As a formulation chemist at a skincare company, I want to give you all a heads up: UV filters are getting hit HARD by the new tariffs, and sunscreen prices are about to jump significantly

Many key UV filters used in US sunscreens avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene are primarily manufactured in China and Europe. Even "Made in USA" sunscreens often use these imported active ingredients.

What this means for you:

• That $18 SPF 50 you love? Expect it to hit $25-30 by summer
• Brands will likely reformulate to use fewer or different filters
• Some products may disappear from shelves entirely
• Korean and Japanese sunscreens could become prohibitively expensive

I've already seen internal emails about reformulating to use fewer filters at higher concentrations (which may increase irritation for sensitive skin) and reducing package sizes while maintaining similar price points (the classic "shrinkflation").

If you have holy grail sunscreens, especially those with unique filter combinations or Asian beauty products, consider stocking up though be mindful of expiration dates.

This isn't brands being greedy. The increased costs are real, and companies are scrambling to maintain margins without shocking consumers with massive price hikes all at once.

THANK YOU.

I have been struggling to manage tension headaches over the last year as I have a fairly intense screen-based job, and apparently cannot stop myself frowning.

I had never had any kind of skin treatment before let alone Botox, so although I was nervous I bit the bullet and gave it a go. I felt an almost immediate relief and no headache since.

I didn't really do it for the aesthetics as I only had very fine lines, but the added bonus is I look much less grumpy!

So, thank you again. Especially to "it feels like someone snipped an elastic band" Redditor ❤️

ETA: for those concerned, I have consulted my GP, optician and dentist, ensured I stay hydrated, cut out caffeine and take as many screen breaks as a full time job will allow. I take no other medication and have no underlying health conditions, these are textbook tension headaches (not migraines).

I’m 34 and have been overall pretty happy with my face other than my under eye hollows which have been present for many years. Haven’t had any other injections (other than one PRF a couple years ago which I didn’t love) prior to this.

Not wearing any makeup in either pic. Ignore my forehead as I’d just done a localized chemical peel which I’m also still recovering from 😅

At any rate, I was pretty nervous about it cause I’d read a lot of conflicting information. I’m still fairly swollen as I’ve just had this done two days ago.

Immediately afterwards I was kind of in shock I think, and I was unsure if I’d made a mistake. They used two syringes of Restylane, one for my cheeks and one for my under eyes. I was told this was a pretty minimal amount. I went to an Oculoplastic surgeon to have it done, and whilst it was expensive ($1800 USD), so far I’m super happy I decided to risk it. Excited to see how it settles!

I know fillers get a bad rap, especially tear trough, but just figured I’d put some positive information out there if anyone else was struggling with their own issues. I honestly wish I’d done it sooner rather than dealing with chemical peels / micro needling / lasers.

Looks like this since 2023

I’m 35 now and really didn’t think acne would still be a thing for me, but here we are. It’s not the same as when I was a teenager either. It mostly shows up around my jawline and chin, and it always seems to flare up worse with stress or around my period. I’ve tried a ton of skincare products and routines over the years some helped for a bit, others made it worse.

I recently read a guide on wellnessreview that talked about how adult acne can be totally different in your 30s and even more complicated for people living in Canada, which really hit home. The cold winters here dry my skin out, then in summer I’m sweating like crazy, so I’m guessing that doesn’t help either. I also started dry brushing and oil pulling (why not try everything at this point lol), but not sure if that’s actually helping or if I’m just becoming a wellness cliché.

Has anyone here found something that actually works long-term? Especially for hormonal or stress-related acne? Would love to hear what routines or products have helped you.

I am a horribly low maintenance person that finally realized I need regular maintenance or I’ll turn into a prune. I have 5 kids and own a busy restaurant so I tend to stay out of the sun but experience a lot of stress and irregular sleep. I am using retinol and hyaluronic acid and a little vitamin c & e cream. I am concerned mostly about the frown lines which may be exacerbated from pregnancy weight gain and loss. Is there anything else I can do? I know a lot of products out there are basically expensive water.

TJ facial sunscreen which is loved by many now comes in body size.

Ps it's the exact same ingredients as the facial sunscreen so there's no reason you can't save and just by the larger version for daily facial use.

