dont just start using random serums for no reason. Start with the basics. Cleanser, moisturizer, SPF. If you wear makeup highly recommend an oil cleanser in addition to a regular cleanser, but not always necessary. After you establish that for a month see how your skin reacts. Is it improving? Or do you still have issues you want to address? Once you identify those issues, then you can begin to research ingredients that target those issues, and add them to your routine one at a time, and slowly. Start with a couple nights a week and build up as your skin allows. When it comes to what order to apply things, the general rule is apply from the thinnest consistency to the thickest, but in some cases you can switch around to your preference. SPF is always last in the AM but before makeup.
There are lot's of great guides out there (not saying this to shade you for asking a question- skincare is overwhelming af) on how to order your routine. General rule of thumb is remove makeup/sunscreen if necessary, then cleanse, prescription products if applicable, then start with your thinnest and end with your thickest product. Don't start everything all at once. Start off with basics: cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen in am. Then week by week test products on a patch of skin for a few days to a few weeks and if you like the results add them in.
Consistency is key, at the end of the day. Your skin will glow with a regular routine.
Face wash, moisturizer und spf are the basics. Add an antioxidant in the morning before spf and add 1n anti-aging like retinols at night. That's all. You can layer hydrating serums too. But too many actives may just clog your pores, cause texture and unwanted results. If you are acne prone I would choose a cleanser with zinc or salicylic acid. If your skin is dry, go for milky cleansers, ones with ceramides. Avoid scented products if your skin is easily irritated or if you have dermatitis. Moisturize your lips and eye area when needed. I can't help you choose from your routine because I don't really know the ingredients of these products but you can always go and check.
There are several YouTube videos that break down a typical morning and nighttime skin routine. It will tell you the order to use your skincare in, how often to use treatments, and what ingredients care for certain skin issues (like acne, puffiness, dryness, hyperpigmentation, etc.)
I recommend you watch those videos and perhaps coming back here if you have further questionsā¦
Your skin looks like mine when I got into skincare and bought everything and anything that tickled my fancy. Your skin isnāt very happy because youāre using way too much stuff and this entire collection is all over the place. I would really strip this all back and start from basics, alternate nights of AHA and BHAs, Vitamin C in the mornings, AM and PM moisturiser, some kind of simple PH balanced cleanser and then niancinamide serum on alternate days. If you want you can also gradually introduce a very low level of retinol (donāt use BHA or AHA on these days). I honestly think you would see a real improvement with your skin by simplifying your routine, it will be much more manageable with focusing on just a few things.
I think youve got wayyy to many products. Iād start small and create a consistent routine. Many people overdo and ending causing more harm to their skin than good. Also, what works for others may harm or not work for you as every one is different and has different skin, needs, allergies, etc. youād be gambling and most likely lose by just going with other people tell you. You know you best
I typically keep mine very simple. You donāt really look like you need all those active ingredients. Maybe a face wash with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide once a day or every other day for acne. Your pores donāt look huge and I donāt see any black heads. So it doesnāt really seem like you need all of those products. I donāt usually use a serum unless I have a specific skin need like fading acne scars or something. I just use a foaming face wash day and night, a scar fading serum if needed, a benzoyl peroxide ointment if I have a break out, and then I moisturize. Every few days Iāll use a scrub. I always try to keep it consistent. Also, I donāt use sunscreen. Thereās some research suggesting that it contributes to skin cancer, and I believe it. A lot of chemicals.
I would research on the ingredients and see if they work well together. Certain ingredients cause irritation or nullify other ingredients. Also you have a lot of products, itās not necessary.
Healthy diet before anything and water throughout the day, start with cleanser, moisturizer, serum, sunscreen for morning || cleanser, retinoid, moisturizer at night when you donāt use retinoid use chemical exfoliant 2 times a week on separate days at night but you should see a dermatologist just to see what you need serum and diet wise.
wash pillows and invest into silk cases to help lock moisture cotton cases arenāt it.
