I always feel a bit unsure when it comes to celebrity skincare. On one hand, celebrities have access to the best treatments, products makeup, lighting and experts so it’s hard to know what’s real.But at the same time, I do find it interesting when certain trends start popping up more around celebrity beauty brands. Do you get influenced like me or just ignore that?
This might be nothing but I've been sitting on it for a few weeks and want to see if anyone else has noticed something similar.
Around March my husband got really into mushroom cooking. Started with a shiitake risotto phase, then it was maitake and king oyster in pretty much every stir fry, then lion's mane he'd sear like scallops. We were probably eating some kind of mushroom four or five nights a week for a solid three months.
Somewhere in that stretch I noticed my foundation was behaving differently. It wasn't settling into the lines around my mouth the way it usually does by mid afternoon. My concealer under my eyes stopped that thing where it goes grey and creased by 3pm. I kept thinking I'd finally found the right primer or that I'd changed something in my routine and forgotten about it. But I checked and I hadn't. Same skincare I've been using for over a year. Same foundation. Same brush.
Out of curiosity I googled around and apparently there's this antioxidant in mushrooms called ergothioneine that our bodies actively pull into skin tissue through a dedicated transporter. Levels drop with age. Some researcher at Berkeley has been calling it a "longevity vitamin" for years because we can't make it ourselves and food is the only way to get it. I have no idea if that's what's going on with my face or if it's a coincidence and I just happened to sleep better this quarter or something.
But it's been enough of a shift that I'm curious whether anyone else has ever noticed a food change lining up with their makeup looking different on them. Not asking about supplements specifically. More the general observation of "the only variable that changed was what was on my plate."
Hi everyone,
I'm a 24-year-old male looking for some advice about my forehead.
I've had fine lines on my forehead for about 5 years. I believe they are dehydration lines rather than wrinkles, but I'm not sure.
For the past 5 months, I've been following a skincare routine consistently, but I haven't noticed much improvement.
My routine:
My skin feels hydrated after applying moisturizer, but the lines are still visible, especially in certain lighting.
I have a few questions:
I've attached photos.
Thank you for any advice or personal experiences.
I've had pretty much the same skincare routine for years and it always just worked. Sometime around 42 that stopped being true. My skin got drier in spots that used to run oily, some texture showed up that wasn't there before, and things look a bit duller than usual even when I'm sleeping fine and drinking enough water.
I looked into it a bit and most of what I found just says it's hormonal and leaves it at that, which doesn't really tell me what to do differently. I've tried cutting back on actives and adding more hydration but I'm honestly just guessing at this point.
Curious if this happened gradually for other people or if it felt sudden like it did for me. Also wondering what products you had to drop even though they used to work fine, and if anything actually helped with the dryness and texture, or if it's just something you wait out. If you don't mind me asking, around what age did you notice it start for you?
Not trying to find a miracle fix, just want to hear from people who've actually gone through this. Did things settle into a new normal for you eventually, or does it keep changing?
Hi there! I just need some recommendations in improving my skin. I struggle with hyperpigmentation and dark spots, but otherwise my skin is pretty healthy I don’t really breakout and I don’t think I really have a lot of wrinkles. Would Botox and filler really help?? I just want to look young and snatched if possible. Also please be kind I am 7 months post partum 🥲
I asked AI to build a routine for me ( 53, normal skin, fine lines and loss of elasticity) - how did it do?
**The AM Routine**
**1. Water-Based Cleanser:** ***Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Cleanser***
Mature skin loses moisture faster. This is a slightly acidic, deeply hydrating cleanser that cleans without stripping your natural oils.
**2. Hydrate & Plump:** ***COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence***
Snail mucin is the ultimate plumping ingredient. Apply this to slightly damp skin to immediately soften fine lines and give your skin a hydrated bounce.
