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Foundation Problems

What foundations have you tried that break you out? Have you tried using a silicone based primer to create a barrier between your skin and foundation?

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Face Makeup While On Roaccutane?

use a silicone based primer like W7 primer (from amazon) or smashbox primer on top of heavily moisturised skin. Then good foundations for dry flakey skin are Rimmel match perfection, Chanel Vitalumier...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
What Concealer Should I Use?

Maybelline 24 hour Concealer will cover even a black spot on your face and looks fairly natural

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Yep, It Was The Gluten. (Pics)

can I just say that you are one of the most beautiful girls ever And congrats on getting clear! Looks great!

In forum Other acne treatments

12 years ago
Clog Prone Skin.

Best morning cleanser [in my opinion] is the Avené Cleanence Gel Cleanser. The only cleanser that keeps me clear and is sulfate free. Does contain sodium chloride but it's low down in the...

In forum Other acne treatments

12 years ago
Can I Use These Products That I Already Have?

First 2 cleansers are fine. Wouldn't recommend using a bp wash with the regimen as it will lead to increased side effects. Don't ever use a bar soap. First moisturiser is full of comedogenic and occl...

In forum Store brand Regimen supplies

12 years ago
Switching From 10% To 2.5% Benzoyl Peroixde

If it's not broken, don't fix it. People say not to use above 2.5% in order to avoid side effects; if you're not getting any side effects then you have no need to change it as far as I'm concerned

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Do You Think I Should Take Accutand

If your acne isn't severe then I wouldn't recommend accutane until you've tried everything else. As you're a girl you could try hormonal treatments such as the pill or spironolactone which prove to b...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Day 21 Of Accutane..is This Normal?

My face was drier the day after taking my first pill.... I did however get a small initial breakout after 2 weeks, then a huge full blown accutane breakout from weeks 3-4

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Done With My Accutane Journey! (Pics)

I'm nearly done with accutane too and it has literally saved my life. I couldn't mentally handle going through it again. How is your skin doing now? do you still have scarring or hyper - pigmentatio...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Liquid Makeup For Acne!

Lots of mineral foundations are worse for acne than liquids because they contain Bismuth Oxychloride and many other irritating ingredients. Lots of liquid foundations can be bad for acne too though, b...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Non Shiny Moisturiser?

I am on accutane too and I use a very heavy moisturiser followed by argan oil. This makes my skin perfect again and not dry or peely at all but obviously makes it very shiny. I find putting a silicone...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser

The best cleaner I can recommend for clearing acne is the Avene Cleanance Soapless Gel Cleanser. Worked miracles for me before I was on accutane and has also cleared up friends skin who uses it.

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Does Mineral Makeup Cause Acne

Lots of mineral makeup contains bismuth oxychloride which you should definitely stay away from as it can cause cystic breakouts

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Red Marks... Help... Please...

I don't think hyaluronic acid has any effect on red marks, but it is great for helping the skin retain moisture and look youthful

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

12 years ago
Recommendations For Non-Greasy Moisturizer That Absorbs Well?

On Thursday I bought Neutrogena Visibly Clear Oil-Free Moisturiser and have been using it in the morning (I use Cetaphil at night). It's free of oil, which is a bonus I guess It easily absorbs, leavin...

In forum Store brand Regimen supplies

12 years ago
Red Marks... Help... Please...

I haven't used Dan's AHA but I'm on accutane and I use an AHA toner twice a day, hyaluronic acid serum and vitamin C serum which are all acids and only give my skin a slight tingle at the worst I'm n...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

12 years ago
Red Marks... Help... Please...

It's been great! It's honestly faded my hyperpigmentation by about 80% however I still have a couple of scars left from my accutane IB Other than that, it has made my previously dull face look alive...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

12 years ago
Red Marks... Help... Please...

You need L-Ascorbic acid powder (which I get from amazon), distilled water and glycerin (or propylene glycol if you're sensitive to glycerin based products). I keep it in the fridge in a dark glass b...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

12 years ago
What Shampoo Should I Use While On The Regimen?

Is this because you don't want to use anything that will break you out / dry your skin out? Yes exactly i use head and shoulders for normal hair i use it gently but the problem is somtimes when i ...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Hmm.. Not Really Sure What These Little Bumps Are?

Yeah my derm said it can be removed with a needle and she would do that if it didn't go away by itself, but that's far too scary for me Try exfoliation like others said

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Red Marks... Help... Please...

I've found homemade vitamin C serum to be great for red marks and my overall skin condition

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

12 years ago
Starting Too Fast?

A few years ago I started off the regimen way too fast (also with 10% b.p) and it was a BAD idea lol. I ended up pretty much burning my face off and it was so flaky and too sore to even shower without...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Hmm.. Not Really Sure What These Little Bumps Are?

Yeah looks like Milia but I could be wrong. I had a couple round my eye and my dermatologist said to leave them and they will go away, or she can remove them with a needle.. about a week later they di...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
What Shampoo Should I Use While On The Regimen?

Is this because you don't want to use anything that will break you out / dry your skin out?

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago