I just wanted to give you all a friendly reminder to stop using retinol and other actives a week before waxing. I was not aware of this rule and only stopped my retinol serum 3 days before and my skin ripped off. Please be careful and do your research before doing any skincare/cosmetic/medical procedures. 


Also if anyone has any suggestions on products that help prevent scarring I’d love to hear them! I’ve been using CeraVe healing ointment and Aquaphor so far.

PSA!!

Hi friends! 

I’m wondering if anyone uses any monthly (or bi monthly, quarterly) subscription boxes that are specifically for skincare. I canceled my Boxycharm and FabFitFun subs and am looking for one with that has strictly (or mostly) skincare. I’ve been looking into Beautyfix by Dermstore, but I can’t seem to find too many others like it out there to compare it to. Thanks!

Subscription Skincare Boxes

If you were on a desert island (or non desert depending on your climate preferences) and could only bring 4 skincare products + 1 sunscreen, what would they be? Mine would be:

1: Vanicream cleanser
2: Hada Labo Premium lotion toner
3: Vanicream lite lotion
4: Timeless Vitamin C


SPF: ??? I was using Purito centella and I have yet to find a new favorite

Desert Island Skincare

Hi! I’m 29 and am starting to notice some fine lines and wrinkles appearing. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good retinol or retinaldehyde? Or should I just go to my derm and get on Tretinoin right away? Thanks!

Retinol Recommendations

Favorite eyelash serums for growth? My eyelashes are so short and sparse. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Eyelash Serum

The bottle gets a little leaky under the cap.

I am so impressed by this serum. I had never used a Vitamin C serum before so I wasn’t sure what to expect but this has blown me away. I am a smoker so I have some fine lines and wrinkles. My “11” lines in particular were pretty deep. After using this everyday for a few months now my forehead “11” lines have been reduced drastically. I will absolutely be repurchasing this serum, it is definitely a Holy Grail product for me!

Honestly, nothing! I love this moisturizer.

This is the perfect ‘no frills’ moisturizer. I use this in my AM routine. It wears well under makeup and plays well with the rest of my skincare products. It has not scent and does not irritate my sensitive skin. It is a great hydrator.

The packaging is clear and the writing on the back of the mask is white which makes it really difficult to read.

I really love this mask. The mask itself fits my face better than most sheet masks I have tried. This product is soaked with serum, so much so that I can get an extra 2-3 applications out of it. The serum is cooling and soothing and unscented which I love. It did not irritate my skin or make me break out.

I don’t think there’s anything bad about this product however I wouldn’t necessarily consider this a “holy grail” for me. While the results are nice, they are not outstanding which is why I took off a star.

I received this ampoule from Picky and Cosrx and have been using it for a few weeks now. So far I am liking it. It makes my skin feel soft and appear dewy&#47;glowy. It has no scent and does not irritate my sensitive skin. It plays and layers nicely with my other skincare products. It absorbs into my skin without leaving me feeling too sticky. Also the packaging is super cute.

The mask is a bit ill-fitting around the nose and mouth area. Also, these are on the pricier side.

These masks are SO good! Maybe the best I have used. I have dry, senstive skin for reference. The serum in this mask is incredibly hydrating and leaves my skin feeling so soft and supple. The masks are soaked in serum, so much so that I’m able to get an extra 3-4 day’s worth of serum from the package. There is no scent and they do not cause me any irritation.

GlowyMeg