u/gnarlygal47

I’ve been on a barrier repair journey for 1 month today. My history was using Skinbetter Science Alpharet Clearing Serum, 15% Azelaic Acid, and monthly exfoliating facials. I was getting a lot of random breakouts, redness, and flaking so I decided to give my barrier a reset break.

I understand this texture on my forehead is so mild, but I’m trying to determine what it is so I can decide if it is safe to slowly introduce my retinoid again. This texture has come and and completely gone a few times over the course of my reset. Sometimes it will really flare and be redder. Not sure if it’s some type of dermatitis, compromised barrier, or just some mild comedones. It doesn’t feel uncomfortable.

Posted a pic of my routine. For reference, I have just been using water to wash in the am and the squalane is a new introduction (2 days ago) to get a little extra hydration at night and has not impacted the bumpiness or caused breakouts.

Hi everyone!

I am doing my own bridal makeup. This is my first go at it. I’ve always struggled with my own makeup because it tends to break me out so I try not to do a full complexion very often. I tried to get a few photos in different lightings so you could really see my skin.

My biggest struggles are longevity and keeping my skin from becoming mask-like. I have oily and acne prone skin, so my makeup tends to melt fast. I also have texture and am very light, so too much makeup shows up FAST.

I’d really like some advice on balancing complexion makeup that photographs well and looks good in person on skin that shows texture and melts makeup quickly.

Here is what I used for this makeup:

- elf grip primer

- Laura Mercier luminous bb cream (looking for something different. This is just what I had on hand)

- Ulta beauty under eye stick color corrector (this one works really well for priming because it’s a bit grippy and bright)

- Nyx under eye stick color corrector (this one does more for me in terms of actually correcting color)

- NARS creamy radiant concealer

- elf camo contour

- NARS liquid blush

- Nyx wondersnatch setting powder (on a puff)

- Sephora Collection powder bronzer

- Revolution powder blush

-Morphe jelly highlighter

- Revolution fixing spray

This is my natural color. The last time I put any color on my hair was 2020. I had some highlights and a demi-permanent shadow root to blend out old platinum blonde.

I really love Elle fanning’s buttery blonde. I think it livens up her fair skin, and I’ve got a similar complexion.

My hair is very fine, so more susceptible to damage. It’s a little darker underneath. Trying to decide if I could get enough lift at home from a permanent box color or if I should just leave it alone.