skincare

last edited Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:53:43 GMT
backlinks: null

Products direct link to this section

I have tried the majority of the products listed below, if I'm not using a specific product anymore it's most likely due to international limitations and trying to reduce my environmental footprint. My skin type leans towards dry and dehydrated, therefore my routine is geared towards improving hyperpigmentation and texture.

Cleansers direct link to this section

• Cerave Hydrating Cream to Foam Cleanser
  • would be my holygrail if not for boycotting this brand
• Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser
• Cetaphil Cleanser
• Avenoo Nourishing Oatmeal Cleanser
• KOSE | Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil
• Bioderma Micellar Water

Toners direct link to this section

• Kikumasamune Sake Skin Lotion High Moisture
• Nobody will ever pry this from my cold dead hands

Exfoliants direct link to this section

• cosrx AHA/BHA toner
• Naturium BHA 2%
• stridex in the red box
• I've burned myself with this product before. Tread carefully.
• the ordinary lactic acid toner 5%
• the ordinary glycolic acid 7%
• I use this on my body, it's a lot of product for $13 and I can tolerate this on my face

Serums direct link to this section

• inky list retinol
• the ordinary retinol in squalene 0.5%
• the ordinary Niacinimide 10% + zinc
• irritating to my skin, didn't see improvement
• Melano CC Vitamin C Essence
• I would repurchase more if it wasn't difficult to find these days

Moisturizer direct link to this section

• Cerave Body Lotion
• Light weight alternative to the tub
• Cerave in the Tub
• Vanicream
• Heavy duty moisturizer for shielding the skin barrier

Sunscreen direct link to this section

• BIORÉ | UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+
• I would buy this more often if it wasn't hard to get. Amazing if you can afford the shipping costs.
• Camake Mermaid Skin
• This is somehow a hybrid makeup-like product. This can double as a primer or base.
• Black Girl Kids Sunscreen

The golden Standard direct link to this section

Skincare ingridients with studies to back up their effectiveness:

• Ascorbic Acid
  • the most powerful antioxidant
  • gives a glow
  • corrects hyperpigmentation
• Retinol
  • Tretinoin
    • the most studied retinoid
    • curology offers low strength versions
    • moisturizer improves results
    • unstable towards light and heat
    • known for irritation during purging process
  • Adapalene
    • sold over the counter as Differin Gel,
    • 0.1% is just as effective as Retinol
    • stable with benzoyl peroxide
  • Tazarotene
    • more irritating than Tretinoin
• Azelaic Acid
  • reduce redness
  • effective on acne
  • treats hyperpigmentation
• Salicylic Acid (BHA)
  • korean products are marketed as willow bark because of legal standards
• Glycolic Acid (AHA)
  • quick results
  • smooth skin texture
  • brightening
  • humectant
  • can be irritating in high doses
• Glycerine and Hyaluronic Acid
  • holy grail moisturizing ingredients