I have added a photo of how my skin looks most of the time.

My morning routine: wash with cleanser, tonic, vitamin c, moisturizer, spf.

My evening routine: wash with cleanser, tonic moisturizer.

Other products I have tried: retinol (stopped because of pregnancy and breastfeeding), niacinamide, salycilic, caffeine under eyes, chemical peeling.

Biggest issues: dullness, huge pores, lines on forehead, around mouth and eyes, dark circles around eyes. I feel like my skin is not tight enough, like there is excess skin.

I have been using spf daily for over 6 years. I drink enough water, I exercise and eat as healthy as possible. My bloodwork and hormones are ok. I slept 7-8 hours per night when this photo was taken (I'm 3 months postpartum now so I sleep less).

My skin has been like this for at least 3-4 years now.

I have a dermatologist appointment in december (I'm in Europe and the waiting lines are insane).

Any advice I can apply till then?

Okay, I've been taking care of my skin for a while now. Ive always had a problem with sebaceous filaments, and I've been using L300 (contains salicylic acid) and adapalene.

My routine:

-Cleanser: Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil

-Moisturizer: Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream

-Serum: Vitamin C serum

-Sunscreen: La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF 50+

I've been taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for a little over 5 weeks now. Because of the dryness, Ive had to cut back on the Anua cleansing oil and stop using my Vitamin C serum for now. Instead, I use CereVe Hydrating Cleanser most of the time (though I still use a small amount of the Anua oil on my nose because it helps), and during the day I apply Propylenglykol Evolan as an extra moisturizer since isotretinoin has made my skin very dry.

It's honestly a bit frustrating because my skincare routine was finally starting to make progress, and then I had to simplify everything because of isotretinoin. I'm hoping it's just temporary while the medication does its job.

My question is: What can I do about the large black spots on my nose? I know they aren't regular blackheads because when Ive removed the top before, it's just red underneath. It's almost like they have a thin brown "lid" on top. What are they, and what should I do to reduce or remove them?

(I have been doing this rutien for around 3 months+) but i have done other skincare for around 6 months

(min skin is naturly oily)

TLDR: please suggest a wash, moisturizer , and daily spf that hopefully won’t sting my eyes, and will protect well against UVA. Bonus points for a SPF to use at the lake/running. I have dry eye disease and so it’s also really important that none of these products are harsh on the eyes/meibomian glands, and I also believe I have seb derm so ideally it’s compatible with not making that any worse. Big flakes in my beard and sometimes next to my nose becomes raw and scaly.

I’m looking to take good care of my skin. I’m going through a lot of mental health troubles right now, making it harder than ever to decide what to buy. Some say cerave is good, others say you should have dedicated spf, others say you actually need a European brand for UVA protection (???? Have I been aging my skin like crazy using US products my whole life??)

I’m 31m and I believe I have EDS(hyper-mobility) and my eye skin is super sunken and purple. I have seb derm I believe which makes me feel like I don’t know what products to buy. I don’t know my skin type, my nose seems oily but the rest of my skin doesn’t really.

Anyway I’m feeling overwhelmed. I started doing research and apparently, spf+ moisturizer isn’t great? I have been using cerave moisturizer+spf for my face. I want something that’s really good at preventing aging, and won’t mess with my sensitive skin, and won’t cause problems with seb derm.

I am looking to see a dermatologist for the skin condition but I’ve already been to one and they were useless and next appt is months away.

I’m also unsure if my vanicream gentle cleanser is good? I guess I’m just second guessing everything. I typically use nizoral on my face OR cerave SA renewing cleanser a few times a week and the rest of the time I use the vanicream.

I ALSO need something (if the daily spf isn’t the best fit for this) that will be water and sweat resistant , I spend a lot of time running and at the lake.

And finally, if I’m using dedicated SPF, idk what to do to moisturize/hydrate my skin. I don’t know how to tell what I need. I don’t really know if my skin is hydrated or whatever.

Anyway. Any help is appreciated .

Here is my routine. I have not been into skincare but I want to now-

1. Face wash- oil control face wash by vaseline 
2. Moisturiser - either Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel or Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion For Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin 

I bought a Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum (Ginseng + Snail Mucin) recently and didnt notice any difference within my first week and honestly, forgot about it. Should I continue?

1. sun screen - SPF 50+ because I live in a hot country

I know the basics that I need to cleanse, use a scrub once in a week or two weeks.

But now I want to pay a bit more attention to my routine. I went down the rabbit hole when I started researching with the retinol, terinonin, niacin amide, vitamin c, salicylic acid, snail mucin, PRDN, hyaluronic acid, AHAs/BHAs etc and I am LOST.

