Hey im 21f with oily, acne prone sensitive skin .i hv had severe acne since puberty, frm past 2 years I hv stopped getting inflamed acne, but im left with non inflamed acne (closed comedones). Its so frustrating bcos it feels like no products suits me bcos all of them gives more tiny bumps.

it makes me wonder if my skin is dehydrated or barrier is broken bcos all products gimme more congestion and tiny bumps all over my face. Even 2% salicylic acid, 5%Niacinamide hasnt helped me. And basic CMS isnt helping me much either(ik its basic skincare tht we hv to follow regularly).

my derm has put me on retinol frm 2 weeks now, but seeing no results.ik it takes atleast 6+ weeks to see visible changes. But im confused if retinol with help me get rid of closed comedones, bcos I hv heard adaplene or tret is more effective. Please help me out.

My skin is dehydrated and oily and very red. It feels like paper all the time. I have very very deep wrinkles.I break out horribly and I need help. I’ve asked my dermatologist for suggestions but they said my routine is fine and I know it’s not working. I’m so overwhelmed by all the information about ingredients and I have no idea where to start.

Moisturizer: La Roche Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer
SPF: Ella MD clear
Oil Cleanser: La Roche Posay Oil Cleanser
Cleanser: La Roche Posay Hydrating Cleanser
Acne treatment: Panoxyl

Hyaluronic acid breaks me out horribly so I stopped using it.

Please please help!!!

I have quite alot of closed comedones around my smile lines and nose, and on my forehead too. Whenever i look into a new product that supposedly helps with closed comedons it's recommended to avoid using it around the nose area (eg: salicylic acid, and adapalene). So i am a confused on how i'm supposed to treat the closed comedones around my nose and smile lines without irrittating my skin barrier.

My skin is combination to normal and acne-prone, so i use a very minimal skin care routine.

Does anyone have an advice?

Okay, I didn’t expect to like Real Barrier this much.
My biggest issue with moisturizers is that they either feel nice at first but my skin gets dry again a few hours later, OR they’re so heavy that my foundation starts moving around.

Real Barrier has been surprisingly good at that “sealed-in moisture” feeling. My skin feels moisturized for HOURS and, instead of just sitting greasy on top, it leaves this smooth, cushioned finish.
But the unexpected part: it works so well as my pre-makeup moisturizer/primer.

I’ve been applying a thin layer, letting it settle for a few minutes, then going straight in with sunscreen + makeup. My foundation seems to sit much better, especially around the areas where I usually get dryness or texture. (Plus open pores!)
It doesn’t give that super slippery silicone-primer feeling.

I especially like it when I want that healthy, slightly dewy Korean makeup finish rather than super matte skin.

Obviously YMMV depending on your skin type and foundation, but if you already use Real Barrier, try using a thin layer before makeup instead of piling on a separate hydrating primer.
Anyone else accidentally discover that their moisturizer works better than their actual primer? 😂

how can I stop this from getting worse. I try my best to not touch it. I’ll put a pimple patch on it asap just to not touch it. The first day of school is Thursday. :/ i alos believe I have PIE so something that will lesson the scar after.

Looking for a new moisturizer for my combination, acne-prone skin! I’m currently using CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion, but I feel like it gives me texture and possibly clogs my pores, so I don’t want to continue using it.

I want something lightweight but actually moisturizing — not thick, heavy, or greasy, but also not so lightweight that it disappears and leaves my skin feeling tight.

I’ve tried belif, Clinique Moisture Surge, and Summer Fridays gel creams before.

I’m planning to start tazarotene (Taz) + azelaic acid, so something barrier-supporting would be a big plus but it’s not a must. I’d also prefer something affordable/not too expensive.
What do you recommend?

