Also feel like TO 5% Lactic Acid does nothing other than itch for 2 seconds, should I just switch to the 30% AHA peeling solution? (I also use the 2% Salicylic Acid Masque but that s*** actually WORKS, saved my damn skin and got my sebum and greasiness under control)

how serious are these ingredient websites where they show you all the ingredients of the product you were looking for and show you if they are bad for you or not?

New moisturizer got hella white cast

Why is it so dificult to find a routine ?

Is there a genera way to start ? Like

“Buy these 3 products, apply #1 at this time and day and #2 and #3 at this time and day”

Keep it simple. Cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. Everything after that is whatever your skin needs. Too large of pores? Need to get rid of pigmentation? Etc

Current routine that saved my skin

AM:
CeraVe Hydrating facial cleaner,
Cosrx Snail Mucin,
Finacea 15% ,
Hydroquinone gel 2%
Vanicream
Skin Aqua UV/Super Moisture Milk 50+

Break from acids on Wednesday

PM:
CeraVe Hydrating Facial cleanser
Cosrx Snail Mucin
Tretinoin 0.1%: MonTuesThursFriday
Wait 20 Mins
TO 8% Ascorbic Acid + 2% Alpha Arbutin
Vanicream
CeraVe Healing Ointment( Mix with Tea tree oil 1x a week)

I also Ice my face in AM also

Anyone has a good shaving routine?

Wanna go back to clean shaven but that means I'll have to shave every 2/3 days so I'm tryna minimize irritation.
Is there something essential I should do?
Cold water or hot water?
Shaving gel or cream?

Assuming I shouldn't use aftershave(I dont regardless but still)

All you need is watermelon, cut sugar from your diet, limit dairy, get some good sun and wash your face everyday

I use that same sunscreen, so good

Damn that aint normal, get a new one fersure unc

Y'all got any advice from razor bumps? I shaved like a month ago and my s*** still a little bumpy.

Tweezer out the hair, rubbing alcohol after

Tea tree oil to the spots then moisturize

Idk if they still make this stuff anymore but if it's bad then skin tight works well too

Avocado and dark chocolate really help

Shoutout my absolutely based routine of washing with water and moisturizing with coconut oil. Literally that's it.

My skin getting carried so hard by my diet that I don't need to do s*** to let it glow.

Is there any product that mimics the hydration given by shaving cream? I've checked out toners and HA but everytime I shave my face is so hydrated it's insane, it fills in the fine lines around my face and also makes PIH and other acne bumps virtually unnoticeable
I'd like something more hydrating, I have enough moisture in my routine already

Bump cause I’m still looking for something like this

My sunscreen just ran out and I was about to get a PC one but then remembered this post

Is this the one you’re talking about?

Yes!

My G

Most shaving creams have alcohol which sort of dry out the skin and subdue the look of redness and acne, it may be good short term but can cause irritation and rapid aging long term.

If you’re looking for hydration there’s nothing better for your money than Hada Labo’s Gokujyun Premium Lotion. If you want even more plumpness, you can layer it above COSRX’s 96% Snail Mucin.

Thanks! That’s what I was looking after too
What do you think about toners for hydration?

You really don’t need a toner - let alone one for hydration purposes. The prime purpose of one is to balance the skin’s pH and get it ready to absorb other products. If you have a good cleanser, you should already be at an adequate pH level.

Damn! Thank you very much!

Ok I fell into the TXA acid hype

Any testimonials? adding this to my night routine to treat acne scarring