5 Best Acne Ingredients & How to Use Them
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- New video finally up and it’s all about acne. By now we’re familiar with the different active ingredients in “Acne Treatments” but how we use them can make all the difference. First we need to have an understanding of the different types of acne before we can understand how to treat them. Some ingredients can be very effective on some types of acne and ineffective on others while potentially drying it out or irritating uneccesarily. Some help stop the breakout cycle while others are better for prevention and maintenance. I'm sharing with you the best ingredients for comedonal, inflammatory and hormonal acne available without prescription, what they do and how to best use them. Also, when OTC won't be enough and you need a Dermatologist to help you examine what's going on and further treatment. Ofcourse, I'm also sharing some of my favourite formulas at the moment. Hope you find this helpful, my skin squad!
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• Products Mentioned •
RETINOIDS
La Roche Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% shop-links.co/...
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 4% Benzoyl Peroxide shop-links.co/...
Replenix Acne Gel 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide shop-links.co/...
SULFUR
By Wishtrend Sulfur 3% Clean Gel * bit.ly/380RlWw
SALICYLIC ACID - BHA
Cerave Renewing SA Cleanser shop-links.co/...
Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser shop-links.co/...
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque tidd.ly/1e1f9783
Peace Out Acne Healing Dots shop-links.co/...
Paulas Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant shop-links.co/...
CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution shop-links.co/...
(Same as 2% BHA but more lightweight)
Geek & Gorgeous CHEER UP 6% Mandelic Acid + 1% BHA bit.ly/3fG3Utn
NIACINAMIDE
Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster shop-links.co/...
Medik8 Clarity Peptides 10% Niacinamide + Zinc PCA * bit.ly/3dwiTEy
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My skin type : Dehydrated, sensitive. You may have a very different experience with the products I review if you have a different skin type or preference.
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I wish this quality information was available when I was younger. You would have helped me have a much more positive view of my skin and being gentle with it.
Totally! I just had Jessica Simpson on Proactiv commercials 😂
Ha! I was not prepared for that flashback! JS was right at the beginning too.
In the next episode, can you focus completely on post acne scarring and stubborn acne spots and hyperpigmentation? Thank you so much x
Please
That would be a great video. What do you do once you get rid of the mountain on your face lol. Have you deal with the results of the wreckage.
Yes please! I've got scars that are taking months to heal - actually not sure the huge red area will ever disappear, it's been six months... would be really good to know what can help that
Your wish has been fulfilled
@@Biffaen what helped me most was cosrx whitehead power liquid (basically glycolic acid & niacinamide) & paulas choice aha gel. These work soooo well & never irritated my sensitive skin. Differin did help me some too, more w newer spots.. but I had one brown spot on my cheek finally going away after 3 mo of using these products
If you’re suffering from body acne, I’ve had back and chest acne for years and panoxyl max strength BP cleanser and TO glycolic acid toner has treated my acne. I also wash my sheets, regularly, do not rewear clothes and don’t use fragrances in the laundry or perfume. This has all maintained preventing acne.
mandelic acid and azelaic acid are so underrated for their anti bacterial properties
Yes, and mandelic acid has been used in Taiwan skincare for decades before things finally caught on in the west! Late but glad it's happening.
Yes! Would love to see a video on azelaic acid.
The best and most comprehensive video I believe I’ve *ever* seen on acne and acne treatments Renée 👏
I have the best and clearest looking skin of my life (in my late 30s) thanks to being a follower of yours for a number of years and following many of your product recs. Wishing I’d found you sooner but I am so grateful that you’re willing to share your knowledge! 🙏🙏🙏
Wow thank you so much. This really means the world to me. 💛
Gothamista: you ROCK! I’ve learned SO much from you 🙌 thank you so much!
Gothamista hey I just want to say me too!! I'm 32 and finally have clear skin thanks to you. I got your box of wishes around Christmas time and I loved it!
Love that I’m starting to see Geek and Gorgeous get some recognition! Their serums are such an amazing value
Oh my gosh, so happy to see you mention Geek & Gorgeous - it's such an amazing brand, I adore both the Cheer Up and the Calm Down exfoliants! If you haven't yet, you HAVE to also try their B-Bomb serum, I find it far superior to the The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide serum!
