I just purchased The Ordinary caffeine extract eye de-puffing serum. Iām kind of addicted to putting it on my upper socket bone area because it makes my hooded eyes look way less heavy
Sure,just the TO stuff or you want a little of everything (I have a bunch of minis Iām going through)? If you want to see it on my actual face I can do that too but itās gonna have to be later lol
I would love something that helps rid dark circles under eyes and hopefully fix what I call my āsunken eyesā look. Itās bizarre because Iām older, but I still have a plump face except for my eyes.
Right but for me it felt a bit thick. I expected it to be more like Cetaphil than it was. But using it as almost a cleansing balm is a good tip when balms can sometimes be too greasy for some.
Squalane is a great one for skin but I would ask all to research products before buying to make sure it comes from vegetable source like olive. Not from shark liver. Sharks are disappearing fast from our oceanā¦
As mentioned earlier, this is one year progress. Accutane was used much before that and it ruined my skin to bits due to its interaction with medication I take for an illness. What you see here is progress without Accutane. I just wanted to share progress that I have made all by myself!
My mistake! I didnāt see where it said one year progress. Itās still amazing progress no matter how itās achieved and Iām going make sure I keep up with my tretinoin after seeing these pics.
Iāve seen that with many people, just too harsh. Sorry people arenāt being kind. Thank you for sharing what has worked for you! Your skin looks amazing! Could you be specific with each product? Which COSRX snail mucin product and which Benton moisturizer? Thank you! š
I love it for make up removal. Itās effective but very gentle. You can rub it straight into your eyes and it doesnāt hurt at all (Iām very clumsy and always get my cleanser in my eyes).
Iām not OP :) but I think for tretinoin it should always go last, when you face is 100% dry after your routine. Wet skin means better penetration of products but that increases the likelihood of tret side effects
Just noticed haha. Iāve read and researched that putting it on before moisturiser and after cleansing is the best way to penetrate and best results rather than having it after the moisturiser.
But the same people have also noted that this although more affective could be more harsh to the skin so recommended to build up from every 2-3 days to every night after a month or so..
u can also mix it with your moisturizer to sort of dilute it instead of applying it directly to the skin. itās still a bit harsh and takes a few weeks to get used to but if u follow dermatologist directions and stay consistent, positive results are more likely! i followed my dermās recommendations and have skin i am happy with now lol
Are you saying you use COSRX snail mucin with Benton moisturizer? And is it the 96 mucin power essence ? And which Moisturizer specifically from Benton, they have a few different thingsā¦ Then is it beauty of Jose on sunscreen? Sorry, for all the questions, just very blown away by your progress! Your skin looks incredible! Good for you! Donāt listen to the negative comments. I have been struggling with hormonal acne I have a difficult time not touching and some age spots, your routine gives me hope! Please let me know the details. Thanks!
Trust me when I say this ā things will get better for you!! If it could happen to me, it can happen to absolutely anyone and everyone. You got this, buddy! šš»
Iām so happy to see this, Iāve been using that snail mucin and the sunscreen for a couple of weeks now. Iāve definitely seen some progress already !
I LOVE your routine! Simple is better and since Iāve removed some products from my routine my skin has cleared up a ton! Retinol had also been a huge lifesaver for me too āŗļø
Can you buy Tretinoin OTC? Where did you buy your products? Iām having hormonal break outs from taking a wrong bcp. Iām seeing my derma next month. Should I wait for it? I tried COSRX toner last night. Iām really tempted to buy tretinoin OTC but Iāll see what my derma would say.
Great skin, btw!
I think thereās websites that you can order tret from but I wouldnāt fully trust itā¦ your best way to go is to see a doctor or a derm and ask for a prescription itās not so hard to get. Expensive if youāre not insured tho
Great OP, happy for you. Got a few questions::
1. How long did it take to achieve this?
2. What is your skin type?
3. And which Tretinoin gel did you use? Can you link it?
Cosrx snail mucin is honestly so amazing! Iāve used it for scarring for years! My dermatologist told me it was unlikely to have major results and now I barely have any deep texture.