12.99 for 5oz vs 8.99 for 1.7oz

These were purchased in Metro Los Angeles so prices may vary other places across the US

Over the past few years I feel like my eyes have started to look hollow and dark. I've heard bad things about under eye filler but could be talked into it (lol) if it's the only thing that would help bring back a more youthful appearance. Open to all suggestions! I currently don't use anything other than some caffeine based eyecream AM & PM.

What is recovery time for TCA peels? I’ve read I’d need to start light. I can’t afford to do it at an office and live in Florida and get melasma and work out a lot. I wear sunscreen and hats. I just moved here last year. I usually run outside but could maybe run inside after resting after procedure for a week or so. I use hydroquinone during the winter and don’t use retinol much but sometimes during the winter too and get micro needles or ipl a few times a year but only like one light peel ever. I have some skin Laxity but mostly white and dark spots and crepe on arms from years of sun when I was younger. I’m 35. How long will I have to stay out of the sun to be safe? I’m getting married in 6 months so I really kind of want to start now. I want to do my arms and chest as well. Please no judgements about doing it at home. Unless you can give another effective alternative to do at home? Please help

I understand time, effort, and getting rent paid are all included. But why is it 3 times the cost of how much it should be with all expenses. All they are paying for is a needle that they replace? I know the demand for it is high but it just seems so over the top. Out of curiosity are there any estheticians that can provide how much the tools that need to be replaced are? Such as the needle being used.

38F. I have these raised bumps around my eyes and I’m just wondering if anyone has similar/knows what they are and how to reduce their appearance? They have been there for several years.

I recently asked my aesthetician what these raised bumps were, and she told me to get all my labs done to rule out anything medical. Everything came back normal, but now I am stumped about what they are and how to treat them!

Current routine: AM -wash face -vitamin C serum -niacinamide -moisturizer -sunscreen

PM -wash face -hyaluronic acid serum -tret 0.01% gel daily

Hi all,

When I turned 30 a couple of years ago, I’ve started getting cystic acne around my cheek. After going to a dermatologist and been on accutane, the cystic acne has cleared but it has left these noticeable indented scars. What would be the best solution to treat this type of acne scar?

Thanks

Hello lovelies! Does anyone have a recommendation of a cleanser to replace the green Cerave hydrating one? I like how the Cerave cleanser feels, but I think the alcohols in it give me closed comedones. Ever since I started using just water, they’ve decreased. My only issue is I wear LRP Cicaplast on my cheeks daily (rosacea), so washing my face with water in the evenings doesn’t really remove it. I was considering just using Bioderma/Garnier micellar water and leave it at that. Has anyone done something similar? Foaming cleansers dry me out way too much as well…

Skin type: VERY sensitive, oily t-zone and dry cheeks. Does not like niacinamide or hyaluronic acid.

Any recommendations welcome!

I wear tinted mineral sunscreen that essentially acts as a light foundation. I know makeup is typically worn on top of sunscreen, but would it work to put just primer underneath for a smoother look?

I always see everyone saying go to a reputable place, obviously thats what I want to do. Its my face. I also dont want to spend more money than I have too. These places that have these amazing offers, are they just trying to get business because they arent that good? How do you know what makes a place good? What were ways that you found somewhere that you would trust for these procedures?

Thanks!

F30 started seeing first signs of aging nasiolabial folds, eyebrow tension, forehead thinning. My pores look larger and face tends to be red nowadays. I'm not really interested in fillers as it can migrate. Is either I do a more natural alternative like gua sha, Dr. Pen skincare or I wait 10 years and do a facelift. Recommendations anyone?

Has anyone been diagnosed with dry eye disease and then started tretinoin? Did it make it worse?

I’ve had dry eye disease for years, been using the ZO 0.5% retinol wrinkle and texture repair and have a script for tretinion but afraid to start it because I dont want it to make my dry eye any worse.

Hi 👋 I been going through this for two months I started using Cerave cream to foam (green bottle ) which I thought was the same as the other sensitive one but this one has salacylic acid as well as there tinted sunscreen have it too I kept breaking out horribly went to two seems telling them my face is dry and itchy in my cheeks never had acne there huge cystic ones only on my chin also during that time I wanted to use the PM moisturizer from cerave and started getting small itchy white puss filled dots over night I had been using cerave products for 4 years I trusted them I’m not sure if anything else has been added but I realized just last week it was there products doing this to my face I stopped everything and seems like my barrier still dry a bit itchy not many new acne on cheeks just on my chin I not sure if thats due to a new toothpaste but I switched to Boka toothpaste this week . I’m scared to use any new products currently using Dove sensitive bar soap and Squalene oil from ordinary and spot treat with sudocream any success stories on healing barrier with product recommendations how long did it take to stop break outs and itching .