She said in the video she’s not a fan of niacinamide+zinc combos cuz they tend to be drying. B Bomb has a lovely texture but it is too strong for me. I really like their retinal serum tho
@@PenguinDownload I dilute B-Bomb with a hydrating serum (3 drops usually) and it works very well for me, though to be fair I do have combo skin with little dryness issues. Niacinamide higher than 5% should be diluted from what I have read about it, as it can be too sensitising otherwise.
Ulrike Scherer might try that with their HA Light, thanks for the tip!
I'm so happy to hear you mention Geek & Gorgeous 😊 It's a Hungarian brand and I love it 💓 🇭🇺
I love it too!!
if only this video existed when i was 16
Hey you! 💛💛💛
please make more videos about acne, they’re extremely helpful. I wish I could like this video a million times 💞
Thank you SO much!! 💛
Gothamista 🥺
I was literally about to give up and just accept that I'll have acne forever. It's as if this video answered my prayers 😅. Thank you, Renee!
I hope it helps Issy for your less serious acne issues!
In Europe, Vichy makes a 10% sulfur acne spot treatment with glycolic acid & niacinamide
Yeah the Normaderm S.O.S. Sulphur paste. One of the rare fragrance free spot treatments in french pharma!
Thank you for this tip! Also very surprising to see a Vichy product without fragrance.
Thank you!
Thank you for the reference!
I avoided BP for ages, trying to go more gentle with niacinamide, BHA and Azelaic acid. Finally gave up and gave it a try at 2.5% and my skin is consistently clearer than it has been in ages. Adult, hormonal inflammatory acne. If you’ve tried many other things without success, give it a go. RIP your towels, though.
could I ask which bp you used thank you
@@niamhbyrne4036 benzac
I was just starting to research the indie brand Geek and Gorgeous, i was really wondering if they're trustworthy. You're a godsend!!!
I thought I was a skin nerd but I had no idea sulfur treats closed comedones 🤯 aka my nemesis. I just started differin to treat it but will pick up a sulfur product to ease some purging. Thanks for the informative videos as always!
Yes it works so well on my comedones, they dry up and satisfyingly fall off! I used to put sulfur on my cystic acne and that was all kinds of wrong and irritating.
Oh yeah! Geek&Gorgeous! Love it!
this is coming at the perfect time for me.. im 25 and never had persistent acne before, just occasional zits and small breakouts that would clear within a couple days. until three months ago when i broke out in three places and it hasnt gone away or improved since :D such a fun development on top of quarantine..... ive been pretty at a loss about what to do bc ive never used a product for acne treatment or prevention before and really have no idea where to start or what to do. ive never even seen my face do the things its currently doing right now... really thought i wouldnt have to worry about persistent acne after i turned 20 lol
I'm 37 and have struggled with acne off and on since my teens... If you don't wear SPF regularly, I highly recommend you start! That way the scars and discoloration from acne breakouts will be as minimal as possible.
I hope your skin clears up soon - and if it doesn't just know that you are beautiful regardless 💜
Adapalene is just absolutely magical, the only thing that has really cleared out my skin and stopped recurring breakouts.
Some thing here. It literally saved me.
absolutely. tret (what I use) completely stopped the monthly cycle of terror on my chin!
for how long should I been use it, can I stop use it when my skin is clear?
@@jocejonesworld acne may occur back if you stop it. Adapalene is an acne controller. There is not long term damage if you keep using it. My acne is completely gone now and i can't be happier. Just give it some time.
@@gurtsova thank you so much!
I've had annoying closed comedones all my life. I just recently started using 10% benzoyl peroxide in tiny amounts as a spot treatment. It just makes them pop right out and heal without scars! Changed my life.
haha I get that same satisfaction using sulfur as well - the blemishes just flake right off!
My special needs daughter has sensitive skin and is breaking out in tiny, closed comodones. So I use Paula’s Choice 2% BHA and The Ordinary’s Niacinamide. It works fast and beautifully. I, on the other hand, have thick skin that just won’t respond to the majority of things. So I use medical grade Truth Treatments 5% retinol and their Omega 6 balm to help keep things calm. And that works beautifully and fast for me. I also have the highest concentrations of PC for BHA, AHA, and other exfoliants, and they work, but the 5% retinol works better.
Wow thanks for sharing Jessica!
I am a huge fan of Niacinamide as well - it just helps with everything!
I had clear glowy skin until about 30. I’m 38 now & only within the past year realized I don’t have dry skin- I’ve been over treating or rubbing my skin & drying it out. I also don’t really have “acne”. I have closed comedones on my chin & jawline that I end up picking at. I’ve tried to stop, but when I don’t help them out, they stay there forever! Usually don’t get red but sometimes I do.
