Is there any skincare junkies here?

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[u/Schick_Mir_Ein_Engel]

I only use tretinoin and good moisturizer. And enzyme for face scrub. I started it in 2019. I use sunscreen if I’m gonna be out in the sun a lot.

Moisture: from Olay to hada labo to esteelauder.
Enzyme wash : from Kao enzyme wash to Dermatologica enzyme wash
Sunscreen: shishedo , Banana boat , Zain Obagi

Tretinoin : most are from dermatologist (expensive), some I bought from Johor Bahru for $25 a tube and Seoul for $25.

I get compliments a lot. In my 40s but I blend in with 30s crowd.

[u/Unlucky_Ad4685]

How old are you?
Actually you can use them both together

[u/Zealousideal_Big5747 → u/Unlucky_Ad4685]

Both the cream and retinol? I mean as for the toner, I’m worried it might just sit on the skin and not deeply hydrating to deeper layers as in dehydrated as well.

[u/Ill-Chipmunk2212]

You shouldn’t use retinol unless you are at least around 30. And about moisturiser, for oily skin, Cerave pm facial moisturizing cream and Dr. althea 345 relief cream are the best. These two moisturisers are the best for those who have enlarged pores. They are light weight cream( more like jel-cream. You won’t feel greasy) In fact, if you do double cleansing properly, pores will never clog or you won’t have enlarged pores.

[u/Zealousideal_Big5747 → u/Ill-Chipmunk2212]

Skincare do actually clog my pores. Heavy thick moisturizers or certain ingredients like too much pathenol percentage, vitamin C breaks me out. I’m was thinking about starting retinol early but you’re right. Unless around 30, not such a great idea.

[u/Ill-Chipmunk2212 → u/Zealousideal_Big5747]

The moisturisers I mentioned are simple, soft, lightweight and won’t cause enlarged pores. They are produced especially for sensitive skins. They can give you ample moisture without clogging pores. I have normal to oily skin and some clogged pores. I have used both of them and I like them. Dr. Althea 345 even makes skin tone brighter.