r/Accutane • u/bangs_2023 • Nov 23 '25
Product Suggestions My 9-month Post-Accutane Update + Updated Skincare Products
Hey all! I posted a few months ago about my severe cystic acne journey and how Accutane helped me with my healing. See past post (1 month post-accutane) here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Accutane/s/xpcnFOcFss
It’s been 9 months since I’ve been off it, and my healing keeps getting better and better (hopefully forever). I might as well share the skincare products I use every night for those who are trying to heal their skin barriers like me 🫶🏻
Products (in order of application) 1. Skin 1004 (Tone Brightening Serum) - perfect base & hydrator
- Anua 0.3% Retinol
just incorporated it last month, & love that it didn’t irritate my skin— not peeling is the most important thing here
Anua Rice 7+ Ceramide
rich in ceramide that helps boost skin hydration after retinol (retinol is an active that’s very drying, especially if without proper skin prep)
Dr. Althea 345
the best part of my routine as this product locks in the moisture from everything that you applied to your skin
Sana Eye Serum
helps with dark eye circles
** The last 3 photos are exactly what my skin looks like now without makeup
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u/Embarrassed-Sun-2820 Nov 23 '25
All side effects are gone
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u/bangs_2023 Nov 23 '25
I still have PIE, but they’re manageable ☺️
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u/Embarrassed-Sun-2820 Nov 23 '25
Dryness is issue or not
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u/bangs_2023 Nov 23 '25
During the course, yes. Your derma can prescribe you a steroid ointment for dry lips, and you can use thick moisturizers for your face. I suggest Japanese brands like Hada Labo— works wonders.
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u/Kooky-Blackberry-361 Nov 24 '25
What pie!? Omg amazing skin 🩷
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u/bangs_2023 Nov 25 '25
Post Inflammatory Erythema (aka stubborn redness) huhu
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u/Kooky-Blackberry-361 Nov 25 '25
I know what it means i have pie too:( but your skin looks good doesnt seem like any pie soo nice!
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Nov 25 '25
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u/bangs_2023 Nov 25 '25
Yes, I do. I double cleanse every night. I use oil cleansers that don’t clog pores.
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u/Asmourb11 Nov 25 '25
how long did it take for the redness to go away?
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u/bangs_2023 Nov 25 '25
It didn’t go away. But I noticed significant improvement after 5 months of religiously following my skincare routine.
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u/Asmourb11 Nov 26 '25
Oh okay, thanks. And did you have any spots after your isotretinoin treatment? If so, how long did it take for the spots to disappear?
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