CiaoBellaKate Reputation: 0 Last visited: Not recently activeProfileReviews 17Following 0Followers 2Forums 1ReviewsCommentsUser's Reviews L'Oreal : UV Perfect SPF 30 5.0Pros- Anti-aging if used from a young age - Prevents UVA and UVB sun damage - Great moisturizer/primer - Non-greasy - Doesn't block my pores - Keeps me hydrated all dayCons- Not cheap ($20 for 30ml) - Small quantity, runs out fast if used dailySun protection is very important for all skin, particularly acne-prone… Neutrogena : Oil-Free Moisture with Sunscreen SPF 15 4.0Pros- Moisturizer and sunscreen in one - Oil free, no greasy feeling you get from some sunscreens - Non-comedogenic - Great to wear under mineral foundation - Sold everywhere - CheapCons- Doesn't hydrate as much as I would like. Does not help much with flakiness - I needed a stronger SPFWas using this product for a few years on and… Avene : Soap-Free Gel Cleanser 5.0Pros- Gentle - Soap free - Non-irritating - Slightly exfoliating (contains lactic acid) - Removes excess sebumCons- Not cheapI changed to this cleanser from Cetaphil recently as I… Avene : Cleanance K 4.0Pros- Exfoliating (AHA + BHA) - Locks moisture in - Contains thermal water to sootheCons- Can be extremely irritating (itchy) at times when applied to skin, although does not cause dryness that I have noticed.I love the Avène range as it caters for oily,… Avene : Cleanance Anti-Shine Regulating Lotion 5.0Pros- Oil-free - Regulates sebum flow - Leaves a matte effect - Great for sensitive skins - Contains thermal water to soothe and hydrateConsNone, other than maybe price and quantity. $22 AUD for 40mL which for me only lasts about a month.I love the whole Avène Cleanance line for its effective… Neutrogena : Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit 1.0Pros- Cheap - Contains Salicylic Acid - Foaming, therefore bottle lasts longerCons- Over-drying - Contains coloring - Grapefruit fragrance is very overpoweringI purchased this on a whim after running out of… Doxycycline 4.0Pros- Cheap (around $5 for 25 pills if you have a Concession Card) - Small, easy to take if you're not used to swallowing medication - No side effects that I have noticedCons- Helps with light to moderate acne, not effective for severe or cystic acne - Loses its effectiveness after some time, as with all antibiotics. You will have to take a break from it after a few months of treatment.I have been prescribed on many cycles of Doxycycline since… Benzac AC : Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel 4.0Pros- Inexpensive - No prescription needed - 2.5% is just as effective as 5% and 10%, just with less sensitivity - Keratolytic, anti-bacterial - Diminishes size and redness of breakouts considerably overnightCons- Initial use of the drug causes irritation and peeling, although skin eventually develops a tolerance after a week or more - Powerful bleaching agent. Watch that it doesn't get on your clothesThis is THE zit-killer. I keep a tube of this… St. Ives : Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin 5.0Pros- Baby smooth skin! - Contains salicylic acid - Removes flakiness like nothing I've ever used - Seems to control oil and help existing breakouts to disappear - Helps moisturizer to penetrate betterConsNone, except as a beauty therapy student we tend to avoid using granular exfoliants on anyone with acne lesions, so therefore I would only use this if you have light acne.The best facial scrub I have ever come across. I've… AcneScript : SkinClare 5.0Pros- Website offers a free sample (one month's worth of product!) - Really fast results - Decreases sebum production dramatically - After less than a week I was zit-freeCons- Large pills - Must take 8 per day to start off with. (You'll feel like you're on a huge course of antibiotics.) - Not cheap, especially if you plan on using it long-term, although much cheaper than most products that offer the same results.I usually don't review acne products until over a month… Queen Helene : Mint Julep Masque 5.0Pros- Cheap! - Draws out impurities. - Contains Kaolin and Bentonite clay, Zinc and Sulfur which are great acne-fighting ingredients. - Product not tested on our furry friends 🙂Cons- Initially the smell got to me. But now I kinda like the minty scent. - Not available in Australia, so I had to order it online.We use home-made clay masks with similar ingredients at beauty… Hydrogen Peroxide 5.0Pros- Cheap! - I find it works better than Benzoyl Peroxide - Disinfects hair follice - Enables blemishes to come to a head and thus be extracted easily - Kills zits fastCons- Hurts a bit if applied to an open lesionI decided to try this after reading some positive reviews… Clinique : Face Cream SPF 30 4.0Prosâ– Non-greasy formula, non-comedogenic, absorbs well, leaves no shine â– UVA/UVB protection â– Cute yellow packaging â– Frangrance free â– Moisturizing enough to use in winterConsâ– A tad pricey, especially for only 50mL which won't last half of summer â– Chemical sunscreen - I prefer physical blockers like zinc oxide as opposed to chemical ones â– When applying to my neck, it drags a bit due to the consistency of the productI've been testing a lot of sunscreen lotions lately, and… Adapalene / Benzoyl Peroxide (Epiduo®) 5.0Pros- Removes blackheads, pustules, papules fast - Diminishes the appearance of scars very effectively - Promotes skin cell growth and therefore healingCons- Initial breakouts as skin gets used to product - Possible redness, dryness, irritation, burning sensation (which is why applying a very small amount when beginning treatment is so important)I gave this product a bad review about a year… La Roche-Posay : Anthelios AC Fluide Extreme SPF 30 5.0Pros- High facial protection - Ultra UVA (PPD 19) - Environmental protection - Formulated specially for oily and acne-prone skins - Fragrance free - Paraben free - Water resistant - UVA and UVB protection - The best anti-wrinkle product money can buy if used from a young age - No white cast - Non-greasy, dries mattCons- Some chemical filtersThis is a fantastic product to wear everyday under makeup… La Roche-Posay : Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid 5.0Pros- High UVA protection (PFA 26) and SPF 60 for outdoor use - Fast absorbing - Matt finish - Photostable, longer-lasting protection - Water-resistant - Helps protect the skin from UV-induced skin damage - Fragrance-free, PABA-free - Non-comedogenic - For all skin typesCons- Some chemical filtersFantastic sunscreen for high UV days, such as summer and… Isotretinoin (Accutane®) 4.0I never give anything a perfect review, but oral isotretinoin…
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- Anti-aging if used from a young age - Prevents UVA and UVB sun damage - Great moisturizer/primer - Non-greasy - Doesn't block my pores - Keeps me hydrated all day