in the yard, I just apply on sun burns.

>>7866425
Depends on the other 1-2%, I guess. Probably mostly preservatives, maybe perfume.
I have an aloe vera plant too and tried bottling the gel but it turns this weird rust brown colour after a few days. I'm not sure if it's some kind of infection or oxidation reaction but the bottled stuff obviously doesn't do this.

>>7865775
Bravura London is where I got mine from.

>>7866425
My mom recently started using it on her face, and her sun spots are noticeably lighter!

>>7863407
Underrated post

>>7849338
Where are you finding BB creams with scents?

>>7854867
>Olive oil
Ouch, thats comedogenic.
>>7855324
PCOS symptoms vary per individual, some don't get hairy just like some don't gain weight. Do try getting hormones tested! I went to the doctor to get mine checked for my acne. Face was the same as yours. Turns out I didnt drink enough water, and had 5-6 times more sugar intake than recommended. I still have a few breakouts now, I'm trying to see how eliminating dairy helps. Too soon to tell though.

>>7857662
Do you like hot showers? Hot water hits the top of your body first.

>>7866498
Not that anon but every bb cream I've tried from Missha had some kind of scent to it. Not too long ago I was spot-testing a sampler they sent me and my boyfriend thought I was wearing a new perfume. When we started dating his housemates first found out about me because the smell of my Perfect Cover transferred to him and made him "smell like a girl".
It probably depends on the brand but some of them definitely have perfume in them.

>>7863407
wow

I am breaking out like there is no tomorrow and it's disgusting. AHA and BHA aren't doing anything, neither is exfoliating or my queen Helene mud mask. I think it's a combination of stress, eating oily food every day and not drinking enough water. Is there anything I can do about it in the mean time besides waiting for diet changes to kick in?

>>7849338
Shut the fuck up.

what's the best one of those face brush things that go whzzzzzzzzjjjzzzzzz all over your skin (the name is eluding me right now) that you can get in the uk?

>>7866608
You kinda said it already...
stop eating oily food
start drinking stuff like chamomile, all those 'relaxing' and 'antioxidant' teas to counteract stress
more water.

If previous dehydration is affecting it, I would go for moisture rather than exfoliating/drying the crap out of your skin. I like mixing pure aloe gel with a tiny tiny bit of tea tree oil and sometimes my AHA/BHA liquids and basically religiously applying it twice or even three times a day

>>7866608

trying to aggressively combat the acne, if it's stress related, can make it worse. just keep up with your normal skincare routine, putting a gentle spot treatment on the pimples as they appear. take a self care day, relax with your favourite drink, and put a warm towel on your face. The combination of feel good hormones and heat should help the redness fade faster.

If you're not taking a multivitamin and omega 3, you should start. Most people have gaps in their diet, especially iron and b12, that can fuck up your skin and your hormones.

>>7866872
I was drinking a ton of tea up until a few weeks ago, so it's interesting you mention that. I don't have any aloe vera here with me at school, but I'll definitely move to my heavier moisturizer.

>>7866888
What exactly would count as a gentle spot treatment? I'm sort of lost because I usually use ACV, but I don't have it with me. Good call on the multivitamin too. I think I'll try to get one.

Right now I'm drinking a lot of tea and using the teabag as a compress to see if it helps, along with those oil remover wipes in the middle of the day, and I'll see if I see a change. Thanks guys!

Reposting again for those interested.
http://www.skinandtonics.com/asian-skin-care-guide/

>>7866843
Clarisonic?

>>7866965
yeah that one. which is best for fussy combination skin?

>>7864072
Except that the exact opposite is what was happening; Nobody was telling those anons to fuck off and instead hopped onto the bandwagon and went full retard over muh natural and muh vegan. If people make it known here and now in this thread that that shit isn't welcome anymore, it'll help future threads from getting derailed. For fucks sake one of the morons killed a thread for days to the point where it just got deleted out of inactivity because they went around accusing people of popping pills and having holes in their stomachs.

