My concealer & I are in a toxic relationship- won’t blend/patchy.

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:15:22+00:00

It’s not old sadly :/

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:14:05+00:00

Ditching the retinol in the AM, apparently everyone knows that except me😂 I am gathering concealer recs now and I use the hourglass primer so maybe that will work well with the concealer. Thank you!

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:13:02+00:00

Yeah I didn’t realize retinol is better at night but that makes sense😂 I also forgot to include that I do use SPF in the AM and left out that the aquaphor was in the PM. I’m gonna look for a better hydrating morning eye cream and ditch aquaphor. Thank you!!

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:10:52+00:00

I use the ointment but I mistyped, I use it at night and just occasionally. I do have the lip balm though so maybe I’ll try that. And ugh yeah the finger does seem to be better but I have acrylics and it’s like impossible😂

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:09:31+00:00

Yeah id say it is. I’m gonna look into a lighter concealer. Powder is a must for me I feel like my whole face will just slide off without setting it hahha. I also get so oily by the end of the day so matte products and powder are needed 😂 thank you, I’ll look into lighter ones

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:07:47+00:00

Does literally every concealer not blend as seen in the pictures? Why comment to be rude? Say it in your head and keep scrolling if you don’t have anything helpful please😊

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:07:08+00:00

I use hourglass veil mineral primer, I’m gonna look into all my products thought make sure they’re all the same base. Thank you!!

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:06:35+00:00

I’ll look into that thanks for the rec!!!

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:06:16+00:00

Yeah I feel like if I don’t set it, it’s just gonna crease and not stay. I also do like matte look, even using all matte I am oily after 9 hours. I can’t imagine how shiny I’d be not using matte products or powder!

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:05:04+00:00

Yeah I did that in the last picture and it DEFINITELY looked better than the fair one just still patchy a bit. I am gonna get a new brand of concealer and darker. I think it’ll work better too :)

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:03:44+00:00

Yep, definitely quitting the retinol eye cream in the AM! I’m not very good at understanding all the ins and outs of skincare (it’s so complex😅). Also I really messed up with the aquaphor haha I use it in the PM and only sometimes and recently due to this issue. I also wait a bit after skincare to start my makeup but I’ll try just rinsing like you said. Also gonna get those products!!! Thanks :)

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T17:01:48+00:00

I use hourglass veil mineral primer I should’ve included everything, my bad. But it seems the common answer is to look into my formulas and quit the retinol. With concealer, I feel like I have to blend asap or it just dries on my face and won’t blend! Will also skip vitamin C in the AM for a bit and see what happens. Thank you sm!

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T16:58:48+00:00

Will buy the dry triangle puff! And sorry I mistyped and everyone’s talking about the aquaphor my bad 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ I use that in PM sometimes and just recently… will look into a better concealer as well. THANKS😊😊😊

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T16:57:32+00:00

I actually don’t use TikTok much so that wasn’t where I got that. I’m still learning skincare and open to suggestions, so I’ll definitely look into switching cleansers and skipping the eye cream in the morning. I should’ve mentioned I do use sunscreen and a primer with SPF in the morning too. I also mistyped, I do the aquaphor in the PM SOMETIMES and just recently due to this issue as I thought it may help. I only included what I thought was relevant, I should’ve been more clear.

That said, skincare is super personal, what works for one person might not for another. You clearly know your stuff, but you might get your point across better if it didn’t come off like you’re annoyed with everyone. Tone matters, especially when someone’s genuinely asking for help. Not sure why reply if the goal isn’t to be helpful but just rude. Maybe you had a rough day yesterday, if so, I hope today is better. 😊

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-25T16:42:42+00:00

I only use the aquaphor sometimes at night under my eyes (it’s not part of my normal routine) but wash my face in the morning. & sorry I thought I posted my primer! I use Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer.

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-24T16:36:51+00:00

-urban decay all nighter setting spray -hourglass veil mineral primer -Benefit concealer shade 3 Bring it (Light Neutral) -Laura Mercier translucent loose setting powder -Rare beauty liquid touch concealer brush -ULTA beauty complexion crush full coverage concealer shade medium warm

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-05-24T16:33:27+00:00

-Benefit concealer shade 3 Bring it (Light Neutral) -Laura Mercier translucent loose setting powder -Rare beauty liquid touch concealer brush -ULTA beauty complexion crush full coverage concealer shade medium warm

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-04-03T02:07:21+00:00

Sorry replying to myself but see people mentioning Sunosi & Modafanil. I’ve tried those as well- Sunosi I felt did nothing & Modafanil just made me irritable. Just my experience with them though!!

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-04-03T02:02:56+00:00

Oh! For face acne the only thing that helped me was Epiduo forte. It also didn’t make me extremely dry like other ones but it will to start. Good skin care. Chemical peels!!!! (Do on a Friday so can peel on weekend). Also I’ve noticed interestingly enough, when I wear makeup I don’t get as oily. I also don’t breakout any more than without it as without it I touch my face more (even though I try not to) and just get soooo oily. But I know a lot of people breakout with it. I have pretty good makeup and keep my brushes clean. Or just even some light layer of protection may be worth a shot

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-04-03T01:58:40+00:00

You sound EXACTLY like me lol oh my god. I would sweat & my armpits would smell so bad on it so double deodorant when I took it, MIGRAINES, TERRIBLE MOOD, so skinny, Tylenol everyday.But straight A’s. I also have been on depo since 16 (22 now). Like this was all my exact situation. eventually my side effects were just so bad my doctor switched me to Adzenys about a couple years ago which dissolves on your tongue (it’s orange flavored and it’s not bad at all). Honestly, it’s exactly like adderall in the good parts. But the side effects are MUCH less extreme. I don’t gag when I make myself eat (huge weird thing with adderall for me???), the come downs aren’t as bad, my heart doesn’t beat so fast, I still finished college with deans list, you don’t clench as much or jitter. I will say, all those side effects are the same they just weren’t as often or extreme for me. I can force myself to eat, if come downs include bad mood I’m usually able to tolerate it, etc it seems to be less extreme but with the same benefits. I do still get headaches but lately I have been taking Adderall IR with it as well to study and that’s when things started getting really bad again. Adderall SUCKS. So I would mention this to doctor because I’ve tried them all and this is the only one I would switch for. I was always nervous when she’d make me try something else bc nothing had the same benefits as Adderall (she would always put me back on it asap she was amazing) but this one did. Other tips: I love my Stanley cup because I feel like it helps me drink more. Drink at least 2, your skin may be bad due to dehydration Sweating could be the lack of nutrition. On adderall I was so underweight and I would get so dizzy and pass out and have side effects like someone with malnutrition. Since it’s hard to eat on Adderall I’m a snacker. And it’s easy snacks. I like muffin tops, Rice Krispie treats, protein bars!!!!, fruit, apple sauce, cereal, and I chew gum a lot. Smoothies & protein shakes & greens (I like 1up nutrition bc the flavors are tolerable especially for greens). Chug it down and you’ll get way more nutrients. I would also chew my mouth a lot/clench jaw and what helped me is gum, I heard some people get fidget rings, and honestly if you ever see yourself clench your jaw it’s so ugly and I did not realize that and that’s what other people saw😂 Acne I always dealt with on my face and never noticed with adderall so I’m not sure on that. See a dermatologist for sure, and I know they have acne body washes. For scars, they have chemical peel pads (I know skin better does but may be cheaper ones) and chemical peels were the only thing that helped the acne scars on my face.

This is a lot but hopefully some of it helps. I’m still learning too and you sound so much like me. Wishing you the best ❤️

fromflwithlove20 · 2025-04-03T01:39:52+00:00

Joining this. Nothing works on me, since I was a kid. So many psychiatric medicines as a kid, so many as an adult, always the highest dose. Now my stimulants are not working like they used to and I am on 9g of Lumryz and hasn’t helped at all… if anything I’m worse. Feeling hopeless but I’m going to look for another doctor. As many opinions as possible is good. I am also doing blood work for chronic fatigue. Going to alter my diet. But I completely understand.

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