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Reddit mentions of Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel with Hyaluronic Acid Aloe Vera and Provitamin B5 for Acne Pimple and Blackhead Prone Skin 1.69 Fluid Ounces (50 Milliliters)
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Reddit mentions: 39
We found 39 Reddit mentions of Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel with Hyaluronic Acid Aloe Vera and Provitamin B5 for Acne Pimple and Blackhead Prone Skin 1.69 Fluid Ounces (50 Milliliters). Here are the top ones.
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Anti-acne: Recommended for pimples, blackheads, other skin impuritiespH Balanced: The pH value of healthy skin biologically inhibits growth of acne bacteriaFree From Oils and EmulsifiersMoisturizing ingredients: Hyaluronic acid increases moisture-binding capacity of the skinPromotes healthy skin: Supports skin’s protective barrier functions and natural healing processRecommended for all adults: Effective on all skin types (dry, normal, and oily) for both men and women
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Yeah, Thomas Roth’s water drench. Expensive AF but it works for me and everything irritates my skin.
I also use Sebamed clear with a few drops of squalane and put that on top. Only thing that keeps everything hydrated without irritating my face in the winter.
I have some suggestions. None of these have been moisturizing enough for me in the past though- I'm currently using products with both that irritate/break out my skin minimally. Please double check!
Hada Labo Rohto Hadalabo Gokujun Hyaluronic Lotion Moist
Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel
Cremo creme
Ceracolla Perfect Gel
Ceracolla lotion
Have not tried:
Oilatum natural repair cream
Asian beauty is where it's at mostly:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/3d18iq/cream_without_any_alcohol_fatty_alcohols_or/
SebaMed gel moisturizer. It's way better for me because it leaves no white cast (I'm medium brown) and a little for my big face seems to go a long way. It is a little sticky but paired with the watery essence my skin seems to like it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NTJJR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lOCSybJR1M5AT
I get it from amazon here but you can also get it on feelunique.com here. Good luck!
I've been in your shoes and I know how disheartening the struggle with acne can be. When we feel like it's really bad we tend to throw any and every big gun product we have at our disposal to fight acne, but these products are so harsh and can make things worse :/ If I may make some product/routine recommendations from my experience with the ebbs and flows of acne, maybe it could be helpful?
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Cleanser: Vanicream gentle cleanser (pH balanced, won't strip your skin or irritate it further, but doesn't leave a film or residue)
Treatment: if you feel the AHA works well for you, keep it here or I might suggest asalicylic acid product
Moisturizer: if you feel your cetaphil works well keep it or I would suggest something very bland and gentle, Sebamed Clear Face Gel. I would also recommend a healing/anti-inflammatory product over top of everything before you go to sleep, La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5. It has madecassoside which is a wound healing ingredient that can soothe, repair, and help with irritation; it works so well on my cystic acne!
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and in the daytime a non-pore clogging SPF, Elta MD is often well tolerated by people with acne and acne prone skin! I personally use CosRX Aloe Soothing Sunscreen tho
ZapZyt is good, it's a wash with 2% salicylic acid. There's research that salicylic acne facial washes can reduce acne. I suggest getting him a moisturizer too. Acne products dry out the skin, and using a light moisturizer can really help. I like Vanicream Light Lotion. It comes in a pump bottle, I've found boys are more likely to use products with pumps. Sebamed Face Gel is another good facial moisturizer.
> He is going through a container of spot treatment a week.
To be frank, this sounds like he's using way too much spot treatment. Is the spot treatment benzoyl peroxide? If so, make sure to only use 2.5-5%, it's just as effective as 10% but less irritating. It's ok to use spot treatment over a large area of skin to prevent breakouts but it should be a very small amount, lightly spread.
A really simple routine could look like:
PM:
or
He doesn't have to cleanse in the morning, if you could get him in the habit of using spf in the morning that would be great.
When starting a new acne treatment, skin will often get worse before it gets better. Real improvement will show after 1-3 months. Check out these links from the sidebar for future reference, they have examples of routines and other acne treatment options with recs. SCA Routine. Acne. Spot Treatments.
Same here! This has been the first moisturizer I've used for a long (almost used up my first tube..) time and no longer fear putting on my picky face Lol
Only thing that sucks about it is that its like 20 flippin bucks on amazon. So I end up ordering it from here for about half the price with shipping but it takes about 2 weeks to get over to the US. Long as I plan ahead I should be fine!
SebaMed Clear Face Care Gel
I also used Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence, hyaluronic acid, TO squalane and rosehip oil, sealed with vaseline. The unfortunate thing about not being able to use moisturizers with fatty alcohols is you have to compensate for moisture.
So many suggestions to make!
Vanicream is less irritating than CeraVe in the tub.
