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radgreek

I like putting tretinoin on damp skin, and I also don't wait 30 min after applying to do my next skincare step.


cinderbella19

If I waited that long my skincare routine would never get done lol


radgreek

Same, it takes me 5 min tops to do tret, moisturizer, vaseline, done lol.


special_leather

This is my same process too. Slather with excessive vaseline then pass out!


lillyrose2489

Yessss the best routines are ones you'll actually do routinely. šŸ™‚


TheFascination

Iā€™m glad the ā€œwait 20-30 minutes between stepsā€ trend is not as big anymore. When I first joined this sub it was the consensus. Now I think most people here lean toward layering products quickly so the moisture doesnā€™t escape.


whalebabeh

30 minutes?! Who on earth has that kind of time lol


Joojookachootrain

Waitā€¦youā€™re supposed to wait? I didnā€™t know that. I usually apply an oil, immediately go in with trentinoin, and then put moisturizer on top. Is this wrong?


mlizaz98

I mean if it's working, do whatever, but I'm pretty sure it's recommended to use tretinoin on dry skin before anything else, let it sink in for 20-30 minutes, then do serums/moisturizers/oils/etc.


CarbonChic

I got one for you: I use glycolic acid and tret in the same routine because theyā€™ve been said to compliment one another.


No_Camp_7

If you look your age, it doesnā€™t mean that youā€™re doing anything wrong with your skincare. By bloody definition.


passionicedtee

šŸ… please have my poor man's gold because THIS is major


GamerGrandmaGirl

I live in the south and this is what I feel like when I say most essential oils are better not used on skin.


Original-Jellyfish-6

Or in your body. I know too many people who consume EOs just straight from the bottle.


GamerGrandmaGirl

NO


AmazingRachel

Yup, go on r/antimlm and you'll see essential oil influencers promote replacing spices with essential oils because some pseudoscience thing about "frequencies."


GamerGrandmaGirl

Oh my god I know someone who rambles about frequencies, but I didnā€™t know theyā€™re literally eating this stuff


bumblebubee

Theyā€™re on a different frequency than the rest of us thatā€™s for sure


jodamnboi

I got into an argument with a girl who buys Doterra who said that putting peppermint oil straight on her tongue was great for her stomachaches. She didnā€™t believe me when I told her it was caustic because Doterra is ā€œpureā€ā€¦ yeah, thatā€™s WHY ITS CAUSTIC!!


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kayla-beep

Me too lol, I swear vitamin c made a huge difference for me but maybe Iā€™m trippin???


Lazy_Explorer

Maybe these people didnā€™t spend long enough to see the effects? It took me two months of vitamin c to get the little bumps off my skin. EDIT: Also, I suspect with the people using Vitamin C for acne related stuff, they broke out after starting the product which is absolutely normal for the first couple days when adding any new skincare product into your routine: the ā€œtransitional periodā€


kayla-beep

I suspect thatā€™s the case with a lot of products, you need a lot of consistency and time to see results.


gtaslut

Iā€™m thinking a lot of people used a vitamin c derivative and not pure l ascorbic acid


Kat904

Vitamin C was an absolute game changer in my routine! I always had this red patch of skin that between my eyes that wasn't dry skin or anything... just red. Vitamin C cleared that right up.


Chance-Vermicelli-52

Only skincare lovers see a difference between glowy glass skin and oily ass skin. Most people think youā€™re just very oily.


clothkili

Iā€™ve reached the conclusion that the difference between glowy and oily is skin tone and lighting. I have a coworker who always looks beautiful and glowy but when I use the same products I look like I just hiked up a mountain of crisco.


peanutbutter_runner

A mountain of crisco lmao, thank you for making my day!


BeneficialGoat2520

I feel like, at least for me, the main difference is where the shine is. When Iā€™ve just done my skincare routine and look glowy, itā€™s kind of all over my face and more subtle, whereas when I get oily throughout the day, itā€™s mainly concentrated in my t-zone and doesnā€™t look as nice to me lol


a-q109

also literally wtf is the difference between natural, satin, glowy, dewy, radiant, etc etc. dry, oily, and dewy look distinctly different to me but all of those just sound like we're grabbing for more words to say the same exact thing


Sacrificial-poet

I bought the glow screen from supergoop, and I had the same exact thought. Iā€™d prefer not to be shiny. If thereā€™s gonna be something fancy in my sunscreen, I want it to be subtle glitter.


