What are the skincare products you can’t live without?

[Anonymous]

La Roche Poche cicablast b5
Tazorac
Hyper skin vitamin C
Sachi skin tripala pigmentation corrector
Urang brightening face oil

[Anonymous]

wow I haven't heard most of the products here. Maybe I am poor. I just use vaseline liquid for moisturizer and korean bb cream with spf.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:BioOil. Changed my 40 year old skin! I am beautiful!!!

How do you use this with other products and in your routine?

I wear it to sleep. I use vitamin c and an under eye cream in am let them set for 30 mins then slather on biooil again. Let that absorb while I do drop off then put on an spf moisturizer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will read about 8 different things that are managed by layering, etc.

Bottom line- the only thing is
1. Sunblock
2. A good moisturizer
Literally, that is it. The rest is just playtime and $$.

Except that tretinoin has actual scientific evidence of anti-aging benefits, so add that one to the list.

Vitamin C also has a robust body of RCT evidence behind it, re: accelerating cell turnover. otoh, it's _really_ hard to maintain it without oxidation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What product do you use to remove the sunscreen?

I use La Roche Posay Effaclar followed by a drugstore cleanser like Cetaphil.

[Anonymous]

Squalane oil for moisturizing

Elta MD UV clear 46 for daily facial sunblock


Some of you people have really long "must have" lists. I use and like other things, but those are the two non-negotiable items.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You will read about 8 different things that are managed by layering, etc.

Bottom line- the only thing is
1. Sunblock
2. A good moisturizer
Literally, that is it. The rest is just playtime and $$.

.

If you look up dermatologist’s personal skincare routines, they all include a Vitamin A derivative, in addition to sunblock and moisturizer.

It is usually Retin-A, because there are decades of studies to prove it’s efficacy. For those whose skin can’t handle Retin-A, otc retinoids are used, such as retinol, or retinaldehyde.

This info information is easy to find online.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:BioOil. Changed my 40 year old skin! I am beautiful!!!

Which of these do you use?

https://www.bio-oil.com/en

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will read about 8 different things that are managed by layering, etc.

Bottom line- the only thing is
1. Sunblock
2. A good moisturizer
Literally, that is it. The rest is just playtime and $$.

.

If you look up dermatologist’s personal skincare routines, they all include a Vitamin A derivative, in addition to sunblock and moisturizer.

It is usually Retin-A, because there are decades of studies to prove it’s efficacy. For those whose skin can’t handle Retin-A, otc retinoids are used, such as retinol, or retinaldehyde.

This info information is easy to find online.

What is a good OTC retinol?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have very sensitive, dry and acne prone skin and I'm 46 y/o with zero wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
My list:
really good European, high PPD sunscreen. I like Avène SunsiMed, Bioderma Photoderm Max Milk SPF50, and Isdin Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF50. Isdin is great under makeup.
sun hat. I always wear mine and I have several. There are less dorkier versions now.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5. Amazing for irritated skin, I also mix it with a drop of Renova to make it less harsh
retinaldehyde - Avene Retrinal is amazing
Bakuchiol Serum - I like the Herbivore Botanicals one, very little ingredients
Vitamin C - I like skinmedica C&E

I'm European and when I het home I always get profhilo.

PP, are you able to buy those sunscreens in the US, and where do you buy them or what websites do you use? Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:BioOil. Changed my 40 year old skin! I am beautiful!!!

Which of these do you use?

https://www.bio-oil.com/en

The pink one “scars and stretch marks” but on my face and chest and not for scars or stretch marks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will read about 8 different things that are managed by layering, etc.

Bottom line- the only thing is
1. Sunblock
2. A good moisturizer
Literally, that is it. The rest is just playtime and $$.

.

If you look up dermatologist’s personal skincare routines, they all include a Vitamin A derivative, in addition to sunblock and moisturizer.

It is usually Retin-A, because there are decades of studies to prove it’s efficacy. For those whose skin can’t handle Retin-A, otc retinoids are used, such as retinol, or retinaldehyde.

This info information is easy to find online.

What is a good OTC retinol?

Pp here, I use Retin A micro. Here is a link to dermatologist skin care routines. It seems that SkinBetter Science AlphaRet is a favorite retinol product, but it’s pricey.

https://www.allure.com/story/skin-care-routines-of-dermatologists/amp

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will read about 8 different things that are managed by layering, etc.

Bottom line- the only thing is
1. Sunblock
2. A good moisturizer
Literally, that is it. The rest is just playtime and $$.

Except that tretinoin has actual scientific evidence of anti-aging benefits, so add that one to the list.

Vitamin C also has a robust body of RCT evidence behind it, re: accelerating cell turnover. otoh, it's _really_ hard to maintain it without oxidation.

I use the Ordinary C powder so I can mix it fresh every morning with a drop of their ferulic and their marula oil.

[Anonymous]

Aquaphor

[Anonymous]

38 y/o

1) retin-a: I was getting a deep pimple that would forever to heal about every 2 months. Then it would leave a hyperpigmented spot behind for another few months. As soon as one was finally, finally cleared, another would come. With retin-a, I have had maybe 2 pimples in the past 3 years and they clear much faster. My skin is pretty flawless now. IPL helped too I’m sure.

2) a custom blend face oil serum from Province Apothecary. I layer it under my retin-a at night and under moisturizer in daytime.

3) Elta MD UV clear. I’ve tried other sunscreens but always circle back to this one. It is the best.