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Reddit mentions of CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM
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- Controlled release facial moisturizing lotion
- Non-comedogenic
- SPF 30
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| Height | 6 Inches |
| Length | 2 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 3 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Weight | 0.28 Pounds |
| Width | 3 Inches |
Sorry it took me a while. I had some research to do for you. This is what I've found:
So I took a look at the ingredients of your face wash. The ingredients are fine, but one in particular makes me uncomfortable. Take a look here.
The moisturizer is okay, but has alcohol in it, which is recommended to avoid for dry skin. It also has isocetyl stearate, which flags as an irritant. I'm not sure exactly what it does, but I like to stay away from things that are flagged that highly. See here.
I've done some more research on dry skin and improving your type of skin texture, which is called 'orange peel skin', and here are some products I think may work for you. Remember, if you decide to go with any of them, introduce them one at a time, and give at least two weeks between each introduction to make sure they don't break you out or irritate you.
That's it! After about 3/4 months you should see an improvement. Make sure you're not exfoliating, scrubbing your face, or rubbing it really hard with a towel.
The gospel from /r/skincareaddiction is that chemical exfoliation will help. A good place to start is BHA (beta hydroxy acid) - a popular drugstore product that contains this exfoliant is the Stridex medicated pads in the red box. At night, you would wash your face, pat dry, swipe a Stridex pad over it, wait for it to dry, moisturize if necessary, then go to bed.
Warning that BHA and other chemical exfoliants can make your face more sensitive to sunlight; SPF is a must. I use Cerave "AM" moisturizer that contains SPF 30.
My group of friends and I all use the same- CeraVe. My hoity-toity dermatologist recommended it years ago and it's great stuff. Also, you can buy it at any drugstore for pretty cheap. Link to reviews here!
Do I need a primer? Suggestions appreciated!
It's mainly for my back as I have some breakouts and I wanted to start tackling them. I'm in doubt since I've read that BP bleaches clothes and I wanted something I could use liberally without worries.
Also, I am using some BP10% on my face for spot treatment, I supposed the acne.org would be less flaking since it's 2.5% and thought maybe I could apply this on my face liberally too?
Suggestions on cheaper or better would be gladly appreciated as well as reviews!
I use this aveeno cream. I've used this because it's faster and don't have to wait a whole lot to apply the bit of makeup I use. I've read here you guys don't trust much in the moisturize+SPF combos. What do you have to say about this one? Yeh or nay?
Cleanser: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CeraVe-Hydrating-Cleanser-12-oz/dp/B000YJ2SKM/
AM/PM toner: http://www.paulaschoice.co.uk/resist-advanced-replenishing-toner-skin-remodeling-complex.html
AM treatment: https://www.victoriahealth.com/product/Vitamin-C-Suspension-23-HA-Spheres-2/12197
AM moisturizer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CeraVe-Facial-Moisturizing-Lotion-AM/dp/B003WN1ELQ/
PM moisturizer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CeraVe-Facial-Moisturizing-Lotion-PM/dp/B00365DABC/ or if your dry skin needs something thicker - https://www.amazon.co.uk/CeraVe-Intensive-Stretch-Mark-Cream/dp/B00IFH3FIY/
PM treatment: https://www.victoriahealth.com/product/Advanced-Retinoid-2/12195
They're not all from Amazon, but they're all located within the UK so shipping charges should be minimal. I would also recommend waiting for a promotion (either free shipping or % based discount) from Paula's Choice before purchasing the toner.
You can get Cerave in the tub on Amazon for £14.18. It may seem steep but keep in mind it's a large tub of almost 500g. The daytime lotion which has SPF 30 sun protection is also on Amazon for £11.50. Both qualify for free Amazon delivery.
You can buy Cetaphil at Boots, however, per gram it's more expensive than the Cerave (£3.15 vs £3.81 per 100g).