Mine is around ovulation & around menustration. Best thing I’ve done is stop eating dairy & sugar (I have cheese sometimes now & some sugar just not enough to feel the sugar rush- I was also diagnosed w insulin resistance & have apparently had it my whole life..) Taking omega supplements & probiotics really did help my skin SOOO much.
I had already seen improvement using differin, panoxyl wash as a face mask during shower & aha’s. But the supplements & diet really took it to the next level.
Thanks 🙏 all the people with acne skin will benefit a lot from watching your videos
Happy to see u again n again ❤️
The Paula's Choice anti- redness extra strength exfoliating solution CLEARED my skin. And thats pretty amazing considering I had severe cystic acne😲
I neeeeed an in depth video on wrinkles; prevention, treatment, foods, supplements, tips/tricks, gadgets, etc. Iḿ not ready for wrinkles!!!
Surprised no mention of azelaic acid! Loving Dr.Sam's new Brightly serum :)
Hi love! I don't usually talk about something until I've had enough time to try it out - but so far so good! Glad to hear you're loving it though. I also believe azaleic is even better post acne!
It's even good for maintenance once your skin is cleared.
Stunning as alway
Always such a sweetheart!
I just bought that CeraVe BP Cleanser last week for the first time because Target was sold out of the SA and Hydrating cleansers. So far so good, and I’m happy to see it featured here!
I'm so impressed with it. BP cleansers in the past have been brutal on my skin, this is about as gentle as my regular cleansers! Keep me posted how you get on!
I love retinoids. I just began my adapalene journey with La Roche Posay after finishing my Avené retinaldehyde. I’m retinizing atm, but can see clearer more even skin coming through. Always have loved your tips Renee. Tysm ❤️
how long have you been using adapalene?
How was the Avene retinaldehyde cream??
Interested also to know about retinaldehyde compared to adapalene.
aw thank you for sharing Faiz! Love hearing about your journey - pls keep me posted! just keep being gentle on your precious retinizing skin!
Do you use it on your entire face or just as spot treatment and how many times a week? I just got Adapalene yesterday so I am very curious. thank you :)
Much needed info at a pertinent time. Helping my teenage look after her breakouts which is progressively getting worse. Will definitely try before considering accutane
going through similar things and ive found that looking into gut health & trying not to overcleanse/disrupt skin too much could possibly be helpful!
Elise ^^^ totally take care of gut health (probiotics, diet, exercise!) protect the skin barrier (don’t over cleanse, don’t use scrubs rather try chemical defoliants they are more gentle) and LASTLY if she has a healthy lifestyle a good skincare routine and nothing seems to help or get better then you can consider accutane I would not recommend it unless you know it’s a case where it’s completely necessary, my dermatologist put me on accutane at 15 without trying much before, I believe it was a rushed decision that brought me health consequences a couple years later...
Watch skincare by hyram it would give you a simplistic yet effective view on skincare and he also recommends affordable options!..
Oh my gosh this clarified things for me so much! Ive been experiencing hormonal acne and cera ves sa cleanser and benzoyle cleanser wasnt helping imensely in that regard. Acne has been consistently popping up just in the jaw area. Defintely will be including adapalene in my routine. Very glad to hear you can use it with the benzoyle cleanser as well. Thank you thank you so much!!!
Thanks Renée, I almost didn't get this! UA-cam didn't send out a notification. Please make a video reviewing the Geek and Gorgeous products you like and maybe products from other lesser-known brands.
How rude of YT!!
Gothamista 😂 I know right!
First of all thank you very much for your generous sharing of your knowledge and experience. I so enjoy the calmth you are speaking with. Makes it so much easier to take it in. I am exploring skincare treatment for my 15yr old daughter. Mixed skin, t-zone persistent blackheads. Zits and painful red spots. I prefer organic and cruel free products. The team from The Ordinary told me their products are not suitable for teens. This messed up my plan :-) I would be grateful if you could share your thoughts on this and recommendations. I live in Spain so many of the products you mention are unfortunetly not available here. I can order from DECIEM UK. Thank you again, enjoying your channel.
Can you make a video on best sunscreens for acne prone and sensitive skin? I’m finding it difficult to find a sunscreen that won’t break me out
great review... it would have been great if u could show some pictures of the type of acne ur talking about just so it could make it easier for everyone to understand the various types of acne..
