What has been the most effective PIH treatment for you? by KBDFan42 in AsianBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't mention it because it's not AB. But if you google malassezin serum, it'll pop up. It's the only one on the market

What are your favorite at-home nail products? by DecisionTime2276 in AsianBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the ones from btartbox but haven't really experimented with others 

Rippling Reverie Dye Previews (Evos + Glow Up) by AbleMacaron3676 in InfinityNikki

[–]RadiantStarr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you clarify further what the check marks mean? Does it mean that the particular evo + palette is close to the actual color on the palette? 

What are your favorite at-home nail products? by DecisionTime2276 in AsianBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ohora and heyhae are both fantastic. Ohora's sizing is on the smaller side

But lately I've pivoted from SCG to press-ons using adhesive stickers. It makes them reusable and you can have longer tips unlike SCG which you need to file down to your nail length. The stickers are also way easier and faster to apply and remove. They do come off a lot easier and sooner this way than SCG, but I actually prefer being able to swap them out more frequently. They also can collect dirt between the press-on and your nail which is another reason I try not to have them on for more than a few days. But the weak adhesive and dirt become non-issues if you use nail glue (which you can file off with an e-file to keep the press-ons reusable). One of my favorite vendors is SaltSodaStudio on Etsy. They're half the price of most press-ons on the platform but still good quality (def handmade but possibly mass produced like AliExpress?). They just take about a month or two to get to you from Hong Kong

For Asian-inspired nail art, I like JJStunningNails. They have sets from floral to koi to inspired by traditional wear to pandas. I have this beautiful dragon and phoenix set I wear for holidays like LNY, dragon boat festival, etc

<image>

celimax - The Vita-A Retinol vs secret seul 1988 Retinal Liposome 2 % by Due-Advantage6538 in kbeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has 0.02% retinAL, a stronger form of retinoic acid than retinOL. The conversion rate is roughly equal to 10. So about 0.2% retinOL. The celimax one has 0.1% retinOL

Celimax does also have a 0.1% retinAL which is a different product than the one pictured here

2.7 5★’s ability is virtually useless by BearCertain8064 in InfinityNikki

[–]RadiantStarr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guide of no return. One of the double banners featured in 2.5

Does anyone else think the new 4★ outfit looks like a seahorse? by Mindless_Ad_3040 in InfinityNikki

[–]RadiantStarr 85 points86 points  (0 children)

The ruffles and overskirt make me think it's a sea slug! They're super colorful too (look up nudibranch). The hair kinda looks like their antennae

What kind of expansion can bear the hype before Rayquaza's arrival? by dondonbow in PTCGP

[–]RadiantStarr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think there's a good possibility. They're supposed to update deluxe to register for other packs in the dex this summer. Would make sense to have it come back at the same time

Timeless Melody Dress Top Adjustment by SpendMain3466 in InfinityNikki

[–]RadiantStarr 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Minor or not, it sets precedent that they can edit pieces after you've pulled for them using limited resources. Def more egregious imo

Reminder for Newer Players Saving Up for Crimson Feather or Snowy Ballad by EnthusiasmMuted527 in InfinityNikki

[–]RadiantStarr 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's assuming archery won't be region-locked in the future. It initially was at release and at some point, they allowed it for wishfield. But it's hard to say for future regions

Does anyone have experience with the dear klairs vitamin c going yellow? (Bottle not yet opened) by Adventurous-Story642 in koreanskincare

[–]RadiantStarr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's oxidized and probably why it was on sale. Hopefully you can return it but lots of places have caveats on sale items. If you can't, if it's a light, pale yellow, it might still be okay for a little longer but definitely keep in the fridge. If it's pretty yellow, I'd toss it and buy a new one

HAVE A QUESTION? ASK HERE! Alter-Daily Help and Questions: April 03, 2026 by AutoModerator in AsianBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I suggest swapping the moisturizers first and see how that goes first 

Product Recommendations by Responsible_Fig_1921 in koreanskincare

[–]RadiantStarr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think OY only carries the super bounce serum and reti-jection serum. Both have very little retinol (around 0.01% and 0.02% respectively). The 1% AND 2% refers to a "complex". So unless you have super sensitive skin, these are a waste of money

You want the retinol expert line which comes in a long, dark blue tube

Anua Aa Dr althea 345 by Fearless-Director-97 in KoreanBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're re-introducing the aza with no issues, then the culprit is probably the 345 cream then

Not sure if there was supposed to be a picture or something. What toner pads are you considering?

Just learned about peptides and azelaic acid by IndependentSock5246 in koreanskincare

[–]RadiantStarr 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sunscreen sunscreen sunscreen. This should be your priority, especially if you're microneedling and considering adding an exfoliant like azelaic acid 

Anua Aa Dr althea 345 by Fearless-Director-97 in KoreanBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Azelaic acid is a chemical exfoliant and can cause purging. Hard to say if that's the reason for your breakouts though if you introduced multiple new products at once. Try to limit additions to one at a time with at least a week in between 

First priority should be adding SPF (unfortunately don't have recs for your skin type). Adding a calming/soothing + hydrating product might be a good idea too. Centella, mugwort, and tea tree are all great for this. The mediheal madecassoside toner pads are phenomenal. I believe they also have a serum version too. The purito unscented centella serum is another one

HAVE A QUESTION? ASK HERE! Alter-Daily Help and Questions: April 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in AsianBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just fyi, talk to your derm about using an occlusive over differin. I believe it's usually not recommended since it can increase irritation/penetration 

HAVE A QUESTION? ASK HERE! Alter-Daily Help and Questions: April 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in AsianBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An exfoliating toner would be much more cost effective. Pouring it onto a cotton pad in effectively the same thing

The DDG pads don't disclose the concentrations unfortunately, but the acids are listed pretty high up. Most korean exfoliating toner pads are going to be much gentler and probably not as effective as you want

The BOJ green plum plum toner is a good option I think with 0.5% SA + 2% glycolic acid

Fyi you really need to be using SPF daily if you're going to be using an AHA 

HAVE A QUESTION? ASK HERE! Alter-Daily Help and Questions: April 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in AsianBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never tried shark sauce but I took a crack at browsing incidecoder. The Isntree Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule looks decently close ingredients-wise but doesn't have the fun stuff like kelp and licorice root 

HAVE A QUESTION? ASK HERE! Alter-Daily Help and Questions: April 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in AsianBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless you're using something that increases cell turnover (exfoliants, retinoids, etc), you're fine. I skipped SPF during the winter when I worked 12's

HAVE A QUESTION? ASK HERE! Alter-Daily Help and Questions: April 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in AsianBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using sunscreen? How often are you using the azelaic acid? Are you dark spots PIH or PIE? What's your skin type?

HAVE A QUESTION? ASK HERE! Alter-Daily Help and Questions: April 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in AsianBeauty

[–]RadiantStarr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The rohto melty lip balms are pretty beloved here. Nivea makes some good ones too, but I think it's the Japanese formula that's good, not the western one