My loves.
http://www.meishoku.co.jp/en/catalogue/or/

>>7866902
For spot treatment you can get zinc paste from the chemist for fairly cheap.
>>7865947
Alri, Marge and Tina, here's what I found:
>http://www.e-farmacity.com/cuidado-de-la-piel/proteccion-solar/protector-facial-compacto-arena-fps-50-y-uva-uvb-x-10-gr.html
This is new, compact sunscreen! I haven't seen this before. That means you can reapply it over your makeup, but it may or may not clog your pores since it's talc-based.
>http://www.e-farmacity.com/cuidado-de-la-piel/proteccion-solar/protector-compacto-fps-50-con-espejo-tono-02-x-9-gr.html
LRP Anthelios is excellent and I use it myself (although I use the greasy one for children because of the mammoth SPF, but I've used this too), and it's very cosmetically elegant.
>http://www.e-farmacity.com/cuidado-de-la-piel/proteccion-solar/leche-pantalla-fisica-solar-fps-50-x-50-ml.html
This is a classic sunscreen.

I suggest a bigger SPF since you're in Argentina, but it depends on your skin really, yours might be more resistant to sun damage.
Also it won't let me link it but if you'd rather try something cheaper
>Nivea Pure and Sensitive Protector Solar Kids FPS 60 UVA UVB hidratante
seems to be it. I found that using children's skincare and sun products works well for those with picky skin.

Also for anons with sensitive skin living in Germany and its neighbouring countries, a friend said lots of people there are praising the Hipp babysanft cream, and according to cosDNA (please don't beat me) it is completely irritant-free.

>>7867351
oh and speaking of sun creams, there's a version of the Hipp babysanft with SPF50.

It really needs to be hammered in with everyone, WEAR SUNSCREEN. ALL THE TIME.

My face is fine, because I've always worn hats, but my shoulders are speckled all to hell from sun damage. Pic related.

>>7867057
These are super cute, are they any good? And where did you buy them? Just pulled them up on Rakuten but then I remembered EMS prohibits liquids.

I'm really confused looking at my mom.

She does not take care of her skin, she just uses some cheap cream to cleanse her face and another cheap cream after.
She spends hours under the sun, and I mean it when I say that, she wont listen to me when I tell her that the sun will fuck her skin.

She is 46 and looks 10 years younger, does not have wrinkles. Only problem she has is some freckles dark spots.

She started using, hydrolyzed collagen, elastine and vitamin E, I don't know what the fuck those things are and if they work.

Is it genetics or the sun is just a boogeyman to sell suncreen?

Also, does anyone has info on those hydrolyzed things she uses?

>>7867426

Could be genetics, my mom is 41 and looks pretty darn good as well.

My mom has been a heavy drinker(now sobering up thank god), and still smokes quite a lot. We get mistaken for sisters all the time, plus she's also still carded regularly.

However, my mom is an esthetician, and takes care of her skin, but I'm still surprised she looks as good as she does when she has smoked for so long. I don't smoke or drink, and have a thorough skincare routine, so god help me if I age worse than her...

>>7867398
I only have four or five freckles on each shoulder and I actually think they're cute. Not that I'd be running out to be in sunlight without protection.

>>7867426

It could very well be genetics, my mothers side of the family all look fantastic despite being smokers and pretending wine is just water with added Jesus. The only exception is one of my cousins, but she tans.

>>7867426
My mom is 63, and no one can ever believe. She grew up in Arizona, and has some sun spots, but she just has this radiant skin and very few wrinkles. She only ever uses natural things like aloe, oatmeal, witch hazel and zinc for sunscreen and has a perfect diet though, so I suspect it's not going to be passed onto me.

>>7867553
Wow
Can she really have a full skincare routine with just natural things?

