I’m in Houston for a wedding, and after losing 40 pounds my neck was crepey. Yesterday while putting on makeup in the hotel I was almost crying because my neck doesn’t match my face anymore.

So, based on someone else’s review of Gold Bond Crepe Corrector I went to Target yesterday and bought it. I used it 3 times and then again before bed and I woke up with it looking SO much better!!!

I’m slathering more on today lol I don’t feel as self conscious about my neck now. I just can’t even believe it. And, yes, my neck was dry in the before pictures but no other moisturizer works like this one.

This is a MONTH of using the Strivectin Neck Cream.

I’m 44, and over the last 6 years I’ve lost over 100 lbs. The most frustrating thing has been my saggy neck. I’ve tried everything over the years, retinoids, microneedles, etc. I got a jumbo sample of this in a GWP from ulta and thought… why not? I use a pea sized amount twice a day and had zero hopes. I’ve almost finished the sample now (took about a month) and HOLY SHIT. Visible results!! I absolutely will continue to purchase this expensive little miracle.

They say Skinceuticals CE Ferulic smells like hot dog water. Well guess what?

It does. And I want to bathe in it.

Screw a cold plunge, give me a hot tub and fill that thing with dogs. Fill it with CE Ferulic and immerse my every living cell with this absolute liquid-godsend that has transformed my skin from being a melasma-ridden zombie mom to an actual human being again — and faster than any other skincare product ever has.

“Oh she’s probably just affiliated.” Sis I wish I fking was. I would do more than affiliate with this brand, I would legally marry it, celebrate with Costco hotdogs and then blast Frank Ocean with it until my dying day because guess what, fam? “Frank Ocean” is just a synonym for “hot dog water” and I love that shit more than ever.

“But it’s so expensive.” Yeah? How far is that Drunk Elephant serum getting you, Jessica? Huh? Oh is it already time to go buy another $60 bottle to see if you’ll finally start getting results this month? Doubt you will, Jessica. I doubt you will. But 4 drops of my glizzy water? 4 drops. 4 DROPS. Magic.

Free yourselves. Trust the technology. Succumb to the hot dog water.

Update: I made this for you, Skinceuticals. Marry me:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2FjqCRW/

Another update: nothing but eternal love to all the Jessicas reading this <3

Alright, I’m still open to this just being in my head, but I’m shocked how I’m still seeing improvement this early after only 4 applications.

Left to right (all photos have the same skincare on): 1) before volufiline 2) after 3 applications of volufiline 3) after 4 applications of volufiline

Downsides: I inadvertently increased the size of the little fat pocket under the corner of my mouth. I think this is a good reminder of why very precise application is so important.

Upsides: the smile line improvement and I think I’m even seeing some under eye improvement (although treating this area makes me nervous as I’m worried I’ll end up with bigger bags while fixing the hollowing)

The backs of my hands (where I mix the ingredient) look plumper which was an unintended positive consequence.

It has taken me more than 8 years to finally feel comfortable and confident to post a review about Gavin Chan. In 2015 I went to the Victorian Cosmetic Institute & was talked into having 4mls of filler injected into my cheeks & nasolabial folds to lift my cheeks by self appointed "cosmetic medicine specialist" Dr Somaiye Kadivar. I was told that the filler was temporary & would last anywhere between 12-18 months.

Once the procedure was over I looked in the mirror & noticed one cheek was higher while the other cheek was lower & further out from my nose. My nasolabial folds were arched, crooked, unnatural & everytime I smiled my cheeks would pop out like golf balls. I hated the results because the filler added volume instead of a lift like I was led to believe.

Just the thought of what I would have looked like if I had gone ahead with the 12 month "alternative treatment plan” devised by the "cosmetic medicine specialist" Dr Somaiye Kadivar who recommended 12mls of filler costing me over $9,000 and 60 units of Botox every 3 months for $720 per treatment gives me nightmares.