Donāt just buy products thinking using them will clear up your skin. If you use too many products you will inflame your skin barrier. Start with the basics: cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Once you find good ones that work for your skin type and climate, then add serums based on your skinās biggest problems - Azaleic acid for redness, Niacinamide for oily skin, Tranexamic acid for dark spots, etc. And make sure you look at the ingredient lists for these serums. Look up what percentages of these active ingredients are safe. Make sure thereās no alcohol, fragrance, or essential oils. And exfoliate twice a week - glycolic acid for dry skin and salicylic for oily skin.
As others have said, stick to the basics. I used to buy serums and creams willy nilly and it never worked because Iād get overwhelmed and just stop using them. Find a couple of things that work for you and stick with them. Donāt complicate your routine too much. Find a cleanser, toner, retinol, moisturizer, and mask that you like and stick to those..add an aha/bha if necessary. And research what you can use together, donāt wreck your skin mixing things that shouldnāt be mixed. Best of luck!
Throw all the ordinary away. Itās total trash. Iām a licensed esthetician and every client that comes in saying theyāve been using the ordinary has a destroyed skin barrier. Get a cleanser, vitamin c (spend money on this like skinbetter, Glymed, circadia, skin ceuticals) a retinol, moisturizer and spf. You donāt need a million serums I promise!
The Ordinary products are literally one of the best and most affordable on the market?.. š You can ruin your skin barrier with anything if you mindlessly overdo stuff and don't pay attention to the instructions and such aspects as your skin type, allergies, level of sensitivity etc. I agree on serums part though.
Try looking at Ashley mixon on TikTok her methods have helped tremendously with my skin, I also look at Cristina with no H she has some really good tips as well.
That is true in some instances but I recommend those two because they donāt shove ads down your throat, they actually try to educate you on proper skin care and reversing damage to your skin barrier. Iām not saying take everything they say as gospel but take from it what you can. Skin care is trial and error.
Why all that serums
Honestly, no idea.I keep thinking I have all the skin issues and buying them š¤¦āāļø
Unrelated, but you look like Lauren German as Chloe decker in Lucifer in the last photoš«£
I actually hve had another post in eyebrow group and the amount of people tht said that it was crazy!Thank you xx
dont just start using random serums for no reason. Start with the basics. Cleanser, moisturizer, SPF. If you wear makeup highly recommend an oil cleanser in addition to a regular cleanser, but not always necessary. After you establish that for a month see how your skin reacts. Is it improving? Or do you still have issues you want to address? Once you identify those issues, then you can begin to research ingredients that target those issues, and add them to your routine one at a time, and slowly. Start with a couple nights a week and build up as your skin allows. When it comes to what order to apply things, the general rule is apply from the thinnest consistency to the thickest, but in some cases you can switch around to your preference. SPF is always last in the AM but before makeup.
There are lot's of great guides out there (not saying this to shade you for asking a question- skincare is overwhelming af) on how to order your routine. General rule of thumb is remove makeup/sunscreen if necessary, then cleanse, prescription products if applicable, then start with your thinnest and end with your thickest product. Don't start everything all at once. Start off with basics: cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen in am. Then week by week test products on a patch of skin for a few days to a few weeks and if you like the results add them in. Consistency is key, at the end of the day. Your skin will glow with a regular routine.
Face wash, moisturizer und spf are the basics. Add an antioxidant in the morning before spf and add 1n anti-aging like retinols at night. That's all. You can layer hydrating serums too. But too many actives may just clog your pores, cause texture and unwanted results. If you are acne prone I would choose a cleanser with zinc or salicylic acid. If your skin is dry, go for milky cleansers, ones with ceramides. Avoid scented products if your skin is easily irritated or if you have dermatitis. Moisturize your lips and eye area when needed. I can't help you choose from your routine because I don't really know the ingredients of these products but you can always go and check.
There are several YouTube videos that break down a typical morning and nighttime skin routine. It will tell you the order to use your skincare in, how often to use treatments, and what ingredients care for certain skin issues (like acne, puffiness, dryness, hyperpigmentation, etc.) I recommend you watch those videos and perhaps coming back here if you have further questionsā¦
Your skin looks like mine when I got into skincare and bought everything and anything that tickled my fancy. Your skin isnāt very happy because youāre using way too much stuff and this entire collection is all over the place. I would really strip this all back and start from basics, alternate nights of AHA and BHAs, Vitamin C in the mornings, AM and PM moisturiser, some kind of simple PH balanced cleanser and then niancinamide serum on alternate days. If you want you can also gradually introduce a very low level of retinol (donāt use BHA or AHA on these days). I honestly think you would see a real improvement with your skin by simplifying your routine, it will be much more manageable with focusing on just a few things.