>>7864668
I'd be really hesitant to buy anything for my face on Ebay because of the HUGE amount of fakes that are on there. I usually buy the My Beauty Diary masks on Amazon, because if I get it from a seller that says "fulfilled by Amazon" it generally means that it's genuine. They cost roughly $13 for a box of 10, which is the cheapest you can get for a consistently good product. I use them at night for my skincare routine with a light moisturizer and cleanser in the morning, because you can keep several types on hand to individually treat each issue as it happens. My current two favorites are the Royal Jelly and Apple masks, Naruko is my second favorite brand, but they're a bit pricier if you want the good stuff and they only take credit card, the shipping is a lot slower too.

>>7867426
maybe your/our view on 46 year olds are younger than we think, and shes normal.

>>7867881
This is pretty true, a 46 year old in Georgia is going to look a hell of a lot different than a 46 year old from Wisconsin due to sun/pollution exposure. My mom got mistaken for being my sister when we went to Louisiana, and she looks pretty gnarly for her age where I come from. (too much tanning and not enough skin care, she always uses the shitty overpriced drugstore face cream and doesn't even wash it properly. She gets horrible breakouts from that proactive shit too.)

What do you think of using a Toner to cleanse the face in the morning?

I wake up in the morning and my face feels a touch oily (naturally oily/combo skin).

I wash my face at night before bed, and all I do in bed is sleep (I sleep on a fresh towel over my pillow), so why do I need to wash my face as thoroughly as I do after a day's worth of makeup, or day sweating etc?

>>7854867
Anon, did you try going on birth control or Accutane? If you're 23, then by this point in time your acne is hormonal. Topical treatments will only get you so far, you need something to calm down your lady genes

>>7864577
anon who probably told you off about the sun thing here. You really do need to calm the fuck down.

>>7864577
>>7867947
Wait a moment, I feel like I remember that thread.

Anon was essentially telling some girl that the sun is going to destroy your skin and that she should never leave her house!!!! And then another anon came in and told her that a little sun won't harm her stop being fucking ridiculous, etc.
I totally remember this, I lurk in enough of these skincare threads.

>>7867989
Yes, I was the one who told that other anon to "live a little." They weren't "explaining' how UV rays work at all, they were pretty much just witch hunting the sun and saying how horrible it is for you, period, to some girl. And I'm pretty sure the girl was asking about UV rays because she wanted to get outside more for emotional reasons or something but was just wondering what sort of sunscreen she should use for everyday use.

>>7867876

Thank you very much.
I will try the ones you said.

>>7867989
>>7867994
She asked whether there was a "safe" way to tan because she felt like she looked better with a bit of colour. I explained that technically there is no "safe" way to tan because tanning is your body's reaction to damage i.e. there is no way to tan without incurring SOME skin damage.
I then told her that she had three options:
>accept that she's naturally pale
>try fake tan
>get a real tan anyway and fuck the police
At no point did I tell her that she should never leave her house without sunscreen or that she was going to die of cancer. I just laid down the facts.
Look it up in the archives if you don't believe me.

Hey. Found these $2 anti-UV shielding driving gloves for all you wannabe pale-fags out there
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390631341859

>>7868438
Holy shit I just got some of these for my birthday. Mom gave them to me since I'm the color of flour and don't fare well in the sun.

>>7867409
I get the full set from this Chinese grocery store near me. Their beauty department is friggin' amazing, I barely need to order anything off of Amazon unless I want something from Mizon or Missha. They're best for those looking to brighten their skin and hydrate. My skin changed due to the weather getting colder and drier up here, so I need more hydration. The smell is lovely.

>>7867409
EMS prohibits liquids? Is that just from Japan because I've ordered skin stuff from Korea via EMS no problem.

>>7867398
I wish I would have known this as a child. My mother didn't care at all, and I ran around without sunscreen all the time (thankfully in Europe and not Australia or some other hot area). I have tons of protruding blackish-brown moles all over the left side of my face and my shoulders, they cannot be removed/treated with a laser because they'd leave big visible scars. THANKS MOM

They got worse/more in my teenage years until I finally slapped on sunscreen and foundation with high SPF - and tah-dah, my skin didn't change since.

tl;dr sunscreen and high SPF make up is awesome

>>7867426
Genetics plus environment from early childhood.did she live in a place that got lots of sun as a kid?