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Acne isn't really a hygiene issue, in fact over cleansing or over exfoliating can worsen some people's skin by damaging the skin's barrier function ((keeps water in, bacteria and irritants out). Might be worth discussing it with her GP, in case any medication is affecting her skin - someone on the US sub suggested a link recently.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle yet effective topical active, I've just done an entry for the Wiki on it. From the research it is anti inflammatory, regulates sebum production, can strengthen the skin barrier at 2% to 4%. The 4% Nicam brand gel appears in the British National Formulary, so is either on prescription or only at the pharmacy counter. The 4% Freederm brand gel is in the acne section.
http://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddictionUK/wiki/ingredients
If you cannot face an extra step in the routine, some products include niacinamide, the most likely to have a decent percentage is CeraVe AM or PM lotions (Amazon as they are US products). AM also has sunscreen which you would need to be using when you are acid exfoliating anyway (photo sensitising). CeraVe contains lipids to strengthen the skin barrier.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cerave-Time-Facial-Moisturizing-Lotion/dp/B003WN1ELQ/
A gentle cleanser is important, this sub recommends the Boots Simply Sensitive wash which is free of harsh surfactants. Half price at Boots right now £1.25. Nothing stopping you using that for face and body if you don't want two products.
http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Simply-Sensitive-Foaming-Cleansing-Wash-150ml_1189231/
Third option is to switch the glycolic acid out for salicylic acid, which is oil soluble so unclogs the pores not just lifts dead skin. This is drying so may be a nightmare without moisturiser tho. Salicylic acid looks to be in the Clearasil pads.
Doctor may advocate benzoyl peroxide but IMO stay away from that. It is basically bleaching the skin surface, is very drying so really needs moisturiser, and over time is not great for the skin barrier.
You could also try some facial sunscreen/moisturizer! I use Cerave AM, and I feel like it helps more than my tinted primer.
It may be just me, but I found that moisturizing better helped reduce some of the redness. It's not gone, but I use that in the morning and put on Vaseline at night (thin layer, pat dry after a few), and my flares haven't been as bad since. Hope this and the other suggestion help!
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.
FYI I just bought both from amazon individually and it was like $8 cheaper than the bundle
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WN1ELQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00365DABC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Thanks for the recommendation!
I appreciate the help!
I just ordered the blotting sheets you linked. I will try those out for a few weeks and see how they are.
Tbh still a little hesitant (more like intimidated haha) about the mineral powder, but if I wanna try something new, I will order the mineral powder/brush. I am still a SCA newbie.
So each time I use the blotting sheets, do I need to reapply my moisturizer again? Or is that not necessary?
I use this. It's cheap and has sunscreen and works very well. I think CVS stocks it.
Wait, is that just a body lotion? If so, you should probably be using something that's specifically for your face. I get what you mean about moisturizer feeling heavy though. I went to the dermatologist about a week ago and they gave me a few samples of moisturizers that I actually like more than others that I have used. They don't feel heavy at all and they're probably better for your skin because they're fragrance free and approved by dermatologists...I'm probably going to buy them when the samples are empty. I got this and this. They both have SPF 30, but I usually use a little extra sunscreen anyway. Oh, and you wash your makeup off at night, right? Usually my routine is using a cream cleanser on my wet face to get most of the makeup off, then using makeup remover on a cotton pad for the rest of my eye makeup, and then using my Clarisonic with a Neutrogena cleanser. After my face is dry from that I apply the foundation and my skin feels pretty good after that.
I'm Somali and I use Cerave AM facial moisterising lotion. I don't see a white cast when I rub it in.
CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM 3 fl oz https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003WN1ELQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WZCRCb5C8KVYN
CeraVe AM Lotion with sunblock: adequate sun protection? Because it's been working great for almost a year, but I can't decide if it provides sufficient blockage from long term sun damage. It matters because I drive A LOT for my job.
Oh good god... Okay, well you asked for it...
I work third shift, so my routine is a little backwards because of that.
