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For acne I would suggest azelaic acid (the ordinary, Paula's choice, naturium, revolution beauty), retinol (try no name brands from amazon!, the ordinary, the inkey list, Paula's choice, naturium) and niacinamide (the inkey list, the ordinary, naturium), bha (maybe willow bark extract instead; naturium, the inkey list).
Diet and fasting has been the only thing that has really helped kicked acne in the butt. Products like these do help but when you're acne prone like me it's really about diet and for me fasting as well.
@@eylulroses1254 yes most definitely! Fasting boost healing of your entire body. Everyone is different so if you're going to try do your research and start slow.
I’ve been using this product, it helped me like when I have an active breakout but not in unclogging my pores ( that’s my major problem) I don’t see like a LOT of difference then when a started using it ( since march) so I would probably not buying it again. A tip that I can give you with chemical exfoliants is that after you put in on your face wait 25-30 min and then put your moisturizer!
Start slow first. Use 3x a week in a month then next month, 4x a week and so on until your skin is used to the products. Your skin need some adjustments because bha is one of the strong chemicals and your skin is prone to irritation.
I'm in LOVE with this product! I've been using it for a while, morning and night every two days and the result is amazing There're no purgings, breakout, and the cleared my acnes pretty fast (no more than a week). The only drawback is that it's very expensive compared to other brand's salicylic acid. But yeah, it's good for my skin and I'll purchase it again Thanks for sharing your experience
@@goddess2142 hi actually its my first week in using paulas choice exfoliant liquid and retinol inkey list. What I did from this week I started In the first day with the retinol then the following day is the paulas choice exfoliant is it fine ? Thank you very much
@@ear0381 if this is your first time using a chemical exfoliant and a retinol, I recommend using the Paula's choice for 1 to 2 times a week and retinol for once a week. If there're no bad reactions, you can use it more often (like what you've described) Edit : I actually do this because my skin is not sensitive so I can use the exfoliant and retinol more often than the one who have a sensitive skin
I'm so happy you uploaded this! I went through the EXACT same thing girl - and wanted to make sure I didn't just stop whilst I was "purging", 12 weeks in it didn't get any better 😭🔫I bought the product from the Paula's choice site too so wasn't an issue with a fake product. I feel like the Paula's choice 2% made my skin more sensitised, created mad acne that wanted to destroy my life and wrecked my skin barrier sooooo I've been focused on just healing my skin pumping moisture and ceramides and amino acids back in - what helped me (so hopefully will help you) is: • Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser great for combination skin I have oily and dry landscapes so good for anyone really (so gentle and moisturizing, skin doesn't feel stripped but just clean and supple) with the niacinamide and hyaluronic so ✨✨ • Snail Ampoule - great anti-acne ingredients - snail mucin and centella asiatica, it's really started to clear my breakouts and calm the irritated inflamed skin that came with using the 2% 🙏🏽🐌 this is a gel too doesn't make me feel oily a little goes a long way I prefer this at night before my night cream / Pai rosehip oil as it does have a richness to it that I feel is better for night time • finally Dr Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Gel - this is just heaven sent - it's super light and I feel this has helped heal the inflamed skin /bubbled up bumps etc that were forming round the comedones - I put this before my spf so I'm pumping goodness in before my spf (if that makes sense) • Spf - La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Repairing Balm SPF 50 (side note tried all the Paula's choice spfs I wanted them all to work so much but they all burnt my face like they hated my soul and me personally for some weird reason soooo 😭🔫🔫) on the other hand La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume has started to help with hyperpigmentation caused from the 2% and is specifically formulated so that you don't get increased pigmentation to portions of the skin that has been compromised, and for acne prone skin so using that will hopefully help in not damaging your skin further With all that said make sure too you're reducing toxins going in your body - as much as I lurrrrve shoving a good pastry or pizza in my mouth we gotta cut the processed crap and the evil (but so goooood🤤😏) guy - processed SUGAR this fucks us up ladies, from time to time is all good but try and regulate - green tea is a saviour for detoxing - finally good food will not only help your skin but regulate our hormones as women we have to look after that so much 💪🏽💓 My skin is already going back to normal after doing the above 🥳 I hope this helps and feel better, rebuild your skin barrier and throw that 2% awayyyyy 🚮🗑️🥰 Also as much as you can buy a million
How long did it take to revive ur skin? I'm going through the same thing, im 5 weeks in and I might actually stop Paula's choice bha now because my skin is getting worse 🥺😣
@@kristinedizon8592 they say purging can be anything from 6-8 weeks plus everyone's skin is different right so, you know your skin, if u feel like week 8 it's just getting simply worse I would stop, it also depends on what other products you are using, and how you are using the 2% - how are u using it and what other products are u using?
@@pomegranateemporium i took a step back from all my products because ever since I started using PC bha liquid my skin has been extremely dry and sensitized which has never happened to me. I have oily skin but since PC I've been dehydrated/oily. So for the last 2 weeks, in the AM I use: krave matcha cleanser, cosrx propolis toner, krave great barrier relief, FAB ultra repair cream, purito centella SPF. At night, I use Farmacy green cleansing balm, B-LAB green tea foaming cleanser, cosrx propolis toner, krave great barrier relief, inkey list tranexamic acid (introduced it to my skin 2 nights ago), FAB ultra repair cream. Then I use PC bha liquid every 3rd day, sometimes 4 if I feel my skin has not fully recovered from the last application. My skin gets better around the 3rd or 4th day after using PC then gets worse again the morning after using it.
Hey girl!I don't know why I didn't see your comment pop out on my notification box. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR DETAILED SKINCARE ROUTINE AND TIPS!! I really appreciate it!
I’ve been using it for months and tbh I didn’t have active pimples when I started just a black head here and there. I’ve noticed that after using it frequently, my blackheads and whiteheads become actual pimples as they come to the surface. To slow down the purging, I just use it twice weekly. I’d take a break from it and use it less frequently to see how your skin reacts to it.
Thanks for sharing! I hope you're skin is better now 😊 I slowed it down to twice a week on the 2nd month but the result wasn't what I wanted. 😢 I'll go back to a gentle exfoliator soon.
@@LicaRica after I started using the inkeylist salycilic acid cleanser, I got purging on the same areas as yours.. I was so worried as I didn’t know about skin purging at that time..but I got to know that its a normal thing when using Salicylic acid..I was so relaxed and continued using it..after two months,all my acnes went away and now my skin rarely gets such pimples..if you are looking for a gentle cleanser,try using the inkey list salicylic acid cleanser..💜 it really works
This same thing happened to me!! I also have oily & acne prone skin, and thought this would help. It made my skin worse, and I’m now at the 10 week mark of using it. (Used it with SA cleanser, Niacinimide/zinc/vitamin E serum, and hyaluronic acid moisturizer). Thanks for uploading and making me feel less alone about my reaction to this! I’m replacing it with a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide spot treatment now.
I also stoped using it, it did broke me out too. I started using Cerave cleanser & moisturizer, The Ordinary AHA 30% BHA 2% & Niacinamide and The Inkeylist Retinol. This worked for me. I do not brake out anymore.
@@em7732 not yet, I have noticed a little more actually. the inflammation is almost gone tho, and I haven't used it every day as suggested so my results may be different for this reason. my skin is a lot more shiny, especially my nose.
@@em7732 another update!! idk if it's about hormones, I just finished my period, but my skin is G L O W I N G!! ofc I still have some pimples (and some blackheads on my chin, cause of the mask) but now my forehead is literally so soft and the bumps have almost dissappeared! I apply it with a cotton pad every night, hope the best for you!!
Did you try using the whole Paula’s choice line? Right now I’m using the cleanser, toner, exfoliate and sunscreen from them. My acne is like yours but it’s just on my cheeks and won’t leave 😩 hopefully this works. Thank you for sharing! Update: my skin did a 360. 😩😍 I’m in love with Paula’s Choice. That BHA is no joke. Cleared all my under the skin pimples I couldn’t get rid of.
Hi, not yet :( I find PC to be a bit expensive. perhaps take a break from exfoliating or from any strong ingredients. My skin got better ever since. :) Wishing your skin gets better sooonn!