At night I layer Rohto Hadalabo Shirojyun Albutin Milk underneath Sebamed Clear Face Gel. If you're still not getting enough moisture, put a little Vaseline on top to seal everything in while you sleep.
Good luck!
Fellow Dutchie here! I know your struggle. I order many of the products I use from the German amazon. It's not ideal, as the prices vary every day and can get way higher than the original price. The shipping is usually cheap though.
It looks like they have the sebamed clear face care gel here for seven euros! They ship for free throughout Germany which usually means shipment is free in the Netherlands too :) good luck!
I didn't know about gel moisturiser til I found this subreddit either.
The most popular ones are:
You can find them cheaper than the places I listed. I just wanted to show you what they looked like so when you look for them, you know what they are.
Good luck with everything!
Nivea can actually be quite irritating. For one it has fragrance, which irritates a lot of people and shouldn't really be in anyones routine IMO. It also has some other ingredients that can cause problems for some people, like alcohol, lanolin, silicones, etc.
I would try something more minimal and meant for sensitive skin. Vanicream is a brand made especially for this, so I'd recommend their Lite Lotion. Cerave is another good choice. If you want to get fancy, La Roche Posay has some good products too.
As a last resort you could try Sebamed, which is aloe based and is recommended for people when every other moisturizer seems to cause problems for them.
Also you should check out this website, www.skincarisma.com, which helps to understand what ingredients are in a product and see if it's safe.
This is a safer option. I really like it, it has never given me any issues. And if it’s not moisturizing enough just add some drops of squalane oil ;)
> Can I ask, does this process take a lot of time for you?
Nah, not at all! I guess the thing that takes the most time is cleansing, since I apply moisturizer & sunscreen while watching stuff, multitasking, whatever. Takes under 30 seconds to apply those anyway!
> And with moisturizer and sunscreen, does it not feel sticky or thick on the face?
Depends on the kind you get! There are tons of cosmetically elegant options if you're looking for a thin moisturizer or matte drying sunscreens.
Using light layers for your moisturizer also helps, and you don't have to use products that you don't enjoy using, y'know? If you only like applying moisturizer in the PM, go for it! Whatever works for you and your skin.
If you're looking for lighter, matte drying things, you might want to check out:
Moisturizers
Sunscreen:
This is a mixture of Western sunscreens and Asian sunscreens. A lot of the common Western sunscreens are kinda shitty, at least if you're looking for one that dries matte, has sufficient protection, and doesn't feel heavy. They usually hit one or two of those factors but completely bungle the third. That means that a lot of these recs will be Asian sunscreens. Don't write them off because of that (or because the names are a bit extra) - they're easy to get a hold of, typically hit most of the "perfect sunscreen" factors, and they're a whole different ballgame from your mum's Coppertone. If you want a lightweight, matte sunscreen, go for one of these.
There's some Western ones thrown in here too - not all Western sunscreens are bad! - it's just typically easier to find a cosmetically elegant sunscreen from Korea or Japan.
Dr. Lin Skincare Daily Hydrating Gel, 4 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FTG6YLY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_X8ZKzbK1A4D1K
^ this is what I use
Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NTJJR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_z9ZKzb51402MZ
^ I have never personally used this, but it is very basic/straightforward and receives good reviews
No problem, I am glad to help! Yeah, chemical sunscreens don't seem to bother me either, it's very weird lol. Yes, I see! It can be a challenge finding a sunscreen that works while also taking into consideration rosácea too. Hmmm, I have two ideas! I don't know if they will help, but here goes:
Awww, I feel your pain :/ It can be really expensive trying and testing products until you find the right one!! Lol my bank account knows all about that XD
Hope this helps somewhat!!
I second Sebamed already mentioned here! The one I use is more of a gel with aloe in it. Afterwards put a super thin layer of Vaseline on - it’ll help seal the moisture in to help heal the area and it’ll keep you from bugging it since it’s a little slimey.
If the area has any open wounds look into hydrocolloid bandages! Make sure the area is freshly clean with no ointments/lotions/serums before putting them on. You can keep them on for 3-7 days and even shower with them on! I prefer the gel-like ones over the tegaderm sheets (which are more like adhesive plastic wrap).
Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NTJJR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-hW3CbGRT3JF0
Band-Aid HydroSeal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077TN7L3R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TiW3CbSAZJN21
I'd really recommend a gel if you have acne prone skin! A lot of the recommended moisturizers in the beginner's routine have alcohol which can clog the pores for some people, so watch out for that.
This is Sebamed clear face gel from the beginner's recommendations.
This is Simple's gel moisturizer
Either one would be good for your skin, based on what you've said, so take your pick. I would not recommend using CeraVe or Cetaphil if you get acne and have oily skin.
