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    HAVE A QUESTION? ASK HERE! Alter-Daily Help and Questions: May 07, 2024


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    1. MobileFroyo4415 on

      Goodal or Timeless Vitamin C serum – which is better for dry, dehydrated skin? Or any others in a pump bottle?

    2. edamame___ on

      I would like recommendations for body moisturizers since I’m almost out of one that is non AB and I want to try other options for daily use. My body is usually dry I have to use body lotion and body oil to hydrate it properly everyday even when it’s a hot weather. I started swimming again for leisure exercise and it’s probably the chlorine thats effecting it 😭

    3. WhatevForev13 on

      Am I using my products in the right order?

      This is for my dry/dehydrated skin. I live in a desert climate. Mostly concerned with addressing the dehydration and how my skin looks under makeup. Currently everything looks very cakey on me because my skin drinks up all the foundation.

      This is my AM routine:

      1. Spray face and pat in COSRX AHA/BHA Treatment Toner with hands
      2. Spray face and pat in AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Ceramide Cream Mist with hands
      3. Pat on COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner with a cotton round
      4. Apply milky toner and pat in with hands (will be replacing this with a different product – though not sure I need a milky toner? May just phase out.)
      5. Apply IUNIK Beta-Glucan Power Deep Moisture Vegan Serum with hands
      6. Apply moisturizer + Aquaphor
      7. Apply sunscreen

      I’ve also purchased the Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Essence but it hasn’t arrived yet. I’m not sure where that belongs in my routine (I’m assuming at night but not sure what step).

    4. amalgama451 on

      Hi! Does anyone know how long the Lion Pair Acne Cream W lasts once open? I am trying to decide between the 14 and 24ml sizes and would like to know how quickly it will expire once I open it.

    5. Technical_Repair_133 on

      I have oily dehydrated skin. Nothing seems to sink into my skin, and everything feels thick and sticky. I need thin fast absorbing non sticky serums, toners and moisturizer. I actually found a sunscreen to fit the bill.

    6. CurlyQueenofGondor on

      Does Kiku high Moist smell different than Kiku bright moist?

      I love the fragrance of bright moist-but high moist smells more musky and warm?! 😅

      I want to try glossy moist next- can anyone share the fragrance and will it feel thicker than high moist?

      Kiku bright moist is pure magic ✨✨

    7. No_Spite_8244 on

      I have a few questions but couldn’t find this thread until now! Here are my most burning ones.

      – I love Etude House BB Cream, but now looking for a less chalky version. Perhaps without the whitening ingredients?

      – How do you keep wiry eyebrows in place?

    8. WavyBabe on

      Recently moved to a very hot, humid climate and my regular moisturiser feels way too thick and my skin is breaking out. Lightweight AB moisturisers that won’t agrivate my skin please?

      Skin type: combo

      Current routine:

      • Hado Labo cleansing oil
      • Kracie Naive green tea cleanser
      • Facefacts ceramide moisturising gel cream
      • Bioré watery essence SPF 50

    9. offole on

      can someone please recommend a glittery icy (pale) blue eyeliner pencil? like a glitter stick but with a pale blue option

    10. Rosieee-13 on

      Guys can I layer Numbuzin No.1 Toner (blue one) with Paula’s Choice 2% BHA?

    11. caelichyth on

      Recommendations for lipsticks, lip creams, or lip tints? I am neutral leaning cool toned. I tried [blk creamy all over paint in Palm Springs](https://blkcosmetics.com.ph/products/blk-cosmetics-creamy-all-over-paint?variant=45130307436847) (color as reference) as my lip tint and I wanted something new. Here is a photo of me to see what color fits if it helps.

      Edit: I’m a true summer

      https://preview.redd.it/yz018y1lyzyc1.jpeg?width=2592&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b4287137ca75cb603a89a333b84bc7034b7e13ad

    12. cremmelike on

      how do you usually tell whether you’re leaning cool or leaning warm when you have a neutral undertone? my veins on my wrists have both green and purple on it, but i look terrible with pink lipsticks. i also find peachy lipsticks made me look dull/ i just don’t like how it looks on me. thoughts?

    13. caelichyth on

      Hello everyone. Any product recommendations for fine lines under eyes? I have noticed them recently and I want to address it as soon as I can.