**3. Target Pigmentation & Pores:** ***Beauty of Joseon - Glow Deep Serum (Rice + Alpha-Arbutin)***
Alpha-arbutin safely fades sun spots and hyperpigmentation, while rice bran water refines pores and brightens your overall complexion without the irritation some Vitamin C serums cause.
**4. Moisturize:** ***Mary&May - Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Intensive Cream***
Idebenone is a powerhouse antioxidant (four times stronger than Vitamin C). This thick, buttery cream defends against environmental aging and locks in moisture all day.
**5. Sun Protection:** ***Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics (SPF 50+)***
Sunscreen is non-negotiable for preventing further pigmentation and collagen breakdown. This doubles as a lightweight moisturizer and leaves no white cast.
**The PM Routine**
**1. Double Cleanse:** ***Haruharu Wonder - Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil*** **followed by your** ***Round Lab Cleanser***\*\*.\*\*
The oil dissolves SPF and daily buildup without tugging at your skin, while the second water-based cleanse sweeps it all away.
**2. Hydrate & Plump:** ***COSRX Snail Mucin*** **(Same as AM).**
**3. Treat Fine Lines:** ***Beauty of Joseon - Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal***
Don't let the name fool you — in Korea, this is widely used as a whole-face and neck treatment. dness and flaking usually associated with retinoids.
**4. Moisturize:** ***Mary&May Cream*** **(Same as AM).**
**5. Target Neck Sagging:** ***MEDI-PEEL - Premium Naite Thread Neck Cream***
This is a cult-favorite specifically formulated for the neck and décolletage. It uses peptides and hydrolyzed collagen in a unique, stringy texture to lift, firm, and improve skin elasticity where sagging is most prominent.
I'm 39 years old looking for the best peptide serum for anti-aging (fine lines, wrinkles). I do not have many fine lines or wrinkles yet, so this would be adding to my prevention routine.
Currently, I use medik8 liquid peptides serum, but for the price tag ($68), I'm just not loving it. Any suggestions for effective peptides would be great, or any suggestions for my routine at all! I have acne-prone, combination skin
Here is my routine right now
AM
rinse with water
Nimbuzin #9 toner (this is fine but not great)
Timeless vitamin c 20%
Medik8 liquid peptides
Dr.Reju-All - Advanced PDRN Rejuvenating Cream (this has a gel texture)
Dr. Althea 345 relief Cream (moisturizing enough for me and doesn't break me out)
Dr. Althea 345 relief Cream mist (as needed for added moisture or refresh throughout the day)
Dr. Althea - Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen (absolutely love this. Doesn't break me out and blends in so well)
PM
Double cleanse
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser (twice a week with
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser – Daily Exfoliating
Foaming Face Wash for some exfoliation)
Nimbuzin #9 toner
Medik8 liquid peptides
Dr.Reju-All - Advanced PDRN Rejuvenating Cream
Dr. Althea 345 relief Cream
Tretinoin .025- 3 times a week
Thank you in advance!
While I find the idea of staying 'neoteny' forever kind of gross, I do realize my facial structure is aging way faster than my skin itself.
It seems bone and fat distribution is really really difficult to slow the process even a bit. Do I just have to accept my skin will look way younger than everything else and I'll look like I've had heavy work done when I'm older?
I've been dealing with a lot of dry skin on top of that I'm doing a lot of microneedling for my skin and I heard that intaking collagen will give you better results. My issue is that most collagen supplements make me break out so what are some foods that are rich in collagen and how much collagen do those foods have?? I'm getting absolutely no answers on Google
We were taught that “results” meant retinol, acids, purging, downtime. Sensitive skin never signed up for that.
Klairs EGF Blue Drop takes a quieter route — a dual-peptide duo (EGF + bFGF) for skin that looks firmer and feels more resilient, plus Adenosine, a wrinkle-improvement functional ingredient. The signature blue? It’s the natural blue from chamomile — no added dye. Watery, weightless, fragrance-free. Your “first serum” step, right after cleansing.
