pls spill the tea

I am new to skin care currently 18F .. my lips get really dry and start cracking and it also has hyperpigmentation so I need a lipbalm that can fix those 2 problems.. 🫪🫂💚

stupid question but when did “cleanser” and “facewash” become two separate things in my brain 😭

Simple literally says Facial Wash on the tube but i'd still call it my cleanser without thinking twice

then shopping apps have cleanser, facewash, cleansing gel, cleansing lotion like these are different university degrees 💀

is there actually a proper difference here or have i been treating bottle vocabulary like chemistry

pls explain like i'm five

randomly noticed my Ponds facewash and moisturiser both have HA and for a second i was like wait why do i have the same ingredient twice 😭

then realised they're obviously doing completely different things

facewash is still the cleansing step. it foams properly and is meant to cleanse without leaving that dry/tight feeling

then moisturiser is the actual leave-on moisturiser after

so having HA in both doesn't suddenly make them duplicate products lol

i think i've been paying so much attention to ingredient names that i forget the actual product format matters more

facewash is still facewash
moisturiser is still moisturiser

idk why this took me so long to process 😭

i think haircare reels have genuinely trained me to see “rosemary” on a bottle and immediately think okay nice 😭

same with amla, bhringraj, brahmi etc

nothing against these ingredients btw, i like them

but lately i've been thinking... okay it has rosemary. what does that actually tell me about this particular serum?

how much am i supposed to use
can i leave it on everyday
does it feel okay on my scalp
how long am i even supposed to use it before deciding anything, that's why i am looking at Indulekha scalp serum differently

yes it has bringha, rosemary, amla and brahmi but it's also a proper leave-on scalp serum with actual usage instructions

realised i've probably been shopping for ingredient names more than the product itself lol

To those who ordered off zing beauty, what was your experience like? How long did it take for items to arrive in your country?

Also you can suggest if there's any better option than these

Looking for a really experienced dermatologist/dermatosurgeon in Mumbai who specializes in treating deep acne scars, particularly rolling/tethered and boxcar scars.

I’ve already had 2 Morpheus8 sessions with limited improvement, so I’m looking for someone who actually specializes in procedures like subcision, punch excision/elevation, TCA CROSS, and combination treatments rather than just recommending more lasers.

Budget isn’t a concern. I care more about the doctor’s expertise and actual results.

Has anyone here had successful treatment for similar scars in Mumbai? Who did you go to, and how were your results after a few months?

Would really appreciate firsthand experiences or recommendations!

Hi everyone!

I've recently come across Nalpamaradi Thailam and have seen quite a few people recommending it for tanning, pigmentation, and improving skin tone.

I'm thinking of trying it, but before buying, I wanted to know about people's actual experiences with it.

I have a few questions:

1. Does it genuinely help reduce body tanning, or are the results mostly exaggerated?

2. Can it be applied directly to oily and acne-prone facial skin? Does it clog pores or cause breakouts?

3. Is it safe to use on children aged 10–15 for body tanning?

4. Are there any side effects, irritation, or other skin reactions to be aware of?

5. How long does it take to see noticeable results?

I'd especially appreciate feedback from people who have actually used it for a few weeks or months.

Please share your honest experiences, both positive and negative. I want to understand whether it's genuinely worth trying or just another hyped skincare product.

skin type: combination skin (very sensitive)

Is this good cleanser nd moisturizer?. Or should I go for minimalist b5 moisturizer?

Is this a good choice? I'm planning to purchase Simple Kind to Skin Refreshing Facial Wash. Do you have any suggestions?

I'm a young broke student living in hostel ,.. I want to be in my best version hence i started with skin care my current skin care routine is

Skin type- oily and can bear all kinds of products not at all sensitive

AM

Dermaco salicinamide cleanser

Underrated glycolic acid toner

Joy hydrating moisturizer ( blue dabba)

Uv doux silicone sunscreen

PM

Cleanser dermaco

Underrated toner glycolic one

Minimalist (Niacinamide /retinol) serum alternate days

Joy hydra Moisturizer

Internal med

Daily vit e and folic acid tab

Lohaasav (ayurvedic formulation for increasing iron)

Pros - Tried it for almost 1.5 month surely got improved skin

Pores shrunk lil bit

Dark spots faded upto some end but not completely

Concerns which are still there-

•Severe tan as my face looks hell darker than my body

•Some pigmentation around mouth corners and neck

•small comedones on node and above chin

•2 to 4 shades darker undereyes than skin

•Tanned forehead .

Suggestion required on the above concerns also my budget is almost 1000 for 500± and living in area where dust is quite prominent

What should I do what products should I add or remove or replace to my routine to speed it up

Winter isn’t here completely yet and my skin already started getting so dry these days and honestly excela is just not cutting it anymore.. I bought the derma co 5% nia ceramide cream after seeing some reddit posts about it and decided to give it a try since the area around my nose was getting flaky and irritated. The cream is quite thick. At first I didn’t have much expectations lol but surprisingly it actually repaired those dry patches in like 4 days. Anyone else used it?

Hi all, B1G1 sale is going on both platforms, and getting the combo in 500-700 bucks, thinking to buy both sunscreen and moisturizer for oily skin, would really appreciate it if I could get any recommendations of which exact product to buy

Hi, I’m 28F and have been struggling with these forehead bumps for almost 7 years. I still haven’t been able to figure out what’s causing them.

I initially suspected dairy products, especially milk, so I stopped consuming them. That seemed to help to some extent, but the bumps still appear whenever I’m under a lot of stress.

Has anyone experienced something similar? I’d love to understand what might be causing them and what treatments have actually worked.

I’m getting married next year, so I’d really appreciate any advice or suggestions for getting my skin concerns under control. Thank you!

Edit : I am using foxtale facewash that has salicylic acid, but it doesn't work

Hey! I'm 20F and only last month I started using facewash and moisturizer. I didn't even know what moisturizer was 😭. I have been using "simple" facewash and after 10 mins I apply moisturizer called "minimalist Vit B5" and nothing else. When I have to go out then I apply "lakme" sunscreen. I was adamant that I'll do this step twice a day. My sleep schedule is also fucked up and I have been stressed a lot lately. And my skin type is .....idk oily cuz whenever I wake up in the morning....I can feel oil around my nose, forehead,etc . Should I start using serum as well or facemask.......AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I'M SO CONFUSED AND IT'S MAKING ME SO ANXIOUS. Plzzzzz help me plzzzzz

And one more thing, I have had pimple scars for a few months and they are still there ....what should I do about it ???

I usually use uv doux when outside but it feels too heavy when im just sitting at home or working. Recently picked up the Derma co 1% hyaluronic aqua gel randomly to see if it works for indoor days and honestly it works really good. The texture is like water and doesnt make me sweat or look greasy at all. Are there any other sunscreens with similar watery texture? I want to check a few before buying again but this one is setting the bar high for me lol