I got the gel version, I also feel like it didn't do much. But, nowadays I only get hormonal acne and it didn't work for hormonal acne. What actually helped me these days are avene retrinal 0.1. It just covers everything I need in a bottle; control acne, anti-aging, reduces hyperpigmentation, small scars and wrinkles, also smooth my skin. But, the price is hefty.
Hey, thank you so much for putting your personal journey with PC 2% BHA. I am in my week 2 and the acnes are not stopping. I initially had a bumpy textured skin, but now the bumps are even more and everywhere. My skin is breaking out and honestly speaking, I want to believe that this is nothing but purging because seeing these acnes over my face is really heartbreaking.
Hey hi, stop using any exfoliant as of now, just use a mild cleanser, go for a hydrating toner , cosrx bha u can try for like once a week, do use snail mucin essence by cosrx and then their centella blemish cream, it does work and u can see improvement in like 2 weeks.
hi try these simple tricks: -do the 30-60 second rule: of gently massaging your cleanser on your face (give cleanser time to do its work lol!)..30-60 seconds..sing the abcs or something.. -followup with a toner DO NOT use a cotton pad; just simply use ur CLEAN hands -and most important followup with a good moisturizer/sun screen to lock in moisture and keep from getting dirt inside your pores. goodluck :)
I'm not an expert but I think aloe vera would be great! However I wouldn't use it as my only moisturizer bc when aloe vera dries it's like a gel mask, u might not be able to move ur face lol doesnt sound fun. Maybe either wash it off after a few mins and follow up with another moisturizer that can be absorbed in your skin to improve its elasticity
Thank you for your reviews, I really appreciate it! I also stopped using it after seeing the same results as you and my skin is finally getting better.. I won’t be using it until my skin is all healed and maybe get back to it gradually..
The reason it gave you all the bumps is because you were purging it helps to use it every other day and wear a spf 30 also don’t pop your pimples ever because it makes you get more pimples. I think purging can last a pretty time for certain people with deeper acne
It’s ok girl not all the products perform the same at everyone’s skin so I don’t think it’s good for you & start trying other products that might help you. And don’t forget that your acne might be hormonal acne espically most of them are around your chin..
What would you suggest Paula’s choice BHA exfoliant or Cosrx Aha/BHA clarifying toner!!! I saw we have same skin type and I myself is suffering from acnes so would love to know which one you will recommend! Am really confuse between this two! Thank you so much❤️
Hey girl! For some people salicylic acid is not working. You could go to a dermatologist to try other things or try over the counter products by yourself. For instance products with benzoyl peroxide or a retinol. An example would be differin. I know that it’s a over the counter product in many countries. Don’t give up on your skincare journey! You will find the right product for you. And make sure that the rest of your skincare routine is good for your skin as well. Not overly stripping etc. :)
@@LicaRica I agree with the above comment. For some people BHA works wonders and for others it doesn't work at all. And I second the use of adapalene, or benzoyl peroxide, or retinols and ofcourse under the guidance of a dermatologist. They might even go a completely different route and recommend Accutane if it's persistent cystic acne. Good luck! Thanks for your review
@@LicaRica also another thing about this product I don't use this more than 3× a week. Over exfoliation of the skin can cause the skin barrier to break down and in turn cause rebound acne. So I don't recommend anyone use this more than 2-3× a week.
Yeah this product literally ruined my skin and same as you I did so much research into how to use it, what not to mix it with. I used it for two months because I initially thought it was purging but my dermatologist was like no this is no bueno for your skin. I know it works wonders for some people and I think that’s amazing but I think there should be more warnings about the adverse reactions it can cause
Eveline 01 yeah that’s what I’ve been using! It definitely has a much better effect on my skin. I use sal acid spot treatment too but only on small areas
Have you tried zinc preparations? High dosis up to 40 mg a day can change a lot if you use it daily in combination with quercetin, egcg (which is in green tea), selenium and vitamin B3. But first I would consult a docotor and test the zinc level if considering this preparation.
Acnes in jawline are actually hormonal and i feel you because we're the same. You just have to change your diet and exercise. Apply fragrance free and gentle products to not cause further irritation. 😊
This is the time where I was in a healthy diet and was exercising regularly ❤️ I find that taking a break from actives really helped. Thank you for the tip 🙏✨
Didn’t work for me as well.Used it for 2mos. Then I switched to the ByWishtrend 5% mandelic acid . I use it every other night and Ive seen better results for 1month of using it :)
Hey! I had same on checks I tried goat milk soap + 3 drops of black seed oil In aloe. The quality of the product shoud be great or it does not work (I expérienced it) I highly reduced my acne However I discovered I have intestinal problem, I am trying to fix it to get completly rid of any pimple
Im not sure if they can affect the pore size, but PHA is gentle for sensitive skin way less harsh than other solutions. And Azelaic acid (usually a cream) seems a very good acne-fighting solution it's like a differn cream but with way less harshness and irritation.
I also started using bha serum 2 months ago i am still getting pimples which i never had before but now the amount of pimples reduced .... hopefully its working.... i am going through same phase ....
@@Ambition4 hiii there, I actually went back to the basic skincare routine for a month after trying the Paula's choice for 2 months. My skin was irritated by the new products introduced to my skin so I had to take a break 😢
@@LicaRica Oh nooo I'm sorry to hear that😭, actually I'm also thinking of buying paula's choice bc I'm struggling with closed comedones or what is usually called whiteheads, I know that salicylic acid help in getting rid of it that's why I wanna try it too, and I heard this product is good I just hope it cured my skin if I really ends up using or buying it😔
I think I have similar skin to yours. BHA doesn't work for me as well as surfer, Niacinamide, tea trea or benzoyl peroxide. I find that my skin gets use to the products after a month and it doesn't work anymore so, having to switch my skincare all the time. Ingredients that work for me are AHA's and Retinol.
Try by wishtrend mandalic acid 5% skin prep water, it’s very gentle, you can actually use it everyday. (But if you have sensitive skin, you should use it every other day, or every 2 days.)
@@LicaRica Or go vegan! My hormonal acne has gone all together and it was awful at one point. Limiting meat and dairy really changed my life and my skin 🥺🥺
@@LicaRica So get the prescription :) Hell, get tretinoin instead which has the added anti-aging benefits. I got mine prescribed a few days ago and I have barely any acnes on my face lol Btw, you can get differin without prescription on iherb
@@RoflJoker1994 yah I booked my appointment earlier to get prescribed. Everyone has been recommending me that 😅 & iherbs out of stock of the differin. Thank you tho 🙏💕
Hello, I also bought this product however I'm a bit skeptical about it because it smells like acetone(nail polish remover). My question is, does it is really smell like this? or this is totally fake? Appreciate your response. Thank you.
Gorgeous! Does the Paula’s Choice bha liquid (grey bottle) leave you with a greasy, tacky, or shiny residue? Or does it completely absorb into the skin? I have oily skin.
Yeah I notice the colour of the bottle too and it's too small I guess they only have one size? I purchase this product hope will work for me 🤞 I suggest you to use retinol product over the counter and always start with the cheaper one. And low percentage 😉
I’ve been using clindamycin mixed w zinc it helps get rid of bacteria causing the acne if I feel I’m getting a pimple I’ll put it on and it clears up the next day but I just started trying to use this for the scars and prevention
Oh my goodness! I am only like 3 minutes in, but I really don't think this is the product for you! I am so sorry you reacted so poorly to it! I struggle with this kind of acne also, my heart goes out to you!
This is the only toner/exfoliator that has made a break through on my very stubborn maskne! I only use it 2-3 times a week, at night. Then i moisturize after with a cerave pm lotion. Been using it for 4 months now, I cannot sing its praises enough! Sorry that you broke out 😔, maybe it's just not for you.
As what they alway say, hndi naman porket effective sa iba ay eeffect syo.. So let your skin rest and try other brands. Make sure to also build a routine. Try The Inkey List recipe builder my review rin si Hyram about it.
The reason why this didn't work for you is because you have a weak skin barrier. That's why your skin is sensitive. You're over doing it. You need to go back to the basics and use a non stripping cleanser and non comedogenic moisturizer. Then work your way up to introducing serums.
