Skincare

[andwhat]

I am one of those people where everything breaks out my skin.

I use Keys moisturizer. It says it is anti-aging, but I don't know. It doesn't break me out.
www.keys-soap.com/ostore/product.php?productid=213&cat=82&page=1

[redwino]

Aug 30, 2016 20:45:07 GMT -5 capscapscaps said:

You'll need more sunscreen to actually protect than you'll find in a mositurizer.

I use the Biore Watery Essence over my moisturizer on Amazon....it has zero white cast so I'm not rocking the ghost look.

Are you prone to breakouts at all? I've been using Cetaphil daily moisturizer with spf but I'm open to something new because I hate the smell.

[05heel]

Aug 30, 2016 20:45:07 GMT -5 capscapscaps said:

You'll need more sunscreen to actually protect than you'll find in a mositurizer.

I use the Biore Watery Essence over my moisturizer on Amazon....it has zero white cast so I'm not rocking the ghost look.

I agree with this. I like the La Roche Posay tinted sunscreen fluid. I think it's the Anthelios 50 mineral one. Doesn't leave me ashy at all and has helped to prevent hyperpigmentation issues.

[callie]

I've used this for a few years now and like it. No white cast or sunscreenish smell.

www.mariobadescu.com/oil-free-moisturizer-spf-30

[NitaX]

I use Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer. I LOVE it. It's enough coverage, but not too heavy. Plus, the color matching for WOC is awesome.

[calla37]

I have a question, I notice as I am aging I am getting alot of brown spots is there anything I can do that can minimize them at all?

[calla37]

Aug 31, 2016 13:47:43 GMT -5 1234FIF! said:

Aug 31, 2016 13:08:33 GMT -5 calla37 said:

I have a question, I notice as I am aging I am getting alot of brown spots is there anything I can do that can minimize them at all?

Like teeny tiny moles? I have those, too. Ugh

Yes, I am finding them all over my body, mostly on my face though.

[thejackpot]

I need to really start using something consistently. This may be the nudge I need.

[andwhat]

Aug 31, 2016 9:49:46 GMT -5 NitaX said:

I use Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer. I LOVE it. It's enough coverage, but not too heavy. Plus, the color matching for WOC is awesome.

I have this too and the matching is great. But since I rarely wear makeup I feel like I sweat more even though it is so light. My skin is like WTF.

[brandnewday]

Aug 31, 2016 15:15:25 GMT -5 andwhat said:

Aug 31, 2016 9:49:46 GMT -5 NitaX said:

I use Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer. I LOVE it. It's enough coverage, but not too heavy. Plus, the color matching for WOC is awesome.

I have this too and the matching is great. But since I rarely wear makeup I feel like I sweat more even though it is so light. My skin is like WTF.

PTR has a powder SPF as well. So if you find yourself sweating or are oilier, then it's a nice option.

[kicks]

Aug 31, 2016 9:49:46 GMT -5 NitaX said:

I use Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer. I LOVE it. It's enough coverage, but not too heavy. Plus, the color matching for WOC is awesome.

Whoa...I used to use this but when I moved back from overseas I went to Sephora and they told me they discontinued my color (not surprised of course). So I tried another tinted moisturizer that actually kind of had my color but it was chalky as hell and not dark enough.

So anyway, I went to the link and it looks like Laura Mercier does have the mocha color! I wonder if it was discontinued and brought back or if Sephora just started carrying it. I'm def doing to pick some up, thanks!

[redwino]

Aug 31, 2016 9:52:18 GMT -5 1234FIF! said:

I checked my Cetaphil this morning and it was 50 spf, and thick as hell.

Mine only has 15 and is pretty thin. I definitely need something else. I just started wearing spf daily and thought I was really doing something.

[newnamesameperson]

Sheseido but it's not sufficient as a sunscreen, only 15, but it's great.

[starlily]

I've been using Tatcha's perfectly poreless sunscreen this summer and like it a lot. No white cast and it does a decent job of doubling as a primer. It's spf 35.

I tried a sample of Josie Maran's argan oil moisturizer with spf 47 over the weekend and was pretty impressed with it.