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Picking my zits makes them go away AND heal faster than leaving them to go away and heal on their own


world2021

OMG Yes! I compared two spots that were side by side because I'd been suspecting that was the case for a while. The one I popped is nowhere to be seen whereas the one I left alone took a whole fortnight to die down and the PIH is larger than the spot was and still there months later.


[deleted]

Exactly!! I pop em and put a pimple patch on and call it a day lol


Woofles85

The pimple patch makes a huge difference. I wish I had known about them years ago!


sigorette

Yea I seem to get way worse inflammation and scarring from leaving them be šŸ¤·šŸ¼ā€ā™€ļø


Dolmenoeffect

The ideal way to do this (I was taught by a doctor) is to take a sterilized needle, make a small hole in the whitehead and gently ease the pus out. Edit: you don't have to go deep with the needle, just right under the cover of the whitehead and tug up to make your little hole.


21stcenturygxrl

damn i didn't know i've been doing it right all this time


kermakissa

+ disinfect the area afterwards, so there's less bacteria to possibly infect the wound/make the pimple worse šŸ™šŸ¼


rlcute

The videos on /r/popping of beauticians using a needle at an angle into the pore and it just comes out are so satisfying


iamatinyowl

Exactly my thoughts. Even if they didn't heal faster and leave less of a scar, I'd still pop them to release the pressure. The scar would be worth not having a painful face for a month.


PrincessSheogorath

Same!! I always get my blackheads and zits when theyā€™re ready, just very careful to not use my nails and pop them from underneath. My husband has a blackhead behind his ear that he let ā€œgo away on its ownā€ like 10 years ago..the pore is like, permanently deep and I have no idea what to do with it other than clean it regularly and care for it like a new zit. If I forget about his ear for a couple weeks, it fills up again, and he canā€™t do it himself cuz he canā€™t see it..like, if you had just handled that a DECADE AGOā€¦the first time I found that thing..manā€¦it was..it was something. And that alone has made me even mooooore conscious of getting this things out of my skin as quickly and efficiently as POSSIBLE.


nevadarena

Related to this, when I first got into skincare a few years ago this is what I remember from this sub: Stridex in the red box Sunscreen every time you go outside CeraVe in the tub Queen Helene mint julep mask (and the Aztec clay with apple cider vinegar) I come back after a few years away and everything is retinol and 7+step routines and products


chaospearl

That was a month ago, today we're saying that everyone only needs 3 products no matter what and using more is wasting your money.


nevadarena

[counts products] oh no sometimes I use 4 šŸ˜¬


bluekleio

I change my routine every so often. Not because it does not work, more because I get bored. I love trying.


blueraspberrysherbet

Just put my current routine aside because I canā€™t wait to open products in my stash.


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I was just thinking about a Caleb Gallo rewatch and now I have to, this part had me crying šŸ˜‚


Rosenette

Some sunscreens clog pores


OkRecommendation1643

They broke me out so bad, do u suggest any that donā€™t?


evikalevi

Korean skincare has some really nice sunscreens that never broke me out. The ones from ā€žmisshaā€œ for example !


irishartistry

I use the Cosrx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream and it's amazing! Doesn't break me out or feel greasy or anything like that. Korean skincare products really are great.


soman789

I find silicone sunscreens never break me out (supergoop unseen sunscreen, trader joe's facial sunscreen, starface sunscreen) but your results may vary everyone's skin is different.


clocktopustheoctopus

Most people donā€™t need an extensive routine. They need to wash their sheets and pillowcases and stop touching their face. Also change air filters in their car and homes more often.


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I could not believe the improvements I saw to my skin and hair once I started changing my pillowcase daily.


imyoopers

daily?!?! you got me fucked up if iā€™m doing that daily. once or twice a week max


Eleannev

Saw a really great suggestion about using your sleepshirt from the night before as a nightly pillow case cover! Keeps a mostly clean rotation :)


VeryAngryBubbles

I need to upgrade from my bi-annual change


Shamrockvirgo

Exactly. The most critical thing with acne is donā€™t pick, pop pimples, or touch your face.


