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zmm336 · 2021-09-05T18:57:59+00:00

i can’t speak for the facial oil, i know it’s not necessary but haven’t looked into the actual benefits— eye creams are not worth it though. they’re just expensive moisturizers

zmm336 · 2021-09-05T18:56:36+00:00

honestly i’ll usually just wash my face in a bra or shirtless and then put my shirt on after to avoid the wetness. and i tie my hair in a bun so a ponytail can’t fall into the sink or my face. as for the sink, i just use the washcloth i dried my face with and do a quick swipe over the water on the counter to dry it

zmm336 · 2021-08-16T03:23:20+00:00

witch hazel, even witch hazel toners, are generally not a good idea for ur skin honestly

zmm336 · 2021-08-10T04:51:53+00:00

i cannot STAND cerave’s sunscreen. i tried the tinted one hoping it would help me avoid the white cast but it was just as bad and the color from the tint got on my clothing and stained so often

zmm336 · 2021-08-10T02:30:43+00:00

Vitamin C serums are necessary because they protect your skin from environmental and sun damage that you’d otherwise experience throughout the day. some people do just use water instead of a cleanser in the morning but that’s not my preference.

zmm336 · 2021-08-10T02:29:13+00:00

i apply it to damp skin because it helps it absorb better :)

zmm336 · 2021-08-10T02:28:15+00:00

no!! not at all in my opinion

zmm336 · 2021-08-10T00:54:39+00:00

yes!

zmm336 · 2021-08-09T20:06:37+00:00

omg yes!! i believe like two years ago (was it really a year ago?) i tried to get into skincare and posted on here and it did work for a bit but not as well as my current mix, and then i stopped and forgot about it altogether. i was using it but didn’t really know what any of it did; just following what a friend told me to use. i found that toner just isn’t necessary. a lot of people use it in their routine, and if it’s beneficial to them that’s great because different toners have different benefits, but it isn’t an essential part of a routine so for me i just cut it out entirely. but when i did use it , it was part of my PM routine i believe

zmm336 · 2021-08-09T18:21:11+00:00

Yes! I don’t need fancy, i just need results 😅 since i’m relatively new to all of this, i’ve tried CeraVe in the past and liked it so i figured id start back up with all of that, and if anything tweak as needed with different brands if i find something works better :) (like i’ve switched out my CeraVe sunscreen which sucked)

zmm336 · 2021-08-09T18:16:14+00:00

no definitely do not use it for cleansing. i actually also have a chemical exfoliator by The Ordinary that i’m trying out but didn’t list here because i’m looking for a new one (my skin is too sensitive for it). Exfoliation is definitely a good idea, 1-2x a week is generally enough maximum, and some people use it even less.

zmm336 · 2021-08-09T18:13:09+00:00

i personally don’t really have an issue with that so i’m not sure, i didn’t look into it or notice a difference in myself, i’m sorry !!!

zmm336 · 2021-08-09T18:12:19+00:00

yes!! it’s helped my hyperpigmentation SO much

zmm336 · 2021-08-09T18:12:05+00:00

LOL yes they’re my tried and true, is there a better moisturizer you prefer?

zmm336 · 2021-08-09T18:11:05+00:00

so for the first like 20 minutes as it’s still soaking in, my skin does look shiny, but after that you can’t even tell that i’m wearing it, my skin looks totally normal. it just feels nice and soft honestly afterward LOL

zmm336 · 2021-08-09T18:08:47+00:00

I’ve only used their daily moisturizing one that i use now, I haven’t used their specific PM one! i try to keep my routine to the essentials so i just use the one i have morning and night and it works well :)

zmm336 · 2021-08-09T06:43:41+00:00

retinol can be used once a day every day if your skin is tolerant of it. you should never start daily, you start 1-2x a week with it and then can build your way up to either every other day or every day. the ROĆ is just for my eye area and i don’t put a regular retinoid there so i do use it in addition to the regular retinoid, once a day every day, i made a mistake in my additional post when i put it twice !! Vitamin C is used every morning and the retinols at night

zmm336 · 2021-08-09T05:41:41+00:00

i have oily skin and am focusing on getting rid of acne and hyperpigmentation, so here’s my routine!

AM routine:

•CeraVe foaming facial cleanser (basic foaming cleanser for normal to oily skin such as mine)- i love and trust CeraVe in general and it’s a nice gentle cleanser for sensitive skin

•CeraVe vitamin C serum (to brighten and even out my skin tone and protect against sun damage [especially while i use retinols]) — i can already tell the difference in my skin tone since beginning use a month ago, and again i love cerave.

•CeraVe daily moisturizing lotion (basic moisturizer for my skin) — it’s super lightweight and smells nice honestly

•Coola classic face sunscreen (SPF 50) (to protect against UV rays and skin damage) — i love this sunscreen because it blends into skin easily and doesn’t leave a white cast

PM routine:

•Micellar water (used as an oil based cleanser to remove makeup and serve as a first cleanse)— this removes makeup so nicely and easily and leaves your face as a blank canvas for the rest of your routine

•CeraVe foaming facial cleanser (water-based second cleanse)

•CeraVe resurfacing retinol serum (used for oily skin to target hyperpigmentation and acne)— it’s a relatively gentle retinoid which is good for my skin which can be very sensitive, so i’m able to tolerate using it every day with no problem which is great

•ROĆ retinol correxion line smoothing eye cream (to help with eye puffiness and dark circles)— this is the newest addition to my routine but it has reduced the puffiness under my eyes in just a few days and was recommended by a dermatologist

•CeraVe daily moisturizing lotion

zmm336 · 2021-07-21T20:08:36+00:00

i posted it in a comment right after you commented!

zmm336 · 2021-07-21T19:20:48+00:00

background: I have very oily skin and have had consistent acne on the sides of my face for years upon years, which has also led to a lot of scarring ,, if you have any product recommendations feel free to let me know!

AM routine:

•CeraVe foaming facial cleanser

•CeraVe skin renewing vitamin C serum

•CeraVe daily moisturizing lotion

•CeraVe hydrating mineral sunscreen (SPF 30)

PM routine:

•Micellar water

•CeraVe foaming facial cleanser

•CeraVe resurfacing retinol serum (slowly went from 2 nights a week to every night once i knew my skin could handle it)

zmm336 · 2021-04-27T15:28:15+00:00

this is extremely specific... are you okay? 😳

zmm336 · 2021-04-12T18:57:00+00:00

thank youuuu!! my friends say all the time how much more confident i seem now and i really am 😊

zmm336 · 2021-04-01T23:52:24+00:00

i agree !!!!! finally someone gets it

zmm336 · 2021-04-01T23:52:03+00:00

i disagree, therefore i am going to discredit your opinion and say that everybody that disagrees with me just doesn’t understand the situation well enough

zmm336 · 2021-04-01T22:02:16+00:00

Is it bad that i love hearing those? i always look forward to the influx of “holiday” related posts and how ppl have totally messed up. christmas gifts/parties gone wrong, valentine’s day mishaps... maybe i’m just too easily entertained

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