[sfy]

Sept 5, 2016 16:43:39 GMT -5 starlily said:

I tried a sample of Josie Maran's argan oil moisturizer with spf 47 over the weekend and was pretty impressed with it.

This is intriguing the hell out me. I think I'm going to try this.

Right now, I mix this with my moisturizer:
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[raangoli]

starlily sfy I've been using the Josie Maran spf moisturizer for the past few months and I really like it.

On a separate note, I used some snail under eye cream and it actually made the skin dry. Nooo

[sfy]

Sept 10, 2016 12:23:17 GMT -5 raangoli said:

starlily sfy I've been using the Josie Maran spf moisturizer for the past few months and I really like it.

On a separate note, I used some snail under eye cream and it actually made the skin dry. Nooo

Sold. Sorry about the eye cream .

[sfy]

Sept 11, 2016 8:27:53 GMT -5 1234FIF! said:

Sept 10, 2016 8:27:59 GMT -5 sfy said:

This is intriguing the hell out me. I think I'm going to try this.

Right now, I mix this with my moisturizer:
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Did we talk about the Dermalogica microfoliant? Cause that stuff is the truth! I was in London walking around with UKYankee and saw a Dermalogica store and ran in to get me some more cause I was low. Every morning its like it just gently scrapes the old off my face. Love. 

Yes!  I love it, too.  But would you believe that my skin is so sensitive that my aesthetician doesn't want me to use it more than three days a week?  And you know how gentle it is.  But most of the time I ignore her and use it more often (talk about acting against your own self-interests *smh*).  And have you tried this yet?  www.dermalogica.com/overnight-repair-serum/138,default,pd.html



It's freaking delicious!
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[redwino]

I need some recs. I have acne but my skin is aging. I'm not getting wrinkled but my face looks dull. My skin is super sensitive so I'm always scared to try new stuff but I need to do something.

Are there products that help with both acne and aging or will I need to address them seperately? Do I want anti-aging if I'm not concerned with wrinkles?

[bimbi284]

Aug 30, 2016 20:13:24 GMT -5 @natariru said:

Aug 30, 2016 20:09:21 GMT -5 @barefootbarista said:

One of my good friends has just switched over to using Paula's Choice products. Her before and after photos seriously look like a Proativ ad (moisturize my situation and preserve my sexy-shout out to Diddy!) anyway, I started this week because my skin seriously sucks.

Ohh keep me posted! I've heard good things.

@natariru, you know I love PC stuff! It's basically all I use. If you contact CS and let them know what you're looking for, they will send free samples. Plus, if you buy something and it doesn't work out, you can return it/exchange it.

[sfy]

Oct 4, 2016 15:32:03 GMT -5 redwino said:

I need some recs. I have acne but my skin is aging. I'm not getting wrinkled but my face looks dull. My skin is super sensitive so I'm always scared to try new stuff but I need to do something.

Are there products that help with both acne and aging or will I need to address them seperately? Do I want anti-aging if I'm not concerned with wrinkles?

This is tricky, because there are really three things you need in one product--sensitive skin, acne, and anti-aging. It's usually hard enough to deal with the last two together, because the most common trait of anti-aging is to have a product which restores and adds moisture, which can make aggravate acne (although products that are too drying can cause the skin to glom on to oil and cause acne also).  Your best bet is probably a retinoid product, because it won't clog your pores (but I don't know that it necessarily helps acne that already exists, I think you will need some salicylic acid for that) and also helps fights signs of aging.  I think everyone over 30 should be using some type of anti-aging products.  Maybe what would help is using a cleanser that deals with the acne, a retinoid serum, and a moisturizer, definitely something light.  Do you get facials?  If not, are you open to it?  Because I know what products help with what, but not necessarily how they mesh together, if that makes sense.  While a good aesthetician should be able to help you put together a holistic regimen which includes a product that deals with the dullness, although the retinoid should help with that also.  Peels are typically great for that, but my skin is also very sensitive and even getting the lightest one has been problematic for me.  Sometimes, I get the weakest peel my aesthetician offers, which is papaya based and I always have to let her know if I feel anything past a light tingle.  Once, I tried to hold out a few seconds longer and ended up with burns  :? .   So I rely mostly on exfoliation (again, I use a very light and fine powder and I'm only supposed to use it 2-3 days a week and I had to give up my Clarisonic altogether), masks and/or serums.  They all prove useful in keeping the dullness away.  But the biggest aid in keeping my skin right has been monthly facials.
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[redwino]

Oct 5, 2016 9:17:10 GMT -5 sfy said:

Oct 4, 2016 15:32:03 GMT -5 redwino said:

I need some recs. I have acne but my skin is aging. I'm not getting wrinkled but my face looks dull. My skin is super sensitive so I'm always scared to try new stuff but I need to do something.

