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I reached out to a dermatologist and she prescribed me Epiduo and Clindamycin toner. I've been using iUnik  Centella Calming Gel Cream and I still have dry patches all over my skin. I suppose its because of the treatment. Can you please recommend mild moisturizers that is not that thick for someone that is oily, acne-prone but is still hydrating?  

This is my current routine:
AM
Cleanser: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Moisturizer: iUnik Centella Calming Gel Cream
Sunscreen: Canmake Mermaid UV Gel SPF 50 PA++++

PM 1
Cleanser: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Toner: Clindamycin Solution
Treatment: Adapalene 0.1 + BPO 2.5%
Moisturizer: iUnik Centella Calming Gel Cream

PM 2 (Wednesday only), 
Cleanser: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Serum: Derma Natufian Niacinamide (I just started introducing this to my skin, thus, J only use this once a wk)
Moisturuzer: iUnik Centella Calming Gel Cream

Hydrating moisturizer while on Epiduo

For those with oily skin type, what are your holy grail gel/water-based moisturizer?

Holy grail gel/water-based moisturizer

I have been using Derma Natufian 10% Niacinamide Serum + 1% Zinc since last month. I recently found out that 5% concentration of Niacinamide can actually garner the same effects as the 10% one. 10% is more irritating to sensitive types. I'm planning on switching to iUnik Tea Tree Relief Serum because I just find the ingredients to be have more benefits (It has Centella Asiatica, Tea tree and has 5% Niacinamide) after DN. Do you think that when I switch to iUnik it will have less effects on my skin since my skin has already been accustomed to 10%?

Planning to switch from Derma Natufian to iUnik Tea Tree Relief Serum

Hi everyone! Would like to ask for your opinion, advice or suggestion. I've been using Paula's Choice BHA and DN Glycolic Acid alternately for almost a year now. I can say that my whiteheads have already lessened since I first used it (I only have whiteheads on my below my lips). However, I still have many blackheads on my nose and I also have many little hairs poking just beside my nose.

For blackheads, would you suggest that I use other BHA? or switch to another chemical exfoliant?

For the latter, is there any way to minimize this? is this just natural?

For reference, this is my routine:

Morning:
Heimish All Clean Green Foam
Hada Labo Premium Toner (Gold one)
Canmake Mermaid UV Gel 01

Night:
Heimish All Clean Green Foam
Derma Natufian Niacinamide

Night Serum/Exfoliant:
Mon/Fri Night: Paula's Choice BHA 
Tues: Propolis Light Ampoule
Sun: DN Glycolic Acid (I don't use Niacinamide when I use this)
Wed/Thurs/Fri: None (Just the 3 - Cleanser, Niacinamide Serum and Moisturizer)

Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel

Thank uou in advance!

Already using BHA/AHA (alternately) but still has blackheads

The only downsides: Both contains essential oils and fragrance. Disclaimer that this does not necessarily mean that it is bad for your skin

Vita C Dark Spot Care Sun Serum 🍊
Volume: 40mL

🍃 Product Claims:
Recommended for those with dark patches/spots.

Key Ingredients:
🏅70% Green Tangerine Extract (Vitamin C)
🏅Niacinamide
🏅Arbutin

💧Consistency / Smell: Thick, viscous that turns into gel upon application. Citrus-y smell, a lot like the Nivea creme and Atopalm MLE cream.

Started using the product every 2 nights, PM since the consistency may be quite tacky to be used in a hot morning and stings a bit. Nice to use on the evening, so it will not be too sticky and heavy. Although, absorption is quite slow so you may need some time before you put another on top. So far, none, doing good! Left my skin supple the next morning and lightened my dark spots. Will continuously use this for the next weeks ☺️.

🎀 Rate: 8/10!! Liked the product and will purchase if essential oils in the ingredients are minimized.

The only downside, it contains essential oils and fragrance. Disclaimer that this does not necessarily mean that it is bad for your skin

Vita C Dark Spot Care Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 🍊
Volume: 50mL

Key Ingredients:
Most are skin brightening 😉
🏅Niacinamide
🏅Allantion
🏅 Ascorbyl Glucoside 

💧Consistency / Smell : Lightweight, smooth and absorbs easily. Has slight scent unlike the serum. Same consistency as Luxe Organix sunscreen.