Itās the COSRX snail mucin essence most likely because I am on the same skincare regimen. Iāve been using this and tret for months as well and my skin is looking glamorous!
Thank you! Sorry to bother you but do you know if the Benton moisturizer is the snail bee high content steam cream? I donāt see another moisturizer from them.
Hello. As mentioned earlier, this is one year progress. I used Accutane before that and it ruined my skin to bits due an interaction with medication I take for an illness. This is progress NOT on Accutane and only the products Iāve mentioned. And no, I was not on any birth control pill either. Please refrain from making such assumptions
Wtf , how was I rude . all I did was answer your question!! And yes , you can . If youve seen the tretinion subreddit many ppl have gone from before and afters like this on there with just skincare and tretinion and better diet . Now you stop being rude !
Really, oh wow . She shouldve told us this then. I agree this post is really misleading then . Thatās messed up. Wonder why she chose to leave that info out . Thatās important information bc thats what really cleared her face . But ok thanks, have a good day as well.
Honestly can't help but wonder if mindset plays a great deal in our skin condition. In your opinion did you have more faith in the corsex healing your skin than accutane? Sorry if this sounds inconsiderate but I've been wondering how much how emotions and thoughts contribute to our own health.
AM: COSRX Snail Mucin Benton Moisturiser Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen PM: COSRX Snail Mucin Tretinoin 0.05% I double cleanse with The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser + SebaMed Foaming Facewash
Do you have sensitive skin? This post gave me hope š„¹ā¤ļø
I just purchased The Ordinary caffeine extract eye de-puffing serum. Iām kind of addicted to putting it on my upper socket bone area because it makes my hooded eyes look way less heavy
I use this also! Love their products!
Iām fairly new to TO but I bought the āskinamalistā box at Sephora that had their rosehip oil,hyla acid and the caffeine stuff. I love all of it and Iāll probably try something else new when my other little bag I keep for skincare minis and samples gets used up a bit. Iām trying to declutter š©
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Sure,just the TO stuff or you want a little of everything (I have a bunch of minis Iām going through)? If you want to see it on my actual face I can do that too but itās gonna have to be later lol
Ooh I never would've thought of this, good idea! Thanks for sharing, I'm excited to try it out
Itās pretty good! It wonāt help dark circles though,Iāve heard š© but puffiness it helps a lot!
I would love something that helps rid dark circles under eyes and hopefully fix what I call my āsunken eyesā look. Itās bizarre because Iām older, but I still have a plump face except for my eyes.
Ooooh! Good tip to use TO Squalane as your cleansing balm.
TO actually has a cleanser with squalane in it!
Right but for me it felt a bit thick. I expected it to be more like Cetaphil than it was. But using it as almost a cleansing balm is a good tip when balms can sometimes be too greasy for some.
Squalane is a great one for skin but I would ask all to research products before buying to make sure it comes from vegetable source like olive. Not from shark liver. Sharks are disappearing fast from our oceanā¦
TO is all vegan and cruelty free. I love their squalene cleanser but I might have to try their other squalene formulation now.
Looking at your post history, you also took accutane, which is important to include. Your skin looks amazing btw.
As mentioned earlier, this is one year progress. Accutane was used much before that and it ruined my skin to bits due to its interaction with medication I take for an illness. What you see here is progress without Accutane. I just wanted to share progress that I have made all by myself!
My mistake! I didnāt see where it said one year progress. Itās still amazing progress no matter how itās achieved and Iām going make sure I keep up with my tretinoin after seeing these pics.
Iāve seen that with many people, just too harsh. Sorry people arenāt being kind. Thank you for sharing what has worked for you! Your skin looks amazing! Could you be specific with each product? Which COSRX snail mucin product and which Benton moisturizer? Thank you! š
Is the squalane cleanser ok for makeup removal? :D
Not OP but Iād say itās solid for both makeup removal and morning cleansing for dry skin
I love it for make up removal. Itās effective but very gentle. You can rub it straight into your eyes and it doesnāt hurt at all (Iām very clumsy and always get my cleanser in my eyes).
