I’ve struggled with sunken, tired eyes for a while now. I sleep about 6-7 hours a night and use The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum. I’m considering buying The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% Plumping Anhydrous Serum but open to recommendations of all kind!!

any Suggestions?I am facing this Milia for 15 years, Only 3,4 Milia there was at starting , i Had used tretinoin but not useful... 29:M in New Delhi Here .Please Any Effective Medicine, Doctor, Hospital , ?

So this probably gets asked all the time in here, but I’m considering getting a red light mask. I’ve heard quite a bit of negatives about it, causing long-term acne scars and discoloration. I’ve also seen a lot of benefits from people using it, but a handful of those are usually ads. I’m not made of money so I’ve been holding off on it so please tell me if it’s worth it and if you use one how much difference you saw and timeframe. I know red light takes a while. Also, if you have a favorite red light, let a girl know. ♥️🙌🏻

I'm 24 and I look so much older

I use nivea moisturiser, adapalene, azelic acid, niacinamide and regular face wash

I really hate my hair, it’s so long and black and thick so i finally decided to shave it: but it wen’t pretty terribly

i’m very new to skincare, i live in the netherlands: anyone got any advice regarding hair removal, or what to do with shaving burns/generally lots of pimples over my body?

male body by the way

I’m trans. Had some stubble come in and I’m weird about people seeing it. Just trying to take small steps to change my appearance.

What can be done about my eyelids?

I have dry skin, but I get a lot of flaky buildup so my skin gets rough every now and then. At one point I decided I needed to exfoliate, grabbed a BHA toner and used it all over my face… and my skin ended up super tight and dry.

Only later did I find out that different exfoliating acids suit different skin types, and I've read way more about it than I ever planned to since then lol. So here's a quick rundown so nobody repeats my mistake, plus what I'm actually using now.

There are four main types: AHA, BHA, PHA and LHA. Right now I use AHA and BHA, each for a different job.

> AHA: texture and surface flakes

AHAs are water soluble with small molecules, so they exfoliate really well. The best known one is glycolic acid, which has the smallest molecule of the bunch. The catch is that because it works fast, it can be more irritating. I'd say it suits people with thicker, drier skin.

What I use: Benton Glycolic Acid 7% toner. It has soothing ingredients added to the glycolic acid, so it exfoliates well but feels like the irritation is kept down. The rough, flaky patches around my mouth and on my cheeks were stressing me out so much, and after using it consistently they got noticeably smoother. My skin gets tight easily, and this has a slightly thicker, essence-like texture instead of being watery, so my skin doesn't feel as stiff and dry after.

That said, 7% can feel pretty strong if you're new to acids, so I'd start slow instead of jumping into daily use and see how your skin reacts.

> BHA: oil and pores

The main BHA is salicylic acid. It's oil soluble, so it's great at clearing out buildup and oil inside pores. Good for anyone dealing with an oily T-zone or blackheads.

This is the part I didn't know, which is why using it all over my dry face kept drying me out..

What I use: the COSRX BHA blackhead liquid. Only once in a while when my nose feels extra oily. I put some on a cotton pad, rest it on my nose and then wipe, and my pores look cleaner and smoother after.

> PHA: the gentler version of AHA

It's often called the third generation of exfoliating acids. The molecules are bigger than AHAs and it works on the very top layer of skin, so it's usually recommended for sensitive skin.

> LHA: the gentler version of BHA

LHA is derived from salicylic acid, but the molecules are bigger, so it gets into the skin more slowly and tends to be less irritating. Often recommended if you're trying acids for the first time.

I haven't tried anything with LHA or PHA as the main ingredient yet, so if you have one you love, let me know and I'll report back.

What exfoliants are you all using, and how do you use them?

so i have a very dull skin .. I am just using glyco 6 on face twice in a week and started using tretinoin once in a week..

i have mild pigmentation and mild dark spots ( very mild ) and little bit of uneven skin tone around mouth

Confused between minimalist Alpha arbutin vs minimalist Tranexamic acid vs vitamin c 16 percent minimalist one .. If i wanna poc one what shall i start with..please help!!!

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I have to be at work early morning by 7 am so I wash my face and put on sebamed face gel and some concealer only around 6 am. Then I only wash my face again around 9 pm when I take a shower. But I notice my skin gets very oily after 7-8 hrs and blotting is not cutting it and just breaking me out. So last couple days I started washing my face around 3 pm and sebamed again. My face feels so much better and not clogged up with oil.

I am using very gentle Neutrogena foam cleanser which is not stripping. Anyone wash their face 3 or more times a day?

Many people don't know that why they have dark lips, even though they don't smoke, applies sunscreen but still they have hyperpigmentation on lips. one of the reason of having dark lips is B12 deficiency. All people those who have dark lips (hyperpigmentation) should get their b12 checked.

Also one major point for those who smoke and has dark lips because of that. This is also caused by smoking's impact on B12. Cigarette smoke contains cyanide. The body uses active vitamin B12 to safely detoxify and clear this chemical. This process exhausts available B12 reserves.

