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Best makeup brands you've never heard of?

Thank you! I want more suggestions! Come on ladies! I'll be shopping at Charlotte Tilbury soon if I can't find anything better. 🙂

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

10 years ago
So Close (1st Post Contains Updated Regimen)

35 minutes ago, oyinkan98 said: Can I use a clarisonic on my acne prone skin? Or it's going to irritate more? It absolutely can irritate your acne and make matters worse. I deal wit...

In forum Personal logs

10 years ago
The Only Water Method

I don't know if 10 days is enough time for your skin to return to its natural state...I'm not even sure what that means haha! But I think it's great to build up your skincare rather than try 1,000,000...

In forum Personal logs

10 years ago
So Close (1st Post Contains Updated Regimen)

On 12/13/2015, 2:10:48, Geekgirl13 said: You sound similar to me - acne mainly around the jaw and avoiding sugar and grains helps I always try to be careful with what i put on my face - av...

In forum Personal logs

10 years ago
Best makeup brands you've never heard of?

Hey guys and gals,   Anyone have any recommendations for online makeup brands that maybe aren't at Sephora, yet high quality and cost effective? I'm all about hole-in-the-wall brands...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

10 years ago
So Close (1st Post Contains Updated Regimen)

History: Got acne in around 9 years old, ~2001.The Carnival Ride of Treatments... 2001-2008: ProActiv, Clearasil, Neutrogena, and derm products like Retin-A and antibiotics. I can't remember it ...

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10 years ago
24/M - I cant do it anymore

I can tell you are struggling HARD. I'm so sorry. Maybe you need a break. Just buy a normal facewash and moisturizer, do a normal routine and focus on other things. It's apparent to me that your s...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Is It Possible To Find Love When You Have Acne/scars?

I would HIGHLY recommend dating someone with similar struggles. I've always struggled with my acne and my weight, and I'm dating someone who also struggles with acne and his weight too. We've both wor...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Anyone Using Aha+ Only?

Hi everyone, I just purchased AHA+ and have been applying it at night. I've noticed no irritation, and my skin just feels fantastic when I wake up. Of course, I'm wary to be putting this stuff on eve...

In forum Acne.org products

11 years ago
No Sugar Group!

I'm happy to report that I still have held a strong correlation with sugar consumption and breakouts. The less table sugar I eat (and carbohydrate load in general), the better my skin looks. I do no...

In forum Personal logs

11 years ago
Review Bb Creams!

I really still have to put my vote for any Korean-brand BB creams. Koreans know their stuff. Trust!

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

11 years ago
Nicest Thing That Someone Has Said About Your Acne

My boyfriend used to say my acne was cute. That always cheered me up.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
Review Bb Creams!

do CC creams count? I personally haven't tried many BB creams, but I like lumene's CC cream....light, easy to apply, SPF, relatively cheap, and decent ingredients. Yes, CC creams do count. 🙂 What ha...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

11 years ago
It's Only Getting Worse (14 Progress Pictures)

I am not seeing much progress for 2 months of consistent, hard effort. If you would like some advice/help, you can PM me.

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
I Am In An Weird Situation

I was in a very similar situation just 4 years ago: my first time living on my own in a new city. Fairly low self-esteem, low confidence, and a pervading nonchalance that pretty much defined my intera...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
Does Using Makeup While You Just Putted Topical Products Makes Your Acne Worse?

I love Faerie Organic minerals. Highly recommend. I currently am in love with Lancome products, but they're not cheap. Faerie is more affordable. YES I do think applying both acne products and makeup...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

11 years ago
No Sugar Group!

Haven't updated this since January, but the pendulum has swung again--I'm back to minimal sugar. Still consuming dairy (cream, butter and cheese), no bread products as usual, no soy, minimizing vegeta...

In forum Personal logs

11 years ago
Why Didn't I Think Of This Before? My Acne Is Finally Under Control!

How long did you use it for? Because like a lot of products used on your face to help acne, it will make your acne worse before it makes it better. The epsom salt draws the toxins out of your body so ...

In forum Personal logs

11 years ago
No Sugar Group!

This no sugar-group is sad. I should change this to the lone ranger. Or, MAYBE I should turn this thread into "eat only sugar group," because lately I feel like that's all I've been doing. The holiday...

In forum Personal logs

12 years ago
Can You Do The Regiment While On Accutane?

NO. Do not use any medicated products while on Accutane.

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Problems With Family

She's just trying to protect you. Unforunately there probably won't be much you can do to change her mind. If she is the kind of person that can be sat down and talked to, that's the best option to ...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
No Sugar Group!

11/25 Skin is looking better much better. 12/1 Thanksgiving wasn't ideal, and my skin did not appreciate it. But it is nothing compared to when I first started this log. 1/5/14 Over a month sin...

In forum Personal logs

12 years ago
I Think Hard Water Is Causing Me To Break Out

I've been recently looking into this. I would like a water softener. A GOOD one costs $$$.

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Condescending Dermatologist Negates Feelings

While it's courtious to be respectful of another's feelings, unfortunately you don't need to pass a sympathy test to enter the medical field. More times than not, not just doctors or nurses, people wo...

In forum Adult acne

12 years ago
Could Fish Oil & D3 Cause Breakouts?

Omega-3's in fish oil capsules can be especially sensitive to oxidation and turning rancid. So if you're downing a bunch of rancid fish oil a day, I would say that's not good for your body. Also, reg...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago