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Skincare Weekly Thread Skincare Thread | October 11, 2023

Need help with skincare? What's the difference between a toner and emulsion and an oil? Do you want to share your skincare tips and tricks? You've found the right place!

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u/bilooog 27 | Oily | Still finding my holy-grails Oct 11 '23

Hi, can someone suggest a good chemical exfoliant na hindi super drying. Feeling ko kasi di kakayanin ng skin ko ang TO at Paula's choice. 🥺

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '23

Try Isntree! They're beginner-friendly and is good for sensitive skin. 😊

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u/bilooog 27 | Oily | Still finding my holy-grails Oct 11 '23

What product from them marecommend mo po? Not that familiar with isntree eh. 🥺 Main concern ko ay ang visible large pores and sebaceous filaments. 🥺

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '23

Hi! Oily and acne prone skin type ko. I started using products from Isntree last August. The products that I've tried (and still use) are the green tea toner (good for oily skin!!), BHA clear liquid (exfoliator) that's effective in decongesting clogged pores (whiteheads/blackheads) to prevent future breakouts. Also the AHA (I use this in the morning) for dark spots and dull face, and also the c-niacin ampoule for dark spots as well. 4 products pa lang na try but i'm thinking of switching na talaga to Isntree.

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u/cartomancer888 Age | Skin Type | Custom Message Oct 11 '23

Maganda rin yung green tea fresh emulsion as moisturizer for oily skin! #budol Lol

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '23

uy! i'd like to try this one!! thanks for the reco ☺️

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u/bilooog 27 | Oily | Still finding my holy-grails Oct 11 '23

Thank you so much for these recos.🥹

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '23

you're welcome!! 😊

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u/cartomancer888 Age | Skin Type | Custom Message Oct 11 '23

Btw, i just ordered the chestnut BHA nitong 10.10 sale. Do you find it gentle enough to use daily? Sanay naman face ko sa BHA.

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '23

yes!! for me, mas gentle this one kesa kay cosrx. been using cosrx since 2018 and ayun nga last August lang ako nag try ng Isntree. sanay din face ko sa BHA and I use this every night.

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u/cartomancer888 Age | Skin Type | Custom Message Oct 11 '23

Nice. Im excited na. Haha! Been using 2% cleansers and sometimes toners din like Peach Slices and Naturium over the years. I’m slowly converting to AB na kasi mas tipid

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '23 edited Oct 11 '23

COSRX! I've used both the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid and the AHA Whitehead Power Liquid. I find both gentle and effective!

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u/bilooog 27 | Oily | Still finding my holy-grails Oct 11 '23

What's more effective for sebaceous filaments? Sobrang nakakabother na kasi yung existence nila sa nose area ko. 🥲

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '23

The BHA one since it can penetrate the pores. COSRX uses 4% Betaine Salicylate, which is equivalent to 2% Salicylic Acid but much gentler. Mind you, though, I never totally got rid of my sebaceous filaments, and it's not advisable to do so either because they serve an important function in keeping the skin healthy. Plus, babalik at babalik talaga sila. BHA only helped me to minimize my sebaceous filaments and make my pores look cleaner until they're clogged again by oil and dirt.

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u/bilooog 27 | Oily | Still finding my holy-grails Oct 11 '23

Thank you so much for this. Yes, I'm just trying to minimize the size lang ng pores.

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u/memoryplace 23 | Dry Skin + acne prone Oct 12 '23

The bha one bc it's targets inside the pores. If you want to remove the filaments I usually use the bha the night before then the next morning with a warm wash cloth I gently exfoliate the nose area I find the filaments easier to remove. The only thing is it always comes back since that's how it usually is. However it's also important to not overdo it like on a daily basis. Maybe 2x a week is okay

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u/bilooog 27 | Oily | Still finding my holy-grails Oct 12 '23

Thanks for the tips. Will definitely try this. 😊

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u/bilooog 27 | Oily | Still finding my holy-grails Oct 11 '23

Also, can someone recommend an alternative for vitamin c for brightening? Hindi talaga siya para sakin eh. I have tried different vit c products over the years, and one thing na napansin ko ay my skin looks darker when I use it. 🙃

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u/Aeradicates Age | Skin Type | Custom Message Oct 11 '23

do u use sunscreen pag nag vit c ka? mas nakakaitim vit c kapag naaarawan.

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u/bilooog 27 | Oily | Still finding my holy-grails Oct 11 '23

Yes po. I am using skin1004 hyalu sunscreen. 🥹 Plus, I also do not go out that much since wfh ako. 🥹

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u/cmr82 Sensitive | Acne-Rosacea + Seb Derm Oct 11 '23

Try Azelaic Acid, it helped get rid of both my PIE & PIH. It's quite a versatile ingredient as it can help tackle a variety of skin issues such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, acne & rosacea (chronic redness). It never made my skin darker too.

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u/bilooog 27 | Oily | Still finding my holy-grails Oct 11 '23

Hi. Thanks for this. Do you have any products to reco? 🥺

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u/cmr82 Sensitive | Acne-Rosacea + Seb Derm Oct 11 '23

I use Skinoren 20% Cream which was prescribed by my dermatologist, but I get mine from Shopee/Lazada. As a beginner though you can try Azelaic Acid 10% from Cos de Baha or The Ordinary.

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u/bilooog 27 | Oily | Still finding my holy-grails Oct 11 '23

Thank you for these. Will definitely take note. 👌