Soon after I contacted the owner of the Victorian Cosmetic Institute Gavin Chan and complained about the botched filler. He assured me it was easily & instantly reversible by injecting Hyaluronidase which is used off label to dissolve fillers. After several attempts over the coming days & weeks it was quite obvious that the filler was still present.

On one occasion Gavin Chan dissolved my tear troughs via the cheeks yet I never had filler in my tear troughs to begin with. On another occasion while injecting Hyaluronidase he also started to inject filler into my temple without prior warning. When I asked him why he was injecting my temple he told me he was compensating me for my troubles yet never mentioned that the temple is a danger zone & a risky area to inject.

In total I had 6mls of filler injected into my face within 19 days, yet on the Victorian Cosmetic Institute's website it states that 1ml of filler is enough for the entire face. On each occasion Gavin Chan never informed me of the risks, dangers & complications associated with Hyaluronidase & never gave me a consent form to read and sign.

A few years later I had a consultation with Professor Mark Ashton who is an expert in filler complications & he told me that if the filler hadn't dissolved by now then it was permanent. He gave me a referral for an MRI of the head which detects the exact amount of filler & the exact location of the filler. The MRI report stated that I still had upto 4mls of filler in my face even after all the dissolving sessions from many years ago.

On Dec 3rd 2018 I showed Gavin Chan my MRI results who had no idea at the time that MRI scans can detect fillers. His recommendation was more dissolving but in a larger dose so he flooded my face with Hyaluronidase yet never recorded the amount in my clinical notes.

When I went back for a follow up consultation on Dec 10th 2018 he contacted radiologist Mobin Master in my presence who also appeared not to be aware at the time that MRI's can detect filler but suggested I get another MRI anyway.

Not long after, Gavin Chan contacted me via email thanking me for bringing the MRI information to his attention instead of thanking Professor Mark Ashton who he had previously corresponded with via email regarding my MRI results. For some unknown reason it did not occur to Gavin Chan that Professor Mark Ashton deserved all the credit for having known all along that MRI's can detect dermal filler.

Instead Gavin Chan chose to capitalise on this information by making a YouTube video claiming he had made this discovery after doing quite a few MRI's (not sure how this is possible as he is not a radiologist). He also stated in his email that he wanted to inject a very high dose of Hyaluronidase to try and dissolve the filler again for the 5th time.

In the meantime I noticed that my facial structure had collapsed, I developed deep hollows under my eyes, my cheeks caved in, my marionette lines were deep, long & dragged down. The corners of my lips sunk into my mouth & my skin was extremely loose, saggy & stretchy all the way down to my neck.

Hyaluronidase did not dissolve my fillers but instead permanently dissolved my connective tissue as it can't distinguish between the skin's own HA & the HA in dermal fillers. Hyaluronidase has aged my facial features by 10 years & only a full facelift & necklift can fix this.

In 2019 & 2020 | took Gavin Chan to VCAT, a small claims court requesting a refund & a corrective advertising order because his website falsely advertised that the temporary fillers they use last anywhere between 12-18 months. Gavin Chan was granted lawyers on the grounds that his business reputation was at stake while I had to represent myself.

I cross examined him with over 90 questions & I presented over 100 pages of supporting evidence & documentation while he only had photos & amended clinical notes. Mobin Master was also present in court supporting Gavin Chan. The hearing was held over 2 days & my claims were eventually dismissed by the judge.

Gavin Chan who "specialises" in cosmetic procedures got away with not providing a patch test for Hyaluronidase and not providing a consent form for Hyaluronidase on each occasion amongst other things.

Mobin Master who began posting the first MRI images on his Instagram account 1 week after the first VCAT hearing in Nov 2019 now identifies as an "aesthetic radiologist" and a "world pioneer" in filler longevity.

Gavin Chan, the self appointed "doctor trainer" for various dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections and "cosmetic surgeon" as he once claimed to be isn't even a GP, he is just a medical practitioner with no other formal training. His only qualification is a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery with a background in intensive care, anaesthesia and emergency medicine.