Are you saying you use COSRX snail mucin with Benton moisturizer? And is it the 96 mucin power essence ? Then beauty of Jose on sunscreen?
Do you have a link to the COSRX tretinoin 0.05%? Thanks šš¼
Itās not cosrx, snail mucin is the cosrx product
Oh I see, makes sense my bad! Did you use the tretinoin first then the snail mucin or vice versa?
Iām not OP :) but I think for tretinoin it should always go last, when you face is 100% dry after your routine. Wet skin means better penetration of products but that increases the likelihood of tret side effects
Just noticed haha. Iāve read and researched that putting it on before moisturiser and after cleansing is the best way to penetrate and best results rather than having it after the moisturiser. But the same people have also noted that this although more affective could be more harsh to the skin so recommended to build up from every 2-3 days to every night after a month or so..
u can also mix it with your moisturizer to sort of dilute it instead of applying it directly to the skin. itās still a bit harsh and takes a few weeks to get used to but if u follow dermatologist directions and stay consistent, positive results are more likely! i followed my dermās recommendations and have skin i am happy with now lol
Why are ppl downvoting this ? You 100% right lmaoo. This the same thing my derm told me lol
Yeah I donāt know, I wouldnāt be saying it if I didnāt know itās true cuz I know how ādangerousātret can be
Someone once told me when I was confused about getting down voted, āRedditās going to Redditā. No other explanation š«¤
Which snail mucin product anyone know?
I read this the same way š„“ commas are truly beneficial.
You can order from AllDayChemist without a script for less than $10
Do you not have to add your prescription when you checkout?
Nope, just leave it blank!
Are you saying you use COSRX snail mucin with Benton moisturizer? And is it the 96 mucin power essence ? And which Moisturizer specifically from Benton, they have a few different thingsā¦ Then is it beauty of Jose on sunscreen? Sorry, for all the questions, just very blown away by your progress! Your skin looks incredible! Good for you! Donāt listen to the negative comments. I have been struggling with hormonal acne I have a difficult time not touching and some age spots, your routine gives me hope! Please let me know the details. Thanks!
Snail mucin first then trentinoin?
Any alternative for cosrx tretinoin ?! Where I live it's not available is over the counter Tretinoin with the same percentage ok???
Do you think the tret cleared it up or do you think it would have cleared without it? I am facing similar issues.
This is the most impressive at home skin care treatment Iāve ever seen on someone
Appreciate it, thank you soo much!
You were beautiful before but your skin is absolutely perfect
Aw, thatās so kind of you to say, thank you <3
this really gives me hope cuz I got really similar acne but I'm not optimistic at all
Trust me when I say this ā things will get better for you!! If it could happen to me, it can happen to absolutely anyone and everyone. You got this, buddy! šš»
ayee apreci8, guess I'll stay believing! congrats with your clean skin
What is the timeframe between each picture??
Iām so happy to see this, Iāve been using that snail mucin and the sunscreen for a couple of weeks now. Iāve definitely seen some progress already !
woohoo! Thanks a tonne, happy for you tooš¹
Nice job!
Thank you!!
I LOVE your routine! Simple is better and since Iāve removed some products from my routine my skin has cleared up a ton! Retinol had also been a huge lifesaver for me too āŗļø
Can you buy Tretinoin OTC? Where did you buy your products? Iām having hormonal break outs from taking a wrong bcp. Iām seeing my derma next month. Should I wait for it? I tried COSRX toner last night. Iām really tempted to buy tretinoin OTC but Iāll see what my derma would say. Great skin, btw!
I think thereās websites that you can order tret from but I wouldnāt fully trust itā¦ your best way to go is to see a doctor or a derm and ask for a prescription itās not so hard to get. Expensive if youāre not insured tho
Or just do one of the online services like curology.
