Hi there. I’d like to buy something for my Australia based friend who is really into skincare. Are there anythings that you struggle to get in Aus that I can buy here in the UK? Would love some recs or ideas.

She’s a skincare nerd with dry pale skin, if that helps. Thanks so much :)

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And where did you purchase it from?

I’m keen to try it on my under eyes!

Slowly combating my post acne dark marks…

If you are an at home waxer - NOT a professional. What are your go to products? How do you do your waxing ( prep, cleaning all the ins and outs) - start to finish? How often do you wax? What’s your skincare like between waxing?

I got waxed for the first time and loved the results. I want to start waxing at home, as a mother of 3, I can’t justify the cost or time spent. My husband is capable of doing the job (he’s a Critical Care ED Nurse), we just need to know, what the best products are to use and a little research on how to. Budget is about $500 - $600 for set up. Help a hairy Mumma out!!!

Btw - I’m half Baltic and Indian so unfortunately I’m not a candidate for laser!

I have been finding that my sunscreens have been staining my white tops yellow. I have been trying to avoid ones with butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane as I understand they are likely to stain. I am careful to rub the lotion in fully and let it dry before putting on my clothes but I'm still getting yellow marks!

This is a very niche problem but hopefully it helps someone!

I am east Asian and allergic to mosquito bites (and boy, do they love me). When I get bit it gets very itchy and I get a giant welt. I either put on stop itch cream or just stop scratching through sheer force of will, the welt dies down but it leaves a dark mark on my body. It’s not the most pretty in summer so the best way to prevent the hyperpigmentation is to put pawpaw ointment on the bites for a few days once it stop itching.

I hope this helps someone (please let me know if it does)!

I recently purchased some cuticle oil as I have been wanting some for a long time and am really liking it! However I noticed that there’s not too many options available, even less so if you want to buy something in–store. So I didn’t really feel like I could buy something of good value and don’t know if I’ll stick to it…

There’s quite a lot of options in places like Japan. It doesn’t seem to be something that’s too common in Australia.

For the days when you are outside a lot and the first layer of sunscreen put on before the makeup is not sufficient! Keen to hear some suggestions please. What are your favourites?

Retinol is straight up Vitamin A. I knew I was sensitive to pawpaw and mangoes yet I once used Retinol and it messed me up from blisters, rash, tongue swelling, headache, shortness of breath, etc I had to take antihistamines for a week.

Turns out a lot of skin care products contain vitamin A.

Hi! Do you have any advice on how to stop my breakouts? I tried all sorts of skin care products, supplements and anti acne facials and it just made my breakouts worse!

I just want a clear skin before my long distance bf arrives on February 😭

Hi all. Really hoping for some advice, people with similar experiences, or just support. This might sound dramatic but I am freaking out and genuinely concerned for my mental health if my acne returns.

I've been on spironolactone for about a year and on 100mg per day for most of that time. Edit: I'm currently taking spiro at this dose and never stopped.

I had horrific acne for years. As a teenager I went on roaccutane which helped but by my late 20s it worse than ever. I have PCOS so it's evidently hormonal. Finally finding spiro seemed like a miracle drug and my skin had been completely clear for about 6 months.

In the last 3 days I've gotten 4 pimples, all in the area I used to get acne. The area looks really inflamed and I can tell more are coming.

I haven't changed my skincare routine and keep it very simple because I have sensitive skin. Morning: Cerave foaming cleanser normal to oily skin, ceraphil spf 50+ Night; Cerave foaming cleanser normal to oily skin, Ordinary salicylic acid 2% on acne areas, ordinary multipeptide + ha serum on wrinkle areas, la Roche posay cicaplast buame to moisture

I'm really losing it and I just can't go back to how awful it was before. I've been putting on a lot of weight as well and I really can't cope.

Has anyone gone through the same thing after about a year on spiro? Is there anything you did that helped? Thank you!

Hi all 😍 my favorite dr Lewinns face masks (pictured) were discontinued. The hydrogel was a sticky sheet. I haven’t been able to find one similar, would anyone have any recommendations at all? Thank you! ☺️

Hi there and welcome to the Best Of/ Holy Grail product thread for Lip Care.

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##Here is the chance for us to share our holy grail lip care products.

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I just recently bought the Miceller water, Hyalavive serum and Uberzinc. The Miceller water says you don't need to rinse it, does this mean I shouldn't cleanse after using it? What's everyone else's skin routine with this product range?

I bought this during the BF sales and have only used it the past few days but so far really loving it!

I was on the hunt for an AA that didn’t make my skin feel itchy and prickly which sadly both AzClear (20%) and Finacea (15%). Although I loved the results of AA I couldn’t use it since it was SO uncomfortable. Somehow the HelloSkin formulation doesn’t irritate me at all??? It sits lovely under makeup I barely feel it after application.

I’m so happy I found this AA 😭 It also has other actives like Niacinamide (10%), Salicylic Acid, Ferulic Acid and Vitamin E which means I can be lazier with my skincare routine.

I will report back after a month or two of use. HelloSkin are an Aussie company too!

Tips, products to get rid of under eye milia

Hi, I don't know why my post was removed for Edelweiss extract ingredient. I saw some firming creams claim Edelweiss as their firming ingredient. Does that Edelweiss extract really work?

Hi! I'm in my early 30s and I'm really intrigued with Korean skincare and how affordable it is compared with a lot of regular Australian products. I used to be a Skinceuticals devotee - the Triple lipid moisturiser is my holy grail - but I just can't afford it in this economy!

Does anyone know any guides or TikTok channels or blogs etc which are useful?

Thanks!

From people that have used them. I’m looking at omnilux. Before I drop $600+ I’d love to know what experiences you all have had!

Wondering if anyone has found a good dupe for the Aesop Lucent Facial Concentrate serum. Looking for something cheaper than $150 for a bottle that's touted as a 'one month' supply. The website says the main active ingredients are Vitamins C and B3 and carageenan.

Anyone has tried this device?

Looking for a complete change. Even though Cerave works for me, I just cannot justify spending the amount cerave costs even when on sale. For morning, I use the oil cleanser, the Hydrating HA serum and the SPF moisturiser. At night time I use the same cleanser, the Skin Renewing Retinol Serum and the PM moisturiser. What are some other products that have these steps? OR how can I reduce cost by still using Cerave? I’ve tried looking but there are so many products out there I just don’t know where to start. For reference, I’m 43 and I have dry/sensitive skin.

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Welcome to our weekly help thread! This space is for all your simple & personal skincare questions. Whether you need quick advice on products, routines, or specific concerns, our community is here to help!

Ask about:

• Product Opinions & Comparisons: Not sure which product to choose? Ask here!
• Routine Advice: Need help organising your skincare steps? We're here for you.
• Product Recommendations: Looking for a budget-friendly alternative? Let us know!
• Personal & Simple Questions: Is your query only specific to you? Ask here!

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Heya, not sure if this is allowed, but if anyone wanted to try that new Gluta-Hya range it (and all of Vaseline) is half price this week at Coles.

I’m talking SPF 50+, what have found that feels good on the skin, doesn’t sting your eyes & doesn’t have that sunscreen smell?

Has anybody ordered from this store or know its good? It has some good products and prices but no reviews or discussion around it. There is one other reddit post mentioning it is from a year ago, but didn't have much interaction, so I'm wondering if anyone has had an experience with this store since then.

Thanks.

No purchase required. Got mine this morning for being a Pink Diamond member. Better than anything I got from Mecca beauty loop all year 🤭

There's a few things to choose from, a Lanolips box, an Avene sunscreen and something else I can't remember.