I get so anxious about my blackheads and whiteheads mostly because I feel like nothing really works for them, I use 2% BHA from Paulas Choice, 5% mandelic acid (by wishtrend) , 10% niacynaminde + zinc (the ordinary) on regular basic, but I still get so much new blackheads all around my forehead and chin, my nose is just dotted to the extent that I just accepted it and stopped believing that anything will help!
Also the La roche posey SA cleanser is really good. I use it and I have combo/acne prone skin and is very effective
Immediately checking to see if there’s any Naturium products in the video 👀
lol
XD That's exactly what I'm doing
Haha the two people not on the naturium PR list: Renee and Dr Dray 🤣
Fuck Susan Yara.
Ha! Truth be told, they sent their products in Feb but I wasn't impressed. Didn't find the formulas special or any better than the brands they are trying to copy so never spoke about them.They struck me as more marketing than anything else...
Gothamista thank you SO much for your pure honesty, limitless integrity, and being above all the noise and drama and influencer cash grabs!!! You and your channel are truly so special and are in a league of your and their own 💗
Another great video that us right on time!
I broke out like crazy from masks...even considered going on an antibiotic treatment - then I got this notification 😃😄😁
Geek&Gorgeous products are amazing! Thank you for the review! 🙏
Love your content! You don’t post super often but every video’s so on point and always a breath of fresh air.
Informative, interesting yet drama-free!
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You should considering recording yourself reading ingredient labels as a soothing soundtrack! 😉 thank you for all the work and hours you put in to providing us with solid content. I’m a huge fan!
So glad your back...you explain skin care and skin care products that we can understand
Thanks
I missed you so much, Renne!! 💖😩 Thank you for saving my skin again!! I have a hard time being gentle with my skin and I always aggravate my skin even further! But I’m conscious of it and I’m doing my best to be kinder to it!
Thanks Renee for your efforts...Your voice just refreshes my mood
How about a video on affordable Kbeauty serums...I am curious to know your thoughts on purito galactomyces serum
Hi Alice! I'll get on that!
Wow Renee! I literally just requested a video like this in your body care comments. I was never notified of this video and now its in my feed! Thank you😘
Regarding hormonal acne, I've always wondered why it affects that specific part of the face? What is it about the skin in that area of the face that is susceptible to breakouts due to hormonal fluctuations?
I don't know why hormonal acne usually comes up on chin/lower parts of the face and neck, but maybe you can find out more if you look up chinese face and body mapping. There's no real evidence, but i like the idea that by just looking at the outside of your body you could tell what isn't working at it's best inside.
chin represents female organs and hormones
@@zileasmane that's interesting, thanks!
I believe there are also more sebaceous glands on the chin (and forehead) than anywhere else on the face!
@@gothamista thank you!! I'm dealing with it now and not sure why, especially since I'm on the pill to stop my period (so my hormones should be fairly well regulated).
Hi thank you
I thought there was an update to oily acne prone skin care , it really helped a lot
Thank you so much
Could you tell me in which order should I apply these products? It would mean a lot to me.
Can you please do a video for laugh lines
What products to use
This video was so great and informative! So great to see you ❤️
Thank you for taking the time to make such a well researched video!
And thank YOU for watching love!
You are back! I have missed your helpful skincare suggestions.
i love TO salycylic mask, its good for my dry skin that sometimes gets spots.
Can you please do a video about treating body and back acne? it would be very helpful
Love this video!! Kojic acid has also become one of my treatments 👍🏻
For those curious about Wishtrend's sulfur treatment, here's my experience:
Rather than helping to heal / lessen the appearance of my pimples, this product would aggravate my pimple further. The spots that I treated would look angrier; redder with a larger white part than before I had put the product on, making the pimple seem larger. I've tried it a few more times to see if It was just a one time thing but it kept happening every time. Maybe the product just isn't compatible with my skin but I've never had another product do this to me.
If you still want to try it, go ahead! It might work for you :)
Justtt came to your page yesterday evening and tried to telepathically get you to post a video! 😂. We missed you!
