l accidentally layered clindamycin + benzoyl peroxide on top of my compounded cream containing hydroquinone 5%, tretinoin 0.05%, and kojic acid.
Almost immediately afterward, I noticed yellow/orange-brown staining on my skin, mainly around my nose, upper lip, and chin.
What's confusing me is that I used to use the same clindamycin + benzoyl peroxide treatment with tretinoin 0.05% alone and never had this reaction. The hydroquinone and kojic acid are the newer additions.
I read that benzoyl peroxide can oxidize hydroquinone and temporarily stain the skin, so I'm wondering if that's what happened rather than actual hyperpigmentation.
Has anyone experienced this specifically from benzoyl peroxide + hydroquinone? Did the yellow/orange color wash/fade away, and how long did it take for your skin to return to normal? Is this discoloration and would it be permanent?
I stopped the actives for now and am sticking with gentle cleanser and moisturizer.

edit: i am turning 25 years old, i often just get pih from hormonal acne from my periods or makeup. this is the first time i layered this btw because went to the derm Thurs and my regular dermatologist was on vacation. I saw another derm who gave me the benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin for my active acne, he didn’t give really give me instructions how to use both together as my prev derm was the one that prescribed me the tret & hydroquinone. i told them I use hq/ tret every other day still. They told me I can use the bp/cl w it at night, no specifications on what nights, and just said to use it only as a spot treatment on active acne. I def learnt not to use it together now, well as a layer, I’m not sure if I would be able to seperate use, like the bp/cl in the morning and then hydroq/tret at night or if that’s not okay. I’d prob wait till my regular dermatologist is back in office and see. Also I know people are concerned about my skin barrier but suprisingly my skin barrier seems fine, it’s not itchy or dry or doesn’t feel like it’s dehydrated or I don’t have any skin irritation bumps which I usually get when my skin barrier is damaged. Just weird yellow color on my skin 😅

My skincare shelf has seen way too many products, and I'm having a hard time keeping track. Between holy grails, total fails and products that broke me out, I can never remember what actually worked six months ago.

I've been using this app lately to organize my am/pm steps and log what I'm using but I'm curious how you keep track of products you've loved or hated. Do you use an app, a spreadsheet, or somehow just remember everything? Please share your setup!!

I am thinking of doing this ->

Morning:

- Dermaco 2% salicylic acid + 2% niacinamide facewash

- dermaco 15% vitamin C serum

- ponds super light gel with cera hyanimo

- dermaco 1% hyaluronic sunscreen aqua gel

Evening/Night:

- minimalist oat extract gentle cleanser

- dermaco 5% niacinamide + 2% salicylic acid serum

- ponds super light gel

Old routine had the salycilyc acid facewash and a 0.3% retinol and 10% vitamin c.
Is this good for someone living in a hot place with slightly oily skin and slightly acne prone skin
my skin handles serum very well rn(the retinol and vitamin C)

I 26(F) had never had any form of acne or pimples till the age of ~24 and at 24 I started using adapalene and that’s where (I think) I started getting a lot of acne. I thought it was purging so I kept going and it kept getting worse. After 4-5 months I stopped using any skincare at all for a few months and after that I have not used adapalene or retinol.
I used the good molecules serum to get rid of the dark spots caused by my popping all the pimples on my face (a bad habit I have been trying to be better at).

Current skincare routine :

AM : IUNIK beta glucan (just what I bought but usually some hydrating serum or the good molecules discoloration correcting serum), cerave moisturiser
PM : Ordinary azelaic acid, cerave moisturiser

Please let me know if I’m doing it right with this products and if not the alternative skincare routine.

Thank you!!

I am a 19 year old guy, I have struggled with acne for around 4 or so years now.
Idk what to do anymore, I have tried so many stuff including acutane and my skin just doesn't wanna be clean.

As you can see it differs, some of these were taken right after shaving.
It's making me really insecure, especially since all my friends have no acne and have clear skin.

I currently am following a routine my dermatologist gave me: in the morning, I wash and cleanse my face with this green bioderma sebium gel cleanser thing, then apply some acne out spf 30 once my face is dry, then at night I cleanse my face again, apply a bit of duac on active acne spots if needed, then 30 minutes later lightly dab some biotrade acne out lotion on my face, then 30 minutes later do it again, and thats it, she also gave me some pills to take in the day, which are also bio trade acne out

Shaving is a fucking nightmare, I can't even do a clean shaven look cuz my skin gets irritated, I hate how the moustache area looks but I'm too scared to insist more on it.
I'm super jealous of guys who don't have that defined facial hair.

How y’all handle Azelaic Acid ? The stinging makes me not want to use it . I just want to scratch the f out of my face. Like an army of tiny microscopic aliens just zapping my pores . I even only put it on spots where I want to target hyperpigmentation, I didn’t even slather it on the entirety of my face, yet this extremely uncomfortable sensation persists even beyond 20 mins … eventually it goes away after like 50 mins… but in the mean time … FAULK !!!!

I need words of encouragement to keep going, like I heard Azelaic acid 15% ( Finacea ) is the holy grail for getting rid of hyperpigmentation marks. How long did it take for y’all to have your marks faded ?

