Edit: Forgot to write that I haven't dried my face with a towel during these three weeks. Just soaked it up with soft napkins.

I took 750 mg Niacin supplements every day & ate a mostly vegan diet. Went from greenish, sickly pale to a healthy pink tone (the pics above were taken in the same room, same tone of lighting). Under eye line & forehead lines disappeared with BHA & hydration!

I don't tan, smoke or drink. My routine (I noticed a difference overnight with BHA & the snail gels):

AM:

ACO Face Refreshing Cleansing Lotion
L300 Fresh Hydration Cleansing Toner
[Sporadically] TonyMoly The Fresh Phytoncide Pore Essence
[Started 3rd week] Mizon All-in-one Snail Repair Cream
[Started 3rd week] Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream
L300 Fresh Hydration Face Cream+
Kao Biore UV AQUA Rich Watery Essence (I need to switch this out for a physical as my eyes get red)

PM:
ACO Face Refreshing Cleansing Lotion
L300 Fresh Hydration Cleansing Toner
[First 2 weeks: every night, 3rd week and beyond: every other day] Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel

Wait 20-30 minutes
[Started 2nd week] ECO Modern Essentials Vitamin C Serum (not sure if this has any effect, will use it until I run out)
[Started 3rd week] Mizon All-in-one Snail Repair Cream
[Started 3rd week] Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream
L300 Fresh Hydration Face Cream+

I hopefully won't be needing Botox for years. And my brother is now also a believer. :)

u/OzzyAmir · 30 points r/AsianBeauty

So I've been a long time lurker and reader and thought I'd introduce myself and my new routine to the community. Special thanks to /u/mynomdeplumeisplume for the amazing guide that finally got me to pull the trigger!

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A quick breakdown with links (all from Amazon):

Type | Product
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Oil Cleanser | Banila Co. Clean It Zero Purity
Water Cleanser | Rohto Hadalabo Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
Moisturizer | Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream
Sunscreen | Biore Aqua Rich UV Watery Essence

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(Sk)intro and review

I'm a 24 year old male in the UK with light olive/brown skin that is pretty resilient but can be prone to spots. I have some PIH on my upper cheeks and forehead and dark circles under my eyes. Generally speaking I've gone for products that are formulated for sensitive skin and pretty "mainstream" from what I've seen in AB circles so far. They've been working great and my skin has never looked so good.

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Special shout out to the Biore UV for being the first sunscreen that I actually don't dread using. I've not used sun protection much in the past because of how greasy it feels but this has been a dream. I'm going to stick to it for another week before adding a toner and my first essence - any suggestions for brightening/hydrating/PIH tackling would be great and also where to buy the Biore that isn't amazon. That's all for me, thanks for reading any questions and critiques would be welcome.

u/Lunerose · 12 points r/AsianBeauty

u/IAmASquishyBunny · 8 points r/SkincareAddiction

I don't think it's possible to wash your hands 30 times a day and not have it be irritated at all. When you go to bed could you wear gloves filled with lotion, maybe a creamy aloe or oatmeal based one. Snail gel cream as an initial layer, covered with a creamier hand lotion, and possibly a layer of vaseline to seal it in? You'll almost definitely need to use fragrance free stuff to avoid additional irritation.

Also, it's currently sold out online but I have seen them in stores, forever21 has these which are basically sheet masks for your hands.

I think you might want to try this lotion, which is fragrance free, creamy but soaks in quickly so you can layer it, and lanolin rich. I have seen travel squeeze tubes of it at the dollar tree if you would rather not use a tub. I really like it when my hands are at their most irritated (my skin cracks and bleeds in cold, dry weather) because it doesn't hurt the way a lot of lotions do.

The snail gel cream I referred to is by Mizon, you can find their snail gel recovery cream on amazon and I find it to be incredibly good at soothing irritation and that it helps with healing. It's made a huge difference on my face, could help your hands.

Also, you need preventative measures. Use lotion before your hands are so irritated the pain makes you want to cry, that way it hopefully doesn't get quite so bad.

u/jiyounglife · 8 points r/abdiscussion

1) How do you prep your skin for the journey? Do you do anything differently?

My face gets a mask the night before(whenever I shower) before the entire trip leaving home. I lotion up my body with a thick layer of lotion to stay hydrated and give it ~15-20 minutes to soak in before I put clothes on.

