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Reddit mentions of CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser | 12 Fl. Oz | Daily Face Wash for Oily Skin | Fragrance Free
Sentiment score: 63
Reddit mentions: 98
We found 98 Reddit mentions of CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser | 12 Fl. Oz | Daily Face Wash for Oily Skin | Fragrance Free. Here are the top ones.
- [ ALL OVER CLEANSING ] Suitable for use on the face, body, even hands
- [ ESSENTIAL CERAMIDES ] Unique formula with three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) that cleanses and removes oil without disrupting the skincare barrier or leaving the skin feeling stripped of natural moisture
- [ MOISTURE-RETAINING INGREDIENTS ] Formulated with hyaluronic acid to help retain skin's natural moisture and niacinamide to help calm skin
- [ FOAMY LATHER ] Foaming action gently refreshes
- [ GENTLE ON SKIN ] Fragrance free, non-comedogenic, non-drying and non-irritating. This refreshing gel effectively removes excess oil, dirt, and makeup
Features:
Specs:
Color | Facial Cleanser |
Height | 7.5 Inches |
Length | 1.82 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | March 2017 |
Size | 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 0.7495716908 Pounds |
Width | 3.626 Inches |
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Based on the Beginner's FAQ, I started using the Cerave foaming wash and moisturizing cream and my skin is doing MUCH better. I have oily, somewhat acne-prone skin. I was also using the apricot scrub but I don't miss it AT ALL. The Stridex pads and occasional use of AHA pads pads a couple times a week have served to exfoliate and treat breakouts better than St Ives scrub. I feel like a bit of a success story so I recommend trying out some new products if you feel like your skin condition could improve.
I found three things really helped with my body acne, which I had on my chest and back. It was never terrible, I only had mild - moderate acne on my body, but it was definitely annoying.
Hope that helps!
Everything was Prime at my time of purchase and when I posted this so hopefully they will stay that way!
All the Cerave!!
Cereve in a Tub-new product for me...mostly use when skin is dry from night usage of prescription trentinol cream
Cereva SA Lotion-really helped with my acne
Cereva Foaming Face Cleanser-loving this face wash but might have to switch to the hydrating face cleanser come the dryer winter months
Other than Cerave:
Hada Labo Moist Lotion-great for quick-drying non-sticky moisture on the go, especially under make up or when I am rushing out the door
Biore UV Watery Essence SPF 50-love everything about this sunscreen except how quickly I go through it!
Mizon BHA/AHA -every other day exfoliation toner applied with cotton pad
REN Glycol Renewal Mask - weekly exfoliation, always makes my skin glow
THIS MY MOTHERFUCKING SHIT
Oil Cleanser: Holika Holika Soda Pore cleansing B.B Deep Cleansing Oil
This stuff takes off ALL my makeup with a gentle massage. Every ounce of waterproof eyeliner and mascara comes off in under 10 seconds. When it comes in contact with water it emulsifies, leaving your face clean and soft with no oily residue. Magical stuff.
Cleanser: CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
My skin has improved leaps and bounds after introducing CeraVe to my routine. Both the cleanser and moisturizer are gentle and have improved my skin texture greatly.
BB Cream: Lioele Triple Solution BB Cream
Amazing coverage, great tone-matching and leaves my skin looking fresh and flawless. With skin brightening ingredients and SPF30, this is my go-to skin product.
Mascara: Clump Crusher
'Nuff said.
Eyeliner: Cailyn Gel Liner
A great find from Ipsy! This stuff is totally smudge-proof and with the applicator brush (included in the packaging), it goes on smooth and crisp. Perfect cat-eye every time.
Everyday Lip Colour: TONYMOLY Petite Bunny Gloss Bar in Juicy Apple
Even not including the beyond adorable packaging, I adore this lip balm. It gives a gorgeous sheer pinky hue to my lips. The formula is SUPER moisturizing and creamy. It goes on like butter, no stickiness at all. And less than 4 bucks a pop? Amazing.
There's a message on their website saying that they plan to soon stock their products in Australia, but I emailed them about it and they said it's not true (wtf?).
However, if you are open to buying online, I was recently linked to an Amazon seller where the CeraVe products are reasonably priced, and the shipping was affordable.
You can find it here.
I am now the proud owner of the Foaming Cleanser, Hydrating Cleanser, and moisturiser in the tub. I can't speak for the cleansers yet, but the moisturiser is quite good but the texture takes some getting used to.
It's available on Amazon.de:
http://www.amazon.de/CeraVe-Foaming-Cleanser-sch%C3%A4umender-Gesichtsreiniger/dp/B003YMJJSK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419265357&sr=8-1&keywords=cerave+foaming
Bought 5 bottles right away.
I'd get those using amazon subscribe and save: foaming cleanser and PM. The Cerave baby lotion is pretty similar to the PM but much cheaper per oz. Of course you gotta add in a sunscreen too. Once you get cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen down, try adding in stridex (see sidebar on exfoliation).
Read my original comment, CeraVe and Stridex products are available from Amazon.DE for 15€ and 17€ each, so it's certainly cheaper than to order from the US considering cheaper shipping and no taxes, that's what I meant.
Stridex for example:
http://www.amazon.de/Stridex-Single-Step-Control-Maximum-Alcohol/dp/B000O1KP1O/ref=pd_sim_194_8?ie=UTF8&dpID=515af7Lh%2BLL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0JAFP3G301297N00Q5ER
Cerave cleanser:
http://www.amazon.de/CeraVe-Foaming-Cleanser-sch%C3%A4umender-Gesichtsreiniger/dp/B003YMJJSK/ref=pd_bxgy_194_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0JAFP3G301297N00Q5ER
Please keep in mind that my face was a tiny bit angry in the pictures from last night as I had just finished OCM. The morning pictures are from right after I woke up, before doing any of my morning routine. :)
My skin type: Pretty dry, acne-prone (obviously), prone to redness. I also have dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking) which creates a lot of scabs/scars.
PM Routine:
And done!
Seriously guys, I feel like a superhero with amazing healing powers! Thank you all so much for the advice and guidance. <3
Spearmint, berberine and omegas have been great for me. Look into supplements to lower testosterone/androgens. Sugar free and dairy free diets work extremely well. My acne has been so intense and painful that I've had days when I don't leave the house.
Supplements combined with a skincare routine developed from using r/skincareaddiction
My top products for topical use are:
Face wash - https://www.amazon.ca/Foaming-Facial-Cleanser-Normal-CeraVe/dp/B003YMJJSK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1542126993&sr=8-2&keywords=cerave+foaming+cleanser
Toner - https://www.amazon.ca/Cosrx-CLARIFYING-TREATMENT-Toner-150ml/dp/B073P6BPF5/ref=sr_1_7?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1542127029&sr=1-7&keywords=cosrx
Acid - https://www.amazon.ca/Pixi-Glow-Tonic-Ginseng-100ml/dp/B0156XE3RQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1542127080&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=pixi+glow+tonic&psc=1
and moisturizer - https://www.stratiaskin.com/products/liquid-gold
I'm also a big fan of clay masks for clarifying the pores, sheet masks for moisturizing and night oils.
You can get a ton of affordable products from "The ordinary"
my favorite is: https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-100pct-organic-virgin-sea-buckthorn-fruit-oil-30ml?redir=1
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Note! Topicals are great but fixing the hormones is the best cure for pcos acne. Topicals are best for management and prevention.
I'm glad that I started and consistently used a skincare routine with lots of moisture because it helped to reduce scaring and pigmentation associated with acne.
You will have to find out what products are best for you! Cetaphil (very drying) broke me out horribly, but I recently found Cerave Foaming Face Wash and it is amazing! Moisturizer is also very important. I use Nivea Creme but a lot of people like Cerave in the tub. It breaks some people out (me) but a lot of people love it.
Generally scrubs are not 'good' to use every day. And you can't scrub away black heads or any blemishes. It simply doesn't work that way. Scrubs = physical exfoliation. Chemical exfoliation (like Stridex in the red box) is the preferred method here.
I'd recommend getting a gentle cleanser like CeraVe foaming.
Also I'd recommend reading the Beginner's Routine and this post on sebaceous filaments. Your blackheads are probably sebaceous filaments, Stridex (which I linked above) could be beneficial for you if you want to minimize the appearance of these.
If you decide to buy multiple products, only buy ONE at a time! & use it for 2 weeks before buying the next thing.
I use Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser. Twice a day, seems to work pretty well for me.
As for post-acne, look into mild chemical exfoliators. I don't have acne but I use Stridex Pads every other day.
Hello.
I'm trying to surprise my wife for her birthday with some AB products. My only reference point is that she has sensitive to breakout oily/combination skin and has pinned some items on Pinterest.
