Current Skincare Routine & How I Cleared My Acne
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Hey Beauties!!!
Today I am going to share with you all my current skincare routine as well as what I now use that has cleared up my acne.
I hope you all enjoy!
XOXOXO
-Mel
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PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
Eve Lom Gel Balm Cleanser
MAC Lightful C Marine Bright Softening Lotion
Belif Hungarian Water Essence
Clarins Double Serum
Neulash
Kate Somerville Multi-Active Revive Triple Peptide Cream
Dior Hydra Life Pro-Youth Sorbet Eye Creme
Shiseido Perfect Cleansing Oil
MAC Cleanse Off Oil Tranquil
Philosophy One Step Facial Cleanser
Clarisonic Smart Profile
Lancome Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover
Biderma Sensibio H20
Shiseido Facial Cotton
Arcona Triad Pads (cranberry toner)
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
Hydroquinone 4% RX Only
Arcona Eye Dew Plus
Tretinoin .1 % RX Only
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator
La Prairie Cellular Mineral Face Exfoliator
Dermaflash (there’s a new one out, haven’t tried it)
Dr Dennis Gross Facial Steamer
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel
Spironolactone (RX Only)
MASKS I ENJOY:
MAC Reset & Revive Charcoal Mask
Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Modeling Mask
Dr Jart Water Replenishment Mask
Glamglow Thirstymud
Origins Clear Improvement
Kiehl’s Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Mask
WHAT'S ON MY FACE:
FOUNDATION: Estee Lauder Double Wear 1W2
POWDER SET: La Mer The Powder
POWDER BUFF: Sisley Loose Powder 01 Irisee
CONCEALER: Tarte Shape Tape (light neutral)
BRONZER: The Balm Anti Orange Bronzer Oskar
CONTOUR: LH Cosmetics Infinity Palette
HIGHLIGHT: Dior Holo Pink
BLUSH: Jouer Adore Blush Duo
LIPS: Chanel Natural Liner & Tom Ford All Mine
EYES: Sydney Grace Singles/ San Jose, Unpredictable, Pixie, Saturn, Serendipity and Snow Queen
MASCARA: Lancôme Monsieur Big
(I use Neulash to grow my lashes)
LOWER LASH MASCARA: MAC Extended Play Gigablack
FLUFFY BROW TUTORIAL: • Updated Fluffy, Natura...
ROMPER: Nordstrom
EARRINGS: Nordstrom
PLUGS: I got them in Myrtle Beach
EQUIPMENT:
CAMERA: Canon 80D
LENS: 18-135mm USM
MIC: I use an app called iTalk and record on my iPhone. Samantha has a great tutorial on how to sync the audio.
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LIGHTING: Diva Super Nova Ring Light 18”
LIGHT BOXES: www.amazon.com...
BACKGROUND: Firefly lights, Amazon
DISCLAIMER:
I buy all my makeup unless otherwise said/noted. I do not, as of now, do sponsored videos.
Babe, I'm a Master Esthetician. Steaming actually breaks down collagen in the skin. The only reason I use it in facials is to open the pores, but it's not good to do all the time. Just a suggestion!
hdb80 Thanks!
It's life changing when you find a skincare routine that works for you! I've finally found a routine that has significantly improved my fine lines. As a 40 yo woman, they were becoming a thing. I've recently started using the Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For primer and it's fantastic. I've used out for the 28 days and it really has helped the appearance of my pores and smile lines.
You are beyond STUNNING-ya ya I know I say this on every video lol- love your videos Mel- You are almost at 40K!!! I wanna see you at 100K+ this year! You soooooo deserve it! xo Mar
Marla Mann yes! If I can make it there, I would be over the moon!!!
I love hearing about skincare, but unfortunately most people’s “routines” are rather misguided, or just a mere opportunity for ads. Thank you so much for this comprehensive list, and the honest explanations. You are such a gem in the vastness of the internet 💗
❤️😘❤️😘❤️
Ohh Mel I’ve been taking Spironolactone too for three years now and it’s amazing to see another girl taking benefits from it!! Here in Italy no doctors except the one that prescribed it to me know the spironolactone effect on acne prone skin - it’s used to cure heart and circulation problem and ritention but for me it really changed my skin, I couldn’t afford my acne anymore at 35 i was way beyond tolerating it! Love from Italy you re amazing!
