Hey you guyss I gots a question. When you pick up your prescription, do you have to show them your insurance card every time?

I know whatcha mean, I got paid this last Friday and all I wanted to do was spend ittttt. But I'm trying to save for a car :/ sigh. What'd you gettt?

 

Aw, my 20 year old sister just got her first car! I've only had mine for about 4 years now, and I've only had my license for 3 years. It took me forever to get my license, but now I don't know what I'd do without being able to drive.

Shopping is just too much fun! I ended up getting about 5 tops from Charlotte Russe, a pair of summer shorts, 2 pairs of flats, perfume, and 2 things from Sephora.

 

whoa! nice shopping; that's a lotta stuff for $200.

anyway, i don't feel like writing on my log because i let it go - too damn busy and i write so much for school that i never felt like writing for fun - so i'm gonna cry on yours. i hope that's okay. i'm off the accutane! i started having hearing problems a week ago and went on and off of the accutane until it was very obvious that that was the cause. i have an ent appointment this thursday and a derm appointment next thursday, but it seems like this may well be the end for me. i'm so upset! i was just starting to see big changes. i know it's silly and that i should be grateful that my ears are almost all better, but...i am silly. i was so excited. i thought i was going to have a permanent cure by fall. now i don't know what to try next, but my derm told me that he's not optimistic so...ugh. anyway. sorry for jacking your log.

i hope you all have amazing, beautiful, clear, smooth faces by the end of the summer and good luck with your chapped lips!

 

I know whatcha mean, I got paid this last Friday and all I wanted to do was spend ittttt. But I'm trying to save for a car :/ sigh. What'd you gettt?

 

Aw, my 20 year old sister just got her first car! I've only had mine for about 4 years now, and I've only had my license for 3 years. It took me forever to get my license, but now I don't know what I'd do without being able to drive.

Shopping is just too much fun! I ended up getting about 5 tops from Charlotte Russe, a pair of summer shorts, 2 pairs of flats, perfume, and 2 things from Sephora.

 

whoa! nice shopping; that's a lotta stuff for $200.

anyway, i don't feel like writing on my log because i let it go - too damn busy and i write so much for school that i never felt like writing for fun - so i'm gonna cry on yours. i hope that's okay. i'm off the accutane! i started having hearing problems a week ago and went on and off of the accutane until it was very obvious that that was the cause. i have an ent appointment this thursday and a derm appointment next thursday, but it seems like this may well be the end for me. i'm so upset! i was just starting to see big changes. i know it's silly and that i should be grateful that my ears are almost all better, but...i am silly. i was so excited. i thought i was going to have a permanent cure by fall. now i don't know what to try next, but my derm told me that he's not optimistic so...ugh. anyway. sorry for jacking your log.

i hope you all have amazing, beautiful, clear, smooth faces by the end of the summer and good luck with your chapped lips!

 

I am sorry to hear that Betty Lee. I think that is everyones fear on this medication that something terrible will happen and we will need to stop taking it. Be glad you stopped soon enough to stop any long term damage. Hopefully you and your derm can come up with something that will help you out. Best of luck Betty Lee

 

Aw, wow! 🙁

I'm so sorry to hear that you had to stop taking Accutane. That is a scary side effect, and I agree with BeautifulDisasters. We're all scared about adverse events and all these crazy things that can possibly happen when taking Accutane. It's a good thing that you stopped before long term damage & I hope there is an alternate way for you to treat your acne!

Don't be sorry, my log has been nothing but me whining all the time! 🙂

Hey you guyss I gots a question. When you pick up your prescription, do you have to show them your insurance card every time?

 

Nope, I only had to the first time! 🙂

Okayy. My mom lost it haha so I was making sure in the next 12 days I'd be able to pick it up without it.

Yeah you should be good. Walgreens keeps all your info on system

Yayy thank you I can't believe I have 10 days until I get blood tested. CRAZY!!

I know! TIme flies when your having fun right!

Yayy thank you I can't believe I have 10 days until I get blood tested. CRAZY!!

 

I know! TIme flies when your having fun right!

 

I can't believe how fast this is going by!

And jeez Taylor, I feel like you just started a few days ago, haha.

How are you doing today Kaydon? Still clearing out?

How are you doing today Kaydon? Still clearing out?

 

I got excited Saturday when I saw everything was healing from my previous breakout...only to have another breakout. I'm disappointed, but I guess I shouldn't have expected to be done with these nasty suckers. Hahaha. I kind of can't believe all of this gunk was underneath my skin waiting to come out. It amazes me how I went over a year only getting a zit here & there after my first course of treatment...and now my face is going crazy. I know it could be worse though. When I was shopping at the mall, the girl who assisted me in Sephora had worse acne than mine & then I felt bad for being such a big baby about it. I'm thankful to be on 'tane & I'll stick this out if it means that by the end of August it will be worth it.

Really the girl at sephora had acne? Those girls always have porcelain skin there. I hate shopping in there. I feel judged lol.

Really the girl at sephora had acne? Those girls always have porcelain skin there. I hate shopping in there. I feel judged lol.

 

I know! They're usually all perfect, with perfect makeup! This girl didn't even have makeup to cover her acne and she was very outgoing. I was like wow!

Good for her! Thats awesome!

GOODMORNING LADIES I know what you mean about those Sephora ladies, I hateee going in there, let alone any makeup place. I wish I could have fun with makeup and look at all the pretty colors of eyeshadows and lipglosses, but all I end up thinking about is my skin and that it won't look good on when I have to apply a pound of foundation, maybe that's just me But they do all look perfect, every hair in place and their stupid clear faces. I'm gonna walk in there when I'm clear and be like IN YOUR FACE.

GOODMORNING LADIES I know what you mean about those Sephora ladies, I hateee going in there, let alone any makeup place. I wish I could have fun with makeup and look at all the pretty colors of eyeshadows and lipglosses, but all I end up thinking about is my skin and that it won't look good on when I have to apply a pound of foundation, maybe that's just me But they do all look perfect, every hair in place and their stupid clear faces. I'm gonna walk in there when I'm clear and be like IN YOUR FACE.

 

Good morning!! 🙂 I'm the same way! I used to love doing my makeup when my skin was clear. But for some reason it's just not as fun when you have zits. I hate having to cake makeup on to hide these stupid zits. It's expensive & it's a hassle!

Trueee dat.

 

GOODMORNING LADIES I know what you mean about those Sephora ladies, I hateee going in there, let alone any makeup place. I wish I could have fun with makeup and look at all the pretty colors of eyeshadows and lipglosses, but all I end up thinking about is my skin and that it won't look good on when I have to apply a pound of foundation, maybe that's just me But they do all look perfect, every hair in place and their stupid clear faces. I'm gonna walk in there when I'm clear and be like IN YOUR FACE.

 

Good morning!! I'm the same way! I used to love doing my makeup when my skin was clear. But for some reason it's just not as fun when you have zits. I hate having to cake makeup on to hide these stupid zits. It's expensive & it's a hassle!

Trueee dat.

GOODMORNING LADIES I know what you mean about those Sephora ladies, I hateee going in there, let alone any makeup place. I wish I could have fun with makeup and look at all the pretty colors of eyeshadows and lipglosses, but all I end up thinking about is my skin and that it won't look good on when I have to apply a pound of foundation, maybe that's just me But they do all look perfect, every hair in place and their stupid clear faces. I'm gonna walk in there when I'm clear and be like IN YOUR FACE.

 

Good morning!! I'm the same way! I used to love doing my makeup when my skin was clear. But for some reason it's just not as fun when you have zits. I hate having to cake makeup on to hide these stupid zits. It's expensive & it's a hassle!

 

Ugh I know it sucksss! When I have clear skin I'm marching up to that makeup counter and demanding some hot pink eyeshadow! Just kidding.. I could never pull it off But you get what I mean haha!

 

Hahaha I know exactly what you mean! I'm going to buy some new eye makeup when 'tane does it's damn job!

Day 42

I need to update because I'm frustrated.

Here we go again. The new breakout is looking quite nasty today. I just went to the bathroom in work & was disgusted by what I saw. It's gotten worse from this morning. I feel like people are staring at my bad skin when they look at me today. It makes me uncomfortable. When the hell does this "initial breakout" stop?!

The only good thing I have to say is that everything from my previous breakout has healed.

Really the girl at sephora had acne? Those girls always have porcelain skin there. I hate shopping in there. I feel judged lol.

 

I know! They're usually all perfect, with perfect makeup! This girl didn't even have makeup to cover her acne and she was very outgoing. I was like wow!

 

Is it just me or does Sephora have the worst lighting too? So bright and emphasizes every imperfection. I'm going to open a cosmetic store that only uses candlelight, haha 🙂

Day 42

I need to update because I'm frustrated.

Here we go again. The new breakout is looking quite nasty today. I just went to the bathroom in work & was disgusted by what I saw. It's gotten worse from this morning. I feel like people are staring at my bad skin when they look at me today. It makes me uncomfortable. When the hell does this "initial breakout" stop?!

The only good thing I have to say is that everything from my previous breakout has healed.

 

Are you using anything on the new breakout? I know SA and BP would be too harsh, but I read elsewhere that someone had luck with neosporin. I plan on using emu oil, as it's really good with healing and preventing marks.

Really the girl at sephora had acne? Those girls always have porcelain skin there. I hate shopping in there. I feel judged lol.

 

I know! They're usually all perfect, with perfect makeup! This girl didn't even have makeup to cover her acne and she was very outgoing. I was like wow!

 

Is it just me or does Sephora have the worst lighting too? So bright and emphasizes every imperfection. I'm going to open a cosmetic store that only uses candlelight, haha

Day 42

I need to update because I'm frustrated.