I usually shower in the morning before bed (about 8am). In the shower: First thing I do is shampoo my hair, if I shampoo that day (I usually shampoo 3x a week) and I use SheaMoisture shampoo. After that I condition with SheaMoisture conditioner and leave it in, I put my hair in a clip and continue showering. I wash the front half of my body and whatnot, then I wash my face with Cerave. Then I take the clip out of my hair, rinse the conditioner, and then I use one of those loofas on a stick to wash my back. I actually just started that this week, I noticed that washing my back after rinsing conditioner helped with bacne a lot but there was one spot in the center of my back that I couldn't reach that still had acne.
Then I turn off the water, and standing in the shower I flip my hair over and finger comb it with SheaMoisture leave in conditioner. Then while my head is still flipped, I squirt one handful of Garnier Fructis gel into my hand and scrunch it all around my hair. Then I get one more squirt and go through my hair and twist out individual strands. Then I wrap my hair in a Microfiber towel wrap and I sleep all day with that on. I'm waffling between sleeping with that and sleeping with a tshirt on my head, I can't decide which one is better yet.
Once I step out of the shower, I wipe my face with Stridex in the red box and let that dry for 20 minutes. After that, if I have any active whiteheads, I pop them and stick hydrocolloid bandages on them. Then I rub a mixture of Jojoba and Tea tree oil on my face, I use it in 1 tea tree/9 jojoba oil parts. Then I put vaseline on my hands and lips and go to bed. Sometimes if my hands and cuticles are really bad I slather my hands and sleep with gloves on.
When I wake up (around 5pm) I wash my face with Cerave again, and moisturize with Cerave and I use Trader Joe's sunscreen. Then I flip my hair upside down and sit on the toilet and dry my hair with a hair dryer and diffuser attachment, and then flip back over and kinda organize my part and stuff like that. Then, FINALLY, I am ready for the day.
SO YEAH. Most people regret asking.
I use this sunscreen moisturizer from CerAve. There's a review that says not to use a primer with it, or use your fingers to apply your makeup or it makes your makeup pill, but I do both of those things and never had any issues. I guess it just depends on how your skin reacts to it! I use this every weekday morning to save a few minutes on my routine before work. I sleep as much as I can in the morning!
My routine is not really indie. There is a lot of stuff about routines on /r/skincareaddiction btw.
Mine is like this:
Morning
Evening:
(0. if wearing makeup. Rub jojoba oil all over, and wipe off with damp microfiber cloth)
Here is a list of products:
http://www.amazon.com/Noble-Formula-Pyrithione-Zinc-Soap/dp/B004R3TBEC
http://www.amazon.com/Zwipes-Microfiber-Cleaning-36-Pack-Assorted/dp/B000XECJES
http://www.amazon.com/Stridex-Strength-Medicated-Maximum-Count/dp/B000O1KP1O
http://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-Facial-Lotion-Ounce/dp/B003WN1ELQ
http://www.paulaschoice.com/shop/collections/Skin-Balancing/_/Skin-Balancing-Oil-Reducing-Cleanser?ftlt=nonbranded&gclid=CL7nkp7kwMECFZBi7AodpFAALA
http://www.paulaschoice.com/shop/Clear-Acne-Treatments/_/Clear-Regular-Strength-Daily-Skin-Clearing-Treatment/
http://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-Cream-16-Ounce/dp/B001V9SXXU
http://www.amazon.com/Surgeons-Skin-Secret-Pump-Ounce/dp/B005N9BHQY
http://store.acne.org/jojoba-oil
I didn't realize that CeraVe made a SPF 50 face lotion, but I see the face and the body ones on Amazon. Yep, you can use either on your face. Body SPF products tend to be heavier. It's really hard in general to find a sunscreen that doesn't feel greasy, so paying more for the "face" version can be worth it. I recommend reading the Amazon reviews. I haven't tried either of these but the active ingredients (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) leave a white cast on your face which can be really annoying and obvious.