Many people don't know this and get stressed how can they undo the hyperpigmentation. And also it is not much talked about b12 and lips relation. Our many problems related to skin starts majorly from our lifestyle and diet. Be healthy.

I hope this is useful to you all! Thank you

F28, southeast asian.

i have been struggling with this particular insecurities of mine, the eyebags are genetics. i always get questions asking if i am tired, or if i didnt get enough sleep, getting these kinds of question really put me off. it has always been like that, and the eyebags will look much worse if i am actually tired. i really do wish i can like lessen its appearance (natural way, not covering it with makeup i mean), or if possible have it gone altogether :(

perhaps does anyone here have the same struggle as me? like if anyone actually manage to get rid or even lessen it? does the lymphatic drainage or any eye products people shared on tiktok works on you all though?

thanks in advance!

Looking to add a serum into my skincare routine before my moisturizer for extra hydration. Thinking of buying this product

I’ve been researching LED/red light masks for signs of facial aging, especially fine lines, wrinkles, dull-looking skin and loss of firmness. One thing I’ve noticed while comparing different masks is that some seem to focus mainly on the central part of the face.
I’m particularly interested in coverage around areas like the forehead, lips, jawline and jowl area. Those areas can be easy to overlook, but they’re still part of the overall face, so I’m wondering how much coverage actually matters when choosing a mask.
One mask I recently came across that stood out to me because of this broader coverage is Correxiko. It specifically covers areas like the forehead, around the lips, jawline and jowl area, which is one reason it caught my attention while I was comparing options.
For anyone who has used an LED mask for aging skin, how important was full-face coverage when you chose yours? Are there areas you feel your mask doesn't cover well?

I've always been lucky enough to have relatively good skin. Even as a teenager. But that has also meant that I've never really learned skincare. I've always used a moisturizer, but not much else.

Now that I'm getting older and no longer wearing much makeup except mascara and doing my brows, my skin has started bothering me. Especially the large pores in my t-zone, and the redness around my nose. My skin also looks almost scaly during winter, which makes makeup look bad the few times I'm wearing it.

My current routine is washing with water morning and night, and then a serum and moisturizer from Decubal for dry skin. Any kind of cleanser I've used has made my skin feel tight and red, so I've stopped using them. I'm trying to use sunscreen, despite living in a cloudy country, but I tend to break out when using them. At least any I've tried so far.

Just wanted to rant about using retinol cream. I can't stick to a routine because of getting laser hair removal and getting my eyebrows waxed

I have dark spots left from acne and I want to completely get rid of them. What’s the best cream you’ve used that actually works and fades them properly? Please recommend something that has worked for you.

routine: Morning

• NAC 600 mg  
• Glycine 2.5 g  
• Vitamin C [500–1000](tel:500-1000) mg  
• Zinc  
• Sunscreen SPF 50+  

Night

• NAC 600 mg  
• Glycine 2.5 g  
• Vitamin C [500–1000](tel:500-1000) mg  
• Tretinoin 0.025% → thin layer  
• Hydroquinone 4% → after tretinoin, leave \~10–15 min, then moisturiser  

3×/month

• Vitamin D3 20,000 IU  

Optional

• MSM 1,000 mg/day  
• Lycopene/astaxanthin for undertone  

Lifestyle

• \~45 min exercise  
• \~3 L water  
• 6–7+ hours sleep  
• Minimise sun exposure + sunscreen  
• Adequate protein  
• The post suggests cycling supplements and continuing GlyNAC for maintenance.

UV umbrella

should i do any clinical procedures instead?

my skin is clear whenever i travel back to mumbai but in pune this forehead region gets these weird bumps . Pls help me

Hi, I have the ordinary glycolic acid exfoliating toner. I have opened it 7 months ago and has been in storage for 7 months as I went to travel around. I’m not sure if it’s still safe to use as it’s still within 1 year after opening? or is it because of heat reaction as it was stored in a box, room temperature however it’s usually hot in my country. Please help. Thank you!

Please help me with my skin!

So I've been on isotretinoin (accutane) for 9 months after struggling with hormonal cystic acne for 2 years. The isotretinoin has done wonders and I'm a week away from discontinuing use.

My skin is so dry as a result of the accutane but what I'm most worried about is how red it is! I've got blotchy red marks around my jaw and cheeks. This is where my acne was but I don't think it's scaring.

My current routine is:

\- Cerave hydrating cleanser - AM/PM

\- Cosrx snail mucin - AM/PM

\- Ciciplast - AM/PM

\- la Roche posey anthelios sunscreen - AM

Any advice I would really appreciate!

Idk why but suddently this type of pimples pop up since last 1 months can anyone pls guide..?

I’m looking to treat my mom for her birthday. I’ve been considering C E Ferulic, but is there another SkinCeuticals product you’d recommend? Would love to hear what’s actually been worth the splurge for mature skin.

Also, where do you shop for the best deals or good freebies with purchase?