Are there products that help with both acne and aging or will I need to address them seperately? Do I want anti-aging if I'm not concerned with wrinkles?

This is tricky, because there are really three things you need in one product--sensitive skin, acne, and anti-aging. It's usually hard enough to deal with the last two together, because the most common trait of anti-aging is to have a product which restores and adds moisture, which can make aggravate acne (although products that are too drying can cause the skin to glom on to oil and cause acne also).  Your best bet is probably a retinoid product, because it won't clog your pores (but I don't know that it necessarily helps acne that already exists, I think you will need some salicylic acid for that) and also helps fights signs of aging.  I think everyone over 30 should be using some type of anti-aging products.  Maybe what would help is using a cleanser that deals with the acne, a retinoid serum, and a moisturizer, definitely something light.  Do you get facials?  If not, are you open to it?  Because I know what products help with what, but not necessarily how they mesh together, if that makes sense.  While a good aesthetician should be able to help you put together a holistic regimen which includes a product that deals with the dullness, although the retinoid should help with that also.  Peels are typically great for that, but my skin is also very sensitive and even getting the lightest one has been problematic for me.  Sometimes, I get the weakest peel my aesthetician offers, which is papaya based and I always have to let her know if I feel anything past a light tingle.  Once, I tried to hold out a few seconds longer and ended up with burns  :? .   So I rely mostly on exfoliation (again, I use a very light and fine powder and I'm only supposed to use it 2-3 days a week and I had to give up my Clarisonic altogether), masks and/or serums.  They all prove useful in keeping the dullness away.  But the biggest aid in keeping my skin right has been monthly facials.
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Thank you for all of this info. I've never gotten a facial that wasn't tied to some mlm. I will be looking for an aesthetician asap. I have avoided peels and the clarisonics because just the thought makes my skin burn but trying something with the guidance of a professional doesn't sound too bad.

[salejolie]

My top picks for sunscreen that don't leave a white residue are sprays. I get this supergoop normally in a 3 pack during the nordies anniversary sale

m.sephora.com/product/P379024?icid2=skugrid&skuId=1521855

I also like this Shiseido but only if I have a f&f or other coupon

m.sephora.com/product/P385262?icid2=skugrid&skuId=1594175

Both are good for face and body which is great because we need to protect more than just our face from sun damage.

[andwhat]

redwino have you tried anything that sfy suggested. I am having similar issues with my skin. It all started when we moved and the month I turned 36. I stopped taking the biotin too even though I think the issues are unrelated since they started before that.

Why am I having acne and break outs at 36 when I didn't have them as a teen? Get it together skin.

[redwino]

Nov 2, 2016 7:31:06 GMT -5 andwhat said:

redwino have you tried anything that sfy suggested. I am having similar issues with my skin. It all started when we moved and the month I turned 36. I stopped taking the biotin too even though I think the issues are unrelated since they started before that.

Why am I having acne and break outs at 36 when I didn't have them as a teen? Get it together skin.

I bought a clarifying lotion with salicylic acid from Clinique's acne line. I was going to get a cleanser too but the sales lady said my Cetaphil should be fine. The clarifying lotion is liquid like a toner. It doesn't irritate my skin and it's ok for my acne. I don't love it but it's an improvement. I also got a few Mary Kay products from a friend. A scrub for exfoliation from their botanical line and a night serum that is supposed to help with aging. I'm not sure the serum does anything and probably won't buy it again. The scrub irritates so I barely use it. I haven't gotten a facial yet because we needed to do some home repairs so I put my beauty on hold. So overall, I'm still in the finding a trying phase.

Tea tree oil is great for pimples but it's harsh on the skin which is why I'm looking for something else. It might be worth a try if you just have a few spots.