Used as last step in my AM skincare routine. Started with the frequency of every other day. Oppose to other sunscreens, this has no whitecast which is definitely a PLUS! Made my face glowy after application but stings quite a bit. However, it does make my face shiny and oily which makes it hard to layer.

The only downsides: you only have 6 months upon opening to use the product. Those that have drier skin or wants more hydration may not be satisfied with the hydrating properties of the toner.

IsNtree Green Tea Fresh Toner
Volume: 200mL

🍃 Product Claims: Formulated with all-natural ingredients such as 80% organic Jeju green tea extract that helps troubled skin feel refreshed.
Recommended for oily, acne-prone, dehydrated, sensitive skin

Key Ingredients:
🏅Green Tea Extract: helps in relieving and soothing skin from stress. Protects the skin from external irritants that may harm the skin. It is also an antioxidant and abundant with vitamins and minerals that helps the skin
🏅Centella Asiatica Extract: Helps in building up and strengthening the skin&#39;s protective barrier. Helps in calming down inflammation and healing. Speeds up skin cell reproduction. Promotes collagen production. 
🏅Anti-Sebum P (HD): these are ingredients that helps regulate oil production. Great for those that are suffering with breakouts and oiliness. 
🏅 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid: Deeply hydrates the skin by pulling water molecules from the outside to the skin. 

💧Consistency: Watery, light toner

Used it twice a day after cleansing with the IsNtree Hyaluronic acid Low pH Cleansing foam (this one&#39;s for another review 😉). Unlike other toners, IsNtree Green Tea Fresh Toner has a brown color. This is so gentle and light that it can be used even on warmer days! It isn&#39;t sticky and absorbs well into the skin. This is the toner for those extra hot days or nights, especially if you live in tropical countries. (I&#39;m from PH btw) It has a faint smell of green tea but that&#39;s fine with ne bc it is just subtle. I love that it is fragrance-free because of my sensitive skin (This is my personal preference only!)  Although it has Salix Alba Extract (more subtle type of BHA), it isn&#39;t stripping on the face, rather, gives a refreshed and hydrated feel. I love that it has an hyaluronic bc my skin just love it so much! I&#39;m also using the IsNtree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream as my moisturizer. This is such a super duo for me!

I also tend to get new pimples every time that I&#39;m around my period but this definitely helped in avoiding the stubborn acne. 

🎀 Rate: 9&#47;10!

#pickyreview #gopicky #greenteafreshtoner @go.picky @isntree

Great product aside from the fact that it quite hurt my wallet lol.

Didn&#39;t make me oily the whole night!! I&#39;ll wake up with no oily face especially my T-zone.

Though, I did grew some little small pimples with pus on some mornings which is I think because my skin still needs to be accustomed to it.

COMMONLABS Vitamin E Calming Ampoule
Volume: 50mL

🍃 Product Claims: Soothing ampoule that helps with inflammation, calms and soothes the skin whilst also protecting it.
Recommended for inflamed, troubled oily skin
Paraben-free, Alcohol-free and no animal testing

Key Ingredients:
🏅 Gesolza - lessens sebum production
🏅 Tea Tree Leaf Extract - Helps with dealing with acne and breakouts
🏅Vitamin E - Protects the skin
🏅 Madecassoside - Calms and soothes the skin

💧Consistency: watery, viscous ampoule. (I like products that are in tube and dropper packaging because it is way more convenient)

As I have said in my past reviews, I experience redness on one side of my face every now and then (especially if it is very hot which is almost always 🥵), I tried using this when it happened. I'm quite surprised that it is somewhat cooling on the skin and helped calming down the redness on my skin. It is very light on the skin and also absorbs easily when spread on the skin. It did help with lessening my oiliness when I woke up the next morning. 
I love that the Tea Tree Leaf Extract is has a high percentage, actually the first one in the ingredient list. Although, be careful if you are allergic to the ingredient (better safe than regret) and if you don't like tea tree scent. I think that the smell resembles kind of like the eucalyptus oil (is it just me?) Other than that I like the product.

🎀 Rate: 7/10 for now. Will edit rating once I notice any difference (Please note that skincare products will not work "overnight" so be patient. You would need at least 8-12 weeks before you see a difference)

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