Here's what I have so far:
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, 12 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YMJJSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_2OMmraOvVHpYA
belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb [Korean Import] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H4GOAZO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_E8213xrgbYSfV
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, 1 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017SWIU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_TBxTTig7H3qSs
Elizavecca 24K Gold Waterdrop 2hsam Cream Mask https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZDKOVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.5mNzb3QFYZMG
Also some Stridex pads (she loves to use mine)
Is this enough to create a routine? If so what would the routine be? If not what am I missing?
Any and all help would be appreciated.
I just ordered a bunch of stuff!
I've always had an issue with acne. Early on I developed CSP (r/compulsiveskinpicking). Of course I didn't know this until recently and am working on it with my therapist. It's a small part of a larger issue.
However, my battle recently has been with my sebaceous filaments and blackheads. So I am going to follow this. I ordered the following:
So my current plan is this:
Daily evenings:
Daily mornings:
Every second morning:
I only wash my face in the evening otherwise it gets too dry. The less I touch (and pick) my face the clearer it is. It's a work in progress, but I'm excited to try my new supplies!
On my grimey days:
AM
-Cleanse with Oil mix (Sunflower/Neem/TeaTree)
-Wipe and wash that off with CeraVe Foaming (Just trying to finish it)
-Few drops of oil mix on damp face
-MUAC Oil free sunscreen
PM
-Oil cleanse again, wipe off with microfiber cloth
-Paula's Choice 2% BHA Gel
-Nivea Creme
-Aquaphor
Most days I only cleanse at night, but I have been really inconsistent with my routine.
Hello,
Thank you for the great thread. I am just building my kit at the moment so wanted to get some suggestions. My background:
I am a 24 year old male who has had acne since I was a teenager. I used to have Moderate acne but it has reduced to a mild case of acne mainly on cheeks and forehead. I believe I have oily skin as well. I have been using Proactiv most recently and found that it was working. I typically use it once a day with the three step process. I am considering moving to the following set up based on the post:
I am planning on following the AM/PM routine mentioned by OP. My question is that is this a good place to start? This kit will be costing me close to $50 so just wanted to get some suggestions before i purchase. Thanks for the help!
This is not true. You should clarify that this is speculation on your part. Amazon does update prices, like all retailers, but it's not to trap people to subscribe and then raise prices on them. These items are also sold separately (non-subscription), and SnS is just a discount over whatever that price happens to be at the time.
As a heavy SnS user, I've found the prices do fluctuate sometimes (I've also seen them go down from my subscription price). But even when they increase, I find that Amazon still has it for the lowest or close to it online. For instance, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YMJJSK is right now $9.57 at StocknGo, $11.99 on Ebay, $16.18 at Drugstore ($10.19 + shipping), $18 something at Rakuten, etc.
Some things that might help:
Anything that goes near your chin (hands, chinstraps, jacket collars, pillows, etc) needs to be washed regularly and thoroughly. Try to touch your face as little as possible!
A good cleanser and chemical exfoliant can help you out. Some commonly recommended products here on SCA are CeraVe's foaming cleanser and Stridex pads (the red box, not green box). Both will help keep your skin clean and remove any bacteria that are causing you problems. It is important when using an exfoliant that you use a lotion afterwards so your skin doesn't get too dry, moisturized skin feels and looks better! Another common product here is CeraVe's lotion (there's a pump kind that's thinner, and a jar kind that's thicker and creamier).
Hydrocolloid bandages are a godsend if you have any active acne! If the blemish is 'open', cut off a small portion of the bandage and put that on the offending zit after you wash and moisturize your face for the night. By the time you wake up, most (if not all) of the fluid from the acne will be absorbed into the bandage, leaving the blemish flat and less red.
I hope this information is helpful to you! Acne can be so painful and embarrassing, but it can be managed and fixed. Best of luck! :)
Check out /r/skincareaddiction , they will probably recommend this for oily skin.
I have Hashimoto's and really dry skin (my scalp is horrible, too). The digestive issues could be a factor, if you're not really absorbing nutrients properly. Paleo is good for you, in-general, but I think it moreso works with "clearing up" skin, like with acne, rosacea, and so-on. I recently started getting into Asian skincare, as they focus on lots of light layers of hydration. My skin used to scale and flake, but now it's nice and soft!
I use a low PH face wash only once a day. Too much cleansing can rid your skin of it's natural oils. I swap between this Cerave cleanser and this Hada Labo one. Then I use this lotion (which is more of like a serum) and this gel moisturizer.
I'd suggest reading into the science behind humectants, occlusives, and emollients. Example, you can use a lotion, but if it doesn't have any type of occlusive ingredients, the product and all the moisture will just evaporate/dissipate; it needs something to seal it in. And as much as Asian skincare seems like a million steps, you can really work with just 3 or so products.
I'd recommend starting slow. Start with a mild foaming cleanser, a basic moisturizer, and a sunscreen. If you want to add more stuff on for your acne, check out /r/SkincareAddiction and /r/AsianBeauty. Their sidebars are seriously amazing.
But for a cleanser, you can't go wrong with CeraVe foaming cleanser. It's cheap, easily available, and gentle for any kind of skin. There's a bunch of theories on which kinds are best, but I've seen all sorts recommend this cleanser.
Moisturizer is really key as well. Dry skin can cause acne just because your skin is craving moisture! CeraVe and Aquaphor as well as natural stuff like Jojoba oil or Coconut oil have been talked about a lot as good options here. I'm still in search for a really good one I gel with. I do use as a light moisturizer Mizon's Snail Recovery Gel as it also clears up small cuts and inflammation as well. Be patient with this step, as some moisturizers can break you out.
Sunscreen is honestly like 100% of skincare, I'm convinced now, after plunging head first into the two mentioned subs. I use This Japanese one cuz it's cheap on Amazon and has one of the highest pH ratings out there. This Korean one is also highly praised online.
But the fun part I really like? MASKS! OMG MASKING! I love wash offs like Origins' Charcoal Mask (great for acne!) and Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask are both awesome choices! I'm also a big fan of sheet masks (they put the good-for-you goop on a piece of fabric so it's easy to apply). These are the ones I usually buy because it's a great value and they work amazing. You usually only mask for 15-20 minutes and it's like a mini me-time spa-time for me. Doing this like twice a week has done wonders for my skin!
Have some fun with your skincare journey! I'm having fun with finding my perfect self pampering routine. It's more a form of self care for me now, so I feel a little sad if I miss any steps at this point. Hope that helps some! :)
Sorry about you being laid off. That really sucks.
The routine isn't anything special--it's a simplified version of some advice I found over at /r/SkincareAddiction. You should go there if you're looking to really get into it. I intentionally kept it simple just so that I more easily keep up with it.
I mostly concentrated on my face, since I'm really prone to getting acne. In the evenings, I'll wash my face with Cerave Foaming Cleanser and exfoliate with Stridex pads. Wait for that to dry while I brush my teeth and then moisturize with Cerave cream. Wait for that to set in while I floss and put my hair up, and then I use a spot treatment on whatever acne I'm developing. Change my pillowcase every other day. In the mornings, it's the same thing minus the exfoliating pads and spot treatment. For the rest of my body, I just moisturize with cocoa butter lotion twice a day.
Like I said, it's not much. But it's a big step forward when you used to just wash your face once a day and leave it at that. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
This would be just over $100:
Alright, first...Happy Early Birthday!!!
Now on to face things.
Skincare
First of all you should check out r/skincareaddiction. Even if you don't want to join the community the FAQ is great.
What I do for my normal/oily skin is every morning and every night I wash with CeraVe Foaming Face Wash which is recommended for oilier skin. So you might want to check that out.
Every 3 days or so I exfoliate with Epicuren which is just from my mom's shop but it's a nice deep scrubs without being too abrasive. You don't want abrasive like with say St. Ive Apricot scrub because you're actually tearing your skin and that's just not very nice. You want to gently exfoliate.
Once a week I use a LUSH face mask. My favorite is Love Lettuce because it's refreshing and exfoliating. Second favorite is definitely Cupcake. I feel so clean and bright after it.
Wipe off your makeup before you go to bed. It's bad for your skin and bad for your sheets. Whatever you do to take it off, just get it off. I use vaseline. It's cheap and easy on my sensitive skin.
Clean your brushes. Clean them. Seriously. What I do is after every makeup application I get a tissue and something with and edge like the edge of my dresser and I wipe the brush over the tissue over the edge to get all the excess makeup out. Then every 2 weeks I do a deep clean. Get a bar of some kind (towel rack, clothes hanger) and rubber bands. Get some warm, running water, and either some baby shampoo or some brush cleaner (though honestly I just use shampoo) and wet your brushes, bristles pointing downwards always. You don't want to get water trapped inside the little metal/plastic attaching ring thingy. Add a dot of shampoo to your hand and swish that brush around. It'll be gross. Good. You'll always remember to do it now that you know how gross your brushes get. Rinse bristles down. Dry bristles down by wrapping the rubber band around the handle and attaching to your rod/hanger.