@@LicaRica It should help tremendously. Just remember to be patient and gentle with your skin. Cerave's facial cleansers and moisturizers worked really well for me when I had a weakened skin barrier. What products are you using?
If u never used that ingredient before use willow bark which is a lighter option of bha. Everything that is introduced to our skin needs to start slowly
Hi lica u use after cleansing ur face than just tap or what? After 2 month u use doesnt work? I want try cause ihave oily face n big pores and im confuse with many video i watch hihi tq
Estaba tan feliz porque pensé que había encontrado el Producto perfecto y ahora veo esto y ya no sé si comprarlo o no quede en las mismas que estaba antes :c
Looks like hormonal acne....your skin is probably too inflamed for any kind of exfoliant...if you don’t want to go the chemical route (accutane, spironolactone) there are ways to do it naturally....”Annie’s Forget Me Knots” has a great video on how she cleared her cystic acne without oral medication❤️
yea- doctor recommended me Accutane but i don't like the side effects. i searched her channel up and it was her acne journey was the first one to pop up-i'll check it out thank youuu! :)
What I do is pour about a teaspoon amount into my hand and then rub it all over my face and neck. It really does work, but I think you were too timid in the amount you used. BHA Is much better for sensitive skin. My skin is very sensitive, and I have rosacea. It has lessened that, too.
I love the corsx bha and aha formula. Right now i only use the aha formula because my skin is also sensitive and i only use it once a week. I dont try to overexfoliate as well
I don’t normally comment on UA-cam but I’ve been on a similar journey... I resorted to roaccutane but I now subscribe to Dr V Rattan who has a whole series on different products specifically for skin of colour id recommend watching some of her videos as something might work for you . She does recommend this product and says you can use it nightly if you follow up with a day spf so maybe 2 x weekly wasn’t enough for it to work .. I dunno
I started watching her because of your comment. Sorry I thought I replied to this already :( I guess I searched her up right away when I saw your comment. I really appreciate it ❤️❤️
Hi, i bought this for the first time and i was a little skeptic because i know its fragrance free but i never expected it to be like clearly no smell at all, and super runny consistency, its almost like water at all. I was just scared i got scammed by the reseller i bought it from? 😢 Or is it just a normal thing on it?
I actually read that this product does not work on acne prone skin! I would recommend using 2.5% or 5% benzoyl peroxide then work your way up. It may be a struggle in the beginning, but the 2 to 3rd month my acne started to clear! This product works good for hormonal acne.
Have used epiduo (adapalen 0.1% + benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) for 2-3 years now. It does wonders and i have zero pimples, maybe once a month if i am unlucky. I am just wondering if it has any cons? Since i dont have any acne anymore, should i stop using it?
Had the same problem! My solution was to switch between diff creams untill i found one that helped me. Today i use oil free gel cream (neutrogena gel cream or kiels oil free gel cream) and am playing on using hyaluronic acid to just give me skin even more hydration
@@nobodytoawezome7641 I would not use it if u said ur skin is clear right bc it may make u breakout like crazy in the beginning, but the 4th or 6th month NO MORE ACNE!!
From all the research I did, it really depends how sensitive your skin is. Mine is very sensitive so 1-2 days would be ideal but some ppl use it 3-5 days a week. Hope this helps! ☺️
Vitamin A acid cream from a dermatologist may work for you. It comes in two strengths. Use the kind prescribed by a doctor, not the over the counter stuff. This is only available with a prescription and it really works. Hormonal acne can also be helped by oral supplements including vitex, Milk thistle, and burdock root. A higher end product may work for you as well. I had very good experience with Vivier, Jurlique (best for sensitive skin), and Guinot.
I also have acne prone skin. Ever since i started using it I 've got so many and bad breakouts like I never had before. Maybe I should stop using it too ...
Hi! I think it might be fake because the bottle is not supposed to have this glossy finish.Maybe try to order it from a different store. But yeah I just found your video, but I hope your skin is doing better 😊💜
Im also experiencing mild hormonal acne at my jawline and upper lips and i think there is nothing i can do abt than just having a basic skincare with some by me yuja niacin to reduce imflammation and britten the hyper pigmentation due to scarring of the acne.
Hey Rica im sorry this happened to you, yeah this exfoliator is not right for your skin, i had a similar reaction to it, i realized that i was using 0.5% salycilic acid, it was better than 2% it was just too strong for my face, also research AHA and PHA they might be better for your sensitive skin, BHA penetrates deeper into the pores and that is why it might be irritating to you. Try researching other exfoliators, hyram suggested the kale-le-lu-yuAHA from krave that one is really good and gentle, yet affective and it has other calming ingredients in it. Or if not he did say Lactic acid from the ordinary the 5% is very gentle, and a lot of centella cream and toners to calm the irritation and imflammation.
Same is happening to me! And I bought it from the PC Website. Your acne literally looks like mine and I watched what I ate too. This Sucks. My skin is flipping out after going off birth control and its been 7 months. I've only tried PC bha for a week but its really breaking me out worse and i dont think its purging. Like deep painful cystic acne.
Omg! I tried Birth control before too but it made it worse. Look into using benzoyl peroxide. There are over the counter ones. And maybe take a break from actives. Hope your skin gets better soon ✨(I know how frustrating it is 😢)
Hola saludos Yo leo mucho sobre productos porque tengo el mismo problema.que tu Y aun pensaba usar ese producyto pero viendo que tengo piel manchada sensible y con acne no lo.usare Estou buscando una linea.que me funcione me puedes recomendar un jabon o una crema humectante que uses a diario un spf de 30 para el dia y exfoliante no te pregunto porque ya vi que ese no te funciono Tambien he probado pro active y eso es peor me quema la cara me.la irrita Ayuda please Gracias por.ese excelente video
Hi I also deal with the same problem as you to I have hormonal acne .. and I break out every week like randomly . and I just barely bought this product but still waiting on it . I hope it works but I also can’t guarantee . Thank you so much for this video .
@@LicaRica hi! I’ve been using this product for a month half now and I will say it kinda works because I do notice that I have less breakouts even if I still have small white heads from wearing mask and having oily skin . and some of my pores on my cheeks did become smaller . I do like this product since it haven’t make my face feel worse and it don’t sting my face .. as much since I have sensitive skin.
@@tiffanyvang9304 awww yeah I feel you on the maskne 🥺 I'm really glad it's working for youuu! Seems like my skin reacts to 'salicylic acid' especially the ones that has a strong one like Paula's choice . Wishing you good luck on your skincare journey 🤞🥰
i started using it a few days ago, and my skin is kinda dry.. i have combination skin. but around my nose and chin it’s itchy and dry. is that normal or is that irritation??
sorry to hear that. i experienced the same thing in the past. my skin was so dry that it was peeling/flaking. The moisturizer on this video might help you out. Play it from 5:17 - ua-cam.com/video/WXFeFBbTd4A/v-deo.html
Oh my gosh your skin looks just like mine when I was 22. I went vegan and gluten-free and it helped a LOT. I use raw manuka honey as a cleanser and double cleanse (taking the first cleanse off with a warm wet microfiber washcloth.
I started using this once a day and it did dry out my skin, I recommend using it once every 2 days and put it on and let the product do its work for 30 min before putting your moisturizer on.
this isn't an acne treatment, it's an exfoliant that should be used like a toner; if you wanna clear out your acne go see a dermatologist and they will prescribe the right stuff. this is just a complimentary product for your skin care to help fade scars and even out tone. do your research. i would recommend you trying the cream form of accutane, i'm on it and have no more acne other than the odd period break out. i use the bha exfoliant just to even out my skin tone and on top i put a moisturiser.
There's a cream form of Accutane? The derm I went to has recommended me the oral Accutane but I got really scared because my body is weak. But yah I'll ask him abt the cream. Thanks for sharing 🙏💕
My current face condition is just like you had in 8th week!!! It hurts and burns alot... I hope this product helps, all I want to do is scratch these Acnes
Thanks for your video, I was about to buy it but i have also sensitive skin, what worked for me so far is only mandelic acid by the ordinary, i already tried benton bha that also made me break out , so i think maybe bha is not for me
Omgg same here. I tried mandelic acid from the ordinary and it worked amazingly 💕 and yes my Dermatologist said to stay away from bha for now. Wishing you good luck on your skincare journey
Hey girl try the oxederm spray I buy it from eBay and spray on my face or body and rub it in. It has lactic glycolic acid and salicylic acid Worth a try.
I've been monitoring my health too because I was scared it might be pcos but luckily it's not. Do you mind if I ask how long did it take for your acne to go away with oral medication?
I’m going through the same thing as you 😩😩 I don’t get why it’s happening so much I don’t even know what to do I just use it once a week now or even once a every other week because I just can’t handle the purging it’s so much my hole skin has now messed up because of it 😣
Ohhh nooo :((( I hope your skin gets better soon. perhaps take a break from all strong or active ingredients for now. That's how my skin recovered from my Paula's choice breakout. Wishing you good luck on your skincare journey! 🙏
Watch Dr. Vanita Rattan she gives good advice on this. But it looks like hormonal acne I know I had this. But I think there are products that can help calm them and improve them like azaleic acids. And a lumie light. Good luck I know it feels crap.
Disclaimer, if you have those tiny dots on your face, such as fungal acne. SA is WAYYY BETTER. Benzoyl Peroxide dries out the skin helping the fungal acne to spread!
Oh my goddd i have been watching your journey using this paula choice bha. Im about buying this product thank for your video and now im gonna cancel my plan 😂 maybe your skin are not suitable with it. U should try somebymi snail truecica to calm your breakout and strengthen your skin barrier again. Wish u good luck and for me too😘
You are purging girl. It takes 2 to 3 month to get better. Salicylic acid makes your skin worse before it gets better. That's why I don't like salicylic acid at all you have to wait very long to see results and have to suffer with all that acne. I prefer benzoyl peroxide for preventing and killing the acne because it doesn't make you purge. And aha for texture and exfoliation. Try panoxyl face wash they have in two different concentration. Trust me your skin will get better and best thing it doesn't make you purge it works by drying out your acne ! ❤️💃
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For acne I would suggest azelaic acid (the ordinary, Paula's choice, naturium, revolution beauty), retinol (try no name brands from amazon!, the ordinary, the inkey list, Paula's choice, naturium) and niacinamide (the inkey list, the ordinary, naturium), bha (maybe willow bark extract instead; naturium, the inkey list).
I wanted to buy the azelaic acid but it's also not available in Canada. I'll do my research on your other suggestions. Thank you 🙏❤️
@@LicaRica Hi Lica, i'm in Canada too and I bought Differin from the Iherb site two weeks ago without any problems. 😊
@@Daytona__Meth aww. Hope it goes back on stock soon. Must really try that product thaaankk youu 💕
@@LicaRica You're welcome 💞
Diet and fasting has been the only thing that has really helped kicked acne in the butt. Products like these do help but when you're acne prone like me it's really about diet and for me fasting as well.
fasting helps with acne?
@@eylulroses1254 yes most definitely! Fasting boost healing of your entire body. Everyone is different so if you're going to try do your research and start slow.
Yes my unhealthy diet is part of the cause :(( Still trying to fix my diet. Thank youuu!!
Next week every muslim will undergo dryfasting during daytime for a month.
@@oneib4519 that's intermittent fasting.
I’ve been using this product, it helped me like when I have an active breakout but not in unclogging my pores ( that’s my major problem) I don’t see like a LOT of difference then when a started using it ( since march) so I would probably not buying it again. A tip that I can give you with chemical exfoliants is that after you put in on your face wait 25-30 min and then put your moisturizer!
Hope you find the right exfoliant for you (that would actually make a difference 🤞😊) Thanks for the tip! Appreciate it. 😍
Start slow first. Use 3x a week in a month then next month, 4x a week and so on until your skin is used to the products. Your skin need some adjustments because bha is one of the strong chemicals and your skin is prone to irritation.
I'm in LOVE with this product!
I've been using it for a while, morning and night every two days and the result is amazing
There're no purgings, breakout, and the cleared my acnes pretty fast (no more than a week). The only drawback is that it's very expensive compared to other brand's salicylic acid. But yeah, it's good for my skin and I'll purchase it again
Thanks for sharing your experience
yah it's a bit pricey but Im glad you found the right product for your skin :)
Can we use it by hands ? I have the liquid type
@@ear0381 you can, it actually better because the product doesn't absorb into your cotton
@@goddess2142 hi actually its my first week in using paulas choice exfoliant liquid and retinol inkey list. What I did from this week I started In the first day with the retinol then the following day is the paulas choice exfoliant is it fine ? Thank you very much
@@ear0381 if this is your first time using a chemical exfoliant and a retinol, I recommend using the Paula's choice for 1 to 2 times a week and retinol for once a week. If there're no bad reactions, you can use it more often (like what you've described)
Edit : I actually do this because my skin is not sensitive so I can use the exfoliant and retinol more often than the one who have a sensitive skin
I'm so happy you uploaded this! I went through the EXACT same thing girl - and wanted to make sure I didn't just stop whilst I was "purging", 12 weeks in it didn't get any better 😭🔫I bought the product from the Paula's choice site too so wasn't an issue with a fake product. I feel like the Paula's choice 2% made my skin more sensitised, created mad acne that wanted to destroy my life and wrecked my skin barrier sooooo I've been focused on just healing my skin pumping moisture and ceramides and amino acids back in - what helped me (so hopefully will help you) is:
• Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser great for combination skin I have oily and dry landscapes so good for anyone really (so gentle and moisturizing, skin doesn't feel stripped but just clean and supple) with the niacinamide and hyaluronic so ✨✨
• Snail Ampoule - great anti-acne ingredients - snail mucin and centella asiatica, it's really started to clear my breakouts and calm the irritated inflamed skin that came with using the 2% 🙏🏽🐌 this is a gel too doesn't make me feel oily a little goes a long way I prefer this at night before my night cream / Pai rosehip oil as it does have a richness to it that I feel is better for night time
• finally Dr Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Gel - this is just heaven sent - it's super light and I feel this has helped heal the inflamed skin /bubbled up bumps etc that were forming round the comedones - I put this before my spf so I'm pumping goodness in before my spf (if that makes sense)
• Spf - La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Repairing Balm SPF 50 (side note tried all the Paula's choice spfs I wanted them all to work so much but they all burnt my face like they hated my soul and me personally for some weird reason soooo 😭🔫🔫) on the other hand La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume has started to help with hyperpigmentation caused from the 2% and is specifically formulated so that you don't get increased pigmentation to portions of the skin that has been compromised, and for acne prone skin so using that will hopefully help in not damaging your skin further
With all that said make sure too you're reducing toxins going in your body - as much as I lurrrrve shoving a good pastry or pizza in my mouth we gotta cut the processed crap and the evil (but so goooood🤤😏) guy - processed SUGAR this fucks us up ladies, from time to time is all good but try and regulate - green tea is a saviour for detoxing - finally good food will not only help your skin but regulate our hormones as women we have to look after that so much 💪🏽💓
My skin is already going back to normal after doing the above 🥳
I hope this helps and feel better, rebuild your skin barrier and throw that 2% awayyyyy 🚮🗑️🥰
Also as much as you can buy a million
How long did it take to revive ur skin? I'm going through the same thing, im 5 weeks in and I might actually stop Paula's choice bha now because my skin is getting worse 🥺😣
@@kristinedizon8592 they say purging can be anything from 6-8 weeks plus everyone's skin is different right so, you know your skin, if u feel like week 8 it's just getting simply worse I would stop, it also depends on what other products you are using, and how you are using the 2% - how are u using it and what other products are u using?