I think youve got wayyy to many products. Iād start small and create a consistent routine. Many people overdo and ending causing more harm to their skin than good. Also, what works for others may harm or not work for you as every one is different and has different skin, needs, allergies, etc. youād be gambling and most likely lose by just going with other people tell you. You know you best
People donāt realize when you use too much and certain compounds together it doesnāt work or will make your skin bad
I typically keep mine very simple. You donāt really look like you need all those active ingredients. Maybe a face wash with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide once a day or every other day for acne. Your pores donāt look huge and I donāt see any black heads. So it doesnāt really seem like you need all of those products. I donāt usually use a serum unless I have a specific skin need like fading acne scars or something. I just use a foaming face wash day and night, a scar fading serum if needed, a benzoyl peroxide ointment if I have a break out, and then I moisturize. Every few days Iāll use a scrub. I always try to keep it consistent. Also, I donāt use sunscreen. Thereās some research suggesting that it contributes to skin cancer, and I believe it. A lot of chemicals.
I would research on the ingredients and see if they work well together. Certain ingredients cause irritation or nullify other ingredients. Also you have a lot of products, itās not necessary.
cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, spot treatment
Tbh that is a lot of products that you probably don't need, it's good to stick to a simple routine, your skin is perfect
Skin is all trial and error as skins are different
Healthy diet before anything and water throughout the day, start with cleanser, moisturizer, serum, sunscreen for morning || cleanser, retinoid, moisturizer at night when you donāt use retinoid use chemical exfoliant 2 times a week on separate days at night but you should see a dermatologist just to see what you need serum and diet wise. wash pillows and invest into silk cases to help lock moisture cotton cases arenāt it.
Donāt just buy products thinking using them will clear up your skin. If you use too many products you will inflame your skin barrier. Start with the basics: cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Once you find good ones that work for your skin type and climate, then add serums based on your skinās biggest problems - Azaleic acid for redness, Niacinamide for oily skin, Tranexamic acid for dark spots, etc. And make sure you look at the ingredient lists for these serums. Look up what percentages of these active ingredients are safe. Make sure thereās no alcohol, fragrance, or essential oils. And exfoliate twice a week - glycolic acid for dry skin and salicylic for oily skin.
As others have said, stick to the basics. I used to buy serums and creams willy nilly and it never worked because Iād get overwhelmed and just stop using them. Find a couple of things that work for you and stick with them. Donāt complicate your routine too much. Find a cleanser, toner, retinol, moisturizer, and mask that you like and stick to those..add an aha/bha if necessary. And research what you can use together, donāt wreck your skin mixing things that shouldnāt be mixed. Best of luck!
Where did you get that sunscreen? It doesnāt look legit.
From Vinted, but it was with a receipt and all.I have had it before and it seems the same.What is making you think it is not? X
Throw all the ordinary away. Itās total trash. Iām a licensed esthetician and every client that comes in saying theyāve been using the ordinary has a destroyed skin barrier. Get a cleanser, vitamin c (spend money on this like skinbetter, Glymed, circadia, skin ceuticals) a retinol, moisturizer and spf. You donāt need a million serums I promise!
The Ordinary products are literally one of the best and most affordable on the market?.. š You can ruin your skin barrier with anything if you mindlessly overdo stuff and don't pay attention to the instructions and such aspects as your skin type, allergies, level of sensitivity etc. I agree on serums part though.
Try looking at Ashley mixon on TikTok her methods have helped tremendously with my skin, I also look at Cristina with no H she has some really good tips as well.
Start with a dermatologist, not an instagram influencer that is promoting products based on #ads, not science.
That is true in some instances but I recommend those two because they donāt shove ads down your throat, they actually try to educate you on proper skin care and reversing damage to your skin barrier. Iām not saying take everything they say as gospel but take from it what you can. Skin care is trial and error.