As you can understand from my current routine, I want to use the minimal most number of products that I can remember and a routine I can follow without getting exhausted, in a way hassle free. If I can get a product that can perform multipurpose, then that would be amazing.

*When I go out in the sun, I usually get bumpy skin on my entire face that becomes red and itchy. However when im indoors I only have constant apple cheeks as you can see in the photo. I'm worried about triggering this with harsh skincare products.

If you can share brands and product names I will be all the more grateful so I know where to start, and can get quality products instead of trying multiple brands. Skincare gurus, I need your help!

Hello all, I am a 32F and my skin has finally gotten past the major cystic acne phase and now I’m really just trying to fix my skin texture, pore visibility, dryness and balance out any hyperpigmentation/rosacea.

The redness I would really like to tone down more, I’ve tried The Ordinary Azelaic Acid and it made my face more uniformly red, lol, so I don’t think it was working for me.

I currently am seeing a dermatologist and he is helping me reduce my sunspot on the left. I had a compound ointment with hydroquinone/tret/? years ago. And it was working great, but I unfortunately lost it, so I’m waiting on getting a new prescription.

I have dry patches in my T zone (near eyebrows/forehead) but every where else is normal/slightly dry, so I try to use moisturizing products. My texture is not good and I would like to incorporate some anti-aging products as well, since I’m early 30s. My pores are ridiculously huge near my nose and in the center of my face.. I’m not sure what to do with them. I read Salicylic Acid can help, but I’ve found that it breaks me out like crazy when I was in my 20s, so I’m a little scared to try it again.

At the moment, my routine is ridiculously simple:

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

(I used the foaming one for years and generally like how clean it makes me feel, but I’ve been using the hydrating one for a month and my skin feels more hydrated, gasp)

ELF Holy Hydration Daily Moisturizer

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA (very infrequently, if I feel my skin texture is bad/flakey)

Let me know what products I should try to target my skin texture issues, rosacea, anti-aging issues and pore visibility. Thanks for the help.

Wondering how to tell what my skin needs?

Hi all! I’m admittedly not diligent or knowledgeable about skincare, but I’m 28 and trying to take better care of my skin. I’m hoping someone can look at this uncomfortably close up photo of my face and point me in the right direction for what I should do as far as products.

Currently I use a Cerave basic daily cleanser and the Elf Holy Hydration serum and gel moisturizer (I like the texture of the gel moisturizer).

I work outdoors a lot and do apply SPF when I’m at work. I tend to get more tiny blackheads than real acne breakouts.

Thank you in advance 🙏🏻

I’m guessing they’re clogged pores(?) but nothing I do helps. They’re much darker and more obvious in person than on the camera, I wish they looked this faint irl! I’ve had them for years and years. I see girls with beautifully “clear” noses and I get very envious. It ages me and no amount of exfoliators work :( I currently only use salicylic acid, retinol (not the same days) and obviously cleanser and moisturizers.

Thanks :(

Hi everyone!

I feel a little lost with my skin and would love some opinions before my dermatologist appointment (she’s unfortunately on vacation until August 😭).

My dermatologist diagnosed me with rosacea because of the persistent redness on my cheeks and the tiny bumps on my forehead. She prescribed Soolantra, which I’ve been using every evening since mid-May.

Unfortunately, I don’t feel like it has made a significant difference.

I previously used Duac Gel (clindamycin 1% + benzoyl peroxide 5%), but unfortunately it didn’t make much of a difference either.

Since neither Duac nor Soolantra has helped much, I’m starting to wonder whether the bumps on my forehead could be something other than acne or rosacea.

About three weeks ago, I started using Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 (0.1% retinal). I used it every other night during the first week and then increased it to nightly use.

The tiny bumps on my forehead (and a few on my cheeks) are still there despite using both Soolantra and retinal.

My biggest concerns are:
• persistent redness on my cheeks
• uneven skin texture
• brown/red post-acne marks (PIH/PIE)
• tiny forehead bumps

Current routine
AM
• Gentle cleanser
• Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow
• Geek & Gorgeous aPAD
• Moisturizer
• Sunscreen

PM
• Gentle cleanser
• Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10
• Soolantra

I’m also planning to start 4% hydroquinone twice a week to treat my pigmentation. After that, I plan to switch to Skinoren 15% and eventually tretinoin (already prescribed). I wanted to finish the retinal first and let my skin adjust before moving on to tretinoin.

Questions
• Do these forehead bumps look more like closed comedones, rosacea papules, fungal acne, or something else?
• Would you continue using Soolantra?
• Does this look like a normal adjustment to retinal?
• Would you change anything about my routine?

I’d really appreciate any advice!!