When do you train? For example, if you train first thing in the morning, don't wash your face before training (just splash with water), then go home and cleanse and moisturize. Try to only cleanse 2x per day. If you have one work out early in the day and one late in the day, just do your skincare after each of these workouts.
Yes, in 2 weeks change your cleanser (you can try CeraVe foaming maybe?)
2 weeks after that (4 weeks from now), add a chemical exfoliant - a BHA or AHA.
I recomend this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003NTJJR0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Edit: i already used this before beard jorney and it is great to mosturize dont know id it is good for beard growth...
I had a similar question with pocketderm and irritation/moisturizers. Was actually using the same cetaphil moisturizer you were. She suggested these, which don't seem to have fatty alcohols in them when I looked up the ingredients:
4. Re moisturizers, I recommend EltaMD AM, (may be used at night as well; does not contain sunscreen http://amzn.to/SoLIsA ), or Sebamed Clear Face Gel ( http://amzn.to/UxWqiu ).
Other excellent options include Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, Vanicream Lite lotion: http://amzn.to/1rYCiom
or Vanicream Skin Cream: http://amzn.to/10GUwyU
Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003NTJJR0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You definitely need a moisturizer. Have a look at the holy grail threads and get a solid beginner's routine of cleanse, moisturize, and SPF before you add more products. If your face is properly hydrated and moisturized, that will do a lot for your visible lines, and sunscreen will help immensely with anti-aging.
I don't know how many moisturizers you've tried, but Avene Tolerance and Sebamed Clear Face Gel have minimal ingredients. If a moisturizer is breaking you out, you're just sensitive to an ingredient and you'll have to move on to another, there's no "adjustment period" for non-avtive products. Some people with very sensitive skin will keep a list of all the products and ingredients they've tried so they can narrow down what they're sensitive to.
Can you get the sebamed clear skin gel? I like it and it's good for all kinds of acne.
I think it really helped calm down my very irritated skin
Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel, 50 ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NTJJR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_O0yXzb08NBFYQ
So my moisturizer is PH 5.5. Is that high or low? Because im really confused about my skin right now. When I cleanse and moisturize its fine. But when I cleanse and exfoliate and then moisturize my skin starts to burn. Im thinking that I may have oily skin but rather combination or dry sking.
Routine:
MORNING:
Link: https://www.amazon.com/EUCERIN-DERMOPURE-Face-Cleansing-400ml/dp/B0779W6HCW
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Sebamed-Clear-Face-Care-Gel/dp/B003NTJJR0/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1521731233&sr=1-1&keywords=sebamed+clear+face+gel
link: https://www.amazon.com/Biore-Perfect-Face-Milk-Spf50/dp/B00SM99KY8/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1521731294&sr=1-8&keywords=bior%C3%A9+sunscreen
EVENING:
Link: http://theordinary.com/product/rdn-salicylic-acid-2pct-solution-30ml?redir=1
I have been using it fairly long but my skins didnt get that much better. Especially redness. My face had blemishes I think they are called in english. Like these little spots of red that didnt hurt or feel different to touch they were just red. Also at the start the cleanser made my face feel tight but now it doesnt and the moisturizer did the same at first but it doesnt do that anymore either.
edit: formatting
If you can't find that one, maybe you'd like [Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel] (https://www.amazon.de/dp/B003NTJJR0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_SneLzbVY8V2B8) it's also a clear gel and it absorbs pretty quickly
It looks like a mix of folliculitis caused by malassezia (fungal acne) and bacterial acne. I'm not sure but all products below are safe for skin with fungal / bacterial acne.
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Wow, thank you for your long answer. I appreciate your effort!
I needed some time to understand all the stuff you mentioned.
But it cleared up many things :)
I am going to buy some of the things from your list (can you please look over the products I chose):
One question: What do you think about the Nivea moisturizer?
So I try some products:
Balea MED night moisturisers
and sebamed Clear Face Care Gel
Things I buy maybe later, after I tried all the stuff above:
I have some questions:
PM:
AM:
Sorry, that I have so many questions.
Liebe Grüße zurück vom Niederrhein :)
I ordered mine from Amazon. The projected delivery date was for a month after I ordered, but it took less than two weeks to arrive. Got it here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NTJJR0/ref=pe_385040_128020140_TE_3p_dp_1
Can you get a tube of SebaMed Clear Face Gel on Amazon Prime to hold you over? It's generally considered a pretty simple moisturizer for acne-prone skin.
Also, none of the COSRX products you mentioned have fatty alcohols in them. So that might not be the problem. You should check out CosDNA to see what the actual ingredient commonalities are.