2) Do you have a skincare routine that you do in transit?

My goal is to be comfortable, get some sleep, alleviate back pain, and cure boredom.

3) When you get to your destination, do you keep up with your regular routine, or do you have a modified routine?

I have a shortened routine with just wash, and moisturizer, and SPF. Currently, my travel routine is Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Cleansing Foam (got it as a sample), Mizon snail recovery gel cream, and Kao Biore UV PERFECT Milk SPF50+ PA++++.

For #2 & #3, do you make decants of your routine, bring along samples or travel sizes, or do you bring full-size products? For plane travel, do you check your baggage or do carry-on only, and if the latter, what are your strategies for condensing everything liquid into a quart-sized plastic bag?

I bring the mizon gel-cream because it's perfect travel size, is cheap, and I can consistently slap it on throughout the day or night as needed depending on the location. It doesn't do anything special, but it is a moisturizer I won't feel bad about using heavily. Once I finish the Biore SPF and Shiseido cleansing foam, I don't plan on repurchasing either. Most of the time I have enough samples of "safe" products that I am not worried about trying. Once that does run out, I plan on getting some decants. Once I finish my backlog of products, I plan on venturing out and trying out new stuff. For now, this will do. Oh, I also have decants of my magic hadalabo <3. I bring that everywhere and use it as my toner/hands/elbows/etc. I've been using it for years and is my holy grail toner.

u/thedisenchantedpony · 6 points r/SkincareAddiction

The Mizon snail recovery gel is amazing. Asian beauty has made a huge difference in my skin, in every way. Low pH face wash, acids, elegant, light sunscreens, occlusives that don't break me out...

u/roslein · 4 points r/SkincareAddiction

u/happinessinmiles · 3 points r/AskTrollX

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! :)

u/h0t0togisu · 3 points r/AsianBeauty

Here's a blog reading list for you: the venerable Fiddy Snails, Fanserviced, and Snow White and the Pear. These blogs have been INVALUABLE resources for me in learning about skincare and AB.

And here's a very, very, very, VERY loose shopping list, with one major caveat: PATCH. TEST. Don't just buy a new product and slap it on your face. Choose a spot on your face - somewhere where you break out easily, like next to your nose - and dab a little of that product there every day for 10-15 days. See what happens. This is how I learned that my beloved Hadalabo Gokujyun lotion doesn't break me out, but it does break out a lot of other people.

CLEANSERS:
You need two. An oil cleanser to use in the evening to thoroughly remove sunscreen and makeup, followed by a foaming or gel cleanser. I like Hada Labo Gokujyun foaming cleanser as a second cleanser (it's the only one I use in the morning). Kose Softymo is an affordable oil cleanser for the evening.

ACTIVES:
These are ingredients that Do Things to your face, such as exfoliants (BHA, AHA, vitamin C) and disinfectants (benzoyl peroxide). I am drastically simplifying. At the moment you're using two products that contain benzoyl peroxide, a disinfectant. It's time to round out your active diet, with the big caveat that irritation = redness. I'll say it again - ditch the astringent, it's only causing the redness you're trying to avoid. If you're going to add new actives to your routine, do it very gradually. Patch test, then start using it every other day.

Things you could try: I'm in love with C21.5 vitamin C serum. This is an affordable powerhouse of vitamin C, that promotes skin cell turnover and does a bang-up job of dealing with pigmentation. It does oxidise easily, though, so you need to keep it in the fridge and toss it when it starts to turn yellow. In terms of exfoliants, Cosrx BHA Power Liquid and AHA Power Liquid are fan favourites. They feel remarkably gentle on the skin, and do a great job of gently exfoliating. If I were you I'd start with the BHA, as BHAs are great at exfoliating within the pore, soothing redness and treating/preventing acne.

SUNSCREEN
I'm here to give you the greatest lesson you'll ever learn: the best anti-ageing treatment is sunscreen. You are 15. It's time to set up a lifelong sunscreen habit. And Asian sunscreens feel better than any western equivalent. RatzillaCosme is a goldmine of sunscreen reviews. The first Asian sunscreen most people try is the legendary Biore Watery Aqua, which is inexpensive and easy to snag on Amazon.

DA SNAILZ
Snail products are wonderful at reducing redness and inflammation. There are just... so many snail products out there. A great starting point is Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream, which is a great final moisturiser at night if you've got oilier skin. I'm also partial to the all-in-one repair cream, which is actually more of a 'whipped' essence than a cream, but feels wonderfully soothing on my oilier skin.

Hope this helps!

u/LadyJuggernaut · 3 points r/SkincareAddiction

My skin also hates Cerave. I use Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream, or, plain mineral oil.

u/rottingmybrain · 2 points r/SkincareAddiction

FYI, not sure if this is the product you use but it's pretty darn cheap with free shipping on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BQM3S3C?pc_redir=1405945775&amp;robot_redir=1

u/Velkyrion · 2 points r/SkincareAddiction

Maybe something like this. It's not to replace a moisturizer but rather its a treatment that helps heal the skin. It's RAVED about on the Asian Beauty subreddit.

u/abthrowawayaway · 2 points r/AsianBeauty

Don't be sorry at all, this was super helpful!!!

I searched for light moisturizers, would any of these be suitable?

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel,

Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion,

Innisfree Green Tea Fresh Essence

I'll def be spacing these out, the shipping for everything varies wildly haha.

u/RoarOmegaRoar · 2 points r/SkincareAddiction

Are you familiar with using snail products? (I guess I assumed because you mentioned a couple of Asian beauty products.) Anyways if you're not, snail "slime" is really soothing and fairly hydrating if your skin is more combo/oily - it wouldn't suffice on its own for hydration if you're more dry. Here's the snail recovery gel cream that I love; another popular option from Mizon is the "All in One Snail Repair cream" that's a bit thicker!

Here is a thread from r/AsianBeauty about using the Mizon Snail Recovery as a moisturizer.

u/RyderJ · 2 points r/frugalmalefashion

Two suggestions you may want to try. For summer, or just if you're looking for something light to wear throughout the day, 100% aloe vera gel is a fantastic option. If you're looking for something a tad heavier for winter or at night that'll leave a bit more of that moisturized feel on your skin, try out Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream. You just have to be man enough to use a pink bottle. And putting snails on your face isn't as bad as Fear Factor makes it seem.

u/PackedSatisfaction · 2 points r/MakeupAddiction

So as a disclaimer I'm pretty acne prone so normal primers don't typically work for me very well because they tend to clog my pores, so my primer choices are a little unconventional. That being said I have a similar skin type to you and live in similar weather conditions so this is what works for me:

Nivea Shaving Balm: I know this sub has a tendency to rave about this, but in my opinion there's good reason to. This keeps my face from getting too shiny, even when I'm sweating and holds everything in place for hours. At the very most I'll need to touch up my powder after about 7-8 hours, but that's usually only on very hot days when I'm doing more physical activity than normal. There is a more manly smell to it, but I find it fades after about 5-10 minutes of putting it on and no one has ever commented on being able to smell it after I finish my makeup (yes I've had my friends sniff my face to be sure).

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Okay so this stuff is snail slime, which I realize might be a little bit of an ick factor, but bare with me. This stuff is amazing and is currently my every day primer. It's essentially designed to help lock in your moisturizer to keep your skin from becoming too dehydrated, but because of this it makes a great primer. My skin actually feels better after using this stuff and it locks in and performs equally as well as the shaving balm in my opinion.

u/AngelicBabyGirl · 2 points r/RandomActsofMakeup

Hello! As far as my favorite and current skin care I am really liking Etude House Baking Powder BB Deep Cleansing Foam and Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream.

HBU?:3

u/Toirneach · 2 points r/SkincareAddiction

THIS STUFF is awesome. I got my brows waxed and dyed and had the requisite 3-4 tiny breakouts after. A night of snail gel took them down, and another night took out the redness. By the end of the week they were never there.
I patted a thin coat of Mizon Snail Recovery Gel on my whole brow area after nightly cleaning and moisturizing (use this as the last step, even though it's a gel - Mizon says to).

u/eperdu · 1 point r/AsianBeauty

I've been using a lactic acid serum (8.5% lactic acid and 1.5% salicylic acid at pH 3.6) for exfoliating, predominantly, and I use it daily. I've been happy with it overall. But I've switched the rest of my skincare over to AB products and would like to switch this out as I'm nearing the end of the bottle.

