Campari

3y

Hey! The products all look great. I'd personally replace the toner with an essence, specifically the Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion. Tea tree is a great spot treatment ingredient but can be quite abrasive if used as a primary toner day and night.

I don't use eye creams nor do I believe in them, if you have healthy and nourishing set of ingredients across your routine, there's no need to spend $50 for an eye cream. Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, arbutin and all brightening ingredients will work anywhere on the face.

Face masks are a great tool to sort of pack a bunch of highly effective ingredients and give you a potent treatment in one time. I used to do them all the time but i figured out, everything I need from a mask should already be given to my by my routine everyday. That being said, it doesn't hurt to have a hydrating mask and a treatment mask.

The two I have are:

• Treatment: TO 30% AHA + 2% BHA
• Hydration: I'm From's Honey Mask

As for moisturizer, I prefer a light coat in the summer time so I've been using the PC Omega+, I think you'll like it because it's super smooth and packed with wonderful and beneficial properties.

Just a quick note, the YTTP cleanser is highly rated & i've heard great things about it but it does contain fragrance in there, if that matters to you.

RoyalSavant

3y

Thanks! Do I need to use a toner or essence? As for the fragrance in that cleanser, is it a personal preference thing or is it bad for the skin? Also, I assume I could use that moisturizer all year round right?

Campari

3y

Fragrance is case by case, if you have sensitive skin then it can really irritate the skin and pre-existing acne. If you’re comfortable then go ahead.

A toner - not really.

An essence is actually quite beneficial because it takes a very effective ingredient, isolates it & blends it into a higher potency. The Hada Lobo I recommended has 5 types of hyaluronic acid, you won’t find that in toners, masks or moisturizers.

Yes, you can use the moisturizer all year round.

RoyalSavant

3y

Ok, I saw a lot of products marketed for men like PC4Men. I assume it's better to just focus on the best overall product?

Campari

3y

Yeah PC4Men doesn’t have any formulas that are better than the original line. Their shaving cream is amazing though, changed my entire experience.

The 2% BHA & Omega+ moisturizer are a great buy.

DR LONGSTROKE

3y

Any of you ever use method for men that target facial cleanser brand?

Vance

3y

someone recommended me the best cleanser and moisturizer for combination skin

gennycraig

3y

Paula’s Choice Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel

CeraVe AM and PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion (two different products - AM has SPF)

Vance

3y

thank you man

tbw

3y

@Campari thoughts on these?

https://sokoglam.com/products/krave-oat-so-simple-water-cream
Krave oat so simple water cream
Been using that dr jart ceremidin as a night moisturizer due to its thickness and wanted to try this out as a day time moisturizer

https://sokoglam.com/products/neogen-real-ferment-micro-essence
Tbh dont know what an essence is used for but my girl recommended this one she uses

https://sokoglam.com/products/isntree-green-tea-fresh-toner

Also, how would you recommend using these products in order? Im planning on using the essence and toner at night along with my PC BHA

Ive kinda stopped using my .025% retin a lately bc i found my skin having better results with the PC BHA

Campari

3y

Oat So Simple Water Cream: Honestly, for the price, there's much better formulations out there. The only notable ingredient I see is squalene which is great for hydration but there should be other supporting properties in a moisturizer, especially if you're looking for a daytime one,

An essence is basically a product which has a potent and concentrated amount of high quality ingredients. It allows the brand to just pack one highly effective property to its full potential. There's some that focus on hyaluronic acid and will provide 5 different types of it in a single product - something you won't find in a moisturizer.

Real Ferment Micro Essence: This is really good, great recommendation by your girl. From the first to last ingredients, it's infused with some fantastic ingredients! I might have to pick this up myself when my current one runs out.

Green Tea Fresh Toner: This is good for $20, can't think of another toner off the top of my head that can give this a run. I'm not too die hard on toners, I prefer an essence over them but this is cool.

For a moisturizer, I'd personally recommend the PC Omega+, been using it since it launched and It's grown to be my go-to, especially for the summer time, it's super lightweight with a velvet cloud feel. Also, packed with nutritious ingredients for the skin (passion fruit & guava extracts) that I haven't seen in any other products. It retails for $35 but PC are always running promos to where you can grab it for $28 with taxes and shipping.

So naturally, you want to use toners day and night. It preps your skin for the following products. The essence is optional to use during the day, i still use mine day and night.

This should be a basic daytime routine:

• Face wash
• Toner
• Essence
• Moisturizer
• SPF

Vance

3y

i get them like once in awhile and they’re annoying as hell. anyone know what to do to stop this from preventing 🤦🏽‍♂️

texasbrisket

3y

That rose water is God sent man

Campari

3y

Oat So Simple Water Cream: Honestly, for the price, there's much better formulations out there. The only notable ingredient I see is squalene which is great for hydration but there should be other supporting properties in a moisturizer, especially if you're looking for a daytime one,

An essence is basically a product which has a potent and concentrated amount of high quality ingredients. It allows the brand to just pack one highly effective property to its full potential. There's some that focus on hyaluronic acid and will provide 5 different types of it in a single product - something you won't find in a moisturizer.

Real Ferment Micro Essence: This is really good, great recommendation by your girl. From the first to last ingredients, it's infused with some fantastic ingredients! I might have to pick this up myself when my current one runs out.

Green Tea Fresh Toner: This is good for $20, can't think of another toner off the top of my head that can give this a run. I'm not too die hard on toners, I prefer an essence over them but this is cool.

For a moisturizer, I'd personally recommend the PC Omega+, been using it since it launched and It's grown to be my go-to, especially for the summer time, it's super lightweight with a velvet cloud feel. Also, packed with nutritious ingredients for the skin (passion fruit & guava extracts) that I haven't seen in any other products. It retails for $35 but PC are always running promos to where you can grab it for $28 with taxes and shipping.

So naturally, you want to use toners day and night. It preps your skin for the following products. The essence is optional to use during the day, i still use mine day and night.

This should be a basic daytime routine:

• Face wash
• Toner
• Essence
• Moisturizer
• SPF

tbw

3y

Im only on day two of this routine but my goodness this s*** is goat

If i were to plug retin-a in would i put it between essence and moisturizer? Im thinking of doing my night routine as

Face wash
Toner
PC BHA
essence
Retin-a
Moisturizer

but idk if thats overkill or not and if i should just alternate nights for PC BHA and retin-a like you’ve suggested in the past