Makeup
This is what I cannot live without
Makeup For You
So if you're just starting out again you don't want to go spending a stupid amount of money before you figure out what you like. So here are my suggestions for you specifically.
Anyway, I think you look really great and that's the best start is being confident and having a natural beauty. Also I love your hair. But if you have any questions just let me know :)
I LOVE AZELAIC ACID. So I pretty well thought I would live with a red face forever along with a severely damaged moisture barrier. The biggest thing that helped me was azelaic acid. I use Melazepam from Amazon. Cheap and works! It's thick at first but smoothes into my skin leaving it kinda matte. At first it itched like crazy and I wasn't using it consistently enough. Then after more research, I decided to use it up and give it a chance. Along with anything high in ceramide, my skin got used to the 20% AzA. Maybe around the 10th day of twice daily use, my skin finally started to look normal. I also switch my oil cleanser to an olive oil based one and saw even more improvement in my redness. I've just added in Vit C to my under eye area and continuing to use Melazepam around the rest of my face and neck and my ENTIRE COMPLEXION is EVEN NOW! Would never have believed that was possible. Melazepam has also minimized my SFs on my nose, has finally stopped this ingrown hair on my neck from forming (I've had it for years!!!), and has cleared all the CCs on my forehead. I repeat: I loooooove azelaic acid, specifically Melazepam!
Current routine:
AM
Garnier Micellar Water - pink cap or Cerave Foaming cleanser
Cosrx Aha/bha Clarifying Treatment Toner
BELITAE Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to my under eye area and upper cheeks
Melazepam to the rest of my face and neck, especially my nose. Sometimes I wait after the Vit C but not usually since I don't use them in the same spots.
I do wait 15-20 minutes after my actives step.
SCINIC First Treatment Essence 3 skin method. My face loves this more than the Missha FTE.
SCINIC Snail All In One Ampoule or SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule depending on the day.
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion
A'PIEU PURE BLOCK Natural Sun Cream SPF45/PA+++ I don't see much sunlight at all but when I do, this one keeps me from turning beet red imediately upon application.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Derma Green-Cure Solution Recover Cream This is the best thing I've found for redness and skin barrier repair! My skin loves ceramides so much and this soothes like nothing I've found yet.
Medela Tender Care Lanolin Tube on my lips. Yes it's nip cream. I couldn't use it all up while nursing and it causes my skin to redden so it's perfect for a little lip color.
PM
ROHTO Hada Labo Gokujun Cleansing Oil My skin reacted to Holika Holika Soda Pore B.b Deep Cleansing Oil so this is my second one to try and I'm really enjoying it.
Cerave Foaming cleanser with a konjac sponge but waiting on
Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam in the mail.
Cosrx Aha/bha Clarifying Treatment Toner
BELITAE Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to my under eye area and upper cheeks
Melazepam to the rest of my face and neck, especially my nose like the AM.
SCINIC First Treatment Essence 3 skin method.
All depending on how I'm feeling that evening:
LJH TeaTree 90 Essence
SCINIC Snail All In One Ampoule
SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule
Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
MIZON Snail Repair Eye Cream
Petitfee Black Pearl and Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch Not sure if I like these or not honestly...
Some or all of these layers followed by CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion and
Guerisson 9 Complex Horse Oil Cream
Pretty sure my shower filter, Mermosis, has also helped my skin and hair.
I also use sometimes REVITABOOST PEEL Anti-Aging Peel Pads or Cosrx Bha Blackhead Power Liquid but I skip my AzA on those days and just go back to my regular routine the following day. These are rare for me though because they make me ridiculously red again.
Things I'm waiting on in the mail:
ROSETTE Aqua Ceramide Gel
Rumase BIFIDA Snail Toner
Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
It's Skin Power 10 Formula - PO Effector
Hoping the all work well for me too!
My acne is not as severe as yours, so I don't know if what I do would help you but we can give it a shot, right?
My routine is as it follows:
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PM
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Every Friday night each week
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And that's it, my skin has gotten way better and something that has also helped millions is that I went on the pill, since my acne is hormonal.
Remember to patch test and to not abuse your skin, the gentler the better!!!! There are things that might or might not work for you, it takes a while to find what's best for your skin. If nothing works, you can always try PocketDerm or a dermatologist around your area, don't be afraid to ask for professional help. Good luck!
The beginner's routine. CeraVe foaming $10 on Amazon, CeraVe cream $15 on Amazon (or Nivea cream if your skin hates fatty alcohols $9 on Amazon, Stridex pads and Neutrogena pure and free baby $12 on Amazon I only recommend this one because it's my personal preference to use physical sunscreens. Stridex in the red box $5 on Amazon.
$14 for the CeraVe cream version or $36 for the Nivea cream version. Sunblock is all rather comparable in price. And the CeraVe hydrating cleanser is about the same price as the foaming cleanser.
For me it's CeraVe foaming $10, Nivea Creme $6 (grocery store purchase), Silk Naturals AHA $9, Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence $12, Hydrocolloid bandages $5, Retin-a $5. = $47 not including shipping or accounting for variations in insurance coverage.
They're $10 on Amazon.
I don't have pics to show, but I just thought I'd share my skincare routine that has worked perfectly for me over the past year or so.
Mornings:
Clean & Clear Continuous Control
[Cerave Foaming Face Wash] (https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Foaming-Facial-Cleanser-Ounce/dp/B003YMJJSK/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484241816&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=cerave)
[Some sort of gentle anti-fatigue/illuminating moisturizer] (https://www.amazon.com/Garnier-SkinActive-Anti-Fatigue-Hydra-Gel-Moisturizer/dp/B016855X98/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484241883&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=anti+fatigue+moisturizer) (I use this one now, but have used others in the past)
Evening:
Stridex in the Red Box
Bio Oil
Cerave Moisturizing Cream
On Occasion:
Something with Retinol
Aztec Clay Mask
And when it's sunny/if you are spending a lot of time outside, make sure to use a morning moisturizer with SPF in it.
BACKGROUND: I'm new to the world of skin care. I've never had a serious skin care routine before other than applying some acne creams a few years back when my acne was pretty bad. Now my skin is not terrible, but at age 20 I've had it with any sort of acne and want clear skin.
My skin is oily. I don't know if its very oily or fairly oily because I don't know what really oily skin is like or what a fairly oily skin is like. If I had to make a guess I'd say fairly or decently oily...sorry if that's vague.
This is what my skin looks like on an average day.
[This] (http://imgur.com/a/fGqbn) is what my skin looks like when it breaks out just a bit.
I'm showing you these because I read the FAQ and Wiki and I've narrowed my choices for cleansers, exfoliants, and moisturizers but I'm not sure which one to buy. For each category, this is what I've narrowed it down to.
CLEANSERS
EXFOLIANTS
MOISTURIZERS
MY QUESTION: Are they all sort of the same? Based on what I told you about my skin, which product from each category should I get? Should I get something that's not on the list? This list is based on the Recommended Routine, so maybe there's something that's not on it that you think would work better. Any help would be really appreciated. I'm trying to avoid having to go through too much trial and error since as a college student I'm slightly broke, so I'm trying to make an informed purchase. Also, sunscreen is highly recommended if you exfoliate, but if the moisturizer has SPF does that mean I don't need to buy sunscreen? Thank you guys in advance.
Issue: Getting on the wagon, need help and recommendations/etc.
Skin Type: Oily, Blemish-Prone (Not completely sure, pics attached below can give more info/etc. I sweat like a pedo in daycare and shine^bright^like^a^diamond, so there's that.)
Previous Routine/Experience?: Only skin routine or care I do is washing my face with water couple times throughout the day. I used this cleanser/whatev they gave us at school for 4 or so months (PM only) half a year ago (Was quite harsh, but kinda adjusted to it. I think?), and that's about it.
About: Young lad, live in [very] hot environment (Soon to move out, <1year) and lead an active lifestyle. Crazy beakouts couple years ago coupled with cocaine hands got my face fucked up for life.
Location: UAE, will be buying my shit from Amazon US and shipping it here. Don't worry too much about this unless you know some local stuff that's of appropriate price.
Other/Pictures: http://imgur.com/a/C0YLw
///Routine
Cleanser:
Went with the recommendations and chose Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser, 12oz. Best price, ships here, generally well received. Not much.
Moisturizer:
Went with CeraVe Moisturizing Cream w/ Pump, 16z. Good price, ships, got a pump (Hey!), well received. Same old.
Sunscreen:
Sweat a lot and lead an active lifestyle, so need a waterproof sunscreen for the morning-noon/school period. Considered a lot of options, but I constricted it to these as they are the only ones that are waterproof, ship here and are priced reasonably (Not so).
However, I will surely not get anything with Octinoxate due to it's link with Endocrine disturbances (Something which I need very less of, especially currently) and all. Will also not get the All-Chemical Paula's Choice because it's just fucked.
