I feel like there are many products that are so popular at the moment that just don’t work for everyone. So I would like to know if there is anything you have bought into and tried that you would NOT use again.

For me I was prescribed Differin 0.1% adapalene which is a retinol people love. It broke me out so much more, made my skin sensitive and painful, damaged the barrier and after coming off it my face cleared up and got much better.

Products you wouldn’t repurchase

Heyy. There are many products on the market which have very mixed reviews from each person, and this makes me slightly scared to try them. 
 
For me it’s The Ordinary AHA BHA peeling solution as I’ve heard so many good/bad reactions from it. So what is a product you are thinking about using but aren’t too sure yet? And if anyone has used them please share your experiance. 😅

Products you are hesitant to use

I have nothing bad to say about this product apart from it takes a while to work which is standard for arbutin.

✅ brightens acne mark
✅brightens the face generally 
✅ hydrating 
✅ affordable 

This product is amazinggg for brightening the skin, especially dark marks left from acne. It’s also super moisturising as it contains hyaluronic acid, doesn’t feel sticky after apply and absorbs really well.

Some people may not like the gel like consistency however for my skintype I love it.

✅ hydrating and lightweight
✅ super soothing
✅ great under makeup
✅ fab ingrediant list 

first started using the product when I got breakouts on my face and it has been great to me since. Its a nice lightweight gel cream like consistency which is super moisturising and absorbs really well. Really great for my dry skin and has lots of great ingredients.

It is on the pricey side but for what it does I recommend the investment

✅ unclogs pores 
✅ helps with breakouts
✅ minimises acne scarring
✅ not irritating or drying
✅ no sticky feeling or harsh smell

When I first saw the hype around this product I did not really believe it as I’ve used BHA in the past and didn’t really benefit. However this is a game changer and works just like it says, from unclogging pores, minimising breakouts it is the holy grail product.

I got this to help with my acne and pigmentation but it did not do much for me. On contrary to what it says about not clogging pores, my skin felt ‘heavy’ and i didn’t like the feeling of it

✅ contains vit A and vit E 
✅ great for oily skin 
✅ absorbed quickly

Gives a nice glow, many benefits with the natural product, very low on the comedogenic scale, great for all skin types

❗️fragrance 

This product does contain fragrance but this does not affect me. It takes a while to get off when washing off - as oil and water do not mix - but as I double cleanse with another cleanser after I am happy everything is gone.

✅ doesn’t feel greasy
✅ doesn’t clog pores 
✅ nice watery texture 

A great oil cleanser that melts away makeup gently without the stripping feeling. Contains rice water which is known for its brightening effects as well as jojoba oil. Not heavy or greasy feeling almost water like consistency. Not expensive.

Maliaaa