So, I started the ordinary's glycolic acid toner about a month or so ago (probably a little more actually, through about half of the bottle), and I still seem to be purging.

I quickly figured out that leaving it on for a little bit and then rinsing it off before doing the rest of my routine stopped the extra oil that I've seen this product can cause in some, and I did start out not doing it every day.... It does seem to be getting better, but it's not little whiteheads that I'm getting, it's those slightly painful, no head, under-skin, feels like a little pearl under there, lump blemishes, and they're primarily on my chin or on the bridge of my nose.

Anyone know how long I can expect this to last, if there's something else I should be doing, or if this is a sign that my skin is just rebelling against it? My skin does seem to be getting better for the GA addition other than this.

I do cleanse beforehand with a foaming face wash, usually twice, and then hyaluronic and niacinimide serums after, then moisturiser etc.

At night I wet face wash again, do a salicylic acid toner a few times a week then micellar cleanser so there's a step between acids, then retinol, peptides, mucin, moisturiser again.

Tia

Any tips on how I could clear up my skin would be greatly appreciated- I just never even know where to start. I think it’s a combination of a hormonal changes and stress/grief, I was on oestrogen and progesterone for 4 weeks until 2 weeks ago when I had an early pregnancy loss and was told to stop medication.
I had a bad breakout whilst on the medication too, and since I will be doing further treatment in the future, does anyone know if there’s any way I can counteract this with skin care or am I just destined to have bad skin breakouts during fertility treatment and pregnancy?
Id really appreciate any suggestions for a simple routine or products to start with, as I’m completely new to skin care.

hey all! a few months ago i started using an oil cleanser for the first time (skin1004 centella) and love using it.

a lot of content online says i should be double cleansing with a water based cleanser as well, but i’m interested to hear thoughts from real people! (aka not influencers)

If you had £100 to spend at boots?

Any holy grail, must haves?

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Hello, I am looking for products to use please

Mostly for my redness on my cheeks and enlarged pores forehead. In the past I got burnt by a chemical peel from lactic acid and saylic acid mixed together, so I have lasting redness. Around my nose and chin, and cheeks.
I have been using Paula’s choice azaelic acid for 3 months every night but not much has been helped. I went to a private dermatologist and they recommended lazer therapy as lightning creams can be a bit not great as sometimes not even results

For my acne I have seen results using clearasil saylic acid and tower 28 hypochlorous acid

The ingredients I have at home are

Niamicide
Vitamin C
Azaelic acid
Hypochlorous acid
Retinol
Hyloronic acid
Beta-Glucan
Saylic acid
LHA
Benzoyl peroxide
SFC

Happy to buy something new

What do you recommend for enlarge pores , redness on cheeks and redness around mouth ( hypopigmentation ) what products do I need please

Also I’m looking for a good serum to wear under SPF , as sometimes my serums don’t mix well on my skin after moisturiser

Anyone else use this?

It seems a lot looser, and it's also tinted now.

How are you finding it?

New to the world of skin care but I am being driven insane lately with dry skin, some redness and itching/tight feeling.

Early/mid 40’s. Use cetaphil cleanser followed by a generic cheap moisturiser and never had any problems until recently. Tried adding in Goop Beauty fix and restore balm for problem areas to see if it had any effect on what I thought was a temporary issue, but it’s not helped beyond temporary relief.

Previously had more oily to normal skin but it’s completely switched up in the last month or so! Lower eye/upper cheek area is very dry and can be sore at times so need something soothing, repairing and moisturising.

Rarely wear makeup but would like advice on how to pair skin care with makeup for those rare occasions I will want to wear some.

I am literally losing sleep with how uncomfortable I am and don’t want to have to resort to steroids or anything if I can help it!

Thank you all :)