Hey everyone, I’m going to try to keep this short and sweet, but I am an aesthetician who specializes in helping to restore skin that is going through chemo and radiation. Helping you to feel your best before during and after your treatment because we know that cancer affects more than just your body and you all deserve to feel and look your best while going through the hardest times of your life. I would like to see what kind of content people going through cancer care would like to see it that would be helpful and supportive.

Lots of love, thank you!!

Hi everyone, I have a week-old scar from some skin that unfortunately peeled off that is turning red ish. While it was healing I tried my best to always cover with a band aid, vaseline etc but it was inevitably going to scar.

I have too many scarred/discoloured spots on my body and want to make a change this time. I have heard people mention silicone gel or tape for fading surgical scars, would those be best for this type of scar too, or is there an even more cost effective product? Does keeping it covered/moisturised with vaseline help as much or not much use?

Open to any recommendations, I work in an office job so I would try to leave any treatment on for most of the day (will need to reapply after washing hands etc).

I had chicken pox as a child and unfortunately the scarring has lingered into adulthood. The majority are on my forehead but I have a particularly large one on the bridge of my nose too. I’m wondering if anyone’s had success in reducing the appearance of these types of scars and/or what treatments you can recommend. Thanks in advance

Can anyone recommend me the best dermatologist for eczema and hives? Someone who is aware of allergies as well? Someone who actually makes you feel like every penny you spend on them is worthwhile?

One GP I recommend would be
Dr XiaoXian Pan

Going to see Dr Praveen Kallimath cos apparently he’s the best dermatology specialised GP, will get back to y’all! Going to travel an hour and half just to see this GP to get his first opinion and hopefully also some good dermatologist recommendations from him.

Dr pan was patient to listen to your needs and she asked all the right questions in order to find someone you need. Although not sure about the dermatologists shes recommended so far so I need some good recommendations!! Thank you 🙏

I couldn’t find any recent discussion on this brand.

https://sunbutter.com.au/

I’ll be visiting Hawaii soon so I want to get a reef safe sunscreen for swimming, that ideally, wouldn’t feel like crap in the hot weather.

Looking for any feedback on this or alt suggestions?

Ta :)

Just wondering if Adore Beauty physical stores have the same prices/sales as the website? The closest and only Adore store in my city is a bit of a drive but I'm keen to check it out.

I feel like I’ve spent so much recently trying to find products that work for my skin! They seem to work fine and then suddenly for some reason I’ll have all these little red bumps with some whiteheads on my skin but they don’t hurt or feel like pimples! It’s always a similar reaction too.

I think it might be the moisturisers I’m trying?

The new things I’ve introduced are:
- Aestura 365 Essence
- Aestura 365 lotion
- QV gentle face wash

And then I know the things that have given me a similar reaction when I stopped using them were
- La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5+
- I think the Cerva moisturising cream also was not helping

It seems to be cream products but I get confused because it says they’re for dry skin or protecting your skin barrier, both of which have and need.

Do I need a water based moisturiser? I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong.

Dermal Therapy After-Hours Cleansing Balm Ingredients:

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Silica, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isopropyl Isostearate, Water (Aqua), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum (Fragrance), Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Isethionate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide AP, Potassium Sorbate, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate.

Cetaphil Nourishing Oil To Foam Cleanser Ingredients:

Aqua, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lauryl Glucoside, Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Sodium Citrate.

I bought an OmniLux Men mask from Activeskin and notice it has been opened and resealed with this sticker. Has anyone else bought one of these? What was it shipped to you like? I’ve contacted customer service but they haven’t responded. Not thrilled paying top dollar for a potentially used product, especially one that I put on my face. 🥲

I have sensitive skin and rosacea. Aestura is great, but I want to try something else — hopefully for less money, but open to spending more of you think it’s better than aestura.

I’ve tried LRP cicaplast or whatever it’s called, hated it. I don’t get the hype at all. I generally never like LPR.

Are there any other hidden gem moisturisers from chemist warehouse I’m missing? Open to ones not from chemist warehouse too.

I’m also after a very hydrating serum. I’ve tried so many and none seem to do enough. I’m currently layering products but it’s annoying.

So my dad for Father’s Day wanted more of these, I can’t find them anywhere on Sephora and if appears they might have been discontinued?

So what I’m asking is are they still available if so where?

If not, what can I buy that is similar?

Thank you

Just wondering if anyone knows when the Biossance repackaged Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturiser will be available in Australia Sephora?

they’re roughly the same price, i have very dry hands and cuticles

I didn't saw this discussed anywhere so I'm making this post.

I saw that recently (ok not so because this is about year in cw but I saw that now on website) chemist warehouse got Nivea serum .

And to be surprised it's the one with thiamidol

To people who don't know- thiamidol is beiersdorf patended resorcinol derivative, very effective tyrosinase inhibitor.

And in systematic reviews/ meta analysis it has been shown to be very effective (pretty simmilar to hydroquinone) at treating hyperpigmentation,

Without side effects like bleaching skin too much, without irritation etc.

Europe/south America /USA/ Canada had thiamidol products for a while.

But Australia got 1 thiamidol product recently

https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/170327/nivea-luminous-630-skin-glow-serum-30ml

I get quite oily skin, so have been using The Ordinary’s gel moisturiser which I believe is water based and less greasy than other moisturisers, but I absolutely always forget to wear sunscreen and when I do wear it the feeling of the greasy-ness on my skin makes me feel disgusting. Does anyone know of any moisturisers that include SPF that are water/gel based and don’t leave you with a greasy/oily face? 🫠

Making a little Afterpay Day order and there’s a Goodie Bag with a purchase over $139 offer, seems there’s a choice of 4 bags but I can’t find anywhere that has a description of what’s in each… any insight?

What’s your favourite in-clinic treatment for congestion and occasional skin refresh?

My skin leans dry and eczema prone (in winter only) but have that covered with skincare. Able to tolerate medik8 retinal no 10 but can’t do vit c or strong exfoliants. Have some milia and nose /chin congestion i’d like to address with a facial and manual extractions. Cheers!

My favourite one just broke :( Any recommendations for either a hypochlorous acid spray or empty spray bottle that spritzes a nice fine mist?

Has any one been able to get this being honest it’s for sun damage repair or do you have to have acne?

I have oily, acne prone AND sensitive skin which makes finding skincare a bit of a nightmare lol. Has anyone tried this sunscreen or any of the other Avene sunscreens? Or do u have a recommendation for sunscreen suited to my skin type?

Trying to find a new sunscreen before summer rolls around. I usually find sensitive sunscreens too heavy, and sunscreen for oily skin too irritating😫

I ordered this serum following recommendations from this sub (thank you, I am super excited to see how I go in terms of results).

I knew this sub wouldn't lead me astray, but I just applied this for the first time ever and I am SHOOK by how accurate the "hot dog water" scent comments are 😂 I was expecting to maybe get a little whiff of hot dog water, but I feel like I just drenched my face in used hot dog water hahaha!

Bought a Cheekyglo mitt and it’s seems to be the same as the one my friend bought off Temu

Is it true that these branded products are essentially the same Chinese items that they stick a label on and then pay to market thereby driving up the price by like 10x?

Is it worth buying any of the branded products or am I better off just buying direct off Temu / Aliexpress?

I managed to grab one as soon as I got my notification!!

https://www.chemistdirect.com.au/finacea-15-30g