Damn girl. Sooo helpful! I can't tell you how happy I am that I found your channel. Your videos are always informative and your personality is refreshing. I'm definitely adding this video to my ''Puffins Wife Playlist'' !
Please don’t be conscious of any problems...you are beautiful, inside and out....we are none of us perfect but we are all precious and should love ourselves......I love you and your videos
When I saw this alert video on my phone this morning I ran to get my cup of coffee. I enjoyed your Skin Routine video so much with good information. I too battle with Melasma and currently had a compound made up for me by my dermatologist. It consists of Retin A, 1% Kojac 1%, Hydroquinone 6% and steroid1%. Along with monthly Tri-Beam laser treatments on my cheeks and jawline. I follow you with the concerns with the 4% hydroquinone I have not had any problems with the cream. I've been applying the cream for 3 yearss, I do take a break from it during the winter. Anyways..... your skin looks great !
I love your lashes I love them I got the Neulash and been using for a month. My lashes are naturally big but would lobe to if they grow a little more lol. I have notice since using the Neulash my lashes are stronger they don't fall as early before when I took my mascara I would see 2-3 come off. So thank you for recommending this.
I’m so glad you have been loving it too!
Miry G oh yeah I wanna try that too!
AntheaToya you definitely need to try it's wonderful
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Thanks for doing this video! I struggled with acne all my life the big cystic kind. I got rid of it with Accutane, which my dermatologist was super against me taking, because if there is the slightest, and she meant the slightest, chance of getting pregnant, there is a lot of risk. So doctors are super wary of giving this to women. Only when I got my tubes tied, and then almost immediately got divorced, did she prescribe the Accutane. I took a low dose for a year at 36... After that my skin was so sensitive to the sun, that I developed sun damage spots! I'm now using the Obagi NuDerm, which has the hydroquinone and you mix the blender with retin-A at night. My skin is so much prettier.
Your skin looks so amazing, and I have major envy of your lashes... I'm going to go buy the Neulash! Again, thanks for doing your videos!
Hey beauty Puffins🌸Please do You version makeup “no makeup” kiss of Brazil😘😘😊
You are beautiful and always look stunning! 😘 We need a tutorial on that eye look! ❤️
You are the prettiest most badass girl on youtube! You're almost at 40k and I get so excited watching your numbers grow! You'll be hitting a mil in no time because you a rare gem in this world of youtubers where so many are just very generic and untalented. Thanks for being you and for putting out such amazing content! Wanted to ask you two questions - is there a reason why you use neulash instead of Latisse? Also, I could be wrong but I thought I saw a video of yours saying that you used c-firma vitamin c serum by drunk elephant. Did you stop using it? If yes, why? I'm sorry for like, harassing you with these questions, it's just that I value your opinion SO much...so much more than any other youtuber! Thanks in advance gorgeous!
Thank you!!!
I started using neulash because it was so much easier to get my hands on. I don't need a prescription and it's cheaper. It also doesn't have any of the size affects that latisse has. They both work great tho :) And, as for the C-firma...I think it's a great product! I stopped using it when I was trying to simplify my routine while trying to figure out my skin. It didn't break me out but I didn't think that I needed it anymore just based off of how well my skin has been with the current routine. I get a little Vit C from the MAC softening lotion, not nearly as much...but some. So, I decided not to repurchase it for now. I may change my mind later but if you are looking for a really good vit c serum, that's what I would suggest. :)
OMG I wish I could look this beautiful with your haircut it's so gorgeous! Love your channel and you!
I love the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.
So glad you're loving the essence! Hope your eye heals up asap! 💗💗
Thank you! It’s such a great product! 🙌🏻
Skincare is Key! I use Osmosis Vitamin A level 3 serum, so gentle & effective!! At night I use Pestle & Mortar Retinol Oil...been wanting to try The Truth skincare line
Irene A I want to try that truth line too. Did you see the video Brianna Stanko did?
