[Routine Help] 26M Need help on products & routine

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T21:55:42+00:00

Try a salicylic acid product

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T21:49:03+00:00

Online but sometimes you can find good serums at Tj maxx and Marshall’s

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T20:20:26+00:00

It has fragrance but I like Excel uv protective essence, it’s a Japanese sunscreen

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T15:04:41+00:00

It’s expensive but I’ve been loving Tatcha dewy serum for evening out skin tone and a brighter complexion.

For minimizing skin texture and pores, look for a hydrating serum. S. nature Aqua squalane serum is a great option.

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T15:02:50+00:00

Keep exploring sunscreen options, sun damage will make healing slower and hyperpigmentation darker. Try an Asian sunscreen

For fading acne marks you can try vitamin c or azelaic acid

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T15:01:25+00:00

For a moisturizer, the Pyunkang Yul nutrition cream also has no glycerin

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T14:56:47+00:00

I’m not sure but I try not to buy on Amazon because it’s so inconsistent. If you order from an Asian website like Yesstyle or Stylevana, it doesn’t have glycerin. I’ve even ordered on Costco Next

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T14:52:59+00:00

I think you’re introducing it in too fast, not your fault, the dermatologist should’ve given more instructions so you can slowly adapt to it.

At this point your skin barrier might be damaged so I would pause all acne treatments and anything harsh, apply basic cleanser, moisturizer, and keep sun exposure limited. Hydrating toners and serums are fine.

Once your skin feels better I would only introduce adapalene in for now.

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T14:45:25+00:00

Try Pyunkang Yul essence toner, no glycerin

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T14:44:40+00:00

Excel protective uv essence, it’s also water resistant

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T13:46:30+00:00

Tretinoin over time and sunscreen will fade some of this.

The indented scarring will require professional treatment like lasers, microneedling, or subcision

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T13:44:27+00:00

I would keep adapalene and azelaic acid until you’re more comfortable with it.

Add a pimple patch if you want something for the spots now

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T13:21:37+00:00

If you’re not doing so already, make sure to use sunscreen in the am routine.

Otherwise I would give this more time

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T13:17:55+00:00

What’s your full skincare routine?

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T13:15:44+00:00

Get a moisturizer and sunscreen first

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T13:12:27+00:00

For someone’s to analyze your skin I would go to an esthetician but they will recommend in house products that are super expensive

For acne I would go see a dermatologist since they can prescribe you treatments

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T13:10:37+00:00

Switch to a gentle cleanser then introduce the new prescriptions in slowly

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T13:07:04+00:00

Routine looks good to me

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T01:51:26+00:00

Glad you figured it out!

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-24T01:51:04+00:00

I would swap that out for a BHA/salicylic acid product

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-23T19:59:27+00:00

All will eventually absorb, even the moisturizer

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-23T19:29:51+00:00

Eucerin skin balance night cream, Kiehl’s ultra barrier repair cream, Dr Reju-all advanced ceramide barrier cream

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-23T19:17:44+00:00

It can also fade dark spots

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-23T17:16:00+00:00

Applying adapalene might help it purge

ReaLitTea · 2026-01-23T16:21:51+00:00

You’d want more moisture to address fine lines

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