r/AusSkincare

I've recently started using micellar water as a first cleanse at night to remove sunscreen etc. I've been using Bioderma in the pink bottle and of course it's great, especially for my sensitive eyes. I was just going to buy it again but notice the Garnier range is so much cheaper, especially when on sale.

Just wondering what the Garnier one is like? Is it comparable to Bioderma at all, particularly for sensitive eyes? Or any other budget options worth looking at?

I don't wear make-up as such, so just using it to remove sunscreen which is sometimes a tinted mineral.

I’m thinking cleanser, moisturiser, Vitamin C in the morning. SPF always. And that’s it.

Has anyone done this before?

I feel like I’ve spent $$$$ on skincare over the years and I love it, but has it actually changed anything? I’m not convinced.

I have normal skin, I look very young for my age which I don’t attribute to skincare, and maybe I just want to act like a man (do bare minimum!) and see if I notice any difference.

Hi everyone,

Im after some recommendations for good general everyday facial sunscreen that wont break the bank.

For reference, if Im going to be outside proper I use LRP antihelios 50+ on my face or sometimes cancer council 50+ which is fine. This is more about general dya to day where Im either wfh or at the office so only need something when Im not intending to be out in the sun directly for a long period of time, or in and out.

LRP is pretty expensive if I don't buy it on special so looking for something jsut as good but better on the wallet for higher frequency use. It can be 30+ or 50+ recommendations.

Thank you!

Genuine question because I try… but realistically I forget half the time unless I’m at the beach.

Especially with makeup on or during work days, reapplying perfectly every couple hours feels almost impossible.

Curious what people here actually do in real life vs the ideal dermatologist answer.

Hi all,

I'm on the hunt for a good hydrating mist that I could apply over make up a couple of times in the day when I'm in the office. The office air makes my skin so strange and dry and my make up begins to look all patchy (even though it doesn't do that normally even if I've had it on for a good couple of hours). And now with winter approaching, I know I'm going to be at my wits end with this.

Any recommendations or tips would be really appreciated!

P.S I do lather on moisturiser before make up and use a good primer.

Hello! What products have you found for pregnancy-related breakouts? Would appreciate any recommendations!

Particularly cleansers & moisturisers that are simple, pregnancy and acne safe

I have also been looking into dermalogica if anyone has any reviews?

Im on a whirlwind 1 week trip which will involve 2 x 20+ hour flights - planning carry on only. Im going to have to streamline what I bring with me as well as the usual inflight skin saving products (lip balm, face mist, moisturiser etc).

Im wondering if there are any good travel mini sets out there - Ive got mature, slightly dry skin. Ive had a look on Mecca and Im just not sure if Im being sucked into the marketing hype and I should just put my normal routine into little bottles.... I think part of me just wants to buy little mini products!!

I used to love Adore Beauty - good range, decent prices, great gwp, stackable codes and fast shipping.

Now none of those things apply.

I just tried to buy something to redeem my L3 loyalty gift. Most of my wishlist was out of stock and then the next 3 items I tried to add to cart came up with an error message saying insufficient stock (though not marked as out of stock).

I started browsing stuff I don’t want or need but managed to come to my senses. It’s not worth it for a sample!!

Why is the beauty market so crappy in Australia? Mecca, Sephora, Priceline and chemist warehouse all have issues.

Where are you shopping for beauty? Do I head back to the department stores?

Seeing some specials on the usual clinic chains - has anyone done microdermabrasion, it is effective for sloughing away dry winter skin?

I genuinely feel like the more I obsess over my skin, the worse it gets sometimes.

Whenever I start adding too many products, checking the mirror constantly, changing routines every week, or trying every trending ingredient, my skin just becomes irritated, textured, or dehydrated.

But when I keep things simple and stop stressing over every tiny flaw, it somehow looks healthier again.

I'm not saying skincare doesn’t matter, obviously, but I’m starting to think stress + overdoing routines affect skin more than people realise.

Has anyone else experienced this? What made your skin improve more, adding products or actually simplifying everything?

Hey all,

On my mid 30s skincare journey and I recently discovered 41 South Glow Serum (Aussie brand). It’s a hydrating serum with vitamin C, EGF, snail mucin. It has completely transformed my skin.

It got me thinking - what other amazing little known brands or products are out there? And what did they do for you?

Edited to add: I don’t work for the brand or any other brand. Actually I don’t work for anyone I’m unemployed! Raising children and trying not to look old and tired all the time ✌️

Hey everyone,
I’m looking to update my routine and want to stick to solid, reliable pharmacy brands that are easy to get here in Aus.
If you had to pick the absolute "Holy Grail" status products from these specific brands, what are they for you?

Cheers!

Hi, I have been dealing with acne after coming off the pill and feel as though I've tried all the skincare people say helped, and am now considering asking my GP for a tretinoin prescription, and was wondering about people's experiences with it. I do have relatively sensitive skin, which concerns me, but I don't really know what else I can try, so I am just wanting to gauge whether people found it helpful or not, as well as knowing how badly people purged/peeled

May daughters been battling pimples & acne since she started menstruating at 10. I’ve noticed some acne scaring happening. She gets the deep acne, blackheads & white heads with really sensitive skin to touch. We’ve tried tret & retinoids. She’s been on antibiotics every few months (following a few surgery’s) which didn’t make much of a difference (though may not necessarily be skin related).

What questions should I be asking the dermatologist?

Edit: we got seen today by the derm. She will be starting topical antibiotics and winlevi. She agreed no birth control at this age, as many commented it will come back if BC is stopped. Thank you to everyone for your suggestions, I went in feeling well educated thanks to your contribution

I’m 35. Looking for recs for a very gentle hydrating eye cream, I’ve never been able to wear concealer as my under eyes look textured and patchy very soon after. Someone suggested it was due to dehydration.

I’ve never used a real eye cream, I usually just take my skincare close to my eyes and it’s been fine.