Irene A I got the serum from the truth line and girl .... My skin is like ... THANK YOU .... And I was so scared because I have never been able to use a vitamin because they always make me irritated and break out ... This new version is just awesome I love it and I can't wait to get the retenol and the healing balm !!!!! The osmosis line looks incredible too !!! Do u use the vitamin a like during the day??
xotasha11ox yes that Dr is amazing with soo much information seriously loved all he had too say :)
Savannah Lyn oh I can't wait to try it! Yes every morning I cleanse, tone, lytic sport, osmosis vitamin A, activating mist, osmosis stem factor, eye cream, face lotion it's amazing! I used retinol similar to the one mentioned in the video and way too drying never again
Hey Mel, wonderful video! My medical Aesthetician told me that if u suffer with acne or sensitive skin to NEVER use the Clarisonic 😱. It traps dirt and acne bacteria on a microscopic level, no matter how much u clean it. This will spread acne bacteria deep into ur pores to cause inflammation & breakouts 😮. It helped me tremendously! Xoxo 😘 Deb
I love my Clarisonic but I can see that being the case. I have been thinking about the Foreo but wasn’t sure about it’s actual cleaning capabilities
Mel, You are so stunning. Love all your tutorials. Can you do a new tutorial on how you cut and bleach your hair. I love the length in this video. Wish my eyebrows were beautiful and full like yours.
So glad you found what works for you ! I also suffered from terrible breakouts and my dermatologist said it was rosacea, put me on a skin care regimen. I read that a lot of skin problems have to do with what was going on internally so I dramatically changed my eating and the skincare helped too! I've been clear since with minor occasional breakouts. I feel you because I was so insecure I didn't want to go outside 😫 Thankfully we found what works for us 👍🏼👍🏼🙌🏻 😍😘💜💜💜💜
So many product's to try, that Belif essence sounds great. You look fantastic as per usual. Congratulations on 39K!!!
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Thank you!!! XOXOXO
omg, your skin looks flawless!!! I would have never guess you struggle with acne!
I never would have guessed that you dealt with acne, because your skin always looks totally flawless and glowing in your videos! My 15, almost 16, year old daughter has some acne we've been trying to clear up. I don't think it's very bad, but I know she's self-conscious about it. I was incredibly lucky that I never had to deal with acne when I was a teenager. She's been on birth control for a few months to see if that would help (and to see if it would help with her menstrual cycle as well). It has made a slight difference, but our next step is the dermatologist. I think it's so important for people to get professional advice when it comes to their skincare. Our skin is so personal, obviously since it's unique to each person's body, and skincare and makeup are so expensive these days. So we're going to see a derm soon and see what she recommends for my daughter's skin. Hopefully she'll have good luck because I know she has preferring a more natural look with her makeup, but she is always trying to cover up the redness from her current pimples as well as acne scars.
Your makeup look here is absolutely gorgeous, Mel! I hope your nose and eye heal up quickly. Getting hit in the nose is so painful! :(
I just looked and see you're rocking Sydney Grace shadows today!
My oldest daughter has started to get quite a bit as well. Hers seem to mainly blackheads. We are trying different things but I think she will have to go to the dermatologist as well.
I have picked up several of these items from your recommendations and I have to say they are such life savers! I always appreciate you sharing your story and encouraging us to find what works best for us to and not just copy.. you da best gf!!! And I loveee these big ol hoops! 🙌🏼 I totally get what your saying about that ONE thing, for me it’s my smile and stupid gap 🙄 people rave about it being so diff and cool and blah blah, but when it’s your ONE thing you always look at first, it really does become your Achilles heel.. I think your skin looks Absolutely STUNNING and it has become serious goals for me!! I was still having issues after starting retina with these rash type patches and they literally gave new meaning to being flaky lol Awful!! I got prescribed clindamycin phosphate topical solution and that’s helped SO much.. it’s drying though for sure.. so I got a aloe Vera plant and i snap off a little price and rub all over my face after using that and before my moisturizer and I SWEAR it’s made such a diff! Although I feel guilty cause I’m destroying this plant 😫 I need to find PURE aloe in a bottle and stop torturing this thing.. anywho your GORG annnnd thank you for your endless helpful suggestions!! 🧡
You are so funny!!!! I about spit out my drink when you said you were torturing the plant!!! LOL
Puffins Wife lol gotta keep it 1 hunny! Fact is I murdered that shiz for my own vanity.. THE SHAMEEEEE 😫
After a long day… Right before going to bed I smoke and like to watch a video and I’m so happy just seeing this title I’ve been wanting to know your skin care items for so long!