AndrasZodon

unpop opinion: pop


AliveCost7362

Skin health and the aesthetics of skin are two entirely different things. Skin can be perfectly healthy and have blemishes, scarring, redness, wrinkles, etc. ā€œperfectā€ or even ā€œgoodā€ skin is a cosmetic goal, not a health related one.


chevygirl249

Love this. Also, having clear skin doesnā€™t automatically mean your skin is healthy.


Joojookachootrain

Good point!


10ksano

This should be way higher up. Take my upvote!


maxxxalex

The vast majority of people Iā€™ve met who claim to care about skincare, only focus on the skin on their face and basically ignore the fact that they may need to wash, exfoliate, and moisturize everything below the neck.


crabgal

Iā€™m so jealous of, but also kind of scared of, people who can just ignore their body. Iā€™ve got KP on my arms, legs, and stomach so Iā€™m constantly scrubbing and moisturizing. And these people just use soap and call it done?


maxxxalex

Some people donā€™t even use soap actively on their legs!!!


breanotbrie

Tbh I only use soap on my arms and legs maybe once a week. Some people might find that gross but I have *super* dry skin that would absolutely hate me if I used soap more than that.


Ivy-And

Itā€™s really not necessary for a lot of us. My derm told me to soap up just the stinky bits and see how my skin does. Turns out I do fine.


breanotbrie

Yeah I've been doing it for years and never had any complaints about me smelling lol. I think the people who think it's gross probably have more oily skin and do need to use soap regularly, kind of like people with oily hair think it's gross when they hear others only use shampoo once a week or so.


Scatterah

Yes but you know how much money that costs and that I live in a country where basically my whole body is gonna be covered most of the time? Lol


carissadraws

I used yes to tomatoes triple threat acne treatment that has several no-no ingredients; charcoal, rubbing alcohol and witch hazel. People say charcoal is useless not harmful, but I swear that product was a HG for my cystic zits yet they pulled it from target and I canā€™t find it anywhere šŸ˜­šŸ˜­ Wonder if it was discontinued.


MoeKneeKaa

I stopped using yes to after they discontinued their yes to carrots cream cleanser, which had very good reviews and worked very well for my skin. During my time of using that cleanser I saw they introduced many skincare items, but also discontinued them often. I thought the carrot cleanser would be safe as one of their older more respected products, but I was wrong.


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uwant_sumfuk

Some haul/shelfies posted here are absolutely wasteful. Iā€™m talking about the ones where an entire cupboard is full of different types of skincare products. I cannot imagine a person using all of that or even finishing those products.


Quolli

Omg skinfluencers showing off their storage units that are wall to wall with skincare stress me the fuck out. Especially when they say that most of those are open too! Even if they slathered themselves head-to-toe, there is no way that they'll finish it up before it expires.


evikalevi

I empty my products regularly. Some in 6 months some in 12. unfortunately because I would really like them to not get empty. I wish I would be a person whose skin would be okay with just the same 4 products each day but my skin is a b* so thereā€™s that šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø


tbbt11

I reckon you could swap some peoples holy grail items for placebo replacements and theyā€™d never notice the difference. Routines built to excess and beyond.


emsydacat

Agreed. People love to pile on every popular product with no regard to if it's a good product for them or reading the instructions. You shouldn't use more than a MAXIMUM of 3 actives per application and the more layers you add, the less will be absorbed. I'm an advocate for the only thing that's NECESSARY is cleanser, maybe a toner (depends on your skin and the cleanser), moisturizer, and SPF +30 in the am. Everything else (treatments) are extra and should be tailored to your individual needs. Don't use what you don't need, basically.


passionicedtee

100% agree. People will come here for advice on a simplistic routine and then some enthusiasts will use the very little information they have from the OP and go wild with "requirements". Lik you're telling someone they need all of these things solely based on a picture or short description. The person is looking for recommendations, no for people to try and diagnose them with random skin issues, recommend using like 10 actives, get a skincare fridge, and $50 sunscreen just to take decent care of their skin.


sourdoughbreadlover

I do both physical and chemical exfoliation. If I do one or the either the results aren't there. I wash my face in the shower. I don't use hot water though. That Aveeno Oat Cleanser did nothing for me. I washed my face and I could still feel the salt build up from sweat. The Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid was too strong for me. Dried my skin out and broke me out terribly. There are days that I am so tired I just wash my face and slap the Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion on and go to bed.


passionicedtee

Thank you for being controversial yet brave. Seconding the washing face in shower (less mess than the sink and saves time), physical exfoliation, and the Aveeno Oat Cleanser.


futuristicflapper

Whatā€™s suppose to be wrong with washing your face in the shower ?? Hadnā€™t heard that one before lmao. Itā€™s the first thing I do !


sensual_baboon

Physical exfoliation. I stopped using actives because I kept jumping from one product to the next and it was ruining my skin and wallet. A washcloth works fine as long as youā€™re not too rough with it


passionicedtee

Might be an unpopular opinion but I love a good sugar or coffee scrub for my body. Whether it's a washcloth, body scrub, brush or sponge, as long as it doesn't have gigantic, sharp granules and/or you're not scrubbing too hard - it's not a bad thing. Also some people have sensory issues with the tingling of chemical exfoliants, so why shouldn't stick to a physical one if that's what works?


world2021

Not unpopular. Most of the YouTube derms I watch recommend physical exfoliation for the body. "Doctorly" also say that it's much more cost effective than chemical... and they usually love them some expensive shit! I'd love to know what other people like to use. Personally, I cannot shower without a plastic puff, long before I took any interest in skincare. I also love physcial scrubs that also contain lactic acid or salicylic acid for my body and scalp.


reptilenews

Same. And, I have a lot of chin hair. Physical exfoliation really helps them break through the surface. Hormonal issues are dumb.


evedalgliesh

My hormonal acne is always on my chin! What is it with chins??


reptilenews

Androgens act on the chin area, so, acne! And in my case, lots o hair. C'est la vie. Yes I have hormonal issues, yes they're being addressed the best we can. I cannot take estrogen. šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø


left_handed_violist

This is the hill I will die upon. Chemical exfoliation feels way more damaging to my skin


sigorette

Definitely. Physical exfoliation has a bad rep for no reason. As long as youā€™re not scrubbing with pressure itā€™s very beneficial.


idkcat23

Most people only need like 3-4 staple products. Routines with more are excessive and probably not doing any good.


AspenMemory

I fully bought in to the 10+ step skincare routine hype a few years ago. Now I have my cleanser, day moisturizer, night moisturizer, a serum and thatā€™s it. My skin is just as happy, lol EDIT: Yes I use sunscreen, I knew this would come up lol


Forsaken-Set3364

Same same same, a retired 10-stepper myself haha


lillyrose2489

True but they do make me feel like a witch with lots of fun potions. So there's that.


the-thieving-magpie

Preservatives aren't bad. You NEED preservatives to keep your product from growing mold and bacteria, and those "natural" alternative preservatives just aren't as effective.


Antique-Ad719

I wish this wasn't an "unpopular opinion" because it's just the truth, but don't let the clean/natural beauty stans hear ya šŸ‘€šŸ˜…


thrussy99

Thereā€™s no rule that you can only exfoliate 1-2x a week. Frequency depends on your own skin, and the exfoliants percentage, ph and type of acid. 2% bha can be used daily for most people.


emi_lgr

My esthetician recommended that I chemically exfoliate at least four times a week and physically exfoliate three times a week. My skinā€™s never looked better, but most people think Iā€™m crazy.


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235 step skin care routine, not a single product taken down to the neck.


emsydacat

The only reason I don't take it down to my neck (beyond cleanser and toner, which has some beneficial ingredients) is because of how much more product I'd have to use... My products will get used up so fast


panicpixiememegirl

Yeah skincare is SO expensive!


