It’s been 2 years since I started getting interested in skincare 🥳. In terms of differences between year one versus year two, I’ve noticed that I’ve gotten less influenced by new products and have gotten more cautious and critical when reading reviews and brand claims. Everything feels a little less WOW SHINY but I definitely still get excited seeing AB items in real life especially at Costco even if I find products I don’t have interest in using. TJ Maxx shelves are still exciting little treasure hunts!
I do think in the second year, I am a little less adventurous and my routine is more barebones… I got a little tired of trying new things and breaking out from them though that didn’t stop me from trying a decent amount of new products 👀 Because of this, I think there’s been a lot less reaction snafus this year. Part of it may be from being much more conservative with ingredients now that I know what I should avoid. Another part is that I feel like with the actives, my skin is less clog-prone.
This year my skin finally adapted to using adapalene 0.1% (the culprits were other products that were wrecking my barrier) and I can use it pretty much daily with no issues. My barrier was very sad during year one so this was a very welcome change. Last year it took me the whole year to finish one 15 mg tube and then the next 15 mg tube only took 3 months! So I graduated to the big 45 mg tube after that.
# BACKGROUND
**Skin Profile:** late 20’s combo skin with oily T-zone and normal cheeks. Sensitive and clog-prone. I tend to get white heads around my chin and nose that leave PIE (post-inflammatory erythema), although I did get a pimple on my cheek that left a hyperpigmentation mark instead! I don’t wear makeup so I won’t be able to chime in about how products layer with makeup. Have allergies to plants. I am taking the oral contraceptive pill.
**Climate:** rather mild and humid winters with frequent rain, mild summers.
**Skin Goals**: healthy skin, protect from sun! continuing to avoid fragrance/essential oils, giving myself grace for a breakout, being realistic with what is achievable and what is social media/marketing. Also looking for water-resistant sunscreen that doesn’t break me out :’).
**Current Routine**: AM – wash face with water, moisturize, azelaic acid, sunscreen
PM – wash face with cleanser, moisturize, adapalene
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It’s been 2 years since I started getting interested in skincare 🥳. In terms of differences between year one versus year two, I’ve noticed that I’ve gotten less influenced by new products and have gotten more cautious and critical when reading reviews and brand claims. Everything feels a little less WOW SHINY but I definitely still get excited seeing AB items in real life especially at Costco even if I find products I don’t have interest in using. TJ Maxx shelves are still exciting little treasure hunts!
I do think in the second year, I am a little less adventurous and my routine is more barebones… I got a little tired of trying new things and breaking out from them though that didn’t stop me from trying a decent amount of new products 👀 Because of this, I think there’s been a lot less reaction snafus this year. Part of it may be from being much more conservative with ingredients now that I know what I should avoid. Another part is that I feel like with the actives, my skin is less clog-prone.
This year my skin finally adapted to using adapalene 0.1% (the culprits were other products that were wrecking my barrier) and I can use it pretty much daily with no issues. My barrier was very sad during year one so this was a very welcome change. Last year it took me the whole year to finish one 15 mg tube and then the next 15 mg tube only took 3 months! So I graduated to the big 45 mg tube after that.
# BACKGROUND
**Skin Profile:** late 20’s combo skin with oily T-zone and normal cheeks. Sensitive and clog-prone. I tend to get white heads around my chin and nose that leave PIE (post-inflammatory erythema), although I did get a pimple on my cheek that left a hyperpigmentation mark instead! I don’t wear makeup so I won’t be able to chime in about how products layer with makeup. Have allergies to plants. I am taking the oral contraceptive pill.
**Climate:** rather mild and humid winters with frequent rain, mild summers.
**Skin Goals**: healthy skin, protect from sun! continuing to avoid fragrance/essential oils, giving myself grace for a breakout, being realistic with what is achievable and what is social media/marketing. Also looking for water-resistant sunscreen that doesn’t break me out :’).
**Current Routine**: AM – wash face with water, moisturize, azelaic acid, sunscreen
PM – wash face with cleanser, moisturize, adapalene
All products reviewed are fragrance free.
Without further ado!
omg I’m too early I can’t see your reviews yet
*noooooo*