@@pomegranateemporium i took a step back from all my products because ever since I started using PC bha liquid my skin has been extremely dry and sensitized which has never happened to me. I have oily skin but since PC I've been dehydrated/oily. So for the last 2 weeks, in the AM I use: krave matcha cleanser, cosrx propolis toner, krave great barrier relief, FAB ultra repair cream, purito centella SPF. At night, I use Farmacy green cleansing balm, B-LAB green tea foaming cleanser, cosrx propolis toner, krave great barrier relief, inkey list tranexamic acid (introduced it to my skin 2 nights ago), FAB ultra repair cream. Then I use PC bha liquid every 3rd day, sometimes 4 if I feel my skin has not fully recovered from the last application. My skin gets better around the 3rd or 4th day after using PC then gets worse again the morning after using it.
Hey girl!I don't know why I didn't see your comment pop out on my notification box. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR DETAILED SKINCARE ROUTINE AND TIPS!! I really appreciate it!
I’ve been using it for months and tbh I didn’t have active pimples when I started just a black head here and there. I’ve noticed that after using it frequently, my blackheads and whiteheads become actual pimples as they come to the surface. To slow down the purging, I just use it twice weekly. I’d take a break from it and use it less frequently to see how your skin reacts to it.
Thanks for sharing! I hope you're skin is better now 😊 I slowed it down to twice a week on the 2nd month but the result wasn't what I wanted. 😢 I'll go back to a gentle exfoliator soon.
How'd it go?
@@LicaRica after I started using the inkeylist salycilic acid cleanser, I got purging on the same areas as yours.. I was so worried as I didn’t know about skin purging at that time..but I got to know that its a normal thing when using Salicylic acid..I was so relaxed and continued using it..after two months,all my acnes went away and now my skin rarely gets such pimples..if you are looking for a gentle cleanser,try using the inkey list salicylic acid cleanser..💜 it really works
@@thaku7050 ya I think it uplifted all the old gunk and got in the new and improved skin!
This same thing happened to me!! I also have oily & acne prone skin, and thought this would help. It made my skin worse, and I’m now at the 10 week mark of using it. (Used it with SA cleanser, Niacinimide/zinc/vitamin E serum, and hyaluronic acid moisturizer).
Thanks for uploading and making me feel less alone about my reaction to this! I’m replacing it with a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide spot treatment now.
I feel your struggle 😣. Ive also used BP before. I hope it works for youuu! 🤞🤞💜
Hye. I read that this PC BHA not recommended to use together with niacinamide (TO) because of the pH.
heyy, you might be overexfoliating w the SA cleanser actually! its best to just use one exfoliating product at a time
idk if this is true but ive seen many dermatologists say this but using niacinimide and bha kind of messes up skin or somethig
I also stoped using it, it did broke me out too. I started using Cerave cleanser & moisturizer, The Ordinary AHA 30% BHA 2% & Niacinamide and The Inkeylist Retinol. This worked for me. I do not brake out anymore.
I'm at the second day using it..my little bumps are still here but when I tell you my skin is glowing, it really is.
hope your little bumps goes away soon *fingers crossed* im happy that your skin is glowing in using paula's choice :)
Good luck 👍🏽
any update about the little bumps?! have they gone away yet
@@em7732 not yet, I have noticed a little more actually. the inflammation is almost gone tho, and I haven't used it every day as suggested so my results may be different for this reason. my skin is a lot more shiny, especially my nose.
@@em7732 another update!! idk if it's about hormones, I just finished my period, but my skin is G L O W I N G!! ofc I still have some pimples (and some blackheads on my chin, cause of the mask) but now my forehead is literally so soft and the bumps have almost dissappeared! I apply it with a cotton pad every night, hope the best for you!!
Did you try using the whole Paula’s choice line? Right now I’m using the cleanser, toner, exfoliate and sunscreen from them. My acne is like yours but it’s just on my cheeks and won’t leave 😩 hopefully this works. Thank you for sharing!
Update: my skin did a 360. 😩😍 I’m in love with Paula’s Choice. That BHA is no joke. Cleared all my under the skin pimples I couldn’t get rid of.
Hi, not yet :( I find PC to be a bit expensive. perhaps take a break from exfoliating or from any strong ingredients. My skin got better ever since. :) Wishing your skin gets better sooonn!
Bha everyday?
How long did it take to stop the purging phase?
I got the gel version, I also feel like it didn't do much. But, nowadays I only get hormonal acne and it didn't work for hormonal acne. What actually helped me these days are avene retrinal 0.1. It just covers everything I need in a bottle; control acne, anti-aging, reduces hyperpigmentation, small scars and wrinkles, also smooth my skin. But, the price is hefty.
Glad to know that you find the right product for you! I'll also look into that product. Thanks for sharing ✨🙏
Because i have sensitive oily acne prone skin...for exfoliant i use by wishtrend mandelic acid 5%..i just 2 or 3 times a week...
I also tried mandelic acid and love it. I got the one from The Ordinary 😊
Is it good @megmeg
@@mauimaui8683 yas...i used it everyday when my hormone period acting up...its help to reduce my acne whitout strippin my face..
Hey, thank you so much for putting your personal journey with PC 2% BHA. I am in my week 2 and the acnes are not stopping. I initially had a bumpy textured skin, but now the bumps are even more and everywhere. My skin is breaking out and honestly speaking, I want to believe that this is nothing but purging because seeing these acnes over my face is really heartbreaking.
If you wear makeup, look for non comedogenic makeup, which is makeup that doesn’t clog the pores. That’s might help
Thank you 💕
Can anybody recommend non comedogenic foundation or bb cc ??
Hey hi, stop using any exfoliant as of now, just use a mild cleanser, go for a hydrating toner , cosrx bha u can try for like once a week, do use snail mucin essence by cosrx and then their centella blemish cream, it does work and u can see improvement in like 2 weeks.
I have been using the cosrx bha and snail mucin for 3 months now & it's the best 💯 I'll take a note of the other products u mentioned. Thank youuu 😊
@@LicaRica hey ya i saw your night time routine, its great ❤
Awww thankk youu 😍♥️ I appreciate jt 🙏
hi try these simple tricks:
-do the 30-60 second rule: of gently massaging your cleanser on your face (give cleanser time to do its work lol!)..30-60 seconds..sing the abcs or something..
-followup with a toner DO NOT use a cotton pad; just simply use ur CLEAN hands
-and most important followup with a good moisturizer/sun screen to lock in moisture and keep from getting dirt inside your pores.
goodluck :)
Thank youu! I will try your tips, especially the cleanser duration. I really appreciate it 😍😍
hi can i use the aloe vera gel as my moisturiser?
I'm not an expert but I think aloe vera would be great! However I wouldn't use it as my only moisturizer bc when aloe vera dries it's like a gel mask, u might not be able to move ur face lol doesnt sound fun. Maybe either wash it off after a few mins and follow up with another moisturizer that can be absorbed in your skin to improve its elasticity
Thank you for your reviews, I really appreciate it! I also stopped using it after seeing the same results as you and my skin is finally getting better.. I won’t be using it until my skin is all healed and maybe get back to it gradually..
Thanks so much!! 😍 I really hope it'll work for you in the future 🤞
The reason it gave you all the bumps is because you were purging it helps to use it every other day and wear a spf 30 also don’t pop your pimples ever because it makes you get more pimples. I think purging can last a pretty time for certain people with deeper acne
It’s ok girl not all the products perform the same at everyone’s skin so I don’t think it’s good for you & start trying other products that might help you.
And don’t forget that your acne might be hormonal acne espically most of them are around your chin..
thankk youuuu!
I have the same problem and I bought it Original from site Paulas Choice! Thanks for these video!
Hope we both find the right for our skin 🙏😊
Umm i think it works but i think the problem isnt a skin problem but a hormonal problem
@@hayaalfaris I'm really glad it works for you 😊 and yeah hormonal acne sucks :((
Heyy, this product is for closed comedones and fugnal acne, I think you should figure out what your real skin type is. Don’t use too much tho!
Hii! yah unfortunately it's really not for me :( but I'm currently trying a way gentler chemical exfoliant. Thanks for watching :)
@@LicaRica Hi, what is the chemical exfoliant that you are using now?
GOD BLESS.
No,,It's not for fungal acne. It is really bad for your skin If you have funga acne. ☹️☹️ Unfortunately I purchased one and now I get to know this!
@@tuba3288 so it's bad then?