Another to consider is CeraVe AM which is a physical-chemical sunscreen and shouldn't leave a noticeable white cast.
Finding the perfect sunscreen is hard. I think many of us here have tried dozens before finding the perfect one. So you just gotta experiment a bit.
hey, I use this for the face, neck, and back of the neck. its usually $3 cheaper on amazon (almost $13-14 at CVS) so i included a link.
http://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-Facial-Lotion-Ounce/dp/B003WN1ELQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1397065550&sr=8-4&keywords=cera+ve+moisturizer
This is a AM version, i pretty sure the only difference between the Am and PM version is that the AM version has SPF 30.
if you using a face wash in the morning and night, you might want to do that too. Anything by Nuetrigina or Cera Ve is usually good. I prefer Cerave just I have fairly sensitive skin and their products have really helped me.
Theres also other higher end specialty companies like SircuitSkin (I use their face wash now, and some serums) but they are fairly expensive. I was in your boat like 2 years ago where i wasn't really using anything for my skin. I would say start using the basics like face wash and moisturizer and as you get more comfortable and ready to spend more then look at serums or something (if you want). Good luck, if you have any other questions don't hesitate, give me a shout out.
I use CeraVe AM moisturizer which doubles as 30 SPF sunscreen! It’s clear when rubbed in, feels moisturizing, and welp protects you from the sun.
CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WN1ELQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fXEvDb42CCJQX
Invest in a good dry shampoo to keep oil at bay. I like Living Proof. It's pricey but well worth it. To look a it more "adult" and put together, I'll use a hair clip like this or this rather than a hair tie. Still out of the way but a bit more elegant. Also, a hair stylist can help you with a look that is elegant and "adult" but still easy to work with. Get trims so your hair can stay healthy.
What I do is put a wavy hair mousse in my hair when it's damp, blow dry my roots for volume and go eat breakfast/do makeup/fold laundry/whatever for about 10-15minutes, my hair dries fast. Then when it's all dry I have some nice waves and put in dry shampoo to soak any oil up, run a serum through the ends for some shine and to keep fly aways down and clip it back. Sounds like a lot but it takes me about 5-7 minutes of hands-on time. Also I find that the more I take care of my skin, the more rested and healthy I look. I use a good moisturizer at night and a hydrating eye cream. A little under eye concealer and mascara goes a loooooong way in helping my self confidence when going out in public.
Invest in yourself. It's not "high maintenance" to make sure you have clean, neat and healthy hair. Taking care of your skin is equally important in my opinion. I feel so much more productive and organized when I take just ten minutes to put myself together in the morning.
Products I like:
hair clips I haven't used these particular ones, just this style.
favorite dry shampoo
argan oil serum
mousse for volume
love this face moisturizer with spf
this eye cream works wonders for me
I think that it would benefit you to moisturize, maybe try
vanicream https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003XWG880/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491787308&sr=8-1&keywords=vanicream+lotion&dpPl=1&dpID=41u5w5Sl2hL&ref=plSrch
for the night and
cerave for mornings https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003WN1ELQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491787357&sr=8-1&keywords=cerave+am&dpPl=1&dpID=51EbLYslc4L&ref=plSrch (with sunscreen) for the day? It would make your skin look softer.
You don't have to of course, just my advice.
I'm a fan of the CeraVe moisturizers after they were recommended by my derm. There's a PM version without sunscreen and an AM version with SPF 30. Buying both seems expensive up front but the bottles last me like 2+ months usually, and it's still cheaper than a lot of alternatives and has widespread retail availability.
Hi,
Some questions before I order a new routine (which will be patch tested and added one at a time ofc :) ).
I have somewhat dry skin with a few instances of acne showing up from time to time, I also have some PIH.
My idea of routine is to:
in the evening/night before bed:
Shower, cleanse with cerave hydrating cleanser,
Paulas choice AHA 8% gel (to exfoliate and get rid of PIH),
Moisturise with cerave in the tub.