>>7869006
Yep, got one above my lip and wanted to remove it but everyone keeps saying "don't, it scars" and that "it's pretty". uuuuuugh

>>7869006
I'm Hispanic and I live in Texas, so even with lots of sunscreen I STILL get those little moles/freckles and I still tan. It's awful. I forgot to put sunscreen on my hands one day and they've been covered in little freckles ever since.
But at least my mom doesn't look even remotely close to 57. Fingers crossed I age well, too. People think I'm 15 when I'm 22 so maybe there's hope for me.

>>7869045
Same here, but I HAVE to try it one day :/
I don't want to be Cindy Crawford
The worst thing is, I actually had one removed (scalpel, not laser) on my neck and it grew back as little brown spots instead of one big mole. Looks really weird and kind of dirty.

Does order of application matter when it comes to toner and moisturizer? I just recently got witch hazel and Etude House's Wonder Pore Freshner and I'm not entirely sure where they fit in after cleansing... or if it even matters.

i dermastamp 2-3 times a month.

1mm needle length.

works wonders.

>>7869524
What is toner? And how important is it to use it?

>>7869006
I had a HUGE birthmark (17mm and raised) removed via laser ablation, and three weeks post op I have no scarring. It's red, but that's already fading on the second mole I got removed that was much smaller. As long as you don't scar too easily and keep aquaphor layered super thickly on it until the skin is covering the site you won't really scar.

>>7869524
>>7869747

Toner comes first right after cleansing, then moisturiser. Toner can shrink pores and get rid of cleanser or makeup residue, stripping it of excess oil to prep for moisturising

Though, some people say that toner is unnecessary and outdated was was only needed back when cleansers left a heavy residue, but it does help oily, acne prone skin in stripping away the excess oil.


>http://beauty.about.com/od/toner/f/tonernecessary.htm

>>7868879
Maybe it is just from China, I'm not sure, but I know TaobaoSpree will make me use DHL or FedEx if I buy nail polish or other liquids.

>>7847174
curious, is this good for oily skin?

>>7869797
Just a small note: pores can't shrink.

This is all the crap I use (some of its not in the picture).
I use two creams one for day and the other for night. I do it in this order at night:
>Makeup remover
>Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (not in picture)
>Skinfood Foam Scrub (not in picture)
>Rose Water Toner
>Recovery Gel
>Redness Serum
> Argan Oil
> Acayan gel (Only if breaking out; precipitated)
>Olay Regenerist Night Cream (not in picture too)
>Collagen Power Firming Eye Cream
>Sleeping pack
Morning:
>Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
> Any skin lotion with SPF
>Skinfood Salmon Brightening Eye Cream
>Makeup
I also exfoliate once a week and use toner and argan oil afterwards.

It is a fuck ton but I started puberty at 8 and got terrible acne. I never want to go though that ever again so I'm very serious about my skin care

>>7870105
And does it work for you?

I also had acne at a young age and at 13 I had full skincare routine, but did nothing for it; I just gave up on all these things and started using only aloe and oats (did not work either, but was gentler with my skin, and does something for acne scars), only thing that work was vitamin A taken orally and spironolactone.

I still have breakouts but they appear only on the days closer to my period, I want to go back and buy nice products for my skin, but I am afraid that the acne comes back, there is also the money issue.

>>7869538
What has it helped with specifically? I need to do this more

Have a freezing cold shower every morning and night, makes your skin very smooth

>>7869982
Oh, with chinese SSs I would assume as much

>>7869538
I got a roller that I forgot to use. Does the stamp do better?

Anyone have a moisturizer they recommend for oily/combo skin that comes in a pump bottle?

I get antsy with hygeine

As I wake up my skin feels great, it is smooth and moisturized. Then within 30 minutes or so it starts to get drier, as I get in the shower and wash it (now matter what I use) it gets worse and worse. Is this normal? Does anyone know why this might be happening?