Please consider videos about Alpha Arbuting and tackling melasma & PIH 🙏
It worked! I suddenly got the urge to post a video and now I know why! 💛😘
Love your informative videos❤😍I wish I could get all of these in europe:(.quite hard to get those
I’ve been lucky with CosRx AHA/BHA Clarifying treatment toner and Pyunkang Yul Nutrition cream. Idk whats in the cream but it’s helping. My breakouts and scars a lot, and I like it because it’s gentle on my sensitive skin. i also wash with CerVe Foaming facial but I’m going to try the BP one you mentioned, I think I need the extra oomph. I’m all over budget friendly and still effective products. 😉
I don't know if the science provet it yet but the acne I had happened Everytime Iam in some bad energy place ,so I believe in the energy of places.
GOAT - always informative and credible .
thank you for this QUALITY content.
Your skin is beautiful. I love skincare.
my favorite person on youtube!
aww thank you, Renae!!! 🤗
Need this video rn
Thank you so much for this. It’s my first time to get acne and i’m already in my late 20s so I am so confused. Gotta admit I had a hard stop from my usual skincare due to the pandemic changing my schedules and routines. However, my acne is still getting worse so I’d like to know which ingredients I should look for in skincare as a I change my routine.
I'm curious why you linked the Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide instead of the 20% solution. I have been using the 10% and was thinking of purchasing the 20% this time. Thanks for your videos!
Very interesting, informative and clear video!!! 👏👏👏
US OILY SKIN BABES HAVE JUST BEEN BLESSED! ty Renee!! 🌟
Urban skin rx has great bha cleansers that are award winning! It is important to bring up black owned companies!
I love your videos. Thanks for sharing you experience and knowledge ❤️
the best retinoid that I have ever used is A313 if. They sell it in France. It’s a amazing.
I ALSO have been pronouncing Cerave the same my whole life even though I found out at some point it wasn't the correct pronunciation ...
Thank you for your video. Do you think I can use them for my daughter? She is 13.
THAT is
So useful ! Thank you so much! 💞🥰
Today day 2 of acne foaming cleanser hope it works
Its been few weeks, missed you and your videos Ms. Reneé ♥️ Sending love from Philippines!
Could you please advise of the best eye cream in your opinion? I really trust your advise thanks in advance! 🥰
Woow 😄 your skin looks fantastic! Shine and GLOW
I was thinking of you and voila this pops in good to see you
Oooh! Isntree BHA toner is sooooo good too. 🤩
Great to see you again 😘 very useful information like always 😘
Hi Rene...thank you so much for all this amazing information, so easy to follow.
I was wondering if the Replenix Acne gel stains fabric(clothes/sheets...)
Than you
Thank you for this super helpful video!!
Video very well made. Thanks for the information about the mandelic acid as a possible alternative to azelaic 😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This came up just in time during my midlife crisis LOL. My skin started acting up again and it got worse and nothing was working. Thank you for the recommendations! Great video as always :)
Thanks Renée, this was super helpful. The last 3 months my skin congestion has increased with more open and closed comedones than usual, it’s normally manageable as I do use a retinoid at night a few times a week, alternate niacinamide & vitamin C in the AM and chemical exfoliation twice a week in my skincare practice. I picked up the Inkey List BHA serum a few months ago and use it once a week. I haven’t been sure if it’s safe or effective to use more often. I do use a BHA cleanser (CosRx Good Morning Low PH cleanser) daily. Should I use the BHA serum more often? x
this was so hepful thank you!!
It was so helpful, thank you Rene.
Always so knowledgeable. I wish I had this/you when I was younger. 😭😭
Hope there will be a sequel video on post-acne scarring soon (on textural scars). I loved your PIE/PIH video!
Excellent video once again!!!!
Sulfur wise the best one I’ve tried is the EradiKate spot treatment from Kate Somerville
I've sun pigmentation, please make a video about pigmentation.
Oh I wish you would do the same Video for Rosacea 😊😅🙏🏼
Hi Renee! I started using La Roche Posay Adapalene and Paula’s Choice BHA (I’m alternating them). I’m having trouble finding the right moisturizer (AM and PM). What do you recommend?
so thorough! amazing
Any advice on adding sulfur into the routine? I have literally the oiliest skin of anyone I’ve ever met and HUGE pores. The actives I already use are the Maelove glow maker serum in the AM and alternate the Paula’s Choice BHA and Ordinary niacinamide in the PM.
Good day! I am from the Philippines and I found this video of yours that might be a big help to my acne problem. I just wanted to know what routine should I follow if I will be able to have all of the products that you have discussed? Or if you'll going to recommend only 2 actives that can help me in my problem, what are those among the discussed products?
Thank you.