[persa]

Don't forget sephora is having their 20% sale for Rouge and VIB soon, if there's skincare you're wanting to stock up on!

[sfy]

Oct 30, 2016 19:00:50 GMT -5 @foodielicious said:

Just fyi, clarisonic now has brush heads for sensitive skin. I think there are 2 that are billed as gentler and they seem not aggravate my rosacea, although admittedly I have a very mild case of it. I had to switch do only doing it on off days when I was working up to my retinoid routine, but now it seems fine.

I was using the sensitive skin brush. It was still too much for me. Before I had laser hair removal (which was a whole other problem), I lost skin to lip waxes before. Sadly, I can't overestimate the sensitivity of my skin . I actually cannot even use retinoids, but I recommend them anyway because I know they're the best (and that most people, even those with average sensitive skin can). In lieu of a retinoid, I use a resveratrol product, which I like and is a decent sub, but which I would recommend to no one because it's absurdly expensive.

[andwhat]

Nov 3, 2016 6:49:21 GMT -5 sfy said:

Oct 30, 2016 19:00:50 GMT -5 @foodielicious said:

Just fyi, clarisonic now has brush heads for sensitive skin. I think there are 2 that are billed as gentler and they seem not aggravate my rosacea, although admittedly I have a very mild case of it. I had to switch do only doing it on off days when I was working up to my retinoid routine, but now it seems fine.

I was using the sensitive skin brush. It was still too much for me. Before I had laser hair removal (which was a whole other problem), I lost skin to lip waxes before. Sadly, I can't overestimate the sensitivity of my skin . I actually cannot even use retinoids, but I recommend them anyway because I know they're the best (and that most people, even those with average sensitive skin can). In lieu of a retinoid, I use a resveratrol product, which I like and is a decent sub, but which I would recommend to no one because it's absurdly expensive.

Tell me more about your laser hair removal. I cannot handle the hormonal changes that are happening to me. I am going to be an acne covered bearded lady in a minute. 

[sfy]

Nov 3, 2016 7:40:51 GMT -5 andwhat said:

Nov 3, 2016 6:49:21 GMT -5 sfy said:

I was using the sensitive skin brush. It was still too much for me. Before I had laser hair removal (which was a whole other problem), I lost skin to lip waxes before. Sadly, I can't overestimate the sensitivity of my skin . I actually cannot even use retinoids, but I recommend them anyway because I know they're the best (and that most people, even those with average sensitive skin can). In lieu of a retinoid, I use a resveratrol product, which I like and is a decent sub, but which I would recommend to no one because it's absurdly expensive.

Tell me more about your laser hair removal. I cannot handle the hormonal changes that are happening to me. I am going to be an acne covered bearded lady in a minute. 

Lol I recommend it. As I indicated above, it was hard for me because of my skin's sensitivity, but while sitting in the waiting room with my ice packs afterward , I observed that most people had no problems. Anyway, it was painful for me but not unbearable. I think I had 7-9 sessions for my upper lip a few years ago. In the last year or so, I've started to see a little return. A very small amount. I went to Ideal Image which has a lifetime guarantee, so I can go back and get more if I like.

[andwhat]

Nov 3, 2016 7:57:11 GMT -5 sfy said:

Nov 3, 2016 7:40:51 GMT -5 andwhat said:

Tell me more about your laser hair removal. I cannot handle the hormonal changes that are happening to me. I am going to be an acne covered bearded lady in a minute. 

Lol I recommend it. As I indicated above, it was hard for me because of my skin's sensitivity, but while sitting in the waiting room with my ice packs afterward , I observed that most people had no problems. Anyway, it was painful for me but not unbearable. I think I had 7-9 sessions for my upper lip a few years ago. In the last year or so, I've started to see a little return. A very small amount. I went to Ideal Image which has a lifetime guarantee, so I can go back and get more if I like.

The sensitive skin is a fear of mine and has stopped me from doing a lot. I got my legs (knees down) waxed once and I swear I looked like I had leprosy. And the one time I got my eyebrows waxed...yeah that was not good. Even my tweezing leaves my skin so red, but it is temporary at least. I feel like I need my whole face done though.