I like daily exfoliating otherwise my skin is just flaky and rough. I have some hyperpigmentation going on as well so my main skin concerns are keeping the flakies away, smoothing the skin, and keeping the darkened skin at bay. I am not looking for miracles and am not looking to add multiple products.

I was eyeing the CosRX Whitehead as a replacement but am not sure that's exactly right.

Current routine (inasmuch as I have a routine):

Banila Clean It Zero Sherbet (3-5 times a week)
CeraVe cleanser (either gentle or foaming, depending on how dry I feel)
LacSal Serum -or-
CeraVe Serum

[Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQM3S3C)
Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream

I will typically do this every other day (the full thing) or I splash with water and use of the serums and moisture on the off days. I am really bad with routines and dislike using a lot of product so this is where I've settled and I love how my skin looks, overall, I just need a replacement for the serum. I'm using up the CeraVe products and will switch those out when empty.

u/ultrakawaii · 1 point r/SkincareAddiction

Don't mind snail mucin at all! Already use a few things with it (Benton essence, some sheet masks), and I think they work great.

Is this the one you meant?

And thank you for the reply!

u/cheeryowl · 1 point r/SkincareAddiction

Hello! Longtime lurker, first time poster (female, 27 years old). Since my early 20s, my routine has consisted of using sunscreen in the morning and washing it off with water at night, and overall I am happy with my skin. However, for the last couple years I've been wanting to add in some products for exfoliation and to fade some spots; in order to add an AHA/BHA/vitamin C/other similar products, I figured I needed to get a good skincare routine with a cleanser and moisturizer in place first before incorporating actives. After reading Skincare Addiction and Asian Beauty posts for years I finally started building a skincare routine a few months ago, but I am confused and I need some help!

Pics of skin: https://imgur.com/a/BIDre I think the lighting is more flattering in the first picture, but my skin was also in a better place. The redness and bumpiness in the second picture started a few days ago, and I stopped using the moisturizer that was causing it so hopefully it will get better soon.

Issues: old scar on my cheek (from a weird patch of dry skin that lingered for months), sunspots/freckles on cheeks, PIH, a few CCs, dry skin flakes (especially in winter), one stubborn milia on my cheek (a milium?), occasional acne around that time of the month

Skin type: dry, sensitive (reacts to many products, but overall fairly resilient as long as I stop using all products for a few days after a reaction)

Current routine:

Morning:

splash with water
Bobbi Brown SPF 50 Protective Face Base: link (no makeup after, even though I think this sunscreen is for use under foundation)

Evening:
rinse with room temperature or lukewarm water
use La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ moisturizing cream; previously Nivea Creme

How long/anything new: I just switched to the La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm last night. For 2-3 weeks I was using Nivea Crème every night, but I noticed new whiteheads, redness, and bumps around my mouth recently. I have been trying out new skincare products for around 2-3 months.

Goals for skincare routine over next 3 months: find a moisturizer that I can use morning and night, ideally one that also heals skin; add a cleanser for nighttime

Goals for skincare routine over next year: add an AHA for exfoliation and fading scar on cheek, sun damage, and PIH; possibly add a vitamin C or other product to fade spots more; possibly switch out expensive Bobbi Brown sunscreen for one of the AB sunscreens I have (the Bobbi Brown sunscreen sort of doubles as a moisturizer for me, and my skin felt dry when using the AB ones since I didn't have a real moisturizer underneath. Once I find a good moisturizer, I'm planning to try the AB ones again)

My location: USA

Need recommendations for:

Do I in fact need a cleanser and moisturizer before adding an AHA or vitamin C if I already have a sunscreen?
The order in which I should build my skincare routine. The newbie recommendation says to focus on finding a cleanser (Step 1) and a moisturizer (Step 4), but it doesn't say which to incorporate first. I have sensitive skin and have reacted badly to skincare products in the past, so I can only introduce one product at a time and I need to do a lot of patch testing. I have a sunscreen in my routine already. I tried adding a cleanser first (La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin, most gentle cleanser I have ever tried), but after a week my skin got somewhat dry and I developed some little red patches that went away when I stopped using the cleanser, which suggests that my skin needed a moisturizer after cleansing. I am currently trying different moisturizers (Cerave PM, Nivea Crème in blue tub, now La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+), but after a few weeks of each one I notice new whiteheads trapped under my skin on my cheeks, and now after the Nivea Crème I have some redness and bumpiness around my mouth (see pics above). When I got whiteheads after using the Cerave PM I thought I was reacting badly to fatty alcohols, but now I'm thinking it just means I need a cleanser because Nivea Crème doesn't have fatty alcohols. Do I continue my quest for a moisturizer first and then add a cleanser next? Arrrgh! I'm so confused and frustrated because I feel like my skin looked better when I was only using sunscreen. I also feel like my confidence has taken a hit because I obsess over little spots that I'm sure no one else notices.
Product haul from Amazon. I got $50 in giftcards for my birthday (woo!) and I am interested in buying hydrocolloid bandages and some moisturizers and/or essences to try out over the next few months, especially ones that are not available at CVS/Target/etc. Eventually I want to get actives, but I think I should wait until I have the basics under control. I have narrowed it down to the following options after reading HG recommendations here and on the AB subreddit for dry/sensitive skin, but I would appreciate any suggestions if I have gone wrong somewhere and guidance in narrowing the list to total around $50, or additional recommendations if I missed a good HG product:

Hydrocolloid bandages:

COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch, 24 Patches ($5) link

Moisturizer:

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence ($20) link

COSRX Honey Ceramide Full Moisture Cream ($20) link

Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream ($15) link

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream ($9) link

Sorry for the giant post! If I should ask this somewhere else in Skincare Addiction or post this in Asian Beauty instead, please let me know.

(edited for formatting and clarity. new to reddit formatting)

u/missdjx3 · 1 point r/SkincareAddiction

Are you using any other moisturizers?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) usually draws moisture from the air and into the skin. Living with high humidity is actually better since there is moisture for it to draw from. If you had lived in a dry climate, the HA would dry your skin by pulling moisture from your own skin instead.

Try applying onto damp skin and then sealing it with a good occlusive. I use the Mizon Snail Recovery Gel, which is highly recommended over at r/asianbeauty.

u/The_BusterKeaton · 1 point r/SkincareAddiction

Does anyone know where to buy the [Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream] (http://www.amazon.com/Mizon-Snail-Recovery-Gel-Cream/dp/B00BQM3S3C) in a physical store in Los Angeles?

u/LavishPuddin · 1 point r/AsianBeauty

Skinfoods peach sake toner has been really good for my oily/acne skin and it smells sooo good my mouth waters.

I would get a moisturizer with snail in it. It will really help heal the leftover marks from acne. Something like Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream could be a good place to start. You could do a snail essence/serum/ampoule but you really should use a moisturizer somewhere in your routine.

Also, it's not skincare related but Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder is really wonderful for oil control throughout the day.

Don't try everything at once! If you react badly to something (as acne prone people often do) you won't know what it's from. Good luck :)

u/CandidCallalily · 1 point r/AsianBeauty

Same here! I specifically use the CLEAR BHA because acne and redness are my main problem. When I have acne spots that are healing, the Mizon Snail Recovery Gel really helps heal them faster.

A few times a week I'll put The Ordinary Vitamin C on at night, which might I add is dirt-cheap for a Vitamin C.

u/treelets · 1 point r/AsianBeauty

The Mizon snail line and Benton snail bee line both have high concentrations of snail secretion filtrate. You can find almost the entire Mizon line on Amazon and I personally buy my Benton products from W2Beauty.

u/sitdowncat · 1 point r/AsianBeauty

I just got Mizon's Snail Recovery Cream Gel a couple of days ago. I've only tried it a couple of times. I have tried some other, heavier snail creams that I didn't like. I'd actually given up on snail, thinking it wasn't for me! But this cream gel gives me hope. It is very light. It fully absorbs and leaves only softness behind.

u/plshelpmereddit1234 · 1 point r/SkincareAddiction

Is Stridex a bad idea? I'm either getting it or this PC bha, I have oily-ish skin and i use Cerave Foaming Cleanser then Coconut oil to moisturize. My main concern is acne on my face/chest/back (not that bad and i've never had scaring of any sort)

Also i don't think coconut oil helps my acne much but it works better than my Cerave pm so im using it for now, i wanted to order a new moisturizer (not expensive hopefully) but i can't find anything, someone suggested argan/jojoba/rosehip but idk which would be best. Any suggestions???