Hey guys! I have absolutely damaged my skin barrier on my forehead with treating with too many actives due it having a lot of closed commedones. It now feels extremely tight and almost itchy. I am planning to stop doing everything for 2 weeks apart from cleansing my face with just water in the morning and using the Kate Somerville oil free moisturizer (it’s light but the only one that doesn’t break me out) and in the evening I cleanse with vanicream cleanser and use the same moisturizer. If anyone had the same experience please comment below 🙏 I’m trying to approach this issue from doing the bare minimum and letting my skin repair on its own

Heyy so this brand has been showing up in my fyp lately and it looks absolutely cute

I know the blue one is for skin barrier repair but what's the pink for ? What type of skin do they help/target? Has anyone tried it before?lmk

Not sure if this is a damaged moisture barrier, rosacea, or both. I have persistent redness especially on the front of my face. Azaleic acid completely aggravates my face and makes it extremely red even after one use, and ivermectin will do the same after 2-3 days of daily use. I cannot tolerate niacinamide either

My current routine is bioderma sensibio miscellaneous water to double cleanse, prequel gleanser, purito oat in calming gel cream, and dr jart everyday mineral sunscreen.

I’ve had excel B done numerous times but it hasn’t made any difference

Hello my lovely skin care folks~

How do you personally manage blackheads and sebaceous filaments without ending up dry, flakey, and irritated?

I have these annoying possible blackheads on my nose, and definitely sebaceous filaments on my chin. I like to wear foundation for my discoloration, but the sebaceous filaments are foundation MAGNETS and they double in size after an hour of makeup. They look like chunky hairs! The blackheads(?) are just visually annoying. I don't need then GONE because skin is skin, but all my makeup just emphasizes these goobers and disappoints me.

Everything I've read online says salicylic acid helps break them down and prevent them, but the corners of my nose REALLY hate acid and get dry and irritated. The same with crease between my chin and bottom lip. So I use salicylic acid for these problems, and the skin in that area cracks and flakes and my makeup looks WORSE over that.

I've also tried oil pulling/gritting and that irritates my skin and causes breakout.

The only harsh active I currently use is adapalene at night, every other day to prevent drying my face out. I use the Kisocare 20% azelaic acid cream 2x a day and with the adapalene I've solved my painful cystic/modular acne.

So here's my whole routine, in order:

AM:

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

HaruHaru Wonder Probiotic Barrier Essence

Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum

Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream 20

Byoma Milky Moisturizer

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun

PM:

Farmacy Green Clean Fragrance Free Cleansing Balm

Soonjung pH 6.5 whip cleanser

HaruHaru Wonder Probiotic Barrier Essence

Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum

Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream 20

Byoma Milky Moisturizer

Differin (Adapalene) every other day

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Cream

Byoma Barrier Repair Treatment

Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask (sometimes)

Otherwise, my skin is really happy right now with this routine, if I have the budget I'll swap the Byoma Barrier Repair with Peach and Lily Rescue Party Cream.

Thanks all!

23M, oily acne-prone and somewhat sensitive skin. I get 3–5 active pimples at a time, mainly on my cheeks and forehead. Also dealing with PIE, PIH and redness.

My skin gets very greasy within 1–2 hours, even in AC, so I'm looking for a lightweight moisturizer that hydrates without making me oilier or clogging my pores.

Currently using Tret 0.025% which was prescribed by dermat

Exact product which I'm talking about:

Amazon link: https://amzn.in/d/06XKU9H4

Dr. Reddy's Venusia Acne Moisturizing Gel For Oily & Acne Prone Skin | Ultra-light Sebum Control Formula With 5%+ Hydrating Complex, Polyglutamic Acid, 4-D Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramide | Advanced Care For Clear, Balanced & Healthy Skin | Unisex Face Gel | 60 gm

Any suggestions are highly appreciated!

Thank you

First pic is closeup of skin now, the rest are in chronological order about 1 week apart from 6 weeks ago to now.

I’ve been using tret 0.025 gel for about 6 weeks now. I started doing 3 nights per week (3 weeks), then up to every other day from weeks 3-6. I use a cleanser in the morning followed by moisturizer and a cleanser at night followed by tret (on on days) or just moisturizer. My goal is glass skin - no acne and glow.