What would you suggest Paula’s choice BHA exfoliant or Cosrx Aha/BHA clarifying toner!!! I saw we have same skin type and I myself is suffering from acnes so would love to know which one you will recommend! Am really confuse between this two! Thank you so much❤️
use it 2 times a week, and use a niacinimode after adding your moisturizer
Ooo.. Thanks for the tip! I'll keep that in mind. My new niacinamide video is up btw 😁 but I stopped using Paula's choice for now. 😬
Niacinamide cancles out bha unfortunately 😔
@@ThatOneGirl126 its fine using them on different days or one in morning and the other in evening
Hey girl! For some people salicylic acid is not working. You could go to a dermatologist to try other things or try over the counter products by yourself. For instance products with benzoyl peroxide or a retinol. An example would be differin. I know that it’s a over the counter product in many countries. Don’t give up on your skincare journey! You will find the right product for you. And make sure that the rest of your skincare routine is good for your skin as well. Not overly stripping etc. :)
Hii there!! Thank you so much for you acne tip 🥺❤️🙏
@@LicaRica I agree with the above comment. For some people BHA works wonders and for others it doesn't work at all. And I second the use of adapalene, or benzoyl peroxide, or retinols and ofcourse under the guidance of a dermatologist. They might even go a completely different route and recommend Accutane if it's persistent cystic acne. Good luck! Thanks for your review
@@LicaRica also another thing about this product I don't use this more than 3× a week. Over exfoliation of the skin can cause the skin barrier to break down and in turn cause rebound acne. So I don't recommend anyone use this more than 2-3× a week.
Yeah this product literally ruined my skin and same as you I did so much research into how to use it, what not to mix it with. I used it for two months because I initially thought it was purging but my dermatologist was like no this is no bueno for your skin. I know it works wonders for some people and I think that’s amazing but I think there should be more warnings about the adverse reactions it can cause
What skin type do you have
@@eveline0128 I have normal skin that can sometimes be oily
@@anniemcknight5314 Owh me too hahahaha, Maybe I go for bezolperoxide. Also bezolperoxide isn’t that expensive
Eveline 01 yeah that’s what I’ve been using! It definitely has a much better effect on my skin. I use sal acid spot treatment too but only on small areas
@@anniemcknight5314 yess I hope Will show good results!
Have you tried zinc preparations? High dosis up to 40 mg a day can change a lot if you use it daily in combination with quercetin, egcg (which is in green tea), selenium and vitamin B3. But first I would consult a docotor and test the zinc level if considering this preparation.
Acnes in jawline are actually hormonal and i feel you because we're the same. You just have to change your diet and exercise. Apply fragrance free and gentle products to not cause further irritation. 😊
This is the time where I was in a healthy diet and was exercising regularly ❤️ I find that taking a break from actives really helped. Thank you for the tip 🙏✨
Didn’t work for me as well.Used it for 2mos. Then I switched to the ByWishtrend 5% mandelic acid . I use it every other night and Ive seen better results for 1month of using it :)
Just purchased a mandelic acid as well but it's from The Ordinary. Glad it worked for you :)
Hey! I had same on checks I tried goat milk soap + 3 drops of black seed oil In aloe.
The quality of the product shoud be great or it does not work (I expérienced it)
I highly reduced my acne
However I discovered I have intestinal problem, I am trying to fix it to get completly rid of any pimple
im also in progress of seeking medical help with regards to my acne. hope we both get a clear skin soon :)
@@LicaRica Update : I have candida
Hope we have a clear skin
If you have sensitive skin then try PHA from the Inkey List or Azelaic Acid from The Ordinary.
I'll check it out. Thank youu💕
Im not sure if they can affect the pore size, but PHA is gentle for sensitive skin way less harsh than other solutions. And Azelaic acid (usually a cream) seems a very good acne-fighting solution it's like a differn cream but with way less harshness and irritation.
I also started using bha serum 2 months ago i am still getting pimples which i never had before but now the amount of pimples reduced .... hopefully its working.... i am going through same phase ....
I hope it's just a purging phase for you 🤞 wishing you good luck on your skincare journey 💕😊
Hii gurl, so I just saw this video and I'm wondering did the product work for you after 1 month now??
@@Ambition4 hiii there, I actually went back to the basic skincare routine for a month after trying the Paula's choice for 2 months. My skin was irritated by the new products introduced to my skin so I had to take a break 😢
@@LicaRica Oh nooo I'm sorry to hear that😭, actually I'm also thinking of buying paula's choice bc I'm struggling with closed comedones or what is usually called whiteheads, I know that salicylic acid help in getting rid of it that's why I wanna try it too, and I heard this product is good I just hope it cured my skin if I really ends up using or buying it😔
@@Ambition4 I've seen good reviews of Paula's choice so I'm really hoping it will work for you also. ❤️ Cheers to clear skin soon 🤞
the only one i could get was 30 dollars and it just made my acne worst as it was clearing up i was devastated😭. im just gonna stick to my old routine
If the product didn’t work for you you can contact Paula’s choice and then they will give you a refund!
Ooohhh I knooww how you feel :(
I think I have similar skin to yours. BHA doesn't work for me as well as surfer, Niacinamide, tea trea or benzoyl peroxide. I find that my skin gets use to the products after a month and it doesn't work anymore so, having to switch my skincare all the time. Ingredients that work for me are AHA's and Retinol.
What’s your skin type?
@@jonnyn565 It use to be really oily when I was younger ( before accuteine), but now it's only in summer combo in winter
Don't forget to use Adapalene Differin or Benzoyl peroxide or any topical to treat acne.
The only thing I haven't tried from your suggestions is differin. I'll check it out.Thank you! 🥰
Try by wishtrend mandalic acid 5% skin prep water, it’s very gentle, you can actually use it everyday. (But if you have sensitive skin, you should use it every other day, or every 2 days.)
It didn’t work for you because you have hormonal acne. unfortunately that means that only way you clear your skin is through an oral medication.
😢😢 Thanks for the tip 🙏😊
Yea, jaw line acne is the first sign of hormonal acne. Do not use anything without dermatologist suggested skin care and oral medication.
Yeah sadly with hormonal acne the solution is sometimes birth control but I’m a holy child so that can’t happen
My dermatologist put me on Spironolactone and I love it!
@@LicaRica Or go vegan! My hormonal acne has gone all together and it was awful at one point. Limiting meat and dairy really changed my life and my skin 🥺🥺
Hi. Did you ever try this again? Say just once a week and at night only and applying sunscreen during the day?
Kale lalu hyaha by krave beauty. Thank me later. It smoothen my skin and said good bye to stubborn acne
Been wanting to buy products from Krave beauty. I'll probably look into it again 🤞 thank youu ❤️
@@LicaRica do it gitl. Im using their cleanser and gbr as well. Id say gbr is my favorite combined with kale lalu. My skin is smooth like a baby butt
@@AroundtheworldwithPnR that's like my goal skin hehe the baby butt like skin lol thanks for your recommendation 😍
If your concern is acne/pimples, use differin adapalene. This is more for blackheads.
I was going to buy differin today but I just learned that I need a prescription to actually get one 😢 🇨🇦🇨🇦
@@LicaRica So get the prescription :) Hell, get tretinoin instead which has the added anti-aging benefits. I got mine prescribed a few days ago and I have barely any acnes on my face lol
Btw, you can get differin without prescription on iherb
@@RoflJoker1994 yah I booked my appointment earlier to get prescribed. Everyone has been recommending me that 😅 & iherbs out of stock of the differin. Thank you tho 🙏💕
@@LicaRica Book? Lol don't you just walk in? o.0
@@LicaRica Oh wow you're right it is out of stock. Wth? how's this possible lmao..... I blame Dr. Dray
Hello, I also bought this product however I'm a bit skeptical about it because it smells like acetone(nail polish remover). My question is, does it is really smell like this? or this is totally fake? Appreciate your response. Thank you.
Gorgeous! Does the Paula’s Choice bha liquid (grey bottle) leave you with a greasy, tacky, or shiny residue? Or does it completely absorb into the skin? I have oily skin.