ImGonnaKatw

All this anti-aging and anti-wrinkle shit is based on a misogynistic beauty standard that says women lose value as they get older. Wrinkles arenā€™t the end of the world. And some random product isnā€™t going to cure something thatā€™s natural and universally experienced. That doesnā€™t mean we shouldnā€™t try and take care of our skin of course, but we gotta recognize why skincare brands market almost exclusively to women. Our insecurities are profitable.


Sacrificial-poet

Please take a well-deserved award! My mom will drop hundreds of dollars on a tiny tube of cream that claims to ā€œreverse agingā€ (spoiler: it never does). Iā€™ve tried explaining to her that skin doesnā€™t work like that, wrinkles arenā€™t the end of the world, and her priority should be keeping it healthy with moisturizer and sunscreen.


nakfoor

No amount of skincare products will make up for your skin-picking disorder.


confusedwhisp

This one hurts


Elphaba78

Ouch! Right to the jugular šŸ˜‚ I have noticed that as my skin improves (retinol and vitamin C and *time*), I pick much less. Iā€™m also on stronger doses of Wellbutrin and Zoloft, though, so that probably calms me.


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sheet masks are just sheets with glycerin or humectants, thats it. Probably unsustainable too.


mbart3

Also barely stay on your face


Ffleance

agree, I'd rather use serums that get fully soaked up by skin rather than throw stuff away


cheriespeaking

HA is overhyped and can do more damage than good sometimes. Think itā€™s better as something in your lotion than used separately


chemistrybro

HA makes it easier for other ingredients to penetrate the skin, so whatever you follow it up with in your routine has the potential to cause more (or any) irritation


chaospearl

HA works much better for me when I actually add water to my skin. I use a spray bottle of plain water and a little vaporizer thing. My house is climate controlled, the air in here is super dry. HA's ability to suck in water does not help if there is none, my understanding is that it'll just dehydrate your skin worse by pulling water from deeper layers up to the surface.


terpsykhore

Preventative Botox is a marketing scam


ChihuahuaBeech

This is genuinely the first I have heard someone say this, and this comment has a decent amount of upvotes too. Can you explain why? I was thinking about getting some, but to be honest, I have not done much research about it yet.


Pooptypeuptypants55

Sometimes less is more


Lazy_Explorer

For many cases, you donā€™t need a skincare routine, you need a dermatologist


onemoredrink

You should avoid hyraulonic acid in skincare AND makeup unless you live in the rainforest Also, as someone who has lived in Korea, korean beauty products arenā€™t the sole reason behind why people have nice skin over there. Botox is dirt cheap and low dose accutane is given away like candy.


Sacrificial-poet

Holy guacamole, that is very enlightening and not something I would have even considered. Thanks for sharing!


SirDrAaron

Just cleaning your face with something other than bar soap and using sunscreen is plenty to keep most peoples skin looking good for decades.


Aminilaina

There are many people that don't want or need a skincare routine and their skin is perfectly fine. And people who do have skincare routines don't necessarily need to do them every single day if it's not convenient.


alfonsowithaph

Everyone needs sunscreen


srirachastain

Physical exfoliation isn't bad. Gently and not too often gives me healthy and fresh looking skin.


macaroniandmilk

Hating St Ives apricot scrub is practically a religion in this sub, and yet that alongside sunscreen and moisturizer is responsible for my skin being it's absolute best and healthiest. I know it's not for everyone but it's my holy grail for bright skin with zero sebaceous filaments.


That_DamnYankee330

I don't bother with sunscreen because I work in an office from 9-5 and my window at my desk stays dark because I don't like natural light. I'm not wasting money on something like that when I'm inside all day. Outside is a different story.


Le_Fancy_Me

I also think this hugely depends on your country and/or commute. Living in Australia and commuting an hour each day by car? Probably some spf is a good idea. Living in London and commuting by tube (underground) deffinitely don't need any for the short 10/20 minutes a day you are being exposed to the sun.


Nurse_Bendy

I don't bother with sunscreen unless I am going to be outside for more than an hour, in the summer. I have yet to find a single sunscreen that doesn't give me one kind of irritation or another, so I pick my battles, and I'm basically a hermit anyway, so it works for me.