Awe! Thank you!!!
Great video as always totally identify with the acne and still suffer with it now might give retinol a go after seeing how good your skin looks with it 😊
Great video and thank you for doing this. I have really really dry skin and started using the Clarins Double Serum last September and OMG I love this stuff. It has made a HUGE difference in my skin.
YAY!!! I am in LOVE with it!!!!
Awesome video as usual!!! You should be in sales I want to go out an buy all those products!!! I also wanted to mention that I too struggled with some insane super-acne that seemed immune to everything I tried. Mine was stress related and simply went away when my life calmed down. Also changing my pillow case and face towel often and disassembling and airing out my Clarisonic after each use I think has also contributed. ❤️
I had a bout of some acne on my left cheek to, drove me crazy!!! I had no idea what it was but it went away! You look great!
I wish that Spironolactone worked for me! It's a blood pressure medication that suppresses androgen hormones and therefore reduces the skin's oil production. But my blood pressure is already so low that it was making me faint! 😭 Now I use a combo effort of diet, sunscreen, gentle chemical exfoliation, and hydration maintenance to keep the zits at bay. Still get a few cystic guys every once in a while, but nowhere near as bad as it used to be. I'm nervous to try retinoids again because of how much can go wrong, but that might be where I go with my skincare journey next!
Your skin is so beautiful, love that lip sleeping mask, it’s the best! 💜
You can get the Purity Made Simple super-size cleanser on auto-delivery from QVC. I’ve been using it for years and I’ve never run out of it. Sometimes there’s a mega-size offered as well.
Thank you for sharing your products with us. I always am in awe of your skin and how beautifully you apply your makeup. 😘💕 I hope your nose feels better.
It does!!! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your routine. I love this makeup look. Your lashes are amazing!
I discovered your channel a few days ago and since that moment I became your loyal subscriber. Although there are some products that I can not find in México I love your videos and your way to explain. 😙 ❤
Yahoooooooooo so so EXCITED for this video! 🙌🏽🙌🏽✨✨✨☺️
Hiya, just subscribed and love this skincare routine vid. Gave me some new ideas on how to treat my acne scarred skin 🙄 Absolutely gorgeous eyeshadow look by the way, purple really makes your eye colour pop. 😊👍
Very good thanks for sharing. I’ve struggled on and off in the past but I think I just grew out of it (I’m 36). One cheap tip though is that aloe Vera is not only a great moisturizer but also clears the spots. Of course you have to find what you need to clear up the breakouts in the first place! I will def look into the moisturizer serum and the lip mask. I need those so bad in the winter. Either the winters are getting colder or I’m getting older!😝
You are stunning! I always put my rx retinol first. I'm going to try your way for a few nights. I think we all have Estee Lauder Night Repair Serum in our beauty arsenals. I think I have about 20 of those little sample bottles :) Have a great weekend, beautiful girl. XO, Jenn
Hey Mel! I worked for dior and sooo many of products pill when you use too much (very easy to do) so try using even less on your eyes with your remaining eye cream until you have your new one. :) hopefully it will work for you.
I had tons of acne since middle school and I tried hundreds of ways to clean them and every time they come back. Now I’m using short-acting oral contraceptive for six months and I have never seen them!!!!
Irene Li my acne cleared a lot when I got an IUD. Would highly recommend as a long-term solution.
Hey girl I enjoyed this video so much I learn so much I have retinol and I use it and I go crazy when I don't have it and I just love the routine that you have I was even thinking about getting drunk elephant I heard a lot about that too but I heard it's expensive and your your complexion is beautiful now and your makeup and everything else you have a beautiful and blessed day mail enjoy enjoyed it really really really I did see you in the next video bye bye
Mel you should try Sanitas peptide eyecream , it’s the best thing I ever tried !!! First time I can recommend you something 👌🏼😊
So hard being patient so love that you put in the time for me😜. I feel like you would enjoy(especially since you love the Clarins double serum) the Clairins Mission Impossible. Could use when you are taking a break from your hydroquinone😉 My forehead discoloration that I get if I'm in the sun AT ALL without protection faded away as quickly as it appeared AND honestly, hasn't reappeared since I've started using it. On my 2nd bottle. It is recommended to use in the am as opposed to your hydroquinone that you use at night tho. Only reason I haven't purchased the double serum is that it would go in my pm routine but I feel like it would be a waste when I'm already using the EL advanced night repair. Thanks again!!!
