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Just turned 30 and would like help assessing my skincare routine!

Skin type: sensitive, dry, acne-prone

Skin issues: acne, fine lines, dryness, large pores, redness/sensitive (I've included a photo here https://imgur.com/a/eOfARdV which showcases these issues. I recently moisturized so I look a bit shiny!)

Hello! I just turned 30 so I would like to re-assess my skincare routine and see if I would benefit from adjustments or additions to it. I've spent some years trying different things, and this routine seems to help with my dryness and keep my acne under control (other than hormonally-caused acne), but I still deal with a number of issues and am looking to combat aging too. My problem is my skin is very sensitive, dry, and acne-prone, so it's hard to find something that helps one issue without exacerbating another (for example, one time I tried coconut oil for my face, which made it so hydrated and glowy, but the next day I broke out in dozens of whiteheads). I've dealt with skin sensitivity my whole life including eczema and contact dermatitis though thankfully I no longer get it on my face.

If anyone has any advice on my routine as a whole or products to recommend for my skin type and issues, I would appreciate it!

Current routine:

AM:

Cleanse: Clinique Take the Day off Cleansing Balm or Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water

Eye Cream: Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb

Moisturize: Mixture of red raspberry seed oil and Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Sunscreen: Dr. Dennis Gross Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Light/Medium

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PM:

Cleanse: Clinique Take the Day off Cleansing Balm + Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water (both if needing to remove make-up)

Actives: TO Granactive Retinoid %2 (will be switching to The INKEY List Retinol Anti-Aging Serum once this runs out. Also I do not do this every night but most nights now that I've built up a tolerance to it.)

Eye cream: The INKEY List Retinol Eye Cream (I've only been using this for a couple months as I noticed fine lines appearing under my eyes).

Moisturize: Mixture of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream and TO Rosehip Seed Oil

Sleeping mask: either Belif Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask or Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask; thin layer of Aquaphor on top

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Occasional masks: Oh K! Awakening Under Eye Mask and Watermelon Sheet mask or similar masks.

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First time Botox: how many units made a difference for you?

I have an appointment next week for Botox. It’s my first time.

I’m not a very expressive person (never have been), but as I get into my later 30s, I notice my forehead moves more and sometimes I even get a weird feeling in an area like an ache almost- as though a wrinkle is developing, if I have been overly expressive for whatever reason.

The place I’m concerned with the absolute most is the arch above each eyebrow. I see little wrinkles there daily.

Personally, I don’t mind the frozen forehead look. I just don’t want a “high eyebrows, deer in headlights, crazed eye look”. Lol

How many units worked for you? What was your treatment area? Did you notice any subtle changes to how your face appeared?

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Favorite Moisturizers for 40s?

41/female

I've tried a few different things as they came up. Dr Jart Cermidin (decent). Stratia Liquid Gold (I like but feel it can be thicker). DE Protini (it's ok but not sure the price is justified). Estee Lauder Resilience (complete garbage that pills). Clinique moisture surge (I like it but dont love that its a gel) are the few I've gone through in the last year. I'm down to Cerave now which I'm not in love with but using until I decide what to try next.

My skin is both dry but gets oily during the day so I guess combo. I noticed it needs more moisture now than a couple of years ago so gel type products just aren't enough for me.

Someone mentioned Lancome regenire lift for 40+ skin but the reviews on that one aren't giving me confidence. Would love to hear some recommendations on what to purchase next in the search for my holy grail. I'm looking to purchase a day time and heavier night time product.

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Came across this trending video. She looks confident with what she’s doing and the results are surprising. Did you notice the cotton pad?

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Is it worth switching from glycolic acid to retinol? (37F)

I used to have quite bad acne on my forehead. I managed to clear it mainly using benzoyl peroxide in my night routine but would use a glycolic acid peel a couple times a week instead of the BP. I still get the odd spot but no where near as bad as it was.

The glycolic acid has served me well but I still have some hyperpigmentation from the acne a couple of years on and would like to fade it once and for all. I have no idea of the concentration of the glycolic acid peel but I assume it's quite low as it's a drugstore brand (I'm in the UK and use the Naturally Radiant one from Superdrug).

Is it worth trying a different concentration of glycolic acid or starting afresh with retinol? My skincare routine hasn't changed much since my 20s and although wrinkles aren't an issue for me atm I'm not averse to prevention!

Any advice is welcome.

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Started skincare a year out from wedding and now skin had never been worse. Help!

This will probably be an unpopular opinion, but I was talking to a friend last night who said once she actually started caring about skincare, it seems like her skin has never been worse. I can't help but feel the same way.

