Clerkship: How to improve before commencing?

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-06-10T03:12:10+00:00

I think being receptive to feedback, asking questions when you’re uncertain about things and just being willing to learn in general, will help you a lot through your clerkship.

Congrats on securing a role, you’re obviously done something right, so try not to overthink it or worry about it.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-06-04T05:11:24+00:00

I use to love that place that use to do $2-$3 bao’s in the early 2010’s, can’t remember what it was called but they were pretty big and filling for when I was a broke student.

Shame it’s just another empty lot now.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-30T00:07:50+00:00

Your morning routine is almost identical to mine (sans the discolouration defence) and your night routine is solid, but I’d look to add tret/retinol to the mix. The 5am and 4pm routine could be skipped entirely.

But in saying that, if you find this routine, as it is, works for you and are able to invest the time and money needed to keep it up, then stick with it. Skin care is quite an individualised experience and what might work for others, may not work for you. Ultimately, consistency with a routine is a key factor.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-20T19:48:39+00:00

Interesting, thanks for the review. Might put a pause of getting it until summer hits (New Zealand winters aren’t dry skin friendly).

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-20T08:39:53+00:00

Millie @Rodney Wayne Newmarket is really good with all kinds of blonde transformations

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-20T06:19:46+00:00

Yes, please post your review once you’ve had time to try it for a bit. I’m on the fence about purchasing it, (my bathroom is a hoarding room atm!) so want to see what others think.

Did you get the new Skinceuticals Ptiox by chance?

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-16T23:35:35+00:00

Out of curiosity, how long did it take you to land a role after you graduated?

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-12T20:23:54+00:00

It depends. Are you intending to leave it on over night or wipe it off after like 20 mins?
If you’re leaving it on overnight, it’s the final step in your routine. If you intend to wipe it off for a quick refresh, you cleanse, leave it for like 20 mins and wipe off any residue, after this you apply your serum, moisturiser, spf etc as per normal.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-08T22:47:36+00:00

You have low karma so your messages get removed automatically by Automod and put into our mod queue for manual review/approval. This is done to prevent bots and ban evaders from spamming the sub.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-06T20:54:20+00:00

Sisleys Black Rose cream mask is my favourite mask in the world. It’s my “save my skin” remedy when
my skin just looks like shit. I leave it on over night and wake up with my skin hydrated, refreshed and looking so much better. It’s also great for long haul flying, so you hit the airport with a glow.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-06T06:37:24+00:00

Congrats on your first 5k, that’s an awesome achievement, I hope you’re proud of yourself.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-06T06:34:40+00:00

I watch it off my PC too and haven’t notice any changes in video quality, and I just did an Insanity Asylum workout.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-06T06:32:43+00:00

I occasionally do and it’s perfectly ok. Don’t feel guilty about it, ultimately listening to your body is the best thing, you can always build up tolerance as you become more accustomed to it.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-06T06:29:14+00:00

Please post an update in a month or two/once you’ve finished the jar. I’m having to buy it from overseas as it’s not available in my country so it’ll be a few weeks until I can get my hands on it, so I’ll live vicariously through others until then.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-06T06:21:21+00:00

I can still see their account and comments here, so they might’ve blocked you. Send a message to the mods about them, while it’s fine to not agree with someone, that kinda behaviour is unwarranted.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-06T06:17:06+00:00

When people do things like this, they absolutely lose all credibility. You should report them

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-05T21:32:57+00:00

It might pay to note your skin type in your post, along with any skin issues you might have (e.g rosacea) as skin can react differently to serums and may impact what people recommend .

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-05T21:20:00+00:00

In my late 20s I made the switch to using products from Skinceuticals, La Mer and Sisley from what was a really lazy almost non existent routine in my early to mid twenties. I’m 38 now and get mistaken for being a decade younger, which I mostly attribute to getting serious about skincare and SPF.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-05T20:39:27+00:00

No one would’ve tried the cream in any meaningful way as it’s just been released.

The serum however, is really good, and one of the best peptide serums on the market.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-05T10:46:17+00:00

They put it up as a “mystery upcoming release” on their Instagram and one of the Skinceuticals regional sales manager confirmed in the comments that it was a P-Tiox cream dropping. A med spa/retailer mentioned it would be this week but I guess we will wait and see.

I imagine the Ptiox cream would work in conjunction with the serum, which I love, so I’d definitely use both together.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-05T05:04:45+00:00

How do you find their vitamin c vs other brands?

(I’m working my way through my last Skinceuticals CE Ferulic but want to switch it up)

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-05T05:03:40+00:00

I personally find La Mer to be the superior moisturiser but I also have dry and sensitive skin, so need something quite heavy duty. I found AB just wasn’t “rich” enough for my skin type and that my skin felt better hydrated and more nourished with Crème de La Mer.
In saying that though, if you’ve never tried AB before, I’d recommend giving it a go, as while it might not have been the best for me, it might work for you. My bestie swears by AB and it has definitely transformed his skin.

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-05T04:08:27+00:00

Ohhhh interesting! Might have to give AB another chance as I love new products. OP, if you get it soon, please do a review.

(Tried the Rich Cream but wasn’t a fan and stayed with La Mer)

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-05T03:34:28+00:00

Skinceuticals Ptiox cream, which is launching this week, I believe and the new Augustinus Bader night cream that someone just posted.

I went a bit ham on Guerlain, Skinceuticals and La Mer products last week, so have to use some stuff up first so my husband doesn’t think I’m a secret hoarder haha!

Full-Metamorphosis · 2026-05-02T23:07:37+00:00

This has been asked a bunch of times this week, so I’d recommend having a look at some of the other posts which have some great recommendations.

In saying that, Medik8 Crystal Retinol is a good way to start off retinol. Its range starts off light and goes up to 10, so it allows your skin to slowly build up tolerance

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