Hi Mel... do you have a tutorial for this look? I love that eyeshadow! 👍🏻 Thanks!
I love lash serums! I’m currently using grandelash with great results, but might have to give neulash a go!
You’re seriously one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever seen. I absolutely love your skin it looks amazing and your makeup is always flawless. Thank you for this video. I had horrible cystic acne after I had my daughter and got put on the depo shot. It took too many years to figure out that I needed accutane and ended up with horrific scarring. I don’t know what will help it other then dermabrasion. I guess it’s time to go back to the dermatologist and see.
You should ask them about retin a...it has helped my scarring tremendously. I still have some, but it's so much better.
OMG i just started using hydroquinone 2% on my melasma i wish i started sooner but i have a product called admire my skin that has it inside that I’m liking. I haven’t tried retina A separately, ur skin is amazing!
You use all those products on your face because you are in front of the camera and your skin must be flawless. That's cool and all but in reality most consumers , like myself find that's a lot for me. I have something that works very good and it's only three products , StriVectim,Exuvance and a toner. Also an eye cream Clarins or Ambi creams, which always worked since High School.
Great video. I also suffer from hormonal acne, did the abt creams. Then my doc put me spironolactone as well and what a difference. Started with low dose and went up one and I have been smooth sailing for almost a year now. I actually scared to come off it eventually bc my skin is clear for the first time in 36 years. This video came at an amazing time bc I was looking for a daytime serum and I’m going to check the Clarins. I also have the Estée Lauder but weirdly I don’t use it, I’m going to try it with my retinal cream as well. Thank you for the tips and tricks. Stay beautiful.
Loving the hair!
I love your brows❤️❤️❤️❤️
Can u do a video on ur favorite foundation combos?
I'm late to this video but am a new subscriber. Your skin looks amazing! Are you still taking the spiro to maintain? I did spiro retin-a combo for months and it still didnt clear enough so now I'm on accutane 🙄. Also spiro lowers ur blood pressure fyi. The amount that was showing results was also making my BP too low. Ur skin looks fantastic, my skin is no where near this and im only one year older than you lol!
love...love...love your eye makeup. tutorial please..! hello from Pittsburgh PA
😂😂😂 👌 right after you were talking about the Dior eye cream, they played an ad right after. Lol
Oh I love baths too...I could take 2 a day. One is totally necessary though. I'm not sure how so many people think only showers and no baths because I need that soak girl
LOL!!!!
I’m going to have to try that Eve Lom cleanser...
I love skincare routines! Thanks love! Xo
Do you use any kind of lactic acid or chemical exfoliation? And if so, what would you recommend? Love your videos, Mel!
My dermatologist had me try Spironolactone too. I was resistant to the idea, but it’s REALLY helped.
I tried it but it made me feel rather depressed. It quickly reversed when I stopped it. I found Minocin to be very helpful but it's hard on the GI. Trying Doxycyline and Soolantra next. I have acne and rosacea. Ah, to be 'doubly blessed'.
Doxy cleared my skin up in 4 days!!! it was crazy...but after a few months, it went right back to how it was :(
Thanks for the spirona-actone advice. My daughter is suffering now so I’m going to give that a try. Thanks. Xo
Tutorial on this look please. Gorgeous!
I feel like the biggest idiot! I also use neulash and it has never occurred to me to put it on before my eye cream. I always do it as my last step.DUH!!!! Thank you! I so enjoy your videos and you!
LOL!!! Glad I could help!!! XOXOXOX
WOW, Your lashes & skin looks sooooo AMAZING!!!🤯 How long have you been using the lash serum? Do you have before & after pics? Oh man, I thought using retinol would clear up acne!?!? I’ve battled acne my whole life until, I had my son & had an IUD implant… Which tells me that my breakouts were hormonal as well!? I still get 1 pimple here & there but, nothing like before, not even remotely close!😊 Btw, you’re BEAUTIFUL, and I don’t understand why anyone would comment negatively on your appearance at all!!??🤷🏽♀️🤨 🤗❤️
Thank you!!!