I'm 34 and was always lucky enough to have clear skin. Really, my only skin concerns were that I have dry skin and dark undereye (which is mostly hereditary). In recent months, I thought I'd step up my skincare game because I'm working from home and don't feel like putting makeup on for Zoom, and I'm getting married next year, so was looking to get glowy, healthy skin.

I like to keep a pretty low-key routine. I use Neutrogena hydro boost SPF 50 moisturizer every day, but I started using eye cream with vitamin C for brightening. Huge mistake. I kept breaking out into a little red rash just under one eye, so I stopped. Then, my derm suggested retinol for undereye and fine lines around my eyes and forehead. Even though I didn't even start using the retinol (Neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair) near my eyes, my eyes looked aged almost overnight. I actually made a post about it the other day because I thought I did permanent damage. My eyes are still puffy and red, and it's a been a week since I stopped retinol. I just look old all of a sudden! I also have two whiteheads that have been deeply embedded in my cheek for about two weeks now. I tried to get them out finally last night by gently putting hot water on a facecloth on them and (gently!) pressing around them, but nothing. So now my face is red from that and I still have whiteheads.

I just feel like a mess and like I don't know what I'm doing/should have just stuck to my hydro boost one a day and called it a day. My question is, what now? I'd still like to achieve bright, glowy skin and also work on preventative aging (I do have some forehead lines and some lines around my eyes now). I'm considering trying a little botox soon to see if I like it before my wedding, but are there any other products that anyone can suggest for nighttime, instead of retinol? And should I just leave my eyes alone and accept the darkness?

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Getting married and need to clear up my skin!

I’m getting married in 3 months and recently my skin has been a disaster. I’m breaking out like crazy. On top of that, I started using a new shampoo which completely broke me out on my back. Stopped using it but still can’t clear it up. How am I 30 and still suffering from acne?! I truly feel like I’ve tried EVERYTHING and nothing clears it up. Advice please??!!

Edit: I forgot to add that I am already on spironolactone 100mg. Worked amazing for a while but now I’m back to breaking out and really don’t want to double the dosage.

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Does hydroquinone really cause collagen-loss?

I'm using both tretinoin and hydroquinone for anti-aging and melasma.

Is the HQ just cancelling all the progress from the Tret?

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Good reusable cotton pads?

Anyone find some that stayed really soft?…I’ve bought some before that got rough very quickly. Thanx 😊

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If you use tinted SPF on your face, should you use an untinted SPF on your neck...? How do I avoid getting tint on the neckline of my clothing?

Title says it all. I have avoided tinted SPF for years because I just can't figure out this issue. I really like mineral SPFs for my face, but it doesn't really matter on my neck. So, thinking of using a tinted mineral SPF on the face and then a clear chemical SPF on the neck. Both SPFs would be in a similar range (i.e. SPF 30 - 40).

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Where do I even start?

I’m nearly 32 and have 2 small children. My skin has gone to shit and I know I can’t do much to reverse it but how do I start maintaining it so it doesn’t get worse?

(I know ageing happens)

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My rosacea skin doesn’t like retinol in the summer! Any recommendations for the night?

Hey! I’m actually using a very low percentage retinol with no issues during autumn/winter months but I live in a very sunny and hot place and my rosacea turns crazy on summer days if I continue my retinol…what would you recommend me? My morning vit c serum at night? Bakuchiol? Peptides?

Thanks !

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Does anyone use skincare targeted toward teen/young adult demographic?

Im 34 and on the lookout for a good face scrub to use 2-3 times a week. Something that is not expensive but does the trick. I’ve tried high price care lines and I just can’t justify paying $32 for a 2 oz bottle (ahem…Tula). I’ve read about clean and clear’s deep action scrub and seen rave reviews on target’s off brand of the product. I feel silly purchasing it since all those products are targeted toward a younger consumer, but I’m curious about it.

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Botox causing viruses?

I was just diagnosed with mono. I can’t think of anywhere I could have gotten it, but I got botox injections a few weeks ago. Can the plasma agent in the botox carry viruses? :(

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Botox vs Nuface?

I’ve had 2 sessions of Botox for my forehead and I loved the results but spaced my treatments out more than 3 months due to cost. I’ve been targeted by Nuface ads all over TIKTOK and I’m wondering if Nuface can give results as dramatic as Botox? If it does, it would be worth the $300+ price tag. Any opinions on one vs the other vs both?

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Need help with at home skincare

Hi there! I’m 34 year old female with a Tretinoin routine. I use Vanicream products exclusively with EltaMD sunscreen.

I’ve not been able to get facial in 2 years and need support in ensuring I maintain my skincare regimen. My skin is sensitive and combination skin, has clogged pores and some age spots coming in.

I’d like to invest the money for facials on at home skincare. Do you have any suggestions that I should consider for sensitive skin?

Thanks!

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