Hi there! texture is a bit oily and needs a few minutes to get absorbed by my skin. hope this helps :)
Yeah I notice the colour of the bottle too and it's too small I guess they only have one size? I purchase this product hope will work for me 🤞 I suggest you to use retinol product over the counter and always start with the cheaper one. And low percentage 😉
I’ve been using clindamycin mixed w zinc it helps get rid of bacteria causing the acne if I feel I’m getting a pimple I’ll put it on and it clears up the next day but I just started trying to use this for the scars and prevention
Can i use cerave pm moisteriser after using Paulo's choice 2%?....which one is better for oily skin.. Paulas choise or some by mi 30day miracle toner?
Oh my goodness! I am only like 3 minutes in, but I really don't think this is the product for you! I am so sorry you reacted so poorly to it! I struggle with this kind of acne also, my heart goes out to you!
Aww. Thank youuu 😢🙏 I hope we both get a clear skin soon 🤞💕
This is the only toner/exfoliator that has made a break through on my very stubborn maskne! I only use it 2-3 times a week, at night. Then i moisturize after with a cerave pm lotion. Been using it for 4 months now, I cannot sing its praises enough! Sorry that you broke out 😔, maybe it's just not for you.
Glad it works for you 💕 yah, it's not meant to be lol 😅
As what they alway say, hndi naman porket effective sa iba ay eeffect syo.. So let your skin rest and try other brands. Make sure to also build a routine. Try The Inkey List recipe builder my review rin si Hyram about it.
💯💯Definitely! Thank you😊❤️
The reason why this didn't work for you is because you have a weak skin barrier. That's why your skin is sensitive. You're over doing it. You need to go back to the basics and use a non stripping cleanser and non comedogenic moisturizer. Then work your way up to introducing serums.
Yea im currently back to basic routine for 3 weeks now. hoping to get good results soon. thank you! :)
@@LicaRica It should help tremendously. Just remember to be patient and gentle with your skin. Cerave's facial cleansers and moisturizers worked really well for me when I had a weakened skin barrier. What products are you using?
Am using benzoyl peroxide gel, does benzoyl peroxide exfoliate, is necessary to use exfoliator along with benzoyl peroxide
If u never used that ingredient before use willow bark which is a lighter option of bha. Everything that is introduced to our skin needs to start slowly
Hi lica u use after cleansing ur face than just tap or what? After 2 month u use doesnt work? I want try cause ihave oily face n big pores and im confuse with many video i watch hihi tq
Hey why don’t you use hero cosmetics mighty patches for your acne?
I have been using the product for a few days and I have been getting more texture than usual, should I keep using it and wait for results ?
Estaba tan feliz porque pensé que había encontrado el Producto perfecto y ahora veo esto y ya no sé si comprarlo o no quede en las mismas que estaba antes :c
Looks like hormonal acne....your skin is probably too inflamed for any kind of exfoliant...if you don’t want to go the chemical route (accutane, spironolactone) there are ways to do it naturally....”Annie’s Forget Me Knots” has a great video on how she cleared her cystic acne without oral medication❤️
yea- doctor recommended me Accutane but i don't like the side effects. i searched her channel up and it was her acne journey was the first one to pop up-i'll check it out thank youuu! :)
have you tried paula’s choice daily pore refining toner the one with 2% bha? i think skin perfecting is too strong for your skin type
What I do is pour about a teaspoon amount into my hand and then rub it all over my face and neck. It really does work, but I think you were too timid in the amount you used. BHA Is much better for sensitive skin. My skin is very sensitive, and I have rosacea. It has lessened that, too.
Tbh everytime I use actives Im scared to use a lot of it 😬 but I'm really glad that worked for youu 😊💕
@@LicaRica it's actually more gentle to your skin than physical exfoliants. Anywhere from 1/2 to 1 teaspoon every night works for me. Good luck.
@@carolyn6016 thankk youuuu I will try that once I get back to it. 🤞🤞💕
I love the corsx bha and aha formula. Right now i only use the aha formula because my skin is also sensitive and i only use it once a week. I dont try to overexfoliate as well
Yah I love cosrx 😍. I stopped exfoliating for a while too. I'll get back to it once I have the right one for me 😊
We both have the same pimples on the same areas of our face :(
😢😢 Hope our skin clears up soon 💕
I don’t normally comment on UA-cam but I’ve been on a similar journey... I resorted to roaccutane but I now subscribe to Dr V Rattan who has a whole series on different products specifically for skin of colour id recommend watching some of her videos as something might work for you . She does recommend this product and says you can use it nightly if you follow up with a day spf so maybe 2 x weekly wasn’t enough for it to work .. I dunno
I started watching her because of your comment. Sorry I thought I replied to this already :( I guess I searched her up right away when I saw your comment. I really appreciate it ❤️❤️
Hi, i bought this for the first time and i was a little skeptic because i know its fragrance free but i never expected it to be like clearly no smell at all, and super runny consistency, its almost like water at all. I was just scared i got scammed by the reseller i bought it from? 😢 Or is it just a normal thing on it?
Only use it twice a week!!
@ 2:04 ❤️
Try to use Pixi glow tonic. I have a very sensitive skin as well but pixi is working with me.
Does anyone know if you can use this product on dry skin?
I actually read that this product does not work on acne prone skin! I would recommend using 2.5% or 5% benzoyl peroxide then work your way up. It may be a struggle in the beginning, but the 2 to 3rd month my acne started to clear! This product works good for hormonal acne.
Have used epiduo (adapalen 0.1% + benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) for 2-3 years now. It does wonders and i have zero pimples, maybe once a month if i am unlucky. I am just wondering if it has any cons? Since i dont have any acne anymore, should i stop using it?
Yah I've used BP before. The reason why I stopped using it is because it was v drying but I'll probably give it another chance soon. 🤞❤️
Had the same problem! My solution was to switch between diff creams untill i found one that helped me. Today i use oil free gel cream (neutrogena gel cream or kiels oil free gel cream) and am playing on using hyaluronic acid to just give me skin even more hydration
@@nobodytoawezome7641 I would not use it if u said ur skin is clear right bc it may make u breakout like crazy in the beginning, but the 4th or 6th month NO MORE ACNE!!
How to use it I m confused shld I leave it overnight or wash it off before sleeping
Hey. How often should we be using it? Like how many times a week for a good result?
From all the research I did, it really depends how sensitive your skin is. Mine is very sensitive so 1-2 days would be ideal but some ppl use it 3-5 days a week. Hope this helps! ☺️
@@LicaRica Great! Thx for the info!
Dr. Ceuracle's Tea Tree Essense and Vita Propolis - lifesavers for my adult acne!
Thank you!🙏 I'll check it out☺️
Vitamin A acid cream from a dermatologist may work for you. It comes in two strengths. Use the kind prescribed by a doctor, not the over the counter stuff. This is only available with a prescription and it really works. Hormonal acne can also be helped by oral supplements including vitex, Milk thistle, and burdock root. A higher end product may work for you as well. I had very good experience with Vivier, Jurlique (best for sensitive skin), and Guinot.
I also have acne prone skin. Ever since i started using it I 've got so many and bad breakouts like I never had before. Maybe I should stop using it too ...
Noooo 😢 Hope you find the right product for you 🤞❤️
With high salicylic acid it's fine
... common I need to use Little amount, with other high quality and powerful ingredients
Hi! I think it might be fake because the bottle is not supposed to have this glossy finish.Maybe try to order it from a different store. But yeah I just found your video, but I hope your skin is doing better 😊💜
Thankkkk youuu☺️☺️
Im also experiencing mild hormonal acne at my jawline and upper lips and i think there is nothing i can do abt than just having a basic skincare with some by me yuja niacin to reduce imflammation and britten the hyper pigmentation due to scarring of the acne.
Hey Rica im sorry this happened to you, yeah this exfoliator is not right for your skin, i had a similar reaction to it, i realized that i was using 0.5% salycilic acid, it was better than 2% it was just too strong for my face, also research AHA and PHA they might be better for your sensitive skin, BHA penetrates deeper into the pores and that is why it might be irritating to you.