That leaves the EltaMD (Which does not ship now. Things just keep getting worse and worse man) and the CeraVe. The CeraVe has a greasy texture that doesn't go away (Or so they say) and leaves a very pronounced white tint, and the EltaMD has better UVA protection and is tinted to somewhat my skin tone, so I decided to get it. If you have any suggestions/recommendations/etc., please do drop them below.
Exfoliant:
Went with a BHA cause it's simpler and is recommended for oily skin. Problem is I'm afraid Stridex Maximum Strength Pads will be too harsh and unusable (Big no-no, can't return it and shipping rates are crazy).
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Face Lotion, 1.7oz and Olay Age Defying Classic Night Cream, 2oz ship here too but I don't know man.
OCM:
To remove waterproof sunscreen not else. Found this quite cheap baby oil called Corine De Farme Baby Massage Body Oil (Ingredients: Paraffinum Liquidum, Parfum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil), but I honestly don't know anything about this so I just want some input.
AM: Cleanse->Moisturize->Put sunscreen
PM: OCM/Remove sunscreen->Cleanse->Exfoliate->Moisturize
I found that using a gentle cleanser helped tone down my skin a lot because it didn't strip my skin. But the most important part was to
moisturize! This is the one I use. Any lightweight moisturizer should be fine so definitely find something that works best for your skin.
Mine is the second week. Stupid hormones. All the products I use are the very basics, they're plain without fragrance or any other frills. I'm afraid of frills...fragrance...dyes...anything my skin could be sensitive to. And I'm lazy so I buy everything on Amazon Prime.
uncoated aspirin
face wash
face lotion
paulas choice bha 2%
Foaming Facial Cleanser - Normal To Oily Skin by CeraVe for Unisex - 12 oz Cleanser https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003YMJJSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_J0IPCb46RTP22
Thayers Natural Remedies Witch Hazel Toner, Rose Petal, 12 fl. Oz. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007HD570Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_g2IPCbDH2BAVP
20% Vitamin C Serum - 60 ml / 2 oz Made in Canada - Certified Organic + 11% Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin E Moisturizer + Collagen Boost - Reverse Skin Aging, Remove Sun Spots, Wrinkles and Dark Circles, Excellent for Sensitive Skin + Includes Pump & Dropper https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00PL3DK26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_c0IPCb5SGGMPX
Brickell Men's Restoring Eye Cream for Men - Anti Aging Eye Balm To Reduce Puffiness, Wrinkles, Dark Circles, Under Eye Bags - .5 oz https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00QL67MY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_m1IPCbD5SEVN4
All Natural Advice Daily Moisturizer with Peptide and Hyaluronic Acid | Canadian Made | Organic | Age-Defying Skincare for Face and Neck | Anti-Aging Complex for Natural Skin Tone and Healthy Radiance | 120 ml | Double the Size https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XVZDGGR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8YIPCbGEHFHYF
i also ordered elta md broad spectrum sun screen
EltaMD UV Facial Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30+, 3 Ounces https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MTJ02SX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_42IPCbABTWHS5
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I've read some sunscreens have a matte finish so hoping this might.
I'm a guy fwiw who just recently went down the skin care rabbit hole after getting an essential oil diffuser and reading they have skin benefits as well, so this is all new to me
**Skin type and skin concerns:**
Main concerns: Dryness, acne (cystic and general acne all over chin and cheeks), and splotchy discoloration all over my face (my dermatologist said it was melasma). My skin is consistently congested and breaking out, yet my entire face is sensitive, dull, itchy and flakey. After years of reading tips here, I've finally gotten to the point where redness and the majority of flaking is gone and products don't burn when they touch me, but my skin remains dull and feels tight.
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While the products I've selected are relatively affordable, they add up. Plus I'm worried I'm doing more damage than good by overwhelming my skin with all these product. Mostly though, I'm so jealous of all your minimalist routines I see on here, and I want to create one that would work for me. I don't know where to start. What are your thoughts?
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**Skincare routine with full product names**
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**Daily behaviors possibly impacting skin:**
My diet is crap. While I don't eat a lot of processed food, I eat too much sugar, too much oily and fatty foods, too much red meat and not enough vegetables. Because of my family, it's going to be difficult to make adjustments, and honestly I'm not sure where to start. Caffeine consumption is pretty high, while I only have the occasional coffee, I drink a TON of green tea and oolong tea. Water intake is fair, and I usually refill my 32oz water bottle 2 times a day (yes, I have to run to the bathroom at least every 30 minutes). I pretty much stopped wearing makeup a little over a year ago, now I only wear for special occasions and the occasional eye liner.
I usually use the Aztec clay mask after I wash my face with CeraVe
I don't exfoliate on the days I use the mask, as the mask cleans my pores out really well. I also find that chemical exfoliates are the best to use, like BHA's found in Stridex red pads.
A good place to go to learn more is /r/skincareaddiction
Heyo, I recently swapped to the COSRX Low pH Good Morning cleanser after the Cerave Foaming Face Wash was found to be dehydrating my skin. However, when I initially started the switch, I noticed my skin seemed a bit sensitive and seemed to still be producing a good amount of oil. I tried using the Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser and it seemed to get rid of the irritation and lowered the excess oil production, but does not feel nearly as cleansing as the COSRX or Foaming Face Wash did.
Do you recommend I continue using the hydrating cleanser until my moisture barrier rebuilds and then swap back? If you look at my last post, I'm following most of the steps suggested (including applying Vaseline at night), but am still struggling with CFs on my nose (hard ones) and clogged pores on my cheeks and forehead.
Any recommendations?
I like my cleanser to be basic, easy to find, and inexpensive, so I just use CeraVe foaming or hydrating. Right now the foaming cleanser is $8 a bottle on Amazon or $13 at the DermStore with free shipping, but even at $15-16 in physical drugstores, pharmacies, and supermarkets that's about $1.30 an oz for 12 oz of a pH balanced cleanser.
I'm basing this on what I already have these in stock and I'm just replacing what I already have. Anything I don't spend in one month, I will bank for the next month. I don't use AB products exclusively and I cannot use retinol, so I will be staying away from products that contain it. I also live in the UK so $25 in American stretches differently in the UK.
Oil cleanse L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Facial Cleansing Oil 150ml It's around £5.29 and lasts me ~3-4 months
Regular cleanse Cerave Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser, 12 oz This bottle lasts a whole year....or I shall say I'm still using the bottle I purchased over a year ago. £14.99
Hydrating Toner/Essence Whamisa Natural Fermentation Organic Flowers Skin Toner - Deep Rich / 120ml At $35 USD, one of the most expensive, but for me it's toner AND essence AND ferments. I consider this three products in one and lasts ~4-5 months
Serum Shark Sauce or Sauce du mois At $29, it's one of the more expensive items on the list. One bottle lasts ~2-3 months, although I use a lot more than I probably should.
Face Oil A'kin Rosehip Oil I have found this on sale in the Holland and Barrett store during specials, so although it's listed for £16.45, I have never paid that price for it. Trilogy is phenomenal as well and will often go on sale too.
Eye Cream I cannot recommend an eye cream in this price range with my specific concerns. All my recommendations are above budget. I have yet to find a satisfactory eye cream that tackles wrinkles, fine lines, and sunken black circles (genetic condition). For me, I need to go above budget. What I can recommend is using the rosehip oil gently around the eye area at night. Another recommendation are Koelf Gold Royal Hydrogel at around £12. If you have time to put them on after the serum and before a lotion/moisturizer first thing in the morning, they will work great.
Moisturizer/Lotion/cream A few in this category to include Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream at £24 or Olay Regenerist 3 Point Super Age-Defying Fragrance Free Moisturiser 50ml at £20.99. I use the Kiehl's during the winter months and can recommend Olay any time of the year. A jar lasts a good 4 months. The original Olay is great for the warmer summer months (and has sunscreen in it)
Face Mask So many great ones out there - hard to choose.
Nice but not required (your mileage and needs may vary
Clay Mask Any of the L'oreal new clay mask range £5.99 a pop and a month's usage - if you want to use them.
BHA Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant As much as I detest their business practices, I think the 2% BHA is worth the bother. £25 a bottle, but used twice a week the bottle really does last.
AHA Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant same as above. I use this roughly once a week, lasts a LONG time. £25
Lip care Aquaphor, Vasaline, cocoa butter....All under £5
Morning:
Night:
Like I said, I added BHA/AHA recently and the Missha essence about 5 months ago. I love Asian skincare products.
Edit: I'll add in how long these last to people who might be scared of the prices.
Would the Cerave foaming cleanser also work? this one?