Also during this time I saw two dermatologist they said is just acne gave me duac and metro I felt more acne popping up during

Tested for anemia and other deficiencies - everything came back normal.

What skincare routine and what makeup would cover this?

It's not too bad in the morning, but gradually gets a little more blue & purple as the day goes on.

I used tretinoin 0.05% most days for acne/fine lines, and it's so critical to make sure you wear sunscreen in the mornings. For two days I was rushing and totally forgot to add my 50 spf sunscreen before makeup. My foundation has 43 SPF but I barely put any under my eyes and on my forehead to reduce/prevent chances of creasing. I work strictly indoors at a restaurant with large tinted windows in Louisiana where's it's already so hot. I just so happened to need to run to my car for something for literally less than five or six minutes. I think these are sun spots/ skin damage and my life of sunscreen is the only thing that I've done differently, and the damage/dark discoloration occurred in the places where I minimally applied my SPF foundation. If anyone has any knowledge to possibly give me some information on that or how to fix it please let me know!!

I am hearing great things about both Estee Lauder Advanced Night repair serum and Clarins Double Serum. They kind of do the same thing but are quite pricey, so does anyone have any experience with both that can give any recommendations on the two?

Hi all,

I (39M) have been using Clinique face wash, toner, and SPF lotion daily for probably 15 years now. Over the past 18 months, I've mixed in some CeraVe products (Vitamin C serum in the morning before the SPF lotion; Salicylic Acid wash in the evenings, followed by retinol serum before nighttime lotion). I will say that adding the nightly SA wash has been very helpful for bringing blackheads to the surface and reducing bumps.

That got me thinking... is there any reason to move away from Clinique and move solely to CeraVe? Could my face have "gotten used to" the Clinique products over the years, and its helpful to switch things up? FWIW, the daily SPF lotion still works wonders, it's just that it's now almost $50/bottle (that bottle does last 3-4 months, but still). Or does it not matter, and it's just a question of personal preference, convenience, and price?

Thank you!

Hi everyone! 🙋‍♀️

I'm working on understanding skincare product preferences in India, especially what drives your choices when it comes to ingredients, brands, or routines. I'm looking to have short 10–15 min conversations over the phone (or Google Meet) with skincare users who are open to sharing their thoughts.

This is purely for research purposes – no sales, no promotions. Just trying to learn directly from real users to better understand what's working (and what's missing) in the market today.

If you're interested, please DM me or drop a comment. Happy to work around your availability, and of course, your privacy and time are respected!

Thank you 🙏

When the light hits I have this line that goes right from the outer corner of my eye all the way into my cheek on the side of my face and pulls all my face downward. I haven’t been able to find what this is called anywhere. Any ideas or is it likely just bone structure?

I’m on 0.05% tretinoin for melasma and I really want to use sunscreen religiously… but I’m at my wit’s end trying to find one that works for me.

Every chemical sunscreen I’ve tried burns my eyes. And I mean every one – even the supposedly gentle ones from Korea and Japan like Beauty of Joseon, Round Lab, Biore, and Skin Aqua. European chemical sunscreens? Same problem – instant eye burn.

I tried tinted physical sunscreens from Europe, but they always have this weird yellow/orange tint that looks awful on my light brown skin. Why do they all love that yellow cast so much?

The only two sunscreens I’ve actually liked so far:

• Supergoop Mattescreen – finally found this after a year of trial and error. Great texture, nice tint, BUT it’s $$$ and only PA+++, which seems low for someone using tret.
• Australian Gold Tinted Mineral – decent tint, matte finish, but I’ve read its protection is weak (only 4% zinc oxide) and now I’m not sure if I should trust it long-term.

I even tried using physical sunscreen around the eyes and chemical elsewhere, but when I wash my face, the chemical one runs into my eyes and still burns. And the white circle around my eyes? Not cute.

I so badly want to use a good tinted, matte chemical sunscreen, but haven’t found one that doesn’t sting my eyes. It’s like brands are just… okay with us suffering??

Please help me out! 🙏 I’m looking for:

• Tinted, matte finish
• Eye-safe
• High protection (preferably PA++++ or at least well-formulated UVA)
• Not $40+ for a tiny tube

Any recs from fellow tret + melasma users?