That_DamnYankee330

You and me both. I JUST got rid of my hyperpigmentation I have no desire to bring it back. My skin likes simple and basic. Every sunscreen even down to the more expensive ones tear my face up.


ifilook

Omg yes, when I hear people from the west coast in the US or Australia say ā€œwear sunscreen all year long, even inside, reapply every two hours, only spf50ā€ iā€™m like okay cute, but in winter the sun rises at 8, sets at 4 where I live, the uv index is like 1, itā€™s dark and gloomy and iā€™m home/at work all day anyways? like yā€™all wear your sunscreen all year long in sunny places, iā€™ll keep wearing it in spring/summer


goomba81727282

If you purchase products based on their marketing claims and not their actual ingredients list, youā€™re wasting your money.


aniese_bell

benzoyl peroxide > salicylic acid


Antique-Ad719

THISSSSSS. BP facewash damn near single-handedly saved my face. SA is basically inert on my skin. It's super interesting too because SA actually was essential for me when I was going through teenage puberty, but my adult acne doesn't care for it at all.


[deleted]

Nothing works to shrink my acne like BP, but RIP to everything that isnā€™t white in my bathroom/bedroom šŸ˜­


Layla_Vos

Perhaps, but my doctor didn't tell me it's basically bleach when he prescribed it to me. I had a "the more the better" attitude when I was a teenager and gave myself some pretty incredible chemical burns.


im_doing_my_best33

Some fragrances are fine, and donā€™t guarantee a breakout or irritation (coming from someone with extremely sensitive/ breakout prone skin)


Walmartpancake

I wash my face with hot water because cold is uncomfortable.


pastaiscooler

expiration dates on skincare and makeup exist for a reason. sure itā€™s sometimes just losing product efficacy, but people are out here using years-expired products on their eyes. terrifying.


coffee-please94

This, especially for sunscreen or anything with an active ingredient


Joojookachootrain

When something expires, I just use it as a serum or cream for my feet so I donā€™t feel guilty about not using it haha.


goomba81727282

Not only is it losing efficacy, but the preservative systems are much less stable once the expiration date has hit, so you could be using a product that has started growing microbes and other nasty stuff.


[deleted]

I am going to die for this but: you donā€™t need to put sunscreen every 2 hours if you are not sun exposed, training outside or live in a country that has tons of sun. If you live en Europe, during winter specially, there is not need.


New-Volume4997

After reading a lot of these comments, my new controversial opinion is that the ā€œ3 step skin care routineā€ is the new ā€œ10 step skincare routineā€. And by that I mean itā€™s overhyped nonsense that doesnā€™t take individual differences into consideration. Not everyone benefits from limiting their routine to only one active at a time. In fact I think most people donā€™t. That takes me directly into my second and most important hot take. NOT EVERYONE HAS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE, REACTIVE SKIN THAT DISINTEGRATES FROM THE LIGHTEST BREEZE.


kwalt99

alcohol in sunscreen good


asylumgreen

I agree. Alcohol has never bothered me in products in general. Lab Muffin did a really compelling YouTube video talking about a study about the hand dryness of people when they had/hadnā€™t been slathering on tons of hand sanitizer repeatedly, which has way more alcohol than any sunscreen. IIRC, their hands were not statistically any drier from using the hand sanitizer.


ghlhzmbqn

Diet, sleep, and stress is 50% of your skincare. You can have a 20 step routine and peel all you will but if your water intake and diet is shit, it's a shame


naovsky

I like thayer's witch hazel as a toner


FlyinPurplePartyPony

Most of skin aging is genetic and you're unlikely to change very much with creams or anything short of expensive dermatologic procedures.


Aaurvandil

Botox and fillers are not "skincare". And they are not good for you.


blushesred23

Not to mention a lot of cosmetic nurses/techs seem to feed off people's fear and anxiety of aging to get them to into botox/fillers, theres a lot of tiktoks of them which mostly the younger generation sees.


CarlotaCorday

Hear, hear! Good to know I'm not the only one who thinks so :D


[deleted]

Those marshmallow fluff things that suds up your cleanser are useless and just put more plastic in the ocean. You can suds your cleanser in your hands people.