    14. Anawfullongway on

      Since the yen is currently very low, does anyone know of any japan based shops that ship internationally/to europe? I’ve only ever ordered from stylevana, but I’d love to make use of the exchange rate! I’ve looked in the form but couldn’t find any concrete tips. Thanks! <3

    15. iamrolls on

      Recommendations for hydrating cushions? Abib hydration skin shield cushion was working so well for me but it got discontinued. Hera black cushion absolutely broke me out :<

    17. bat_shit_craycray on

      Hi – I might be looking for something that doesn’t exist, but here goes. I am looking for a daily sunscreen for my face:

      Facts about my skin:
      -My skin tends to be normal to dry. It is quite sensitive as I use .02tret/azelic acid/niacinamide compounded rx 5xweek. Acne is not an issue at all.

      -I am indoors at home. I use a very large computer monitor, so exposure to blue light is constant.

      -When I do go outside, it is VERY hot and humid. I do understand that there are “daily” sunscreens versus ones you wear for more intense/long outdoor activities. I am looking for a daily one for my face.

      -My eyes sting a lot and product tends to migrate, no matter how hard I try to keep it away.

      -Product feels heavy, quickly. I would prefer something light that soaks in well and possibly includes vitamin c if it is compatible with the issues I wrote about above.

      I don’t care if it is a milk, cream, gel etc. I have fine lines/wrinkles but mostly around my eyes only, which I tend to avoid that area so I don’t think this should be an issue.

      I am in the US.

    18. seaoceanev on

      Can I ask a Stylevana question here? If I ask them to drop an item so I can get the rest of my order, and the order total drops below the free shipping threshold, will I get charged for shipping? Thanks! Trying to decide whether to wait it out- I contacted them and they don’t have a restock date yet, just a standard 2-3 weeks.

    19. veenadaiya on

      Hi everyone I am kind of new to the product line of Beauty of Joseon. My sister got me a few of their products for Christmas and I’ve recently bought a couple of my own but I was wondering if there are more or less products I should be using to help.

      My skin concerns are acne and I think I have combination skin but maybe a little oily. I use the Panoxyl wash as directed by my dermatologist and then Cerave PM lotion.

      I’ve used since Christmas 2023:

      * Red Bean Refreshing Poor Mask twice a week
      * Glow Deep Serum every night (for the uneven skin complexion that it helps)
      * The sunscreen stick every morning

      I’ve started using the last month or so:

      * Revive Serum every night before the Glow deep because I heard it was beneficial for scarring

      I was thinking of adding in the Glow Serum (the one with Propolis) to help with pores and inflammation and maybe the Ginseng Essence Water…? But is that too many serums? Is there something else I could try or *not* try?

      I don’t really want to use BOJ’s face wash because I need the drying ingredient of Benzoyl that comes from Panoyxl.

      Thank you!

    20. phy_nerd on

      I have oily skin with acne, I currently use 2% salicylic acid cleanser but I have recently included tretinoin in my routine, so I wanted to know what kind of cleanser should I use to not irritate my skin and keep oil production at bay.

      My routine is
      AM: Skin1004 centella moisturizer, Blynds Sunscreen
      PM: Snail Mucin Essence, Isntree Chestnut AHA/Tretinoin 0.025% microspheres, Skin1004 centella moisturizer

      I use aha and tretinoin with 1 day gap between them to avoid irritation.
      As in if day 1 is aha then day 3 is tret and day 5 is aha.

    21. CoffeeEnjoyerFrog on

      It’s going to sound incredibly stupid but can Corsx Low PH Good Morning cleanser be used at night? Not sure if there’s something in the ingredients that makes it better for daytime.

    22. Bowling_Cabbages on

      I’m from Singapore, I have dehydrated & dry skin, and I’m currently in Korea! Any recommendations from OliveYoung? 👀

      P.S. My skin hates snail mucin.

    23. Eevee_QT on

      Hello all! Looking for recommendations on a hydrating toner. Do you have any favorites?

      Climate: currently hot and sometimes humid. Usually dry heat.

      I’m pale with dehydrated, oily, acne-prone skin but I don’t have any active breakouts. Just dealing with some scarring at the moment (PIE). I plan to do a small order from Olive Young EN.

      Current routine:

      AM: wash face with water, pat dry. Sometimes put on a vitamin C serum. Always sunscreen.

      PM:

      1) Naturium purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm
      2) Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cleanser
      3) Some By Mi AHA/BHA toner
      4) Sometimes the Peach Slices Redness Relief Cream. Depends on the mood.

      Most of the time I stop at #3 and put on a random face mask.

      Suggestions? Thank you 🙂

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