After exfoliating use a cleanser. You said your face is a bit oily, and I'm in the same boat there. Go with a foaming cleanser (i.e. something like this). This replaces the soap part of what you're doing now. Actually (physically) exfoliating will be better because of the size of the things actually doing the scrubbing compared to the looped fibers of the washcloth. Much smaller and will be much more effective without causing (significant) damage to your skin. Chemical exfoliation would be even better. I'll talk more about the cleanser here:
Hi everyone! I need a new clenser, I used to use this and it worked great but my skin felt tight after application, so I switched to CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, which didn't make my skin feel tight but now I get more acne than I did with the old clenser. What should I do? I have quite oily and acne prone skin, by the way.
My bad! I totally missed that. I don't have oily skin myself, however most people that do say washing their face only at night before bed with a gentle foaming cleanser (like Cerave foaming) and then just splashing with water or micellar water in the AM has helped their skin from producing so much oil. So you would wash at night, use your toner, and then your moisturizer. In the AM, splash with water or use micellar water on a cotton round, use your toner, and then moisturize and use sunscreen. This is the sunscreen my husband uses and loves. It's tinted so there is no white cast, and actually helps control oil. Don't be put off that it's tinted, it literally just disappears once you rub it in. Here is a link to the Cerave foaming cleanser. Link to the Cerave PM moisturizer. Now, I wouldn't buy everything at once and start this new routine. You will want to use something for a week or so and see if you have any reactions, that way if you break out or have an allergic reaction you will know what product caused it. If you want to use micellar water, I really like the brand Simple. As for the sunscreen, try to get into the habit of using it everyday. Even if you're inside. No need to use it at night tho. :-) I think you will notice a huge difference in your skin with this routine. Check out the r/skincareaddiction when you get a chance. After you get used to this new routine you will to start exfoliating, I prefer chemicals to exfoliate. So you can read up on the different types and what you think would work best. But remember to space everything out so your skin doesn't freak out. I would start with the face wash and sunscreen first, and go from there. If you have anymore questions let me know!
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I'm new to skincare and did a bulk buy of the above products based on what I've read in this sub. I'd appreciate advice on...
My other cheek has the exact same piece of acne as well, and i also included a picture of my nose as it's very rough! I'm not sure what to do i wash my face, moisturize, and exfoliate once a week.
Facial Cleanser: https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Foaming-Facial-Cleanser-Ounce/dp/B003YMJJSK/?th=1
Exfoliate: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F61S64/?th=1
Moisturizer: https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-AM-Moisturizer-Daytime/dp/B00F97FHAW?th=1
Not to push products on you, but as soon as I got off of birth control my face went BONKERS. I had always had excellent skin and then it started becoming AWFUL. I finally got it to clear up with benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid BUT…you can’t use those when you’re pregnant. Cue pregnancy hormone induced acne awfulness. It just got worse and worse but I have to say…CeraVe’s foaming facial cleanser: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YMJJSK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1 and Cetaphil’s AM lotion with SPF 30 for acne-prone skin: https://www.amazon.com/Cetaphil-Dermacontrol-Moisturizer-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B006L2137U/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1_s_it?s=beauty&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473999265&amp;sr=1-1-fkmr1&amp;keywords=cetaphil+am+moisturizer+acne+prone+skin and my skin isn’t perfect yet but it has significantly cleared up. Obviously, if you can find cheaper products with the same ingredients, go that route. But no one had any good product recommendations for me when I was going through this so I figured maybe this would help a bit. Good luck, momma!
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, 12 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YMJJSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_CawjxbYW74KWM
My favorite face cream, I highly suggest it.
St Ives Scrub, Even & Bright Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange 6 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GTC1HG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_xbwjxbQE5AYXC
And a nice face product for me. :) haahha
OK, so based on your advice plus u/gotohela I'll be putting the acids in the fridge and maybe go with this routine:
How long should I be holding off on exfoliating?
You should definitely look at /r/SkincareAddiction. That said, I also have oily, breakout-prone, very sensitive skin, and these products keep me clear 99% of the time. It's not the cheapest routine though, so be warned.
For cleansing, I only use water to wash my face. I have never been able to find a cleanser that doesn't dry me out and cause breakouts. Not even non-foaming cream cleansers work on me. In the past I've used the oil cleansing method, which didn't cause problems, but also didn't provide much benefit. Plus it was kind of messy, so I stopped.
At night before bed I rinse my face with water, and then apply Paula's Choice RESIST Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA. Once a week, instead of that product, I mix together RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment With 5% AHA and RESIST Weekly Resurfacing Treatment With 10% AHA and apply that before bed.
In the morning I rinse with water. Then I mix together 15% azelaic acid (I use Finacea) and Eucerin Replenishing Skin Relief Face Cream (with 5% Urea) and apply. These two products make a ton of difference for me. Azelaic acid is OTC in many countries, but if you're in the US it's prescription only, which makes it more expensive. Also the Eucerin lotion with urea is great but not available in the US which is why I order it from overseas via Amazon. My skin is very oily, but also dehydrated. The Eucerin stuff is very moisturizing, not pore-clogging, and even though it's pricey, a little goes a long way, so the small bottle lasts a surprisingly long time.
In the morning, after the Finacea and Eucerin, I put on Paula's Choice Shine Stopper. Honestly, this might be my favorite product. Before I started using it, my skin would get shiny and wet looking within an hour or two of taking a shower. This stuff makes me look normal all day. It can't take care of all the oil, but at the end of the day I'll look "dewy" rather than looking like I just went to the gym. I don't know what I'll do if they ever stop making it.
Anyway, you said you were looking for low-cost, and my skin is particularly finicky and sensitive in addition to being oily, so everything I just suggested is probably overkill for you. If I were you, I would start with either no cleanser, or CeraVe Foaming Cleanser (Amazon link, but you can find that stuff at most drug/grocery stores in the US), a 2% BHA from Paula's Choice, and a non-pore-clogging moisturizer (CeraVe also makes good moisturizers that you can find in stores). And if you want to control the look of oily skin, I really can't recommend the PC Shine Stopper highly enough. I know it's a more expensive item, but in my opinion it's worth it.
I have been using CeraVe Foaming Cleanser for over half a year now alongside with my regimen (Paula's Choice 2% BHA for exfoliation and CeraVe Moisturizer) and recently, I've noticed that after using the cleanser, the skin on my face get really dry and irritated. I usually use it while showering in the morning and also at night before bed. I have tried lowering the temperature of the water and putting a lighter touch on my face but the result is still the same. Is it the cleanser's fault? Should I find a newer cleanser?
Hi there.
I could really use some help getting started with a routine; I've read the sidebar and been on skincare-addiction.com and read quite a lot there about my skintypes and such - but I still feel that this is quite a jungle with a lot of different pitfalls.
Some basic information about me: 21 year old, male, combination skin.
My current routine:
AM: Use a cleanser (with a cotton pad) after waking up, to cleanse my face.
PM: Same as in the morning - clean my head with a cleanser (using a cotton pad).
This is the cleanser I've been using: TEA TREE FACIAL TONER from TheBodyShop
So, obviously my current routine is not enough, as my skin is acting all crazy and has been for quite a few months now.
Can anybody help me on the right path here? Maybe tell me what products to avoid and which one that would suit me?
I've been looking at this:
Clean the skin: [Bioderma Sebium H2O Micelle Solution]
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZGGPDU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B005ZGGPDU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thdewi-20&amp;linkId=T7GNQK4BIRV3OHSQ)
Cleanser: CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Exfoliater: Alpha Hydrox Oil-Free Formula
Moisturizing: Moisturizing Cream from CeraVe
Sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 30, 3 Fluid
How does that look? Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
hmm, okayy. So the two cleansers I bought were CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser and KOSE Softy Mo Facial Cleansing Oil Speedy. Im guessing its the CeraVe because it says it is "Formulated with hyaluronic acid". Would I be right?
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YMJJSK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;th=1
I've had acne since I was like 13, and at 25 I've finally started to get a handle on it. I use CeraVe cleanser and moisturizer, Red stridex pads, and use that Aztec clay mask with AC vinegar once a week, and spot treat with benzoyle peroxide (sparingly) and sometimes those pimple patches. I don't really have an embarrassing story just constant self-consciousness and humiliation all throughout high school and college because of it haha. Still get acne (damn that adult acne!), But I'm doing my best to keep it under control.
link to something on my list. I've always used the gel CeraVe cleanser and always wanted to try the foaming cleanser but never got around to it.
Edit: /r/skincareaddiction saved my skin!
> buy a good face cleanser to remove excess oils
CeraVe makes an incredibly effective cleanser that's also incredibly cheap. That $10 bottle will last you ages.
Check out /r/skincareaddition if you want to put together an easy skincare regimen.
That was some awesome advice you got from daisyismydog. Now to put some of that into practice with a starting routine:
AM:
Spash water on face
Moisturize with this if you get dry
Sunscreen
PM:
Wash face with this if your skin is dry or this if it's oily. You could try both and see which you prefer.
Then use these
Moisturize with the same cream I recommended from the morning (CeraVe tub)
All the products except for the sunscreen can also be found at CVS and many other drugstores if you prefer to pick them up locally. If you wanted to buy everything locally a dermatologist recommended this a week ago or so, but I haven't tried it.
I have skin that is probably more oil prone than yours, but with significant dry patches that flake off at the hint of a cool fall breeze.
A simple routine is probably a good bet, but you will want to patch test one product at a time. It appears you're already using a cleanser, so I would target the moisturizer issue first. For daily moisturizers, I like Cerave in the tub. For the coldest of winter months, I actually caved and bought the German formulation of Nivea creme (the kind in the blue tin). My skin is extremely sensitive to anything remotely comodogenic, and the American version has some mildly comodogenic stuff in it as I recall. If your skin is less sensitive than mine, the American version will likely suit you just fine. During cold winter months, I apply it at night after my regular moisturizer and I wake up without the flakes.
After moisturizers, I would probably test an AHA. I like the Alpha Hydrox swipes, but they can be too intense for someone who hasn't used a glycolic treatment before. You would probably want the Alpha Hydrox enhanced lotion which has a lower concentration. Start off sparingly, maybe once a week, and be sure to follow with the Cerave once it sinks in.
Finally, I prefer a mild cleanser that can de-slick my oil without drying out my skin. I've had very, very good luck with the Cerave foaming face wash.
The main problem right now seems that your skin is very dry. The flaking and peeling is a larger, worse symptom than the shiny, oily parts.
What moisturizer are you using?
I keep it very simple. I used to think I had very oily, acne-prone skin. Found out it was actually dehydrated instead. Made the switch from oil-removing products to moisturizing ones and its made a HUGE difference! Here's my routine now:
Am- rinse skin with water and apply [nivea daily lotion for dry and sensitive skin] (http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00BO0A2LC?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01) followed by [biore uv perfect face milk spf 50+++] (http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00IHPJKCO?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00).
PM- cleanse with [cervae foaming cleanser] (http://www.amazon.ca/CeraVe-Foaming-Facial-Cleanser-Ounce/dp/B003YMJJSK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1427731224&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=cerave+foaming) (might switch to gentler formula after I'm finished this one), then maybe apply vit-c serum (I use [this ole henricksen one] (http://www.sephora.com/truth-serum-vitamin-c-collagen-booster-P42343?skuId=1403518&amp;icid2=ole_lp_bestsellers_carousel_P42343_image), free sample!) and finish with [nivea aqua effect nourishing night creme] (http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003OSH6FW?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00).
EDIT: Another important step I now take is removing my makeup as soon as I get home from work, before I work out. I use [these exfoliating facial wipes] (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Beauty-Exfoliating-Wet-Cleansing-Towelettes-60ct-Tub/10316847) that give me daily gentle exfoliation and some hydration.
Here is my item. Also a funny video: here.
Skin care:
My MUST have is a face wash and lotion by CeraVe. Never heard of it before until my dermatologist suggested it. I have annoyingly sensitive skin, most face washes cause peeling after several uses but this is perfect. The face wash I use, is perfect for daily use and is great for removing face make up. And I never EVER leave without my night moisturizer and lets be honest, I use it in the AM as well and it's perfect, within a few minutes it is completely absorbed and it doesn't feel like there's anything on your face. (They're body lotions good as well)
Best thing I was shown was using a facewasher in my skincare regime and it really helped me get ontop of my acne.
(If you double cleanse repeat all steps with a fresh cloth)
I'm currently using the human+kind cloths, but a plush fluffy facewasher/flannel will do the trick if you don't want to buy any ~special~ cloths
You may also benefit from a double cleanse using an oil based cleanser first and then a water based cleanser second.
I was hoping to get some help for starting off a skin care routine -
I'm a 21 year old male, and the only type of skin care I've done up to this point is for acne, which I still do. I use 1% clindamycin phosphate gel, and it does seem to help.
I believe I have an oily skin type, so knowing that, I've chose the following products from the recommended section in the wiki -
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Mandelic Acid Toner
CeraVe Moisturizing Facial Lotion AM, SPF 30, 3 Ounce
Blue Lizard Sensitive Sunscreen SPF 30+-8.75 oz ?
Does using the CeraVe Mositurizing Facial Lotion AM mean I do not need/shouldn't use a sunscreen? Or should I just use another along with it?
I have acne on my forehead, around my mouth, and on my neck. Is this because of my bangs/facial hair? If so, is there anything I can do about that?
I also have blackheads around my nose, and would appreciate any advice for that.
My final question is, when I get these products, should I really only start with one at a time, and waiting weeks before adding another product? It seems like it would be a really slow process to start.
Any help is appreciated, thanks :)
First of all, I agree with the suggestion that you check out r/skincareaddiction. More specifically, without knowing more about your skin, here is what I'd recommend for you:
For your lips and nails I highly recommend getting Aquaphor Healing Ointment to use on both your lips and your cuticles. Aquaphor has a different product designated for lip treatment but IMO the healing ointment works much better on dry lips (plus it's multi-purpose).
Also, if you can afford it, go get a manicure (yes it is possible for men to get manicures...they can clean up your nails for you). Then try to maintain the work they've done on your own with your nail clippers/scissors.
For your hair since you haven't told us too much about it... If you can afford it, go get your hair (and beard?) cut professionally and ask the stylist for very specific tips and product recommendations. Ask them how you should be styling your hair and how often you should be washing it and getting it cut.
Good for your for working on self-improvement! Good luck!
Hey, I am looking to start a skin care regime but i have little to no knowledge on pretty much everything. so i have a lot of questions, i apologize if this isnt the right place but hopefully im not breaking any rules. as some background I am a 23 year old guy, tend to have pretty oily skin, and i have some issues with acne and back acne. I was hoping for some feedback about what i plan on starting.
first off I am thinking of using a combination of these things:
facial cleanser and body cleanser while showering,
than i would also suppliment with:
a facial cleanser, exfoliator, and moisturizer at night.
I got most of these items from beginner guide on this sub, but what i was wondering is if any of these products are redundant or unneeded if my goal is for a simple and relatively cheap routine? Additionally i was wondering if anyone could roughly predict how long these volumes would last?
Any help would be really appreciated!! Thank you!!
I'm going to suggest buying yourself a charcoal Konjac sponge (I prefer Pure Sol), and the Cerave Foaming Cleanser. At night, I use makeup towelettes to remove my waterproof mascara/eye makeup (I'm not a fan of using oil or liquid based makeup removers on my eyes, so the towelettes work just fine for me), then I cleanse with those two. After that, I just do my normal moisturizing routine. Oh, and I'm combo, too! Hope that helps. :]
In which order would I use these products in the morning?
Should I use them more than once a day?
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizers-Moisturizing-Cream-Ounce/dp/B001V9SXXU
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Foaming-Facial-Cleanser-Ounce/dp/B003YMJJSK/ref=pd_bxgy_194_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;refRID=3WVZYMH38C1ZH29GTPP7&amp;th=1
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-Lotion-12-oz/dp/B000YJ2SLG/ref=pd_bxgy_194_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&amp;refRID=3WVZYMH38C1ZH29GTPP7&amp;th=1
I was thinking Cleanser, Cream, Lotion
AM
PM
Background: I used to have psoriasis and eczema all over my body and face, but thanks to biologics (Humira), my psoriasis patches have regressed into hyperpigmented spots. I live in a hot and dry desert, which not only dries out my skin, but I also sweat a lot. Combination of dryness + sweat causes my face to redden.
Picture of Face:
https://i.imgur.com/4rAEHSG.jpg (Ignore dry lips)
I specifically [want help with/am looking for a product to/am curious about trying]...
Thank you Thank you and Thank you! Can't believe it took me this long to find this site/community!
Sorry, but I'm really new to skincare, what do you mean by counter intuitive? I'm also not familiar with niacinamide (or pretty much any other term for that matter) but I saw that https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Foaming-Facial-Cleanser-Ounce/dp/B003YMJJSK/?th=1 was one of the recommended facial cleanser and it also had niacinamide.
Also, forgive me if this is a dumb question but I'm starting to get confused because I'm noticing that some cleansers and moisturizers both have those ingredients that are supposed to be good for acne. (Salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxcide?)
Basically, does it matter if which of the two (between moisturizer and cleaner) actually has the incredients that are good for acne? Or should I try to limit it to one? I want to try and buy a new cleanser and moisturizer today but it's really starting to overwhelm me.
Also thanks for the help as well, much appreciated.
Hi everyone, this is my first time posting here. I am a 24 year old Taiwanese male currently studying in Lausanne, Switzerland. A few years ago I had to go through the national service for 1.5 years which resulted my face being tanned. It is now much more darker / reddish than my arms/legs.
Based on the recommendations on the sidebar, my skin type (combination) and the brands/products available in Lausanne, I am planning to use the following products.
