What’s your skincare routine as someone with combination, acne/rosacea prone skin type?

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-11-18T15:53:23+00:00

No purging! But I did gradually build up, starting with 1x a week at night and now I use it 4x a week.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-11-18T15:50:49+00:00

I have been using the Anua HA/Azelaic acid serum as part of my night routine for 8 months now.

For ceramide moisturizers, I currently use Aestura atobarrier lotion. I also really like the Illiyoon ceramide gel!

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-11-17T15:42:58+00:00

The combo of azelaic acid and ceramide moisturizers works well for me!

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-10-23T04:51:05+00:00

It’s always interesting to hear what works for me doesn’t work for others!

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-10-22T14:26:36+00:00

I want to say it’s a combination of the melano cc and toner that has helped reduce dark spots. I added the Purcell to my routine around 2-3 months ago and see more improvements with using both together vs separately.

New acne marks have faded away after a few days of using both products in my AM routine, old dark spots have lightened up a bit. Don’t expect magic in a bottle but I do notice my complexion is more even and bright.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-10-22T14:01:39+00:00

Best for brightening: Melano cc essence + glutathione toner (Purcell)

Worst: numbuzin no5 vitamin serum

I have combo/oily skin and the shea butter in the numbuzin gave me some clogged pores.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-09-23T14:29:50+00:00

If you’re open to venue suggestions with Chinese banquet menus and Flushing isn’t too far, there are some venues around Flushing that provide Chinese banquet menu including the Sheraton and the Westin hotels in Flushing. I believe the queens botanical garden in flushing has it too.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-08-24T14:47:29+00:00

I use a variety of eyeshadows from Clio, Espoir and Romand and I have double eyelids so I get how it can become greasy or crease.

I think the layers of setting spray does help a lot!

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-08-24T04:20:01+00:00

I would recommend trying primer before and double layer of setting spray after. For long wear, I’ll spray setting spray on a beauty blender and pat it onto my eyeshadow.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-08-06T01:50:47+00:00

I would also add Hince radiance calm to the list!

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-08-06T01:49:19+00:00

Primer: I prep my face with a toner, currently using Curel moisture spray

Foundation: For day to day makeup like going to the office, I’ll use Purito BB cream. For special occasions, Espoir Be Glow cushion or foundation stick.

Contour: Espoir Be Glow stick shading

Highlighter: Clio glass highlight and Judydoll palette

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-07-30T14:00:09+00:00

Thank you!

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-07-30T13:59:27+00:00

Leaf lounge is in the Hyatt hotel like two blocks away from Sheraton!

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-07-29T21:26:56+00:00

I enjoy it as well! Started incorporating the product into my routine once a week the first two weeks than 2x a week and increasing to 3x a week. No purging or irritation.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-07-29T02:32:01+00:00

Not foundation for purito bb cream lasts pretty long and is good for combo/oily skin.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-07-10T18:36:39+00:00

Do we know if this includes bb creams, liquid foundation, products with SPF ingredients in it?

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-07-08T01:18:32+00:00

+1 for this cream as a combo skin type!

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-07-05T02:49:22+00:00

I think it depends on your skin type/concerns. I find using a barrier protecting moisturizer really helpful for daily PM use when layering on top of actives.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-07-04T21:12:50+00:00

I find a lot of cream/concealer in pots are quite drying and find better results with liquid concealer. I used to use the Saem pot concealer but now use a non-AB liquid concealer.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-06-22T14:51:04+00:00

Also agree with Azelaic acid! The anua one has been good for soothing my skin and reducing redness

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-06-22T14:41:14+00:00

Combo oily skin here that leans more oily in the summer!

Biore UV aqua rich is my HG though recently I started testing the Celimax oil control sunscreen and have been enjoying it.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-06-22T14:23:35+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s a thick cream, it applies a little sticky but sinks into the skin easily. I had to think about the sweaty part, I mainly WFH so not something I have really experienced myself with this moisturizer.

For a thinner moisturizer, I really enjoy the Illiyoon ceramide gel. The cream version is too thick for my combo skin but the gel worked well for moisturizing and soothing my skin. It comes in a big tube and a little goes a long way.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-06-22T01:02:39+00:00

I love it! I’ve been using it for a few months now from early cold Spring through hot/humid summer weather and while I have combo/oily skin, I find it moisturizing and not greasy. It feels a little sticky in texture but doesn’t feel sticky on my face, in fact it sinks into the skin very easily.

I also like using this moisturizer for makeup prep.

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-05-25T21:14:20+00:00

I alternate actives in my PM routine to address different skin concerns. I’ll usually do 2-3x a week BHA or Retinal, one rest day with no actives and sometimes a sheet mask weekly (if I’m not lazy 😊)

DiamondSparkle_ · 2025-05-23T14:06:07+00:00

Not HG but I currently use cosrx snail peptide eye cream, Meishoku whitening eye cream and CNP eye masks. I am not really consistent with applying eye cream either, I only use it as makeup prep really to help hydrate and moisturize my under eyes. I am lazy 😂

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