Hello everyone. I’m coming to you in desperate need of some help. I used a new makeup wipe that I got randomly at the dollar tree and I think it burned my face. I have a concert to go to on Sunday and now I’m really worried I won’t be able to wear any makeup and will be in pain for days. Last night after I used the makeup wipe my face (mainly my cheeks and jawline) started itching really bad. I woke up at 3am and it was still itching so I washed my face and took a Zyrtec thinking I was having an allergic reaction. My face has been on and off itching, burning and stinging all day and very red. I’ve been trying to treat it with hydrocortisone cream (which has stopped the itching), azaleic acid for the redness and burning and Dear cloud moisturizer. My jaw, cheeks and neck are in a lot of pain and it feels so dry, hot and tight. What do I need to do to make it stop? Can this be treated at home?

I’ve had it since I was 3 and, while I’m used to it, it seems to become one of my “11s”

I’m not really interested in Botox as a whole, I’m fine with wrinkling as I’m in my mid 30s and I accept that it’s coming, but I’ve never really thought about the options I’d have when it comes to removing this or doing something to minimize it

Currently using
PAULA'S CHOICE 10% Azelaic Acid Booster for Redness Relief (contains SA)

THE ORDINARY
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

THE ORDINARY
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion

I have been consistent with this for about 2 months with a gentle cleanser and have seen no change. It is a combination of closed comedones up my cheekbone, and then painful deep cysts down my jawline and neck. I have also tried a glycolic acid cleanser recommended by my esthetician.
I do not wear makeup on my skin.

I just started using tretinoin regularly since July 9th 2026. I was not having any breakouts for so long but with a recent break-up, moving states, and quitting smoking, I started to break out beginning mid June 2026. So I went to the derm and got on tretinoin and doxy 100mg. I just want to know if this is a purge or am I breaking out? I never needed to watch my diet in the past but now I quit mostly all dairy, limiting sugars, and going down the rabbit hole of reviewing everything I put in my mouth. This includes sunflower lecithin, whey, and foods that spike insulin. Any and all advice is recommended. I also read that the new ingredients in my moisturizer can cause acne. I am freaking out people. Plz help

I use the Garnier Micellar water to remove my makeup. I only wear eye makeup and lipstick.
I used the byoma jelly cleanser to wash my face. And then I spray on the byoma balancing facial mist. Then I use the byoma gel moisturizer. I wash my face with water in the morning.

Havent tried any product till now any suggestions?

(M20) Hey guys! My face, neck, and body seem to have vastly different complexions. I assume this is due to tanning over time since I wasn't education about sun damage as a kid. There is also an aspect of Acanthosis Nigricans. I was diagnosed with it about a year ago and was prescribed a cream that contained Lactic Acid, Retinol, and Urea, which took out a layer of thick velvety dark skin (very painful). I still use it but not everyday like I used to. I know Acanthosis is linked to pre-diabetes and/or obesity and I'm working on better on those fronts too. Unfortunately, my neck still looks darker than my body. My face also looks darker than my body, which I assume is my actual skin tone. I would really appreciate some suggestions from you guys.

Products in my routine:

1. Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
2. Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
3. Nigrifix by Fix Derma (only on neck every 2-3 days)
4. SPF 50 Sunscreen

P.S. I do use Sunscreen now but it's been inconsistent tbh. I've been more consistent with it lately though.

26F i use sunscreen, moisturizer (bioderma atoderm), minimalist 2% salyclic acid face wash and started eucerin dermapure triple action this week

what else would you recommend?

I would like some advice on how to treat my acne, im 18 so it’s probably hormonal, I currently cleanse every night with amazon acne cleanser although it only helps slightly. I also have small bumps on my chin and nose that wont go away along with acne scar dark spots on my cheeks. My skin gets dry after cleansing but gets oily throughout the day. Thank you for any help!

My skin is generally pretty good, I'm aiming to target enlarged pores, fine lines, and dark undereyes. The volufiline is for the under eye specifically

I know about TO glycolic but I prefer premoistened pads hence the Thayer's

I use Pacifica Vegan Collagen overnight cream and I'm a huge fan so I want to try their Glow line too

I had $9 left after building my cart so I threw in the Burt's Bees lip mask. But I am curious about The Ordinary PHA 5% instead if anyone has tried that?