Thanks for that eye-opener, what would your opinion on the following be:
http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/1574/5047/3--step/Step-3-Moisturize/Dramatically-Different-Moisturizing-Gel/with-pump--Combination-to-Oily-Skin-Types
Clinique's dramatically different moisturizing gel
https://www.boots.com/en/Clean-Clear-Dual-Action-Oil-Free-Moisturiser-100ml_914/
http://www.bravuralondon.com/moisturise/blackheads/azulen-moisturiser-50ml.html
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sebamed-Clear-Face-Care-50ml/dp/B003NTJJR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416959934&sr=8-1&keywords=Clear+Face+Care+Gel
Many people here like SebaMed, including me (super acne-prone): https://www.amazon.com/Sebamed-Clear-Face-Care-Gel/dp/B003NTJJR0/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486151549&sr=8-1&keywords=sebamed+clear+face
Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NTJJR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7s1rzbBJHZBMC
Is this it? A LOT of the reviews on Amazon are citing a reference from Curology which makes me skeptical.
And does the Garnier one exist in a bottle instead of a pot? I've had issues with pots reintroducing bacteria from my fingers to my face.
i have pores so large theyre visible from a decent distance away. Is there a way to decrease their size? I currently use Cetaphil Daily Cleanser twice a day. Once in the morning, once at night before bed. Both in the shower. I periodically wash my face throughout the day but if i miss once chance to get rid of grease i immediately break out within 12 hours. I've tried Proactiv a long time ago, I've tried Clean and Clear spot treatment, Clean and Clear oil absorbing sheets, which works pretty well, i just ran out. Sebamed clear face gel, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-touch Sunscreen, SPF 30, and even Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, For all skin types and theyve ALL made me breakout except the Cetaphil daily cleanser Normal to Oily skin...
Now i've used all these products at random times... not all on the same. I've really been actively trying to get this under control since late 2014. So each time something makes me breakout, i'll try a new product.. At one time I was using (per the suggestion of a beauty stylist) to use cetaphil daily cleanser, Sebamed face gel, and then Neutrogena Ultra sheer Sunscreen in the morning to get me ready for the day. Then use the absorbing sheets throughout the day to maintain a clean face. Not get any dirt in my pores.
So thats the story... if someone, ANYONE can help me, I would appreciate it so much. If i really need to see a dermatologist, i guess thats my last resort. I really like to try all options before seeing a doc. Please let me know if you can help out. It's greatly appreciated!!!
Yes. I use SebaMed Clear Face Gel.
I also am only using the AHA once a week and stopping my Curology the night before, of, and after. Apart from the maybe more breakouts, my skin on that side doesn't seem too different in texture from the non-AHA side. No redness, itchy, flaking, etc.
From what I understand, Vaseline isn't technically a moisturizer, but an occlusive - basically, a skin protectant. It wouldn't provide moisture to your skin as much as simply help keep in the moisture that's already there. So you'd put it on after a moisturizer.
As for blindly trying moisturizers, I feel you. Here's what you can do to make less blind choices:
For me, CeraVe is BAD. Just doesn't work for people. After tons of trial and error, I use a Neutrogena moisturizer I rarely see mentioned here. SebaMed Clear Face Gel didn't break me out and worked okay, but didn't moisturize too well. It was like the only thing it could do was not break me out, but nothing else.
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.
Right now I'm using Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel.. it's okay, better than nothing really but not as moisturizing as I would like. I just ordered Hada Labo Rohto Hadalabo Gokujun Hyaluronic Lotion because people seem to rave over at /r/AsianBeauty about it for hydration. It contains Hyaluronic Acid which is apparently really good for hydrating the skin.. you're supposed to put it on before you moisturize according to what I've read.
I also started using Cosrx Low PH Good Morning Gel as a cleanser.. just started this morning so too early to give a review on it but I purchased it because I read so much about it working well with dehydrated skin. I also have a new moisturizing coming in the mail.. Dr. Lin Skincare Daily Hydrating Gel which also contains Hyaluronic Acid but again can't give a review on this one quite yet.
The least you could do though is order the Sebamed moisturizer as there's a low chance it'll break you out further (and you definitely need to start moisturizing). The reason I say there's a low chance it'll break you out is because there's not really anything harmful in it as far as I can tell and it's completely devoid of alcohols which is why I purchased it initially.
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&psc=1), [this] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003YMJJSK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&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!
Here are some suggestions. I put in links for you to do some more research:
Cleanser: CeraVe hydrating cleanser .
Oily skin/sebum: TO Niacinamide + zinc
Blackheads (unclogs cleans inside pores) : TO salicylic Acid 2% or Paulas choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant
Moisturizer: for blackhead prone skin: Sebamed Clear face gel
For oily skin, absorbs oil, matte finish Avene Hydrating cream
If you contact DECIEM and tell them about your skin, your issues and what you wish to achieve, they will send you a regime with suggestion for you, with the products and the order which to layer them. And it’s free!