Here we go again. The new breakout is looking quite nasty today. I just went to the bathroom in work & was disgusted by what I saw. It's gotten worse from this morning. I feel like people are staring at my bad skin when they look at me today. It makes me uncomfortable. When the hell does this "initial breakout" stop?!

The only good thing I have to say is that everything from my previous breakout has healed.

 

Are you using anything on the new breakout? I know SA and BP would be too harsh, but I read elsewhere that someone had luck with neosporin. I plan on using emu oil, as it's really good with healing and preventing marks.

 

Sephora definitely has the worst lighting! I always feel so insecure walking in there. Them & MAC makeup both do.

I'm not using anything right now. I tried Neosporin for a few days when I broke out before, but it didn't seem to do much of anything. Last week I was feeling impatient so I put some Aczone on some spots, but I've been scared that I'm going to irritate my skin & make everything worse than it already is. I've never heard of emu oil, but I may have to look into it!

Really the girl at sephora had acne? Those girls always have porcelain skin there. I hate shopping in there. I feel judged lol.

 

I know! They're usually all perfect, with perfect makeup! This girl didn't even have makeup to cover her acne and she was very outgoing. I was like wow!

 

Is it just me or does Sephora have the worst lighting too? So bright and emphasizes every imperfection. I'm going to open a cosmetic store that only uses candlelight, haha

Day 42

I need to update because I'm frustrated.

Here we go again. The new breakout is looking quite nasty today. I just went to the bathroom in work & was disgusted by what I saw. It's gotten worse from this morning. I feel like people are staring at my bad skin when they look at me today. It makes me uncomfortable. When the hell does this "initial breakout" stop?!

The only good thing I have to say is that everything from my previous breakout has healed.

 

Are you using anything on the new breakout? I know SA and BP would be too harsh, but I read elsewhere that someone had luck with neosporin. I plan on using emu oil, as it's really good with healing and preventing marks.

 

Sephora definitely has the worst lighting! I always feel so insecure walking in there. Them & MAC makeup both do.

I'm not using anything right now. I tried Neosporin for a few days when I broke out before, but it didn't seem to do much of anything. Last week I was feeling impatient so I put some Aczone on some spots, but I've been scared that I'm going to irritate my skin & make everything worse than it already is. I've never heard of emu oil, but I may have to look into it!

 

"Emu oil has diverse applications ranging from cosmetics, soaps, and shampoos to analgesics. Emu oil has been shown to display anti-inflammatory properties and helps combat the effects of the aging process. Emu oil has also been proven to thicken the skin of the elderly by as much as 14 percent. Medical specialists are discovering the benefits of emu oil and are adapting it into their treatment techniques for relieving the symptoms of joints aching, preventing scars, and treating extra dry skin conditions. In addition to reducing swelling and stiffness in joints, it reduces bruising and muscle pain."

It's seriously really great stuff, I've been using it for a while now to moisturize my face and body. It may sound counterintuitive to put an oil on your face, but I love it and have never had any breakouts or adverse reactions from it. I buy it on ebay... a 4oz bottle costs around $20 or so and will last basically forever!

Funny you mention the neosporin veruca salt, I am trying to heal a breakout right now and I just put some neosporin on. I hope it heals things up, I'm ready to turn a corner. I'll let you guys know if I see any success with it

Day 43

My most recent breakout isn™t looking too hot right now. Even with makeup, they™re very much noticeable. They™re all whiteheads & they™re just getting to that œpop me stage. It™s so hard not to pop/pick at them sometimes. I try my best though. My jawline cystic pimple is pretty much a scab. I™ve been putting Neosporin on it in hopes of it healing faster. It™s definitely getting smaller every day that passes.

I wish that everything would just all come out at the same time, instead of going through a breakout, then having that breakout clear & feeling like I™m done breaking out, only to have another zit explosion on my face.

I wish I could press fast-forward to get through all of this. It™s a shame that I feel like I™m not really myself with these things bringing me down. I still have faith though¦Accutane, you worked your magic on me before, now you need to hurry up and do it again!

Aw I'm sorry your still breaking out Hey, what moisturizer do you use? I'm starting to notice my skin flaking a TON now grrr, and I'm afraid cause my skin is so damn senstive, I break out from everythingggg. But I need to get my butt up and buy a moisturizer > : (.

Aw I'm sorry your still breaking out Hey, what moisturizer do you use? I'm starting to notice my skin flaking a TON now grrr, and I'm afraid cause my skin is so damn senstive, I break out from everythingggg. But I need to get my butt up and buy a moisturizer > : (.

 

It really sucks especially since things looked like they were clearing up, but it's okay as long as things get better in the next couple months!

I have a whole bunch of samples that my derm gave me, but my main moisturizer is Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15. It's not greasy or anything, I like it a lot! 🙂

Man have I heard a ton about Cetaphil! I decided to get the Cetaphil moisturizing lotion, and just put it on the left cheek to see how it reacts becausee I'm a freak like that haha. It didn't burn or feel bad or anythng so I'm hoping this works out, cause my skin looks nastyyy with all them flakies!