In the morning:
Cerave sunscreen (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cerave-Time-Facial-Moisturizing-Lotion/dp/B003WN1ELQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425218094&sr=8-1&keywords=cerave+sunscreen)
I prefer to shower once a day and doing that shower in the evening, so thats why I wanted the routine in the evening.
So some questions about this:
Will the hydrating cleanser be enough to cleanse the sunscreen?
What is the difference of cerave sunscreen labeled AM and PM? Do I need both?
Overall does this sound like a legit routine to you? Anything I should think about or add?
Thank you very much!
Thank you!
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 :)
My CereVe moisturizer is also a sunscreen or is that not right?
Maybe I will just try the Stridex now and pair it with my OCM. Would trying out maybe like.. stridex before getting in the shower, then using my CereVe cleanser in shower, then my moisurizer/sunscreen after shower in the mornings and use OCM at night be a good starting point? Or is that too much stuff happening at once on my face in the AM?
Sure, though it's a little wonky at the moment. If you subscribe to /r/skincareaddiction, it should look familiar.
I typically use CeraVe Moisturizer AM and Biore Aqua Rich for SPF (which is super important, and it goes on great under makeup.)
In the evening, I remove my makeup with Garnier Makeup Removing Lotion and wash my face with Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Foaming Cleanser using a konjac sponge to exfoliate all my dead skin. I'll finish it by moisturizing, usually with CeraVe PM.
That said, and I know this is against skincareaddiction's patch test advice, but every few days I've been trying different types of moisturizer or other skincare samples I have lying around. I highly recommend [Sephora's sleeping masks in pearl and rose] (http://www.sephora.com/sleeping-mask-P398102?skuId=1668623), as well as fresh's black tea mask and seaberry oil or their Lotus Face Cream. A sample for glamglow's supermud was AMAZING, but it's really expensive so I'm looking for similar products now.
I think that's everything I've tried in the last month. Again, I don't necessarily recommend going crazy with tons of different face products, but my skin seemed to respond better when I broke routine. I got dry in the first place by doing too much treatment in terms of AHA and BHA's and BP for acne, so I stopped all of them and focused on hydration instead. I think it's a lot harder to overdose on moisturizers! They've helped immensely. I hope this helped you!
I'll check em out, but there's like 6 options of each choice, like if you're oily or dry or anything.
Based on those pictures is there something I should specifically get?
If not, then, I'll grab this one and This one And they won't leave my face oily or anything right? I've used someone's moisturizer before and my skin felt gross after.
Also, thank you :)
CeraVe makes stuff specifically for the face, if you like using CeraVe maybe stick with it
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-AM-Moisturizer-Daytime/dp/B003WN1ELQ/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1520886327&sr=1-7&keywords=cerave+face
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Renewing-Moisturizer-Niacinamide-Peptide/dp/B00SNPCSUY/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1520886327&sr=1-8&keywords=cerave%2Bface&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Facial-Moisturizing-Lotion-Lightweight/dp/B00365DABC/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1520886327&sr=1-4&keywords=cerave+face
For acneic skin, I would recommend:
Drugstore:
Burt's Bee's
CeraVe
Neutrogena
A little more expensive:
Dermalogica
Algenist (sorry couldn't find on Amazon, but it is a great product!)
Philosophy
Ok...Here we go! This is a very relevant topic to me so get ready for a long reply ha!
I have cystic acne that only came up after going off of birth control a year ago. I've tried SO MANY things, but nothing worked! It wasn't until we started TTC when I was taking more vitamins that it finally got better, but it was still not great.
I found a routine that keeps it in check though and it involves Manuka Oil! My skin is in the best shape it has ever been! So here is what I found that works for me:
AM: I wash my face with Era Organics Natural Face Wash. About 3x per week I use their scrub. Then mix a little bit of Manuka Oil with CeraVe AM Moisturizer then apply Bare Minerals powder concealer.
