Anonymous
Post 10/18/2018 17:42     Subject: Re:Idiot-proof skincare set recommendations?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:"The Littles" is a Drunk Elephant sampler that, while not divided into day and night, is a good mix of their products.

I purchased this about a year ago when I was in the same boat as you, wanting to get serious about skincare and upgrade my products. I had previously just used a cleanser day/night, moisturizer, eye cream, and sunscreen in the morning. Sometimes an over the counter retinol (Neutrogena brand). I was 40 and had good skin but figured I should try what was out there.

This led to me using nearly the entire Drunk Elephant line for most of the past year. Sure, my skin looked a bit better, but I got really tired of just having so many products. It felt so high maintenance and not my style.

So a few months back I pared down to a cleanser, drugstore moisturizer, eye cream, sunscreen in the morning, and prescription retinol at night. And you know what? My skin has never looked better. I get more compliments now than I did when using a pricy skin care line. Sunscreen and prescription retinol are really the only skin care items with data to support anti-aging effects.

Again, that’s not true. Vitamin C. Copper. Niacin. Q10. There’s a bunch of stuff that works.



PP here. According to my dermatologist, the evidence on the other things you mentioned is less certain, although there are studies suggesting they may be helpful and certainly anecdotal evidence of some benefit. Sunscreen and prescription-strength retinol, however, are the tried and true methods with the most evidence behind them and what she recommends.
Anonymous
Post 10/18/2018 14:48     Subject: Re:Idiot-proof skincare set recommendations?
Anonymous wrote:"The Littles" is a Drunk Elephant sampler that, while not divided into day and night, is a good mix of their products.

I purchased this about a year ago when I was in the same boat as you, wanting to get serious about skincare and upgrade my products. I had previously just used a cleanser day/night, moisturizer, eye cream, and sunscreen in the morning. Sometimes an over the counter retinol (Neutrogena brand). I was 40 and had good skin but figured I should try what was out there.

This led to me using nearly the entire Drunk Elephant line for most of the past year. Sure, my skin looked a bit better, but I got really tired of just having so many products. It felt so high maintenance and not my style.

So a few months back I pared down to a cleanser, drugstore moisturizer, eye cream, sunscreen in the morning, and prescription retinol at night. And you know what? My skin has never looked better. I get more compliments now than I did when using a pricy skin care line. Sunscreen and prescription retinol are really the only skin care items with data to support anti-aging effects.

Again, that’s not true. Vitamin C. Copper. Niacin. Q10. There’s a bunch of stuff that works.

OP, I’ve never had a full skincare line work for me. I just go for the gentlest thing - unscented, usually. My skin is getting drier so after using an unscented garnier wash, I use the Eucerin Q10 cream at night, sometimes I use my retinol. I use Clinique’s vitamin c serum and Olay sensitive skin spf every morning. That’s about it.
Anonymous
Post 10/18/2018 06:18     Subject: Idiot-proof skincare set recommendations?
I’m a big believer in Rx retinol. I get mine through www.curology.com. They customize a serum for your skin. They also sell a cleanser and moisturizer kit.
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2018 21:55     Subject: Re:Idiot-proof skincare set recommendations?
I keep it simple with basically one line of products: Cerave. You can get these at any drugstore. You're probably going to spend $40 on something that will last at least 2 months.

AM: Cerave Eye Cream, Cerave AM Moisturizer with Sunscreen

PM: Micellar Water for Makeup Removal, Cerave Eye Cream, Cerave PM

You have to remove your makeup at night - no excuses. And drink a lot (like 1.5-2 liters) of water a day. Sweating once a day also works wonders.
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2018 17:27     Subject: Idiot-proof skincare set recommendations?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Want really fool-proof? Try Coconut Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar. Scroll down to "Weird Face Stuff / Woo Woo Anti-Aging Routine" for more info on https://www.younghouselove.com/favorite-household-cleaners/. People swear by it!


This would make me an inflamed red mess covered in cystic acne. I can barely get coconut oil on my legs for fear I might transfer to my face, it's that comedogenic for me, and I am not alone. Apple Cider Vinegar also messes with your skin's PH and is really harsh (and not effective like aha and bha acids). Beware this, not "fool proof."


+1 Do NOT put coconut oil on your face. It clogs your pores.
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2018 17:17     Subject: Idiot-proof skincare set recommendations?
A set is dumb. There is no guarantee that all the products will work for you. You will waste money. Its not that hard. Read a few blogs. If you have time to be on DCUM, you have time for that.
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2018 16:59     Subject: Idiot-proof skincare set recommendations?
Anonymous wrote:Want really fool-proof? Try Coconut Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar. Scroll down to "Weird Face Stuff / Woo Woo Anti-Aging Routine" for more info on https://www.younghouselove.com/favorite-household-cleaners/. People swear by it!


This would make me an inflamed red mess covered in cystic acne. I can barely get coconut oil on my legs for fear I might transfer to my face, it's that comedogenic for me, and I am not alone. Apple Cider Vinegar also messes with your skin's PH and is really harsh (and not effective like aha and bha acids). Beware this, not "fool proof."
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2018 15:41     Subject: Idiot-proof skincare set recommendations?
Want really fool-proof? Try Coconut Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar. Scroll down to "Weird Face Stuff / Woo Woo Anti-Aging Routine" for more info on https://www.younghouselove.com/favorite-household-cleaners/. People swear by it!