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SKINCARE THREAD 
ok, so this is hard asf to post about, but these un-edited photos are about 2 months apart, chile... halfway into quarantine idk what happened but my skin went apeshit (clearly) and all i could do was hide behind filters and drink water? nothing was working
ok, so this is hard asf to post about, but these un-edited photos are about 2 months apart, chile... halfway into quarantine idk what happened but my skin went apeshit (clearly) and all i could do was hide behind filters and drink water? nothing was working
when i break out, i kinda dont know how to handle things properly – so i squeeze and i mark my face pretty bad and pick at scabs bc i just want to be CLEAR. it caused some scarring and cystic acne to come up, and so the following thread are the steps and products that saved me!
FULL DISCLAIMER 
i am NOT an esthetician nor a skincare professional whatsoever. these are steps, tips, and products i’ve used in correspondence to actual recommendations made by professionals and licensed dermatologists. it works for some, but probably won’t for everyone!
i am NOT an esthetician nor a skincare professional whatsoever. these are steps, tips, and products i’ve used in correspondence to actual recommendations made by professionals and licensed dermatologists. it works for some, but probably won’t for everyone!
(AM + PM) step 1: cleanse
Fenty Skin Cleans’r
ok, i know Fenty Skin has had its fair share of criticism bc of fragrance, but it cleanses soo well without drying and doesn’t irritate MY skin at all.
i massage it in for 30 secs – a small pea-sized amount goes a really long way!
Fenty Skin Cleans’r
ok, i know Fenty Skin has had its fair share of criticism bc of fragrance, but it cleanses soo well without drying and doesn’t irritate MY skin at all.
i massage it in for 30 secs – a small pea-sized amount goes a really long way!
(AM + PM) step 2: tone
Fenty Skin Fat Water Toner
this shit is gold to me. it does have witch hazel (which worked for me in the past), but is packed w. niacinamide and green tea to reduce dark marks.
about 4 drops into my palm, press in, massage, and then pat pat pat!
Fenty Skin Fat Water Toner
this shit is gold to me. it does have witch hazel (which worked for me in the past), but is packed w. niacinamide and green tea to reduce dark marks.
about 4 drops into my palm, press in, massage, and then pat pat pat!
(AM) step 3: serum
Olehenriksen Vitamin C Truth Serum
i’ve used Sunday Riley’s C serum in the past, but this one kicks its ass and smells like a fresh-cut orange – it gets a little frothy, but disappears on your skin.
one squirt into my palm, press in, massage, and then pat!
Olehenriksen Vitamin C Truth Serum
i’ve used Sunday Riley’s C serum in the past, but this one kicks its ass and smells like a fresh-cut orange – it gets a little frothy, but disappears on your skin.
one squirt into my palm, press in, massage, and then pat!
(AM) step 4: moisturize + SPF
Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor + SPF 30 Moisturizer
this is my fav of the Fenty Skin line bc its light and leaves no white cast as an SPF, but also controls grease shine ALL day and gives a dewy glow.
2 pumps into my palm, press in, massage, and pat!
Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor + SPF 30 Moisturizer
this is my fav of the Fenty Skin line bc its light and leaves no white cast as an SPF, but also controls grease shine ALL day and gives a dewy glow.
2 pumps into my palm, press in, massage, and pat!
(PM) step 3: serum
Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum
employees at sephora were gagged that i use this every night bc its high dosage, but my skin reacts super well to it – i wake up glowing.
after toning: one squirt into my palm, press in, massage, and then pat!
Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum
employees at sephora were gagged that i use this every night bc its high dosage, but my skin reacts super well to it – i wake up glowing.
after toning: one squirt into my palm, press in, massage, and then pat!
(PM) step 3: serum
The Ordinary Niacinamide + Zinc Serum
more for dark marks! also reduces congestion and sebum activity (which causes acne.) plays really nice w. the retinoid – 3 drops w. it before bed.
3 drops into the retinoid on my palm, press in, and then pat pat pat!
The Ordinary Niacinamide + Zinc Serum
more for dark marks! also reduces congestion and sebum activity (which causes acne.) plays really nice w. the retinoid – 3 drops w. it before bed.
3 drops into the retinoid on my palm, press in, and then pat pat pat!
(PM) step 4: night cream
Aveeno Intensive Night Cream / Overnight Hydrating Facial
moisturizing at night is soo important, and so i alternate between these 2 every night which are rich as hell in soy protein for dullness.
one finger dip onto palm, press in, massage, and pat!
Aveeno Intensive Night Cream / Overnight Hydrating Facial
moisturizing at night is soo important, and so i alternate between these 2 every night which are rich as hell in soy protein for dullness.
one finger dip onto palm, press in, massage, and pat!
(PM) step 5: facial oil
The Ordinary Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
i don’t normally have dry skin, but i sleep w. my AC on every night so i sometimes wake up w. dry skin – this oil creates a solid moisture seal for creams.
2 drops into night cream, press in, massage, and pat!
The Ordinary Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
i don’t normally have dry skin, but i sleep w. my AC on every night so i sometimes wake up w. dry skin – this oil creates a solid moisture seal for creams.
2 drops into night cream, press in, massage, and pat!
Pumpkin Enzyme Exfoliating Mask / Khiel’s Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Radiance Mask
i alternate between these 2 after cleansing about once every other week to keep my skin exfoliated and pampered. both tingle / sting a bit, but it leaves my skin really plump and smooth!
i alternate between these 2 after cleansing about once every other week to keep my skin exfoliated and pampered. both tingle / sting a bit, but it leaves my skin really plump and smooth!
“Banisher” 0.5 Dermaroller by Banish
in hand w. this regimen, i also dermaroll my skin about once every 2 weeks in order to increase production of collagen to heal dark spots faster and more efficiently right after cleansing.
kinda hurts but phew – is totally worth it!
in hand w. this regimen, i also dermaroll my skin about once every 2 weeks in order to increase production of collagen to heal dark spots faster and more efficiently right after cleansing.
kinda hurts
but phew – is totally worth it!
Olay Pro X Spin Brush
i use a spin brush about every 2 weeks in order to physically exfoliate and buff away dead skin cells and any other scabs i may have from picked-at acne. it also leaves my skin prepped to really soak in serums and creams (just like dermarolling does.)
i use a spin brush about every 2 weeks in order to physically exfoliate and buff away dead skin cells and any other scabs i may have from picked-at acne. it also leaves my skin prepped to really soak in serums and creams (just like dermarolling does.)
my skin is still on a journey and has already purged toxins brought to the surface from exfoliating / dermarolling, as well as getting used to this new regimen which is normal! but its not where i want it to be yet – still i hope this thread helps someone who feels hopeless! 