EDIT: Hows this snail gel cream

u/10-09 · 1 point r/loseit

So, micellar water actually is a facial rinse that removes makeup as well. So, even thought I remove eye makeup before I wash my face, I like the micellar water for rinsing. Iam not great as getting all of my mascara off and so washing my face still means I get raccoon eyes. I generally like it as a "swoosh" of the face that gives a wash and gently grabs all the eye mess as well. The bonus is, for the nights when I am lazy, using a couple cotton pads of this gets enough of the job mostly done and I got to stop using those wipes that were aggravating my already angry skin.

Now, for also saving some $$$, here's a few suggestions for a starter routine. These are the things that made the most immediate difference for me. But, please search out reviews for these yourself so you can see if they are right for you.

Wash: CeraVe Foaming Cleanser (drugstore and amazon)

Micellar Water: Garnier or Simple (drugstore or amazon). Bottle is HUGE so should last for five or six months.

Toner: Witch Hazel (drugstore and amazon). I use Dickinsons. Again, huge bottle, lasts forever. Also, cheap.

Vitamin C: Timeless C+E+ Ferulic Acid (amazon) Other brands are far more popular, but this one was the least expensive I could find that had good reviews. I'm quite happy with it and don’t feel the need to check out the fancier stuff. . Vitamin C has made a HUGE difference for my fine lines and the brightness and "visual healthiness" of my total complexion.

Chemical exfoliant: I think this step is just as important as Vitamin C. What's tough here is that there are A LOT of options. I currently us CosRx products here (amazon), but I started with drugstore and they worked GREAT too. The Stridex and the Nip/Fab pads are great and you can even cut each pad in half to extend your purchase. I used them and I liked them. See this link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/exfoliation_recs

After exfoliants is where you can start adding LOTS of things (and I rotate through a bunch) but for keeping it simple and keeping a budget in mind, I'd recommend a repairing cream and then a moisturizer that also has healing elements.

I use Mizon for a repairing get. It made a huge difference in the tone of my skin and helped fade a lot of my acne marks.
https://www.amazon.com/Mizon-Snail-Recovery-Gel-Cream/dp/B00BQM3S3C

I use CeraVe for healing moisturizer. CeraVe has a cult following but people are obsessed with it because it is a fantastic product. I use the Cerave PM in both the morning and evening since I put on sunscreen anyway. But, there's a lot to choose from here and this one is just as loved and is a little less expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizers/dp/B00UWID7VY/ref=pd_sim_194_1?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=51ZaZjhMUML&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&amp;refRID=N4BH7JX0NB3Y5J1K6BJ5

This was probably too much information and if you add it all up, this may be beyond your budget. So, for the absolute musts, here's where I'd spend my first dollars:

Face Wash: Cerave Foaming or Cetaphil Gentle. You can even get the trial sizes to check them out.

Vitmin C or Exfoliant: Having both is ideal, but may not be practical. Choose one. If you choose the exfoliant, the Stridex and Nip/Fab pads are great depending on if you want a BHA or an AHA.

Moisturize: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. You can get a smaller size here as a tester too.

My advice is just start somewhere and add if you can or want to. I needed 1) daily/nightly care and 2) HEALING. You may think your skin is oily but it is likely dehydrated. I ditched my clarisonic too. I thought the clarisonic was giving me a deep clean, but it was really hurting my skin and making it angry and break out. Terrible.

IMO, pretty much assume your skin is dehydrated and give it some TLC. As you clean it and restore it's moisture barrier, you can look at what you want to do next.

Skincare can be comforting and relaxing and I hope it's also fun! I also enjoy flossing...but I only use one type of toothpaste. Am I missing out?

u/milenah · 0 points r/AsianBeauty

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel. It's light, non-sticky and has no (or very little) fragrance compared to the Clinique.

u/obserris · 0 points r/AsianBeauty

I've heard this is good for helping with scars, but I'm not sure if it'd work on a deep scar like that... still worth a try.

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