I have been using the neulash for a year...I started with Latisse tho...I have a video on that with the before and after. That's still how my lashes look now :)
Do people really say those things to you??? 🙄 That’s crazy to me. You are gorgeous inside and out. I’m so glad this combination of products are working for you. It’s the best when you finally get your routine right.
Oh yes, they definitely have some "opinions" LOL...but it's ok. I have more amazing people that comment than I do the jerks. XOXOXOXOX
Wow. Wow. Wow. Slaying!
You are a sweetheart, loved the video
Your eyebrows are incredibly beautiful.
Thank you!
Really love your videos. ❤️❤️
The Neulash product you use can you use that on your lower lashes?! Is there a product that helps your eyebrows grow?! I LOVE 💗 your eye look today it’s calling my name Mel! Is it from a Pixi palette?!
Loved this video so much! I love the Arcona toner pads my skin loves it!!!
LaLa Carroll Neulash also makes a product designed to grow brows!
The neulash, if it goes on at night, will hit the lower lash line as well...but it shouldn't be applied directly there. :) Thank you! they are Sydney Grace Eyeshadows :)
Wow you are gorgeous!
Check out the podcast The Bright Side. It is by a pharmacist named Ben Fuchs. He talks about acne. He is brilliant!
I watching this for my daughter, she has skin issues...I don’t care how much it cost as long as it really helps...so I’m writing all this down! Lol!!!
Mel, when you're working with clients, do you recommend specific products for skin care pre and post makeup (I'm talking clients who have very very dry skin, or a lot of texture) or do you just recommend a non-specific skincare regime? When I freelance, i find a lot of people ask me what I do with my own skin, but I feel unsure about recommending things to them when I'm not overly familiar with their skin. I'm actively looking for jobs at counters at Nordstrom and Bloomingdales so it;s great to get tips! Thanks!
If I am working with a client, I talk to them about their specific concerns and skin type, then pic products based on that. I have a lot of training on all the brands there and I try just about everything at least once. The biggest thing you can do to help is just try to get to know key products from different brands or all our products if you are working with one brand. Then, you will feel comfortable knowing what products are best for what skin type. Samples are a great way for your clients to try something before they buy as well.
Gorgeous as usual!!!! 💜💜💜💜
Btw.....do you know what happened to the Kiehl’s Pure Vitality Cream with the manuka honey??? I can’t find it anywhere! 🤔
I loved that stuff :( I have heard it was something about inconsistent quality
Thanks for this video!.... Kisses from Greece!
I have to have something on my lips to......I understand that....💚💙💗💜💛
It you had to choose Between the MAC softener and the Belif essence.....which one would you go with?
Enjoyed this video!
Do you have any tips for "Back-ne"? e.g. body wash or other products for the back? Thanks!
Thanks Ml❣️ Great video. ❤️❤️
Will you review the hanacure facial tightening mask?? It looks pretty legit
Wow! I need another job to buy all these , 🤢just the la Prairie exfoliator $140 . Totals thousands $$. Can you recommend some comparable , more affordable , except for the prescriptions , I guess you couldn’t substitute those . 💓
I've been on spiro for around 34 weeks now and it has helped and eliminated the cystic acne but I'm still breaking out. I eliminated dairy and high glycemic foods from my diet, went without makeup for 3 months and did 12 weeks of differin. Maybe one day I'll be clear! lol
My old Dermatologist did research on dairy. Try cutting it out and see how your skin changes over 90 days or so. NB It takes up to 60 days for a zit to come to the surface.
Emma Chase I’ve been vegan for 8 months :/
Your skin looks incredible :) Do you just get the .1% from your pharmacy? I've been on .05% tretinioid for 2 years and have been wanting to move up to .1% for awhile. The only problem is, I can pick up the .05% from my dermatologist's office for around $65. My doctor gave me a new perscription for .1% which they don't sell in office. I went to Walgreens to try and fill it and it was $298! Ack! Just wondering if you knew of way a better or slightly less expensive option to fill that RX? I tried looking online but haven't really had any luck
Some buy it in Mexico. I am in Canada and lucked into a Clinical Trial. I get all the free RetinA that I want. LOL.