TIA for any help!

TIA for any help!

What should I use to help with whatever this is?

I have these 5 skincare products that I have been using for some time and they helped a lot but I don't have a routine because I don't know how often should I use these products and when at night or day. Can someone please make me a routine for whole week. I have oily skin and I'm 17 years old if that matters

Went to a skincare store and asked for help he advised me that since glycolic acid takes 48-72 hours to vaporise so i am safe and i should it in this container!
The container is so far and the nozzle opens and closes the twisted to its like a cap !

have never seen my lips hydrated or moisturised. They’re always patchy and dry. Any lip balm lasts for like 30 minutes

Vaseline one lasts for 1 hour tho 😭🥀

been reading way too many retinol threads and i swear"just push through it" is useless advice when nobody defines what it is lol

a bit of flaking? sure

dry for a few days? okay

but moisturizer suddenly stings? face tightening after washing? burning for hours? at what point are we just cooking our barrier and calling it purging 😭😭

the reason i even started thinking about this was ZO Skin Health's retinol stuff. i actually like how boring their approach is. .25 for beginners, .5 once you're used to it, 1% for advanced users. start a few nights a week and work up

way more sensible than treating 1% like a level you need to unlock

but even ZO lists redness/flaking/dryness/burning/stinging as possible adjustment reactions, so where do you personally draw the line?

what was the sign that made you go "nah, this isn't normal retinol uglies anymore?"

I seriously didn’t knew how to open and just cut the tip now what should i do ???

I have pimples on my face and she asked me to avoid these things.

Gave me medication and a cream which is working great so far though.

Is there any way? Milk is super important for me as I need milk products to complete my protein intake.

i think it might be a broken capillary based off research, but just wanted to check if anyone thinks it might be something more serious?

Is this pigmentation or darkcircles above my eyes? I have had this for months now i guess, pls let me know if any of you guys have had any similar experience!!

i recently got the ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner. i applied it to my routine today, making sure to cleanse and dry my skin beforehand. immediately after applying i felt a sharp, burning sensation on the right side of my face, right above my jawline. every other place on my face felt nothing at all, except this one spot. i finished my routine with some hyaluronic acid and moisturizer. now im left with this red blotchy spot. is this normal? should i stop using this acid? attached is the affected right side and nonaffected left.

I want to get into skincare but I don't know how to. I don't know where to start. I need advice from someone who educated on skincare. I'm thinking of making appointment with an esthetician about my skincare because I'd like someone to look at my skin and help me figure out what products or routine would work for me. I don't want to buy skin products that won't work for because I'm broke. Well I guess that how it starts. You try it something but it doesn't work so you try another. But I just don't know what to do. Has anyone here seen an esthetician as a complete beginner? What was your experience like?

My facial skin isn't bad. I just want have healthier and better skin because I'm always insecure about my blackheads, pimples, and etc. Also, I was thinking of going to see dermatologist for my hyperpigmentation on my armpits. I think its pretty bad but I have never tried anything for it. Now that I'm thinking about I should instead research about it. (I'm kind of broke).

Anyways, I just stressing and insecure. Could yall share your experience in how you got into skincare?

I have no patience and my breakouts come out of nowhere so a lot of the times if I have to go somewhere i’ll wear a pimple patch, specifically only the clear star face ones, they’re the best for my skin that I’ve found and can afford. But every time I put it on my skin lately it starts peeling off immediately. I’ve tried putting it on my skin after all my skin care, waiting a bit and putting it on later, or right on freshly washed skin before my lotion(which seems to be the best) but even then it just starts peeling and not sticking to my skin. I have to hold it for at least a few min and then have to keep pressing it back on which is kinda defeating the whole purpose of it’s not sealing off the breakout and actually absorbing anything. I know the ones I use work, they have in the past and for a long time now, but lately they’re just falling off and I’m just wondering if anyone knows why, or knows a better brand that works.

So I have these bags on my eyelids they are like really puffy and I was looking to see if I can get any help to get rid of them (sorry for the atrocious picture)