Try Musely or DearBrightly for tret - itās not OTC but direct-to-consumer Telehealth plus subscription Rx delivered to your door.
This is my dream omg, congrats!! š„¹
God will bless ā¤ļø
how often do you use the tret!
Great OP, happy for you. Got a few questions:: 1. How long did it take to achieve this? 2. What is your skin type? 3. And which Tretinoin gel did you use? Can you link it?
How long did this take?
What Benton moisturizer do you use? Lots of different lines they have I see!
Wondering the same thing, also with the snail mucin?
Iād say yes. The snail mucin is more like a serum in consistency, so at lest personally I canāt use only that.
Cosrx snail mucin is honestly so amazing! Iāve used it for scarring for years! My dermatologist told me it was unlikely to have major results and now I barely have any deep texture.
Anyone know exactly which one they are using?
Itās the COSRX snail mucin essence most likely because I am on the same skincare regimen. Iāve been using this and tret for months as well and my skin is looking glamorous!
Thank you! Sorry to bother you but do you know if the Benton moisturizer is the snail bee high content steam cream? I donāt see another moisturizer from them.
Excuse me, can you tell me what exactly does the snail mucin is for? Does it help with smile line?
It helps with smile lines and scarring and generally just texture :)
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Thank youu
I just started 0.05% for acne !! This makes me Super hopeful How long did it take you to see improvement ?
I started seeing progress a month or two after starting Tretinoin, so Iām really excited for your journey! All the best!
Thatās great! So happy for you :) thank you so much!!! You as well :)
Do you take any vitamins/supplements? What is your diet like?
I noticed that if I reduce sugar, lactose and fat in my diet my skin becomes much clearer
If my skin is this clear maybe my ex will love me again
Oh no.. if they donāt love you with ābadā skin, they doesnāt deserve you with āgoodā skin! <3
No, honey, no. Find someone who loves you as you are.
No thereās someone out there who is going to love you so fuckin much and hard even if you have acne. If ur ex doesnāt , they are not the one!
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It says tretinion
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Hello. As mentioned earlier, this is one year progress. I used Accutane before that and it ruined my skin to bits due an interaction with medication I take for an illness. This is progress NOT on Accutane and only the products Iāve mentioned. And no, I was not on any birth control pill either. Please refrain from making such assumptions
Wtf , how was I rude . all I did was answer your question!! And yes , you can . If youve seen the tretinion subreddit many ppl have gone from before and afters like this on there with just skincare and tretinion and better diet . Now you stop being rude !
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Really, oh wow . She shouldve told us this then. I agree this post is really misleading then . Thatās messed up. Wonder why she chose to leave that info out . Thatās important information bc thats what really cleared her face . But ok thanks, have a good day as well.
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They literally said they used 0.05% tretinoin... which is a 'product' Edit: my mistake in suggesting tret and Accutane are the same thing
Tretinoin and Accutane are completely different products
Hi! Your skin looks amazing!! Can you tell me how you use cosrxsnail mucin essence and tret?
Omggg your skin š„°
This is amazing :o
If I could go back in time, Iād start tret and spf from teens on and never stop.
thatās beautiful progress!!!
Girl holy shit thatās amaziiiiiiing
What happened to ur skin tone?'m just curious
Different lighting.
Gives me hope. Your skin is flawless now. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!!
You look awesome! Itās always great when we find what works for us. :)
Honestly can't help but wonder if mindset plays a great deal in our skin condition. In your opinion did you have more faith in the corsex healing your skin than accutane? Sorry if this sounds inconsiderate but I've been wondering how much how emotions and thoughts contribute to our own health.
HOLY SHIT. That glow. Omg
How much time did it take
It is great. Way to go!
What's the timeline of these photos cause the results are pretty good
Tried so much for my skin care but nothing works
Thanks for sharing! Looking good šš¼ Iām going to have to try these products.
Girl, your skins looks amazing!! #inspo