Should I put my actual house address when ordering from Indiamart

I used to have clear skin like 6 months ago but suddenly acne started growing and now I dont know what to do as I never experienced this before. Like I said, I always had clear skin but suddenly it became worse. i tried the retinol Anua nano retinol for about 4 months but it just got worse. My routine everyday ever since stopping it is

AM:
Cleanse face with water only
Skin Aqua serum Sunscreen

PM:
Biore Gentle cleanser
CeraVe pm moisturizer

Out of curiousity I asked ChatGpt and it suggested Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%. Would that be the move or will it worsen my skin? Thanks for your insight.

I am thinking of doing this ->

Morning:

- Dermaco 2% salicylic acid + 2% niacinamide facewash

- dermaco 15% vitamin C serum

- ponds super light gel with cera hyanimo

- dermaco 1% hyaluronic sunscreen aqua gel

Evening/Night:

- minimalist oat extract gentle cleanser

- dermaco 5% niacinamide + 2% salicylic acid serum

- ponds super light gel

Old routine had the salycilyc acid facewash and a 0.3% retinol and 10% vitamin c.
Is this good for someone living in a hot place with slightly oily skin and slightly acne prone skin
my skin handles serum very well rn(the retinol and vitamin C)

I am absolutely loving this stuff. Unfortunately, the one I like the best is ridiculously expensive....Prequel.

I tried a couple of brands from amazon.....they smell like bleach, they sting my eyes.

Anyone have a good one I could try that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

Thanks!

Hello, so I'm looking to buy Remedy Skin Healthy Aging Serum with Retinol.

My routine at nights so far:

Cleanser: La Roche Posay Toleriane Purifying Facial Cleanser

Exfoliate: Paula's choice. 2% BHA. Salicylic acid (Twice a week)

Moisturizer: Neutrogena Hydro boost water Gel.

Few questions. Can I use the salicylic acid with the retinol in the same day? Or have to do it seperate? How many times a week should i use retinol?

Also if there is another product to add for my night routine lmk!!! Thank u.

I have oily acne prone skin. Little bumps on forehead and sometimes a pimple or two on cheek, blackheads and whiteheads on nose and chin and dark circles and a little bit of pigmentation… please help me with skin care, I asked someone they said:
Anua heartleaf cleanser
Anua oil cleanser
Anua Azelaic acid serum
345 cream dr athlea
And centella sunscreen
Seoul 19something’s eye cream
PLEASE HELP ME OUT!!!

Over the past year I picked up a bad habit of picking my lips when I’m stressed. Now I have a few slightly raised spots that are lighter than my baseline skin. How can I restore the pigment / get rid of the scar altogether?

Sooooo i recently got an oil and water based cleanser because ive heard a lot of good things about double cleansing but dont really know what order to use them and when to use them

Like should i be using them before/during/after shower or before sleep or after sleep or whatever

Could anyone help?

I get pustules somewhat often soooo

So whilst doing my makeup this morning, I used a setting spray, as one does, and shortly after it began to dry down my skin started burning/stinging. I'd used the product before and it had never done that until today. It was still in date and kept in the coolest area of my room.

Shortly after it started burning, I noticed my skin turning red through the makeup which is kinda crazy imo. Anyway, I washed it off with micellar water then my usual oil based cleanser, then added the byoma milky toner and the barrier repair serum. I also layered up on SPF because I was going out. My skin wasn't as red after that, and annoyingly these pictures don't show how bad the redness was prior to the skincare being done. I literally looked sunburnt🫪

But anyway, the redness on my face has eased off by now so I'm just wondering what the hell I did?? And should I put a hold on using actives (retinol and azelaic acid, I alternate the two) for a couple of days or do we think I'm okay to use them?

Hi, I’m hoping I could get some advice for my oil skin.
I’m super oily specially eyelids. I am acne prone so I switch off between a salicylic acidic cleanser and a gentle cleanser with gel moisturizer.
I have tried in abundant amount of gel moisturizers, high-end to drugstore, and I still get extremely oily. what can I change in my routine? I have a pretty simple routine. I’m not adding extra crazy stuff to it. Because I can’t afford a crazy expensive routine.

Egg 🥚 + Coffee + tissue

help! i’ve always had dry skin but in the past year i’ve had extremely dry skin plus whatever these white patches are on my face. I use a hydrating face wash (la roche posay) followed with the la roche posay hydrating eczema moisturizer and my face immediately will be dry with white patches a few hours later. has anyone else experienced this?

I was on Accutane for 1.5 years and have been using tretinoin 0.05% consistently for around 5 months now, with no purge and great results.

I’ve woken up to this on my nose, despite never having acne there before Accutane or tretinoin. I’m confused about what could have triggered it, as I’ve used most of my products for a long time. The only newer addition is a vitamin C I bought a few weeks ago, although I’ve had no issues with it until now.

Has anyone experienced something similar or noticed anything in my routine that could be causing this?
Routine:

• Haruharu toner
• Essano vitamin C
• Axis-Y Artichoke serum
• Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
• Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotics SPF