First of all, sorry for my english.
I've got a dark spot above my upper lip. It's almost like a bruise, but it doesn't go away. Is there something I can do to make it go away?

>>7871878
Well, you have several options:
1) bio-oil
2)fading creams
3)doctor

>>7871890
Thank you!

>>7871841
Try using a serum, skin my not be absorbing it so well. Apparently those help absorption.

I'm recovering from a disease and for about six months I couldn't have a proper skin care regimen, I also had to spend a lot of money on meds and I am low on cash right now, I don't have any products for my skin.

My skin looks like this (ignore the eye infection and skin color, I'm asian/hispanic; that is not me) basically; oily but dehydrated, clogged pores and flaky skin mixed with oil in them, and acne scars, I'm also prone to acne on my jaw area.

I know I have to exfoliate ASAP but don't have a product, what else should I do to improve my skin. Can anyone recommend
-A cleanser
-Moisturizer
-Something to exfoliate
-Something that would help my gross skin condition

Thank you and sorry for being disgusting

>>7867898
Honestly I just rinse my face with water and then apply moisturizer and SPF in the morning. Also, my skin has gotten drier because of starting a retinol through PocketDerm, so washing in the morning was really drying me out even more.

What's the best way to lighten a body tan? I've really fixed my skincare routine on my face, and with all the exfoliation and moisturizing my face is definitely a few shades lighter than spots like my shoulders and chest. Manual and/or chemical exfoliation? Skin lightening soaps and lotions?

>>7875876
Unfortunately, if it's a natural tan I'd just exfoliate, moisturise and wait for it to fade. It won't help much but it's the only thing you can do afaik.

>>7872686
I also have acne-prone sensitive combination skin. This is what works for me, I still break out occasionally but honestly even when I was on a harsh face wash and taking anti-acne meds I still would get zits so there's no total miracle cure.

>Clean and Clear Morning Burst Gel Moisturiser, in the morning before makeup and at night after I take my makeup off
>L'Oreal 360 Clean Anti-Acne Face Wash (the included little scrublet does wonders to exfoliate without being too harsh)
>Mix of brown sugar and olive oil (two parts sugar to one part oil) to exfoliate once a month or so, apply in the show and gently rub it in, DON'T scrub it. Rinse and follow with the anti-acne face wash and moisturise. Don't do this too often because it will irritate your skin if you do it frequently, and be sure you moisturise afterwards.
>If you can't avoid picking at your acne occasionally put Neosporin on top of the open wound when you're done, this will help the acne heal quicker. If you have serious scars from acne, not just dark marks, you really should see a doctor, that's an indication of cystic acne which really can't be treated any way besides prescription grade stuf.
>When wearing makeup, use a primer (if you're a broke ass like me, Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel has the exact same ingredients and effect as Smashbox and Benefit's primers). It'll create a barrier between your skin and makeup, making you less likey to break out, and it will help your makeup apply evenly and stay in place (even on oily patches).
>DON'T use a talc powder. Talc is a common ingredient in face powders but it's highly comodogenic to lots of people especially those who have acne. Use a 100% silica powder instead.

I used to use Proactive because it did make my skin look good, but the problem with Proactive is that it's very damaging to skin and if you stop using it, your acne will come back in full force. For me, the gentler system and just using concealer when necessary works far better.

>>7871528
If you can't find one, get a bunch of the sterile tongue depressors doctors use, and use a new one to scoop out the moisturiser each time.

>>7872686
that photo made me ill, jaysus
As for you, I can't factor in your budget since it depends on the prices where you live, the currency and availability of products but what you can do as an emergency for today is to wash with lukewarm water, exfoliate with a wash-cloth as gently as you can and put the gentlest cream you have on your face. If you have nothing in your home that can be used then go without for now.
As soon as you are able, please head to the chemist's and look for skin-care products. You may ask them to recommend you a product to help your skin.
I am no doctor, so if you don't resolve the issue within a reasonable time or, lord forbid, make it worse, please visit a dermatologist.