Gentle-first. Support early, not damage-control. ✨
So please no judgement…. I’ve never been good at looking after my skin. Put it down to laziness, lack of self esteem. But I wanna start now. I’m paying the price: massive forehead wrinkles already.
Please please someone share a step by step morning & evening skin care routine that I should follow for
My age (35)? Including any product recommendations if you can. I have pale, freckly skin. Should also mention that I am currently pregnant, so believe that I should avoid any retinol products until after baby comes.
TIA!!
I need some kind of direction with my skincare routine. At 54, I KNOW I need one, and I feel like I keep buying products because an add grabs my eye. I have combination skin, starting to see a couple small age spots, under eye circles that make me crazy. I have some acne scarring on one cheek and on my chin (that blends nicely with my marionette line 🥳). Not asking for miracles, just want some age appropriate recs. I appreciate the help!
I’ve reached the age where I’m paying more attention to my skin, but I still want to keep things simple.
A lot of skincare advice feels like it’s made for people who enjoy having a 10 step routine. That’s just not me. I think I need clean skincare brands for men that are easy to use, feel natural, and actually make a difference over time.
For guys who have been consistent with skincare, what products were actually worth adding? I’m interested in things that helped with hydration, texture, and keeping skin looking healthier without making it feel like a chore.
Did anyone else start skeptical and end up finding something they actually liked using every day?
Hi everyone.
Very vulnerable post right here. I’ve never been one to obsess over my skin over the years. I’ve been having a consistent routine over the last ten years of removing make up and double cleansing my face every evening, always been moisturizing morning and evening, occasionally if it was dryer I would add a mask or a balm.
Anyways, skin was great until a year ago. Almost overnight not kidding I started having redness, dark under eye with weird texture, and overall one year later even though I’m only 28 I felt like I aged 15 years. My skin is constantly inflamed. I started going to see doctors see if there was any problem with my health, to which they said I’m just too stressed out and over focused on it without really telling me much else. I focused on barrier repair for over a year, I use the caffeine serum from ordinary + beauty of Joseon retinal + ginger cream for the under eye. So far routine has not made any noticeable change. I sleep 8-9h a night, I exercise 3 to 5 times a week, and I’ve had the same balanced diet for years.
I feel so depressed about it. Anyone has gone through something similar and could share their experience
i was about too purchase a plamere plasma pen but after reading comments on here about them not being true plasma and hearing that true plasma cost about £4000 i had a look on alibaba wer the machines are quiet reasonable has anyone bought one off alibaba site and if so how is it working for u ????
I was wondering if you all prefer the Jergens or Nivea Skin Firming creams for those that use?
Most people looking older than their age comes down to 4 things: sun damage, lack of sleep, stress, and dehydration. I'd start with daily SPF, a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and an antioxidant serum. Give it 8–12 weeks before judging results. Skin usually improves much more from a consistent routine than from a single "miracle" product.
Long time lurker, first time poster because i need help.
I've always had combo skin, my forehead and nose are visibly shiny within an hour of cleansing, but my cheeks feel tight and rough with dry patches near my mouth that won't budge, also getting tiny clogged bumps along my jawline that are totally new. I tried switching to a lighter moisturizer, adding a hydrating toner on my cheeks only, and even washing once a day. Nothing is helping
As skin matures, its natural lipid barrier naturally thins out. This is usually why we start experiencing more persistent dryness, moisture loss, and sudden sensitivity. Essential fatty acids like Omega-3 and Omega-6 are incredibly important here because they help structurally rebuild that barrier.
To break it down simply, Omega-3 is fantastic for soothing inflammation and calming down irritated skin, while Omega-6 acts as a vital building block to lock in moisture.
We put together a detailed breakdown on the science of how these two work together to fix a damaged barrier, how to tell if your skin is running low on them, and what to look for in topical products.
We are curious to hear from others in the community—do you intentionally look for these fatty acids in your topical skincare products, or do you mostly focus on getting them through your diet?