PM: I remove my make up as soon as I get home from work with Micellar Cleansing Water and wash with the Era Organics face wash. Then I put a little bit of organic sweet almond oil along with the manuka oil on a cotton round and apply that to my face to moisturize. Sometimes I'll swap out the almond oil for CeraVe PM moisturizer, but the almond oil seems to help a little better.
Along with this routine, I take 30 mg of zinc and the recommended dose of vegan DHA every day, 5000 IU of vitamin D M-F, along with my prenatal. But I swear by the zinc. Here is a little information on why zinc helps with acne.
As for my chest and back (I get pimples there too but not cystic) I've been putting witch hazel and manuka oil on a cotton round every morning/evening and it has really helped clear it up! Granted I just started this routine a week ago so I hope it continues!!!
For someone who has struggled with this to the point of tears, I finally feel like I have it under control!!
Routine:
I only use the AHA at night, and only do it every few days. I feel like that is the cause for when my face gets more red (we're talking the very next night still) and stays warm.
How is my routine looking though? I know I have mostly western products I apologize.
Sorry for all the text! I had made a thread cause I didn't read rule 9, oops. Tldr included.
New routine (Acne)
I visited the side bar for Acne prone skin under basic routines and bought some stuff. I went to Walmart so I wasn't able to find some of recommended products so I just got ones that I thought were similar or use some that i had at home.
I've been using the cleanser and treatment product I listed for a while now, although I ran out of the treatment cream few weeks ago and never replaced it until yesterday, The only change I saw was that it makes the acne appear less red while its on. Oh and for the past week I've also been using tretinion cream that i got waay back only before I go to bed. Should I stop using this?
I used the products in this order this morning. Pretty much the way I listed them. Cleanser, exfoliant (burned), clearasil treatment, CeraVE sunscreen moisturizer since it was in the morning (burned when I applied it and continued to do so for a while).
well here are my questions
Don't know if it matters but I'm a guy who shaves every two days (military) and I've already switched to razors with fewer blades.
Tldr; First bullet list are the products i bought/have, Second list are my questions.
yes, i do. and im yellow. realistically, you should be wearing sunscreen everyday on your face at the very least. it will minimize wrinkles and freckles as you get older. i use cerave and its non-greasy and easy to apply in the morning. it's available here on amazon
as for products
This is my stuffs
bHA
AHA
oil for cleaning
am_lotion
I would try a moisturizer with sunscreen in it! I think cerave has one that has spf, and it’s pretty cheap. And it’s a two in one which is one less step to remember! Most importantly choose one without fragrance and dye! Here’s the link:
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-AM-Moisturizer-Daytime/dp/B003WN1ELQ
Could you order a chemical exfoliant online? I live in the US, so I guess I take for granted that most products are easily available to me, but surely at least Amazon will ship to France.
Here's the BHA from the beginner's routine on the amazon.fr site: http://www.amazon.fr/Blistex-Stridex-Quotidiens-Salicylique-R%C3%A9sistance/dp/B000NUN8BK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409319131&sr=8-1&keywords=stridex
And here's an AHA (although this one can has the potential to be too harsh if using an AHA for the first time): http://www.amazon.fr/Alpha-Hydrox-Lotion-175-Ml/dp/B000052YM7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409319294&sr=8-1&keywords=Alpha+Hy
The AHA's and BHA's from Paula's Choice are also recommended on this sub. I checked, and they do ship to France.
As for the sunscreen, the one you linked isn't specifically for the face. Look into one that's formulated for facial use; the others can have ingredients that irritate your skin. I've used this one with no problems: http://www.amazon.fr/Cerave-Temps-Visage-Lotion-Hydratante/dp/B003WN1ELQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1409319522&sr=8-5&keywords=cerave But there are a ton of facial sunscreens out there. Do some research, try some out, but just make sure you're wearing one!
