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Every night I use the Sofie Pavitt Face Mandelic Clearing Serum: this is nothing short of life-changing. I was experiencing a very strange hormonal skin flare up early in January, and I bought this product as a pregnancy-safe exfoliant and acne serum–the before and afters (just 1 week apart) speak for themselves. I get worried when I start to run low on this product, and its one the few products in the world I would subscribe to monthly deliveries of. Sofie is so so so incredible and knowledgeable- this comes through in the authenticity of her brand. Her cleanser is shockingly good for a simple, gentle cleanser. I recently got hooked on this.
Sep 18, 2024
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Taking care of my skin has boosted my confidence more than anything ever has. Right now my nighttime routine is wash my face with Bobbi Brown soothing cleansing oil, curolgy, retinal, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, the ole henrikson undereye cream, and triple antibiotic ointment. My morning routine is washing my face with Sonya Dakar gentle facial milk cleanser, spray my face with Osea sea mineral mist, Osea hyaluronic sea serum, Sonya Dakar nano hydrator moisturizer and Sonya Dakar SPF 30. If I go outside a lot I use 50 spf. I had cystic acne when I was younger and Curology really changed my skin. It completely cleared it up. I’m so grateful for it. When I was younger I tried absolutely everything. Salt water, mouth wash, that nuetrogena face wash with the micro plastics in it. Nothing really worked until Curology. I also take Tri-Sprintec birth control because it is the most effective at clearing your skin. If I have a break out I take Doxycycline which is an antibiotic that stops acne from forming. It’s been a lot of work and not easy but I’m so happy I did it. I love face masks too. My favorite is Blue Tansy from Herbivore. It’s a nice exfoliator that really changes your skin. I notice a big difference with it. I also love sheet masks. Innis Free has my favorites. They just feel so effective to me. A nice evening to me is staying in and taking care of my skin. I love to steam my face, do an exfoliating face mask, then a pore cleaning one and then a moisturizing one. Then I do an eye mask and all of my skincare steps. It feels so good and I look amazing when I wake up.
May 26, 2022
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I have always had a fear of destroying my skin by applying stuff on it that i don't really need. Inherited hormonal acne and you'd think the fear would go away.Most of the people i know my age who have suffered skin issues particularly acne always end up on a skin experimental journey of sorts.
I admit i did fall victim to tret and clozole-B. Solely because of the promise of clear skin.No clear understanding of what i was putting on my skin. Even then something felt off about it. Now determined to care for my skin, i have done some research and still continue to. This is what i have found so far.
My type of acne is hormonal. My forehead for the most part is clear. My cheeks, jawline and chin suffers the most. I also previously thought that i had oily skin. Turns out i just have combination skin. An oily T-zone and dry to normal cheeks. My skin barrier suffered some damage from the use of actives, lack of moisturizer and not wearing sunscreen.
To aid my skin barrier in the healing process i need to simplify my skin care routine and thoroughly understand products and their ingredients. I settled for a moisturizing cleanser that doesn't contain alcohol( it dries out the skin), a good moisturizer that contains ceramides and a sunscreen. I use a chemical sunscreen. La Roche possay works for me because it is light weight and doesn't leave a white cast on top of having good coverage.
I plan on having weekly or bi weekly steaming sessions. Maybe later incorporate sheet masks. I got an alcohol free toner for hydration. I only wash my face at night, do my skin care way before bed to minimize leaving all the product on my pillow. I apply just sunscreen in the morning and re apply when i get off work.
My skin seems to be loving this. I should mention that i started using this products one by one so that i can tell which one doesn't work. This is too long. I'll update later.
Apr 26, 2024
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It's the only thing that has cured my adult acne. I went bougie and did a treatment program with an NYC aesthetician who gave me some, but I know the Ordinary and Paula's Choice make formulas of it as well. Give it a try! (shoutout to Sophie Pavitt thanks for saving my skin <3)
Mar 17, 2024
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I have both tinted and untinted on deck always. I am deadass excited to apply this in the morning, the silky texture sinks right into your skin without being too matte or too dewy. On top of the incredible texture, the product works to correct existing sun damage while you wear it!?????? Not to be drama, but this product literally contains a Nobel Prize-winning ingredient that reverses DNA mutations caused by UV exposure. And it contains 3.4fl oz (most serums are 1 fl oz) so it lasts a long time.
Sep 18, 2024
I had been hearing the most insane things about the Westman Atelier Vitamin C Serum. The before/afters are wild, and it is just one single ingredient, apparently from Japan, that Gucci was obsessed with. I could not justify spending $325 for LESS than 1oz. I found the supplier, and you can order direct from them. This concentrate is amazing. It's a very thick, oil consistency, and after 1 week of daily use I noticed a difference in appearance of my tone and pigmentation. I use in the am and follow with SPF. No moisturizer necessary as this is v hydrating.
Sep 18, 2024
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Not at all IYKYK but this coffee is truly theeeee treat coffee to end all treat coffees. Maru's cream top is basically an iced americano with a slightly sweet cold foam on top. You're supposed to sip without a straw, and you get a burst of perfectly smooth, barely bitter iced americano, with a lil hit of the most perfect sweet cream. It is perfect <333333
Sep 18, 2024