Try researching other exfoliators, hyram suggested the kale-le-lu-yuAHA from krave that one is really good and gentle, yet affective and it has other calming ingredients in it. Or if not he did say Lactic acid from the ordinary the 5% is very gentle, and a lot of centella cream and toners to calm the irritation and imflammation.
I use La Roche-Posay, you should look it up. It helped me a lot! X
I checked out their products and I was gonna purchase the cleanser. Thanks for sharing 🙏💕
What products from La Roche-Posay? XD
I don’t know if you have epiduo gel but it’s a mixture of benzoyl peroxide and Adapalene
Same is happening to me! And I bought it from the PC Website. Your acne literally looks like mine and I watched what I ate too. This Sucks. My skin is flipping out after going off birth control and its been 7 months. I've only tried PC bha for a week but its really breaking me out worse and i dont think its purging. Like deep painful cystic acne.
Omg! I tried Birth control before too but it made it worse. Look into using benzoyl peroxide. There are over the counter ones. And maybe take a break from actives. Hope your skin gets better soon ✨(I know how frustrating it is 😢)
@@LicaRica thanks! 💕 You too. I should really try something with benzoyl peroxide after I take a break... I've subscribed to follow your journey!
@@shaleenaf.7095 yeah everyone has been recommending me differin (hope this helps 😊) & THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUBSCRIBING ❤️❤️❤️
What kind of skincare do you follow on days when you're not using actives?
Recently, I stopped using any serum. I just stick with 4 simple step (cleanser, eye serum, moisturizer then sunscreen - daytime)
Hola saludos
Yo leo mucho sobre productos porque tengo el mismo problema.que tu
Y aun pensaba usar ese producyto pero viendo que tengo piel manchada sensible y con acne no lo.usare
Estou buscando una linea.que me funcione me puedes recomendar un jabon o una crema humectante que uses a diario un spf de 30 para el dia y exfoliante no te pregunto porque ya vi que ese no te funciono
Tambien he probado pro active y eso es peor me quema la cara me.la irrita
Ayuda please
Gracias por.ese excelente video
I saw a drastic change in a week. Even stopped my oily fucken skin lol
I'm happy it worked for youuu 😊
Hi I also deal with the same problem as you to I have hormonal acne .. and I break out every week like randomly . and I just barely bought this product but still waiting on it . I hope it works but I also can’t guarantee . Thank you so much for this video .
Hiiii!! How did it go? Hoping it's working for youuu 🤞❤️
@@LicaRica hi! I’ve been using this product for a month half now and I will say it kinda works because I do notice that I have less breakouts even if I still have small white heads from wearing mask and having oily skin . and some of my pores on my cheeks did become smaller . I do like this product since it haven’t make my face feel worse and it don’t sting my face .. as much since I have sensitive skin.
@@tiffanyvang9304 awww yeah I feel you on the maskne 🥺 I'm really glad it's working for youuu! Seems like my skin reacts to 'salicylic acid' especially the ones that has a strong one like Paula's choice . Wishing you good luck on your skincare journey 🤞🥰
@@LicaRica you too thank you so much 😊
i started using it a few days ago, and my skin is kinda dry.. i have combination skin. but around my nose and chin it’s itchy and dry. is that normal or is that irritation??
sorry to hear that. i experienced the same thing in the past. my skin was so dry that it was peeling/flaking. The moisturizer on this video might help you out. Play it from 5:17 - ua-cam.com/video/WXFeFBbTd4A/v-deo.html
Oh my gosh your skin looks just like mine when I was 22. I went vegan and gluten-free and it helped a LOT. I use raw manuka honey as a cleanser and double cleanse (taking the first cleanse off with a warm wet microfiber washcloth.
I actually attempted to avoid gluten but failed :((. Still in the process of fixing my diet. Thank you so much for the tip!! 🥺🥰
You’re welcome!! I wish you the best of luck with your diet. I’m not perfect at mine but it’s a work in progress lol ❤️❤️
Wow amazing! I love Hyram too! Does this product dry out your skin? Thanks
I started using this once a day and it did dry out my skin, I recommend using it once every 2 days and put it on and let the product do its work for 30 min before putting your moisturizer on.
One thing I like about this product is that it didn't dry my skin out. 😊
this isn't an acne treatment, it's an exfoliant that should be used like a toner; if you wanna clear out your acne go see a dermatologist and they will prescribe the right stuff. this is just a complimentary product for your skin care to help fade scars and even out tone. do your research. i would recommend you trying the cream form of accutane, i'm on it and have no more acne other than the odd period break out. i use the bha exfoliant just to even out my skin tone and on top i put a moisturiser.
There's a cream form of Accutane? The derm I went to has recommended me the oral Accutane but I got really scared because my body is weak. But yah I'll ask him abt the cream. Thanks for sharing 🙏💕
@@LicaRica yeah it's called erylik
@@whatyasdid62 Omg! Is it available at CVS?
My current face condition is just like you had in 8th week!!! It hurts and burns alot... I hope this product helps, all I want to do is scratch these Acnes
2x a day with adapalene/benzoyl peroxide/differin and teranex soap at night. Please consult to your dermatologist
some say buying from amazon is a different experience, might be fake. I would say buy from Sephora or the main website. I just started using it
Thanks for your video, I was about to buy it but i have also sensitive skin, what worked for me so far is only mandelic acid by the ordinary, i already tried benton bha that also made me break out , so i think maybe bha is not for me
Omgg same here. I tried mandelic acid from the ordinary and it worked amazingly 💕 and yes my Dermatologist said to stay away from bha for now. Wishing you good luck on your skincare journey
Same!!! Benton has 0.5% BHA even that broke me out so I am sure this 2% is not for me.
Hey girl try the oxederm spray
I buy it from eBay and spray on my face or body and rub it in.
It has lactic glycolic acid and salicylic acid
Worth a try.
Maybe you have inner body problem like hormones or pcos .. when i was 19 i had bad acne i had to take roaccutane
I've been monitoring my health too because I was scared it might be pcos but luckily it's not. Do you mind if I ask how long did it take for your acne to go away with oral medication?
I’m going through the same thing as you 😩😩 I don’t get why it’s happening so much I don’t even know what to do I just use it once a week now or even once a every other week because I just can’t handle the purging it’s so much my hole skin has now messed up because of it 😣
Ohhh nooo :((( I hope your skin gets better soon. perhaps take a break from all strong or active ingredients for now. That's how my skin recovered from my Paula's choice breakout. Wishing you good luck on your skincare journey! 🙏
Also review Clinique number 4 toner it’s blue colour would like to see how your skin goes
It has salycilic acid
did you use it everyday?
Watch Dr. Vanita Rattan she gives good advice on this. But it looks like hormonal acne I know I had this. But I think there are products that can help calm them and improve them like azaleic acids. And a lumie light. Good luck I know it feels crap.
i found her channel by chance last week, i'll check more of her videos. thank you so much!
Hi, is this good for oily combi skin? my main concern is that i have visible pores and whiteheads plus oily esp sa t zone.
Yes I think so!
Try Benzyl peroxide instead of salicylic acid
I find it drying but definitely more effective than salicylic acid for my skin type 😊✨
benzly is trash
Disclaimer, if you have those tiny dots on your face, such as fungal acne. SA is WAYYY BETTER. Benzoyl Peroxide dries out the skin helping the fungal acne to spread!
Oh my goddd i have been watching your journey using this paula choice bha. Im about buying this product thank for your video and now im gonna cancel my plan 😂 maybe your skin are not suitable with it. U should try somebymi snail truecica to calm your breakout and strengthen your skin barrier again. Wish u good luck and for me too😘
Thank you so much for your recommendation ♥️ wishing you good luck with your skin as well 😍
Try to eat 2 black seed capsules ech day
You are purging girl. It takes 2 to 3 month to get better. Salicylic acid makes your skin worse before it gets better. That's why I don't like salicylic acid at all you have to wait very long to see results and have to suffer with all that acne. I prefer benzoyl peroxide for preventing and killing the acne because it doesn't make you purge. And aha for texture and exfoliation. Try panoxyl face wash they have in two different concentration. Trust me your skin will get better and best thing it doesn't make you purge it works by drying out your acne ! ❤️💃