Buying facial products is a vice of mine.

Like tons of people have already stated: drink plenty of water. That is the biggest factor overall.

I've had a Clarisonic Plus for a few years now and I love it. All of the models are great. They're expensive but 100% worth it, in my opinion. I can never go back to washing my face with just my hands and or a wash cloth. The difference in cleansing really is substantial. I would highly recommend them to anyone. The cheap knock offs for 15-30 bucks aren't worth it and will just rip up your face so don't go for them.


I love products from Paula's Choice. They don't have any fragrance and they don't animal test. They have multiple lines and they're all great but I go for the big pricier Resist line because it has added antioxidants and anti-aging ingredients. Plus, the cleanser, serum and moisturizer are all so silky and feel amazing on my skin.


1. Cleanser
2. Toner
3. 2% BHA liquid (morning)/ 2% AHA gel (night)
4. Antioxidant Serum or Retinol treatment + Vitamin C Booster (once or twice a week; serum on mornings and retinol at night)
5. Moisturizer
6. SPF 30 sunscreen (morning/day)
7. Weekly 10% AHA treatment (night)

I was from the dermatologist a month ago because of acne so this is my routine now

1.Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
2. Benzoyl Peroxide
3. Cetaphil Moisturiser with Spf 15
4. Avene Triacneal for my hyperpigmented scars (twice a week)

And it's been a month and my skin is improving so much and I'm so glad. I have oily skin which is annoying so occasionally I do have to blot out with tissue paper

I need a new sunblock. I live in hot + humid ass Florida and I've been using Nivea SPF 50 (the European one) all yr round.
I mean, it works--keeps my forehead from darkening to ridiculous levels (the rest of my face never tans with or without sunscreen)
BUT it leaves me feeling super greasy
Recommendations?

Any feedback on Kiehl's products? I was thinking about bying them for a while now

I really want to get Lqd products but they are so expensive

I got the trial pack and I really enjoyed the range, and they market mainly towards gay men so their social media gets me hella flustered

I've just started washing my face with my hands and actually noticed that's it's helping the redness on my nose go down, oddly enough. Also, I've been using Aveeno soap for awhile but just purchased their clear complexion foaming cleanser. Has anyone used this and would recommend it?

On a side note, what are the best exfoliators for a young male?

Sis, use salicylic acid peel. It literally removes your old skin.
But be very careful, prepare a neutralizing solution if it burns too much!
I also use Neutrogena face discs device, the skin becomes so smooth I was able to almost get rid of acne scars.
But if they are severe, you have to see a doctor. They might give you collagen insertions to restore the damaged area.

What were you using before hands?
And don't use soap on your face. Special face wash is the way to go.

A lot of people either love or hate Lush products, but they've saved my skin and I look like I'm 23/24 as opposed to my real age of 29.....

Wash my face and beard in the AM with Kalamazoo
After the gym I wash my face in the shower with Ocean Salt to exfoliate or Smuggler's Soul face scrub. I use sugar scrubs on my body along with shower gels or the occasional coconut oil bar soap.
After I'm out I spray my face with Breath of Fresh Air toner, and immediately apply Cosmetic Lad moisturizer and then a lotion on my body.

Not too intricate, but I have great skin. I also don't drink soda unless mixed with liquor, and that's not often, but I drink about 10 16 oz cups of water a day.

If you want something natural, baking soda mixed with water works good (I'd recommend only using this once a week, it can be harsh if you use it more). St. Ives Apricot Scrub is also good.

I wanna try Ocean Salt and Dark Angels from Lush but that store is so expensive.

That's who makes my wrinkle release cream and I love it

I do nothing

these are my products + I take doxy (for acne) the benzaclyn cream is AMAZING for cystic acne





this was a gift to myself and honestly regret buying it:

African black soap, Palmers coconut oil and a healthy diet. My skin glows. Now that I've given up smoking I'm radiant.

S/O to the ABS & CO.

Yes, African black soap works amazingly. I need to go buy some more.

Facecloths (don't judge me). So, you would recommend the foaming cleanser?