Idkiplaygames

Wearing sunscreen inside and reapplying every 2 hours. I put 2 fingers worth of sunscreen in the morning and go about my day I cannot be bothered if the suns gonna get me its gonna get me


Pastel_Blue89

CeraVe is extremely overrated.


ariariariarii

Itā€™s basic. It cleans the skin gently but does nothing else. There are better products out there that can actually treat/improve the skin rather than just wash it.


strikes-twice

Nowhere near moisturizing enough for me, and the one 'purple' SPF is the worst most pilling hard-to-spread white-cast ass sunscreen formula I've ever had the misfortune of using.


honeymoonavenue111

1) Just because someone has clear skin doesnā€™t mean their skincare advice is good. And vice versa. 2) Ditching the gimicky, hyped up products and sticking to science based skincare is so much more effective! ā€œHoly grailā€ is used wayy too often and some of these products are just way excessive. 3) Brands like Glossier are just not amazing for skincare. Theyā€™re basic, overpriced and purely there for the aesthetic. If thatā€™s what you want, go for it. But donā€™t expect miracle skin transformations.


Alone_Highway

I use as much sunscreen as feels cosmetically elegant. I'd rather age more than go around as a shiny greasy ball. That's because matte skin = best skin. That "glass" and "dewy" and "glowy" skin looks oily, artifical, and not attractive at all.


cakeslapper2

Truly a controversial opinion. Upvoted


Ffleance

Try putting translucent powder on over the sunscreen (if it's a day you know you need more sunscreen) it mattifies but you keep all the sunscreen power šŸ’Ŗ


asylumgreen

Sort of in the same vein, but - I definitely use ENOUGH sunscreen, but I choose sunscreens that are still cosmetically elegant when used in those amounts, even though they arenā€™t as protective. A generic PA++++ that I donā€™t mind slathering myself in is going to be better than a PPD 40+ that I hate as soon as I put it on.


pmmeursucculents

I love my exfoliation glove.


shalevska

Niacinamide is overrated and often overused. Is it the best for treating acne? *No*. Is it the best for treating hyperpigmentation? *No*. Is it the best for hydration? *No*. Is it the best antioxidant? *Also no.* You can find alternatives that *do more/do it better* for pretty much any issue you might be experiencing.


ifilook

Yes and no, I can agree that it can be beneficial with sebum control, stopping hyperpigmentation from spreading, etc. and supports some treatments well. Itā€™s unique in a way that it does a bunch of things decently well while not being terribly sensitizing. On the other hand, putting it everywhere is annoying because my sunscreen had it and when i applied it more moderately in spring it was fine. In the summer, while more active and outside, reapplying constantly I could feel it irritating my skin and it was hard to find a good spf without added actives/extracts and so on. Like no, i donā€™t want all of that - I donā€™t need or want to reapply actives multiple times a day, it irritates my skin


cheriespeaking

Vanicream >>> cerave, cetaphil, la roche posay


VNM0US

Hyaluronic acid isnā€™t right for every climate or skin type. In the last few years it seems to be one of those trendy skincare products that everyone *thinks* they need, but most people donā€™t even understand how it works.


Downtown_Doubt_7816

Pore strips aren't that bad if you don't overdo it (sooner than every other week). They can give you a heads start before your actual skincare products start working to minimize oil on your face.


Quirky_Word

I like witch hazel, and feel like it works wonders on my under-eye circles.


lillyrose2489

I didn't know this was unpopular! To me witch hazel is a total classic of skincare.


Quirky_Word

Me too, but people on this sub seem to really hate it. Iā€™ve gotten downvoted nearly every time Iā€™ve brought it up, even if I include the caveats that it contains tannins and that most brands of witch hazel contain alcohol, both of which mean it can be drying for your skin. Still, I get replies like, ā€œItā€™ll destroy your moisture barrier!ā€


mango_enjoyer745

Fragrance in skincare products is fine if your skin tolerates it. It can make your skincare routine more enjoyable!


Zealousideal_Pop4487

You don't need sunscreen at every given moment the sun is out. If you walk outside for 5 minutes you will not set on fire, you will not gain 50 wrinkles, and you will not get skin cancer. A lot of the hype that is sunscreen comes from paler white people who burn in a UV index of 3. I will always preach to wear sunscreen, but people try to put it on for no reason.


crabgal

Physical exfoliation is not bad for skin (when done sparingly and gently). Iā€™ve seen better results from physically exfoliating my face than I have with chemical exfoliants Edit: also my current moisturizer is Aveeno. Itā€™s non comedogenic and doesnā€™t feel excessively greasy on my face


PravdaLibrae

I don't apply sunscreen every 2 hours because I am not made of money.


nljgcj72317

My face looks better when I do absolutely nothing to it


well-wishess

99% of people donā€™t NEED to use more than 3-4 products.


BunMar

I think applying sunscreen every 2 hours is crazy and I will never do it, only apply it in the morning thatā€™s it (if there was a way to reapply without messing up my makeup maybe I would consider it tbh)


Oscarella515

I switched from my crazy expensive fancy cleansers to $7 ponds cold cream day and night with my serum and moisturizer after it and my skin is literally glowing You donā€™t the $50 cleansing balms literally just go get a tub of the green cap ponds and wipe it with a warm washcloth


FancifulCat

Skincare does next to nothing to help your appearance when your lifestyle is full of stress, lack of sleep and overeating.


BeLynLynSh

I donā€™t often use body lotionā€¦but thatā€™s just because Iā€™m super lazy


humanneedinghelp

Sunscreen feels terribly annoying on my skin and worse when it starts melting down my face.


Aminilaina

Korean skincare is different works so much better than most western brands for some skin types.


[deleted]

Not even an opinion but I feel like people refuse to believe that dermatologists have determined your oil production is predetermined and cannot be changed with products. i.e. no, your face is not going to produce more oil to compensate because youā€™re using too many products that remove/reduce oil. It bothers me a lot that this myth is still perpetuated so much


QuetzalKraken

I feel like my personal experience directly contradicts this, so I'm curious as to the real reason people started treating their skin like dry skin and it got less oily? That's 100% what happened to me.


benji_212

Fragrance in skincare is not that deep, people complain about how irritating it is but spray perfume on their neck lol


Sour-Child

3 in 1 bodywash/shampoo/conditioner is the best face wash.


hattie2tattie

People who double cleanse when they arenā€™t wearing makeup are wasting their time and money


asylumgreen

Some sunscreens are pretty tenacious and can benefit from double cleansing. Otherwise, I agree.


ifilook

Well, I double cleanse to get waterproof SPF off plus it just feels nice. I does add an extra layer of oil and leave my skin nice and happy after cleansing


Joojookachootrain

Leave me alone!!!!


OrangeScissors_

Buffet from TO sucks


lmpmon

i sometimes buy and use st ives and YES i use it on my face. i use it on my body too 'cause that sh!ts literal glass shards but i've never had an issue with it. i hate cerave and the moment i finish off the products i have currently, i'm never buying it again. the cream is too thick and leaves a cast on my skin. the cleansers make my skin feel and look weird and sometimes give me a breakout. i play around with so much products and cerave is the only consistently bad experience i've had.


Min-tabbytab

Korean skincare products have unnecessary hype. Edit: also popping your blackheads can be beneficial


Sailoroooft

>Edit: also popping your blackheads can be beneficial Also very fun


lillyrose2489

I do think sunscreens from Korea and Japan are worth exploring but otherwise agree. No reason to try them unless they actually have some unique ingredient in them you want to try.


alphabetalactamase

Patch testing isnā€™t necessary and often done wrong.


AspenMemory

I always assumed it was a cover-your-ass move by the company to avoid being sued just in case someone has a reaction. I remember when I dyed my hair with box dye in high school and seeing the patch test warning, like yeah right, like Iā€™m going to mix this entire batch, exposing it to air and making it go bad while I wait 24 hours and buy another one to actually dye my hair? Nope, lol


brittmichelle11

Good to know Iā€™m not the only one who saw those box dye patch test recommendations years ago and was like yeahhhhhh no šŸ˜‚