Cleanser: Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser
Sunscreen: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 40 Sunscreen Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Vit C serum: not yet decided
I was also suggested by my friend to use the kojic acid soap and was wondering if the cleanser can be used in conjunction with the soap or if i should pick one over the other. Would be glad to receive any other suggestions :) Thank you.
If I wore makeup that day I remove it with Garnier Micellar Water. After that a quick face wash with CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser and swipe on some Thayers Witch Hazel Toner (I use the rose one). Then a small amount of CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion (at night) or Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer (SPF 15 for the day) and I'm done!
Well, I think you should use it daily until you decide if you think it is drying you out or not. If you think it is, you should try other options until you find a face wash that isn't drying. I only use this face wash once a day when I take my evening showers. I never use it more than once a day to avoid dryness.
That great to hear! (about the alcohol ;)).
How is the treatment working for you? Any other tips you have for me? Oh and if it helps, I am a 27 year old male. Indian dude.
Also, do you take the pills right after lunch/dinner? Or do you give it sometime?
The derm hasn't given any recommendations, no. I've sent him a message but he still hasn't replied. I see that CeraVe cleansers have been recommended a lot here, should I switch to that?'
edit - added link.
I have an at-the-end-of-my-rope question: I've always considered my skin dry, but for the past year I've been breaking out like crazy. Is it possible I actually have dehydrated skin and have been smothering it? The pimples I get are like one step up from closed comedones - red, leave hyperpigmentation, never come to a head. They aren't painful or hormonal, and span my forehead, nose and cheeks. In the past six months I've tried the following without any effect:
I've been to two in-person dermatologists, one online (curology), an allergist and my regular doctor. Any help anyone could provide would be welcome at this point. Thanks in advance!
No problem. I've used Cetaphil products in the past and haven't had any issues. For the past few years I've had good success with CeraVe products however. I use both the Foaming Facial Cleanser and Moisturizing Cream in the tub and highly recommend both. They're very easy on the skin. But as long as you don't suspect the Cetaphil moisturizer of causing breakouts, you're probably OK to keep using it. But I would definitely make sure you're moisturizing every day to keep your skin healthy.
evening - some kind of oil to remove makeup (jojoba or olive), gentle face wash (I like CeraVe foaming facial cleanser uk link - NOT the hydrating one, it doesn't actually clean. Or Clean and Clear's foaming [cleanser] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clean-Clear-Foaming-Cleanser-Sensitive/dp/B000052YJN).
then, on alternating nights
Morning: rinse face with water. A vitamin C serum, then sunscreen. I've posted about ss three times today, I can only handle zinc ones - no chemicals, no titanium dioxide. Because the paradox with those is they break me out, causing more scars, more problems, etc. I just got this - edit, correct link now, which I hope is more elegant than the last one I had (which didn't break me out or let me burn but is a bit chalky).
If you want to do a test run of the Toner below without having to invest in $60 worth of supplies I recommend you try This product which is where I made the recipe from:
S.W. Basics Toner - 4 oz: https://www.target.com/p/s-w-basics-toner-4-oz/-/A-16542536
Below is the Recipe for the S.W. Basics Toner I created using Organic ingredients: The Oils will last years, and so will the Vinegar, the only thing that will run out slightly faster but not by much is the Thayers witch hazel. These will last years, so a good investment to make IMO.
I recently purchased:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001V9SXXU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A2QOXDNDKR686Q
http://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Foaming-Facial-Cleanser-Ounce/dp/B003YMJJSK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415597239&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=cerave+foaming
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00016XJ4M/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A2TEADBMFV252D
I have combination skin: A dry forehead and chin, normal cheeks, and oily nose. My cheeks are nice, smooth with no blemishes, but I noticed that my forehead was becoming insanely dry, and was starting to look "aged". The texture was very bad, rough. Kinda like this, although to a lesser degree : http://www.ibt11.ch/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/skin-care-tips-for-guys.jpg . Soo, I bought all these products. I start with the foaming cleanser, then the witch hazel, and then the moisturizing cream. OMG. I have only been doing this routine for the past 5 days, and I see such an improvement. My forehead has much better tone, and is matching the rest of my skin now. It is really softening up, and all the creases have softened. I'm pretty amazed and happy :)
Hmmm then it's probably not a vitamin k deficiency. Be careful before taking vitamin k because too much can actually mess you up (unlike some other vitamins). If you're really not sure/want to look into it, get a blood test from the doctor first to see if you are actually deficient.
As for skincare, you probably just need a basic routine.
AM: Rinse face with water + moisturizer
PM: basic cleanser -> BHA (then wait 15-20 minutes) -> moisturize again.
That's really all you need if you don't have any other major skin problems :)
Stridex pads came in today. How exactly do I use them? Current routine is just using cleanser+moisturizer twice daily. I have combination skin (or so I think, forehead/nose/chin is really oily, cheeks and such are normal) and mild acne (2-3 active pimples at any given time, the rest is just PIH).
Hey all, I was hoping to get some opinions on my daily routine. I've been sticking with a CeraVe routine for about a year now but my skin has hit a point where it's not improving, so I've decided to try Stridex. I'd consider my skin type to be combo. Here's my routine!
Morning
Night
If anything you need to try to moisturize and be very gentle on your skin.
Something like Cerave face wash and a light coating of Cerave moisturizer immediately after. If you have any aloe you can put it on in between these two and it should help with the pain. You can use the face wash in the shower if you want(no other wash products on your face) and then as soon as you get out put on the moisturizer. You don't want to "infect" the tub with whatever is causing your facial problems, so don't double dip.
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Foaming-Facial-Cleanser-Ounce/dp/B003YMJJSK/
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizers-Moisturizing-Cream-Ounce/dp/B001V9SXXU/
You can buy these at target, walmart, amazon, anywhere really. In the skin care section.
but im not a dermatologist, so don't necessarily take my word for it. I don't even know that its dermatitis for sure. but in your situation this is what I would do in the meantime. Make sure you tell the doctor it actually hurts and burns and flakes. Thats kinda key. Normal acne isnt like that.
If you want to keep using the epiduo, you would put it on in between the two cerave products.
Oh! Do check out the SCA Routine then!
I definitely would get a dedicated fash wash, body washes are usually kinda harsh and drying. I always recommend CeraVe Foaming cleanser because it's gentle and great for all skin types!
Since you wear makeup, an oil cleanser or makeup remover at the end of the day is necessary to clear out gunk from your face! I like Ponds Cold Cream because it's non-drying but removes makeup well!
The Moisture Recs from the sidebar are also all amazing. CeraVe AM and PM are my faves to start people on, because CeraVe AM has sunscreen it helps people start using a sunscreen. CeraVe PM has niacinamide in it, which is a natural skin lightening ingredient (read: not bleaching!). It can help natural fade dark spots!
I'm not super familiar with melasma... but its dark spots so honestly a dedicated sunscreen is probably better than a moisturizer with sunscreen. Biore UV Aqua Rich is my #1 recommended sunscreen, and it is awesome under makeup.
A routine for you might look something like this:
AM:
PM:
Real simple! You can get fancy with exfoliants and eye creams and serums sometime down the road. But honestly it's good to start simple and build from there.
Hi there. So I would start really simple - cleanser, toner, moisturizer in the AM and PM. I can recommend you some products since I also have oily acne-prone skin, but the unfortunate reality is that what works for some people doesn't work for others. You're probably going to have to experiment with it yourself. Also most of the products I use aren't available in the US (German brand).
A couple of pointers when it comes to ingredients in those products:
- avoid anything with silicones (they usually end in -cone on the ingredient list)
- avoid non-fatty alcohols (usually it just says alcohol or alcohol denat. or ethanol in the ingredient lists). They're gonna be really drying.
- fatty alcohols (like cetyl alcohol) are good though
- avoid perfum (can irritate skin - sometimes it's hard to avoid though and personally it's not high on my priority list)
- since you have some acne and oily skin I would avoid oils and comedogenic ingredients such as coconut derivatives and butters
Since you don't have a lot of experience with skincare yet, I would keep it simple at first - if your skin doesn't clear up you might want to use a product with salicylic acid or other acne-fighting ingredients at some point, but as I said I would ease into it by just using a simple routine first.
For cleanser I would recommend first only using it at night. Only use it in the morning if you feel overly greasy, you don't want to strip your skin too much. Some cleanser recommendations from the wiki (any of these should work fine for your skin):
Some toner recommendations (apply with a cotton pad after cleansing):
Moisturizer recommendations (important! Do not skip even if you have oily skin!) - I would try to avoid creams since those are more suitable for normal or dry skin):
You might also want to incorporate sunscreen at some point (apply after moisturizer or instead of moisturizer in the morning), but honestly I haven't found one that I'm 100% happy with yet, it can be tough when you have oily and acne-prone skin. This one from the wiki seems good though: CeraVe Ultra Light Moisturizer + SPF 30
Hope this helps to start. The wiki and just lurking here can teach you a whole bunch. Just remember your skin type and what your skin problems are when looking for new products.