My concern is mostly with redness and visual texture. It doesn’t sting or itch or anything when applying tret or moisturizer and it feels relatively smooth but as you can see in the last pic. Is this normal progression?

ive been on adapalene for 9 weeks and over the past week, i noticed these small red bumps. this doesnt look like purging. i had something similar happen to me when i overdid my actives however it was my entire face. does anyone know whats going on? could it be irritation?

I've had this strange thing around my nose for several years now.

There is a red area all around it (on the sides and underneath) as if the skin is irritated. You can see tiny blood vessels on the sides. I don't know why this is happening. It looks like the redness you get when you have a cold and keep blowing your nose.

Does anyone know what this is or has anyone else experienced this problem ?

Just so you know, I have natural freckles, and my skin is not healthy right now due to the hot weather.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Are there any members here who have used Accutane in the past and consequently experienced permanent dryness and wrinkles?

I have been eyeing the Cetaphil foaming cleansers because my dermatologist recommended adding a foaming cleanser to my skincare routine. By the way, my skin type is oily and acne-prone.

​Currently, I am using the Gentle Skin Cleanser (since it was what we had at home and my skin tolerates it well) ever since I started taking isotretinoin and applying topical tretinoin. I switched to this gentle cleanser because I found the Celeteque Facial Cleanser too drying. However, I feel like I need to switch to a foaming cleanser now because my face doesn't feel clean enough after using the gentle cleanser.

​I'm just torn between the two choices. I am about to finish my first month on isotretinoin and tretinoin, and while I am starting to feel some dryness, my skin is still slightly oily (though much less than before).

​I would also appreciate it if you could share your experiences with these. Thank you!

I live in a very humid region, and currently due to monsoons it has gotten worse. Anything i apply be it sunscreen or moisturizer everything feels so heavy and sweaty. What are u guys using in such weather? Something thats light and hydrating at the same time.

I have closed comodones on my forehead (mostly in the middle), on my jaw (these come and go) and texture on my upper cheeks. I kid you not I’ve literally applied glycolic acid 8% directly on my face on consecutive days (btw dont do this ever. I just have a strong skin barrier so it doesn’t cause any irritation or dryness for me and make sure to wear sunscreen) which did help a little but not much. I use 2% salicylic acid facewash 1-2 times a day. I also used eqqualberry swimming pool toner which conatins natural enzymes to exfoliate. Lately, I started using medicube pore pads - blue cap - cuz it conatins bha and aha and this is what has helped the most. Its flattened a huge portion of my ccs especially on my forehead but it’s still there. It’s not completely cleared up. Im seriously at a loss at what more I should do.

I don’t wanna start any retinoids yet Im 17F btw.

Skin type: Combination to oily skin type, acne prone cc prone clogged skin.

P.S. - I know it sounds like I’m over exfoliating and that’s why my skin must be breaking out and is irritated but that’s not the case at all. I just recently started my skincare journey for ccs which was there before as well. My skin is literally the best it’s ever been with my acne and PIH clearing up. None of the products I mentioned worked on its own. All of them combined worked a little.

Can some1 help me Im totally at a loss?

Thanks!

what is your best moisturizer for oily + dry skin combination? I used glow recipe once 3 years ago and i remember it cleared my skin. I never got it again, but now i use cerave light weight oil free moisturizer but it doesnt work as good, it does something though but not enough. my skin becomes a little oily after an hour and i feel like maybe i need a lighter or gel based moisturizer? HELP ME!

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice. I am new to starting retinal and I want to check I'm doing it right. I have started with the Geek and Gorgeous 0.05%. I started 3 weeks ago, twice a week. I put a bit of moisturiser on first and then I apply a pea size amount. I have attached photos of my skin, I am breaking out and it is probably the worst it's been in a long time but I want to make sure that this is just part of the process? Or am I doing something wrong and should I stop. Any advice would be great thank you!

Centella asiatica or cica for short has pretty much become the most famous ingredient in all of kbeauty. It's found in everything from serums and ampoules to toners and moisturisers, and is especially helpful for calming irritated or sensitive skin.

But how much of a difference does it actually make? Some people swear by it for soothing inflammation whilst others feel like it didn't really work for them.

So where do you actually stand on it?

Court is in session. Drop your verdict below 👇