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My derm told me to stop using toners as they can be too drying and unnecessary if I am doing my prescribed regimen correctly. I think it just depends on your current regimen and skin.

I agree that if worn over your foundation, you'll just highlight your spots. If you are wearing it under your foundation, then it should be fine. Light concealer under your foundation is great at high...

I also agree with everyone that you should start with either a tinted moisturizer, a concealer only, or a bb cream. IMO, the only thing that positively affects my skin is my bb cream. You have to find...

came here because i was searching for a reason why my acne seems to appear better when i drink. my acne also seems to look less inflamed and smaller when i drink. For example: I am drunk right now ...

Yes, my scars from cysts take much longer to fade than those left behind from smaller pimples/comedones. They leave red/dark hyperpigmented marks regardless of if i pop them or not. I asked my derm wh...

Be aware Vit A and D are antagonists, so don't take them at the same time, especially through fish oil, some studies have shown the Vit D pretty much gets cancelled out by the Vit A in fish oils. So g...

Acne changed me also. I use to be so outgoing and could never stay inside, but like you, my reflection in the mirror each morning dictated my mood for the entire day. Friends would start noticing that...

My doc is always trying to get me to go see her without makeup on so she can take a look at it....but I really can't bring myself to leave the house without makeup it's awful. I wish I could go, take ...

Your acne looks inflamed. My derm said that my acne is very prone to inflammation and the antibiotics works wonderfully for that (amoxicillin). Hormonal acne usually appears around your lower cheeks/j...

Why cant wearing paper bags over your head be normal? Maybe if some hipster started that trend...

HELL NO. Some people I know act as if Satan spit acid all over them when they have just ONE tiny bump..

This may sound weird, but are your parents asian by chance? Because they sound like my overbearing asian parents (not saying only asian parents are overbearing!). I am also in my early 20s, unemployed...

Do you know how this compares to Make Up For Ever's Full Coverage Concealer? Or have you used Benefit's playsticks? I am also looking for the perfect concealer. I've tried MUFE but found it to be too ...

I second Cerave! after using over-priced moisturizers for years, my dermatologist suggested CeraVe which can be found in any drugstore. It doesn't contain any acne medication (SA or BP) so it wont agg...

What are all the acne treatments that do not cause an initial breakout? I know antibiotics and non-retinoid topical creams usually dont; and accutane, birth control, spiro, and retinoid topical creams...

Like everyone said, go to the derm. Trust, they've seen all sorts of cases and im sure worse than yours so dont be nervous! It's better than trying to wait it out in misery. My acne breakout came all ...

I think lithium carbonate was the cause of my outbreak. I've always had a few pimples here and there but I think the lithium made it worse. I say, 'I think' because this is only a speculation. Althoug...

I've been in relationships in which either I or the guy or both of us were depressed, lost, and stuck in a blackhole. it was unhealthy for both of us; his anger/sadness fed mine and mine fed his. He r...

I know exactly how you feel. And yes if your boyfriend truly cares for you (the deep-down you), then he shouldnt care, but you're still insecure and worried and i get that. Me with makeup and Me witho...

There are many types of antibiotics and I personally have taken two kinds (doxycycline and amoxicillin). Yes, usually you take them twice a day for anywhere from a month to 3 months (prolonged used of...

I was on epiduo (retinoid + bp) for about 2-3 months before my dermatologist told me to stop using it. My initial breakout was soo bad and psychologically damaging that i went to a 2nd dermatologist f...

Have you tried an oil cleanser? Its very similar to the oil cleansing method except you dont use simple olive oil, but rather a product that is specifically designed to remove makeup. I use the shisei...

I am a girl and have been using bb creams for the past 3 years. BB creams have just recently entered the American market, but they've been around in Korea for yeeeaars. I personally think the korean b...

Have you tried the Make Up For Ever's Mat Velvet+? its for more oily skin and has a matte finish. I currently use MUFE's HD full coverage but it definitely has a more dewy finish than a matte one. I h...

You might want to try a pore-minimizing primer. Most primers work to minimize the appearance of pores, along with oil-controlling and other properties that helps makeup stay put longer. I personally h...