Yup! I was getting the .05 from in office as well but I have to go get in from the pharmacy now and the funny thing is...it's actually cheaper lol...insurance helps a lot.
Reliable RX pharmacy!!!! Retin a is about $6.00 a tube it comes from India and it's Johnson and Johnson. All the pharmaceutical drugs we get here is from India. Ask a pharmacist if they want to be honest! No prescription needed I've been using them for two years.
Hey mel, would the clarins double serum be good for extremely dry skin? Mine is so dry due to weightloss
hannah roebem absolutely! You should try it!
Puffins Wife thank you, i will
I have oily/combo skin and I have large pores and I been using some Tatcha products which I love, but I'm looking for another product that can help with texture and acne scars. What would you recommend? Never mind I saw what you use for acne scars 😆😆😆
Lol!!! 😘😘😘😘😘
Ive just checked my heart pills , (I have congenital heart disease). My pills are diuretics they are spironolactone spelt identically. Are you 100% you had that for acne? It stops you passing out all your protein in your urine. Just wondered as I'm reading the box now. Xxx
Yea ❤️ it’s the same stuff. It’s an “off label” use that was found as a nice side affect of the drug. You can google “spironolactone acne” and you’ll find some more info on it. But it basically balances out my hormones that were causing my acne. The dr told me that I would pee a lot more... but I already did a lot so I really haven’t noticed a difference. Thank you for checking in tho!! ❤️❤️❤️
Do you only use high end products?
Do u prefer the clarins double serum more than the la mer serum ? I want to buy one of them which one do u recommend.. ihave combination skin and pores :(
I love both of them ❤️ I would say that the la mer hydrating serum is probably better during the summer. Especially if you don’t have any dry areas. But I think the clarins does a bit more for my skin.
On the Spironolactone, did your skin go through a worse before it got better phase ? I just started this medication last week and I have new painful pimples everyday. 😩 What dose are you on? I am 33 and my skin is worse now than it was in my teens.
I don't think mine got any worse but I def didn't notice any improvement for a while. I noticed that I stopped getting new ones and then the scars faded and my skin looked so much better. I will still get a random one, but that's so much more manageable than the entire cheeks being covered :)
Whos eyelash company do you like, you mentioned a while back can't remember, was it Kiss?
Yup! Kiss ritzy in particular ☺️
Thank you for this Video !!!
I am also a double bath person!!!
Retin-a makes me so dry around my mouth too. Just went and bought the Clarins serum... hopefully it helps! Thanks..... next is Neulash!
Misu. Bugg vaseline around the mouthBEFORE application
Little Miss before the Retin-a?
Misu. Bugg YES as a barrier..was recommended to me by a dermatologist..dr.dray..right here on youtube VERY informative information..good luck to ya!
Little Miss thanks I’ll give it a try.
My goodness. How much time does this all take? Wow. Your skin is beautiful though. Love you.
Not much time at all...took longer to talk about than it does to do lol. Ten min in the morning and tea at night. When I steam my face, it's a 9 min cycle.
Do you still use the drunk elephant vitamin c? Or do you skip it since the MAC lotion has vitamin c?
I skip it now... not because of the MAC but just because as I was trying to figure out my skin issues, I stopped using things. As I started to find a routine I liked, I found that I didn’t really need that serum as well as all the other things I use. I still think it’s a great product tho and if you’re looking for a Vit C serum, that’s what i would suggest ❤️😘
Puffins Wife thank you! One more question lol when you use the MAC volcanic ash and dermaflash do you still use the retin-a?
Do you need to change your eating habits on spiro? I have a derm appointment, I will ask for either spiro or accutane too.
nope!!! I think you have to be careful about potassium but I don't eat a lot of bananas or anything. It can make you pee a lot, but I already do that so I didn't notice anything lol
Is the supergoop a good base for make up? I struggle to find sunscreen great under make up
Monette Athlete I’ve used the non mineral one by them and it’s fine under makeup. :)
Yes :) I wear it under my makeup with no issues :)
Which is your favorite mask to decongest pores ?
The MAC one I listed! It's really nice :)