For Drugstore finds, CeraVe AM Lotion SPF 30 is a great find. It can be a little thick and therefore sometimes more tricky to spread than the softer Eucerin Daily Protection SPF 30 which I also used for a while but do not see mentioned here a lot.
I have been lurking ScA for about three weeks now and I have learned so much!
Here is my current Skin Care Routine I have developed and I would love some input.
[AM]
>100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffiene Eye Cream
This product smells so great, just like coffee beans. It wakes me right up in the morning! It is a bit greasy though. I still like to use it because it feels like a little treat for me in the morning!
>CeraVe AM SPF 30 Moisturizer
This product is great. It is so light in the morning and does not leave my skin feeling greasy at all! When it is summer, I will be needing more protection and I plan on using Cetaphil's 50+ SPH moisturizer. Has anyone had luck with this?
>Sometimes I will use Nutrogena's Healthy Skin Enhancer SPH 20
I believe this is a tinted moisturizer? I use this when I want a bit more even looking skin-color. It also contains a retinol treatment it says.
This is all I use in the morning, I also do not put on any make-up.
[PM]
>Cleanse with Nubian Heritage Indian Hemp & Neem Oil
I really like this product since it has all natural and good ingredients! It doesn't leave my skin feeling tight at all, and I usually have that issue with cleansers. I usually only cleanse if I feel my like face is very dirty though.
> Exfoliate with Silk Natural's 8% AHA Toner
I did have some issues with my skin 'purging' to this product for the first few days, I got little bumps on my forehead, but after that I really noticed my skin getting clearer. I do want to switch to a product that helps with evening skin-tone.
I want 20 minutes before I put on other products.
>CeraVe Eye Cream
I just started using this last week and it really reduces puffiness! With that though more fine-lines are visible... and I am not sure what to do about that. Also i noticed that my undereyes feel kind of tense now.. is that normail
>Moisturizer with Silk Natural's Firming Moisturizer
THIS IS THE BEST MOISTURIZER! My skin looks so radiant the next day! It looks brighter and still feels soft and supple, yet my skin feels firmer. I was using a trial but noticed a difference after the first night! I am now purchasing the full size bottle.
[Products I will be introducing into my routine]
I ordered the following from Paula's Choice:
>RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% Alpha Hydroxy Acid
>Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Serum
>RESIST Pure Radiance Skin Brightening Treatment
I was hoping these products would help me with evening my skin-tone. Let me know if anyone has had luck with these PC products. I've heard great things!
This is a basic routine that I think is great for anybody
Cleanser: you said you have dry skin so you need a more hydrating cleanser
Chemical exfoliant: I recommend a AHA exfoliant from Paula's choice AHA's are generally good for dry skin and not as drying as salicylic acid
Sunscreen: in the AM is a definite must for anything wrong with your skin really I recommend the cerave am moisturizer (make sure weather you pick that or not you get a sunscreen with at least spf 30)
Moisturizer: I also recommend you get the cerave moisturizing lotion
I said mainly all cerave products cause they have great ingredients and are pretty affordable for most but try them out for your self and see how u like it idk about a hydrating cleanser though
CeraVe lotion with SPF 30 really recommended from /r/SkincareAddiction.
That's not a rocketing price - that's the price in different countries.
If you check camelcamelcamel using Cerave AM as a comparison, you can see that it's always had price spikes, and is currently undergoing a price spike at the minute.
But the more average-y prices that you actually would want to buy at are more like £15 when the pound was strong pre May '16, then jumped to £18ish post May '16, then you see another price jump this year, which sort of correlate to sterling's performance against the dollar.
$9 is actually more like £7, and at certain points it's been closer to £5 so if you look at that graph we've never been able to get it at the same price - which isn't surprising, because it's hard to get and you have import costs to cover.
It's also worth pointing out that you can only get Cerave products through third party sellers so Amazon doesn't actually set the pricing, it's the people selling via Amazon that do that.