r/SkincareAddictionUK

I have tried skin and me, and dermatologica but I find it too expensive. Or is this the best option?

It has cleared my skin massively!

Thank you so much xxx

I got a Medicube this week and have used it twice, Booster mode on level one. I used my own usual skincare that I’ve been using for some time with no problems.

This morning I woke up and I have peeling skin? Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice?

Edit - The Medicare skin booster device

Hi everyone,
Please recommend me a good thicker moistruizing eye cream.
Im in my 20s but my eye area is always dry, i love avocado so much, but would like to try something new as ive been using that one for few years now
Thanks!

I am currently using the Ordinary Squalane Cleanser at night. I wash my face with cold water in the morning. I have had acne for years. I don’t want to overload with products so I do not want to double cleanse if it is not necessary.

as the title says, everytime i take my makeup off, my skin gets all red and irritated. i only wear makeup on the weekends and i haven’t changed anything in my routine but it happens to my entire face (particularly my cheeks as they are quite acne prone). i’m thinking it might be the makeup removing balm i have, as my face doesn’t sting in the day when i wear the makeup, only after i have removed it, and the balm is scented so that might be a cause- it’s the farmacy green clean cleansing balm. i wash my face with a cleanser after using it but i don’t think thats it either as i use the same cleansers during the week. has anyone had a similar reaction to using this product or can anyone think what may be causing it?

Hello all!
First time posting here, I’d like to get some recommendations for body oil as my body skin often gets flaky from dryness even with tons of moisturizing cream applied.

Appreciate all input in advance!

Does anyone have any recommendations for mineral sunscreens? My skin can’t tolerate chemical ones. I recently came across Sunsolve Md but they’re very expensive and I don’t know if it’s worth it

Has anyone switched from Medik8 to Geek & Gorgeous?

I’ve been using the Medik8 Crystal retinal for around 6 months now. Started at #3 and moved up to #6. I really like it but It’s just so expensive. I’ve read good things about Geek & Gorgeous and they’re so affordable in comparison, and wondered if anyone made the switch and how you have found it?

Just wondering whether anyone here has had success with swapping to a micellar water over and oil cleanser for the first cleanse?

I have been on epiduo and azelaic acid for about 2 years, and always used the Haruharu black rice oil cleanser as my first cleanse. My skin was pretty clear and happy, maybe a few spots but nothing too angry and it was stable enough for me. Since August, I’ve had a random weird breakout - which I’ve put down to a barrier compromise leading to increased oiliness plus maybe diet/stress/summer heat.

I saw a few tiktoks where people had said oil cleansing isn’t always recommended for acne prone people, one being by Sofie Pavett, which took me by surprise. I always believed your skin wasn’t clean unless you double cleansed with oil/a balm. Alas, I did some further TikTok searching and found a number of videos where people have made the switch and said it benefitted them massively!

Anyway, just wanted to ask if anyone else has tried this. I did it for the first time last night, and I must admit my skin felt clean and wasn’t tight or red at all. It felt light and smooth. I’m going to keep it up and see what happens. I think I’ll keep the oil cleanser for super heavy makeup days, or for maybe once a week for a “deeper” clean. But, day to day with only wearing spf and a small amount of makeup, I really think it is overdoing it for my skin.

Edit: just to be a bit clearer, I always double cleanse, as in I use a water based cleanser afterwards. I don’t cleanse my skin in the morning I just go straight in with skincare. I am only talking about using micellar water as a removal step and then cleansing with my water based, instead of using oil first (at least for an average day).

Honestly I'm really struggling with my skin.

Been struggling for years.

Back has some acne

But my left cheek started developing cys I get random cysts every now and then

But they go. I have a cluster of a few on my left side and the. Right side.. Years ago I mentioned it to my gp and he gave me a cream

Didn't ask any questions didn't discuss.

Antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide. It improved some because of maskne.

I'm 31yo f

Poc

I've been to my gp about my skin

He doesn't do face to face so only in adulthood have I addressed it and he prexribe me some of that cream again but no further investigations

I just don't understand. So many people come on this sub get countless advice so many ppl I know irl get help from their gp

It tends to be Caucasian or white people

Is it becaUse I'm POC

Like idk how else to advocate

How do you usually get the gp to take things seriously I always told him I get spots for a long time and it gets worse now.

Let's not talk about the mole or shall we. I developed a mole in the sunast year. It's gotten worse in the sun again Both from the holiday. His response without even see me or it. It doesn't happen as cancer too much to your race given he's a POC also. Just keep an eye on it.

Sorry about the tenses my phone keyboard is being weird

Looking for a good barrier repair cream, currently using the Purito panthenol cream which i really like but over my current budget, for reference, I have combination skin. Would using nappy rash cream be okay to use for the face? Would it be considered as a barrier repair cream?

I’m really trying to start looking after my skin (better late than never I guess at age 32!) and narrowed it down to Byoma or Medicube.

I did some research and opted for Byoma, purchasing a bundle of 5 products:
Creamy Jelly Cleanser
Hydrating Milky Toner
Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum
Moisturising Gel Cream
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50

And in addition I bought the Bio-Collagen Radiance Facial Mask, which I’m yet to try.

I’m only 5 days in, but I’ve been using the bundle products twice a day and so far I’m seeing a huge difference. My skin feels hydrated and smooth, and I only have 2 large noticable spots and 2 under the skin, compared to multiple spots varying in size and painfulness across the central area of my face (cheeks/nose/brow area).

Some friends have told me Byoma isn’t great, or have said it hasn’t worked well for them etc.

Just wondering from some people who are pretty into skincare, how do you find it compares to other brands? For the money I paid (about £60) I feel it’s quite good, but probably not quite able to be compared to some of the high end brands.
And is there anything else I should be adding into my routine?

I have melasma on my right cheek, so I decided to give Skin+Me a try.

The adverse reaction was so severe—I can't believe something like this could affect me so much.

Shortly after I started using it (daily doser), I developed an excruciating headache and terrible pain in my left eye that lasted for two days until I stopped using the product; I also experienced nausea and some dizziness.

Is this something I should be concerned about regarding any active ingredients in any products?

Here are the ingredients:

Tretinoin 0.012%,

Niacinamide 4%, and

Azelaic Acid 4%.