I know you'd rather buy cheap skincare products but I don't think chemist ones cost much more and the quality is generally more reliable, plus they cater to more skin types.

That said, a gentle cleanser I use myself and one that lots of ladies here have had good experience with is the Decubal Foaming Face Wash (here also called "Decubal Basic Face Wash"). In Canamerica one that we found a while ago that was very cosmetically elegant was Burt's Bees Radiant (or Radiance?) Cleanser. I think I saw it here in Yuropoor as well.
For exfoliating look up AHA or BHA chemical peels since they're gentler than physical exfoliants, but if you still want a physical one you may have luck with a konjac sponge or a face brush such as Tosowoong (manual) or Clarisonic/Olay/Tosowoong (those electric ones, but they tend to be pricey).
For moisturising, if your skin is oily try SebaMed's ClearFace Moisturising Gel or if that's too weak, or you can't find it, I'll help you find another brand if you like.
If it ends up being too weak give those simple creams a try, go stronger and thicker. During winter I had to use Vaseline on my face to seal in the moisture and even used one of those big tubs of lardy cream that I would normally only buy for polishing shoes and bags.
/novel

>>7872686
I'm not an expert but you could try with natural stuff that's cheap or common to have around the house? Something like oatmeal or ground almonds to exfoliate, witch hazel/apple cider vinegar as a toner, and aloe to moisturize?

>>7854087
If your skin was good, why did you start using skin care products?

>>7856467
>>7856601
Maybe try the Body Shop Tea tree series?

>>7875900
Seconding AHA/BHAs for chemical exfoliants. I use 2% BHA liquid and 8% AHA gel from Paula's Choice. My skin has cleared up a lot.

>>7875876
Likas or Silkas soap is a good bet. Papaya whitening from the Philippines, so you know they're both good.

>>7875931
to keep it looking good innit

Is there a way to become a ghosty princess? I have a normal white skin tone btw

>>7854867
go see a good acupuncturist , I had really bad acne and tried everthing for 5 years , went to a chinese medicine clinic and did a 10 session treatment of acupuncture and aslo took some chinese herbal stuff they prescribed be , a bit costly but my skin looks healthy now , also try yoga

>>7876486
never leave your house, don't get enough sleep, eat fast food all the time

better use make-up and sunscreen though. exfoliate your face and scrub your skin often to get rid of even the slightest tans

i really dont want to go over to /fit/ to ask this so.
it's beauty related anyways.
what are some good excercises to tone my inner thighs, waist/stomach, and upper arms?

Anyone with eczema? I'm looking for some good skincare tips for it. It has gotten a lot more serious recently.

>>7877036
>tone
Nope. You're going to have to lose weight. If you want to build muscle after you lose weight, try leg lifts for your inner thighs and bicep curls, bench press, and overhead press for your arms. Don't do crunches and shit like that to get abs, because it's hilaribad for your spine even with "proper" form. If you really want, you can try planks with different positions for your abs and obliques, but abs have more to do with diet and body type than exercise.

>>7877119
You using any medicinal cream for it? If you have eczema, try not to take long hot showers. My skin has become even dryer because of it (plus winter season), but my hair is so greasy if I don't shower daily...

>>7877153
What would you suggest for isolating the gluteus maximus? When I squat and lunge it feels like my thighs are doing the majority of the work. The quadriceps, right. But I'm thinking of those muscles that flex when you pinch your buttcheeks together, which I don't feel activating. I don't want to gains in my quadriceps. Am I asking for the impossible?

>>7877153
...what makes you think i have to lose weight?? im already at a healthy one. thanks for the other advice tho lol.

>>7877511
Some people talk about 'toning' to mean to spot reduce fat. IE "How do I lose weight on my inner thighs?" Since you can only lose overall fat, it's frustrating to hear people talk like this. It sounds like you're asking "How do I build muscle on my inner thighs", which would be the reasonable result. The other Anon's advice would be good for that.
I usually avoid using the term 'tone' since so many people improperly use it with this definition.

>>7878220
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