I need help creating my routine. Here's my situation: http://imgur.com/a/GqYsp
I've looked at the sidebar and am thinking about this cleanser and this moisturizer. I plan on moisturizing AM and PM, then cleansing PM. Although, I'm not sure which acne cream to use or when to use it.
Any feedback would be nice, thanks!
Highly recommend CeraVe Foaming Cleanser! It's super gentle; it has decent ingredients and p.H. 5.5., which very likely won't strip off your skin's natural oil and barrier.
If you have good skin, you don't need a lot of makeup, so consider investing in a quality moisturizer and cleanser (/r/skincareaddition suggests CeraVe brand cleansers and moisturizers). Those are your two basics.
With great skin as your canvas, next consider investing in quality cosmetics. For example, there are big differences between the $7 and the $25+ brands of mascara. A $28 tube of mascara won't flake into my eyes throughout the day and curls my lashes for me (dead serious, I haven't touched my eyelash curler in weeks). You can't say the same for that $6 tube of CoverGirl LashBlast.
For daily wear, I use a concealer to cover dark eye circles, a nude shadow to "set" the concealer for all day wear, a curling mascara for my lashes, and lip balm. I purchase my cosmetics through Sephora, because they have fantastic salespeople that will show you how to use the products and recommend solutions for your individual situation. If you don't like something, you can take it back without any questions or hassle. Here is what I love:
Yves Saint Laurent TOUCHE ÉCLAT concealer pen
Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara
Advanced Airbrush Set
Just like painting a wall in your house, using a brush instead of your fingers to apply your makeup will give you a different finish. I splurged on a set of synthetic airbrush-finish brushes, and I have been impressed with the difference that using a good brush will make.
Wow, thank you for the lengthy reply. I'll look into some products that you mentioned in the first few steps and see how they work out for me. I definitely agree it will be something to do with un-moisturized skin, I just need to find the right products that help my skin as opposed to creating another problem. Since making this post and reading your response, I have ordered this, [this]
(https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B074W8S1RN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1), [this] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003YMJJSK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1) and this.
As for the Lotrimin Ultra, would something like this work?
It contains Terbinafine Hydrochloride 1%, not sure if that's similar to Butenafin Hydrochloride by any chance? If not I have found the exact product you mentioned, although it is a bit more on the expensive side in comparison to what I'm used to. But I will definitely give it a try.
Thank you again for your response, I will hopefully report back soon with positive results!
So I am looking to change my routine as my current one is not effective at treating my mild-moderate acne as well as my extremely oil prone T-zone. I am currently using Clean and Clear blackhead eraser with Neutrogena Oil Free moisturizer in the AM and PM.
As these are not effective at reducing my acne, or oil, I should move on to something else. I think that I have decided on CeraVe Facial Foaming Cleanser and CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM for use in the AM and PM. I have an acne prone combination skin type and I pretty much get acne everywhere on my face. Also, my t-zone gets very, very oily, but the rest of my face is normal.
Is this a good plan to control my acne and oily t-zone? I think I would also throw in a Whish Renewing kaolin mud mask as a spot treatment at night time.
Hi everyone, I'm new here, and new to skincare in general. Hoping to get some help with my acne and blemishes.
For background, I am male, turning 22 in the fall, and I've never really had a standard skincare routine. I hate putting stuff on my face in general. I tend to avoid moisturizers and creams and lotions and all that. I don't like the oily feeling, but I'll try putting up with it to help my acne. Always thought it would start naturally clearing up around this time in my life and never worried about it too much or looked it up. It's gotten a bit better recently, but I still get a lot of breakouts and this chronic big one on my left cheek too.
Thanks for any help in advance!
Issues: Acne and acne-related blemishes. Occasional, but minor, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. (Just learned that's what that is from reading through the sidebar stuff!)
Skin Type: I have no idea. I read through the link provided and still not sure how to classify. Combination I guess? I think my skin is slightly dry in general, but I tend to sweat a lot (especially with the hot Californian summer sun), so it gets oily sometimes.
Current Routine/How Long: I usually just wash my face with water pretty regularly. For most of my life (since I was about 15) I would use these two St. Ives acne-face washes (Apricot Scrub and Green Tea Scrub) anytime I showered. In the past couple months I've switched to this Neutrogena Daily Scrub and this Clean & Clear moisturizer, but I still use them pretty much just after showers. For about the last week or so, I've been trying to get into the habit of using them both daily. Was going to start trying twice a day for the scrub.
Anything New: Definitely a big increase in the frequency I use my cleaners. Using moisturizer more in this last week than ever before in my life too. Not a lot has changed so far though. My skin has just become a little softer I think.
Location: California Bay Area
I feel like it should also be known that I teach martial arts so I spend a lot of time running around getting sweaty and dirty and also a lot of time on the ground, sometimes facedown on the mat or getting other peoples' hands across my face. I've also been a terrible picker for a lot of my life, but I've been pretty good about it lately.
Here's some stuff I've been looking at trying from my research recently, including looking through this sub's awesome sidebar info.
I also haven't looked into sunscreen at all because I have fairly dark skin and am pretty sun-resistant already. Other than Pokemon Go recently, I don't spend a lot of time exposed in the sun anyway. And when I do, it's usually early morning when it's not too strong, or around sunset when I go out after work. I hear it's kinda important though, so I would appreciate recommendations for that too.
Please and thank you to anyone who can help me! Sorry for the long post.
What is his current skincare routine? If you've read the sidebar you'll know that we recommend patch testing and only introducing one product at a time. I would strongly recommend against starting a new regimen all at once because it will be impossible to know which products are causing problems.
For oily skin: Cerave makes a very nice (and cheap!) cleanser that is quite gentle, unscented, and works well on oily skin (link here). This is the cleanser I personally use and I really like it. In addition to a cleanser he will also need a moisturizer (yes, even for oily skin!). There is a link here that shows some of the most recommended moisturizers from people on this sub. Any of these would probably be good choices.
For acne: The acne you're describing sounds like cystic acne to me (deep, red, inflamed nodules along the jawline and chin). Unfortunately, I dont have any experience with cystic acne so I don't think I can be much help here. Cystic acne is notoriously hard to treat, so my first suggestion would be to see a derm, but maybe somebody else here can recommend some products.
Bodywash/Shampoo: This is a difficult one because there are so many ingredients that could be problematic. It might be helpful to look at all the past products that have given him issues and see if they have any ingredients in common that might be causing the irritation. SLS (sodium laureth sulfate) is a very common shampoo/bodywash ingredient that has been known to give people problems. It might be worth trying some shampoos and bodywashes that are SLS free (and unscented!) to see if this helps his skin at all.
Good luck! Hope some of this helps :)
Try CeraVe
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-Cream-Daily-Moisturizer/dp/B001V9SXXU
This is called cerave in a tub. It's a great face and body moisturizer and is highly recommended on r/SkincareAddiction. You can use it on your face and body. It won't clog your pores (like a lot of moisturizers will! You need to be sure that your moisturizer is non comeodomic!) so it should only improve your skin condition. There are pumps for it because scooping out moisture is not super hygienic. I don't use a pump, but I'm one of those girls with the dirty makeup brushes who has clear skin and only moisturizes.
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Foaming-Facial-Cleanser-Washing/dp/B003YMJJSK
Every morning and every night you should be cleansing your face. I use this cerave cleanser for my combination skin. Go to r/SkincareAddiction to find one that is a match for your skin.
I hope that this was helpful!
Hi, I have oily and dry skin so my routine looks like:
AM Routine:
2) Cerave Lotion
PM Routine:
Face masks 1-2 a week with :
OR 2) Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask depending on if my skin feels more oily or not. If its oily, I use the Aztec mud.
Thanks for the feedback!!
I've heard a lot of people recommend Cerave here before. Apparently, its something worth looking into. I've heard some things about Bioderma making people's faces dryer than Southern California. So I'm a little afraid to try them out. Avene and La Roche Posay I would have to look more into, but they look like really good cleansers.
I knew I had to switch out my moisturizer soon because it not only provides zero protection but its generic brand... so I don't expect it to be "oil-free". But I love the recommendations you provided! I'll definitely be trying them out.
Olay Renewal Cleanser.
What would you recommend for gentle cleanser and moisturizer? Is this something I should experiment with? Can you help me decide which of the following products I should use? If not I can just try all of them. I think it's worth it to throw away some money for experimentation.
Possible moisturizers I might buy:
Possible cleansers:
A quick search for chemical exfoliation shows me this. Should I try this later on?
Edit: I noticed some of these products have acids in them. I guess I can use regular hand soap for a couple days until my skin recovers. Then I can start using these products.