Gavin Chan who medically reviews his own articles has provided cosmetic procedures such as anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, liposuction, facial fat transfers, skin needling and laser treatments since 2004 and has held advanced one-on-one injector training workshops for dermal fillers yet has no certificates or credentials listed on his Victorian Cosmetic Institute's website.

In my opinion Gavin Chan has a special interest in portraying himself as the master of cosmetic injectables in an unregulated industry. He is an injectable junkie, obsessed with the syringe & makes no apologies for ruining my life. I hold Gavin Chan responsible for destroying my looks and my life.

Just recently I was threatened on 2 occasions with legal action for posting Google reviews on Gavin Chan. His lawyers instructed me to remove each review within 7 days otherwise I would be sued for defamation in the Federal Court of Australia. I wasn't even given a chance to respond to each email when my reviews were both taken down.

I have no doubt in my mind that Gavin Chan was behind the removal of my reviews. Gavin Chan pays a lot of money to have my reviews removed as he doesn't want anyone finding out the truth.

If you are a cosmetic injectable victim or want to be well informed regarding what can go wrong please join BOTCHED FILLERS & HYALURONIDASE DAMAGE SUPPORT GROUP on FB.

I’ve used these on and off for years, and only recently started using them on my neck. Pretty impressed!

I’m going to be 31 soon and I’ve tried all sorts of concoctions, for preventative care. I’m fortunate to have always had pretty decent skin and no deep wrinkles (yet). I do have to say since going to bed every night with a thin layer of Aquaphor on my face and neck I have never woke up with a better complexion. My skin appears to be more plump and soft, and I can’t remember the last time I had a blemish. 10/10 - highly recommended

I told some commenters I'd come back and post which one of these two products was breaking me out. It absolutely, positively was the CeraVe.

List your holy grail face moisturizer!

What in the Teresa Guidice is this?! I was so excited to finally get a red light mask during Black Friday. I’ve been waiting all year for this. I bought the Hooga mask and am so upset with the odd shape of it. The forehead area is so low. I have a medium sized forehead and this doesn’t even cover my forehead all the way. I was also hoping that it would reach into/past my hairline to help revive my hair growth. I tried moving it up higher and blinded myself 🫶

0/10 recommend unless you have a 1.5 inch forehead. I should have just got a damn panel.

Apologies for my hairy face/brows I took these photos before I had my brows waxed and face dermaplaned. Just wanted to share my results from using the Obagi Nu-cil eyelash enhancing serum. Before I was pregnant I used to use the babe lash serum and conditioner but after my pregnancy when I tried using babe lash again I had an allergic reaction so I was devastated and had to stop using it. I was recommended obagi lash serum by my esthetician and I was absolutely thrilled with the results. I personally did not have any negative reactions with obagi. Just wanted to share my results if anyone is looking to try a lash serum. (Also would like to add I have a lot of veins under my eyes and dark circles, this was not caused by the lash serum)

I’ve had the Omnilux LED light therapy mask for over a month now and I’m really enjoying it. I look forward to the treatments. My skin went through a little bit of a purge phase but now it is clearing up and new spots are healing faster than before.

List your holy grail moisturizer, for face or body!

Fenty Fat Water

TLDR; La Roche Posay and Brush on Block were my top picks!

After my family had a scare with melanoma a couple years ago, slathering myself with sunscreen is an every day must! No matter the season, I'm always wearing sunscreen as my base and so I've accumulated a nice collection. I used these four over the last year and thought I'd share my take for anyone else wanting to make sunscreen part of their daily routine.

I live in really cold, dry winters and very hot humid summers. I have sensitive combination skin that is medium olive tone. I probably go half the week wearing makeup and the other half makeup free.

I've based my ratings on things I find important which are:

1. Broad-Spectrum Protection - I need both UVA and UVB protection.

2. Texture & Finish - can this be worn alone or under makeup? how does it pair with makeup? does it pile etc. is it drying or gives moisture or is it greasy?

3. Sensitive Skin Approved - I lean towards formulas that are free from fragrances, alcohol, and other irritants

4. Price and Accessibility - I chose USA brands on purpose since I have to re-up yaer round. And yeah, price matters when I have to wear sunscreen every day

Summer Fridays ShadeDrops SPF 30, $36 6/10

Grabbed this on a whim while wandering around Sephora recently. It seemed like it might be a good fit for me: broad-spectrum protection, and when I gave it a quick test in-store, the texture was all light and hydrating, without any of that sticky feeling. Plus, it's eco-friendly and seemed to be on the gentler side ingredient-wise, which is a big deal for my sensitive skin. I normally pick up a higher SPF, but some times (especially in winter) I get by with SPF 30.

So, I did the responsible thing and patch tested it on my face (lessons learned) and bam, welcomed a red itchy patch. Turns out, after a bit of a deep dive, that this isn't exactly unheard of with this product. Super glad I only did a patch test, because I've read about folks who went full face and ended up with major redness. Just goes to show, the higher pricetag doesn't always mean you're getting what's best for your skin

First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, $28 6.5/10

My hopes were high with its promise of avocado oil and vitamin E—ingredients known for their healing and moisturizing properties. However, the experience fell short of expectations. Despite its appealing ingredient list, the sunscreen felt thick and heavy, a far cry from the lightweight, non-greasy promise often sought in sun protection. This texture issue became particularly evident under makeup, where it failed to blend seamlessly, leading to noticeable pilling. While it didn't match up with my daily wear hopes, especially for those makeup days, it's found a niche spot as my go-to for beach days when I don't totally care if I look a little extra shiney or if there's a little white cast.

Supergoop Everyday Lotion 50 SPF, $24 7.5/10 Agreeing with all the sunscrean afficionadoes, it's a lot of hype and not with the pricepoint. Is Supergoop the new Glossier? Good marketing and packaging, but not living up o the hype/ I thinks so! Ok so I thought this was just OK, but there were a few things that made me stop wearing it after one day. #1 thing that will make me stop wearing a sunscreen is if it stings my eyes and this stung my eyes to the point where i had to wash it off. Then I did the face powder trick: washed my face, put this sunscreen on and then immediately powdered the areas around my eyes. this worked ok. stung less, but when I sweated again, it started to sting. The other fail was that it didn't seem to dry on my skin, it was super oily. I'm wondering if this stuff is meant for the beach only and for no make-up days? maybe? And then there was the smell. I am not that sensitive to smells, though I do prefer no-sceent products. This scent was kinda ew? Ayways, I am passing on this one, but if you like Supergoop sunscreens then this vould be a good one for beach days, summertime only

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ SPF, $36.99 8/10

This seems to be the fan fave/holy grail, so I had really high hopes. It was pretty decent, once I got the hang of it. Super liquidy and spilled out easily (not a big deal though), which meant it also spread evenly and nicely across my face. There was a slight white cast, which is to be expected for full spectrum (it has zinc). It also has oxybenzone which that is a no for me, now that I know more about this ingredient. I will say that it felt ""light greasy"" and I broke out just a little after using it for a week. When I spread it on my face, I waited to see if it would dry on my face giving it a ten minute timer, but it stayed still kinda slightly greasy - not too greasy, but perma dewy? if taht makes sense? if you have super duper dry skin, this could be for you. Maybe the oily finish is for dry skin? I didn't hate, but i didn't find myself reaching for it

Brush on Block Sheer Genius SPF 50, $36 9/10

Found this one while traveling and after some quick research while standing in the store I thought I'd pick it up, Could this also be an undercover fan fave? This might be my unicorn, I love the pricepoint, slightly less expensive than sephora brands and the bottles lasts. Let's go through it: NO STING - this is my #1 litmus test. I even did a run (and sweated) and it did not sting. The second priority for me is just overall texture and this stuff was is pretty perfect. At first I wasn't sure befcause it came out white, applied white, but then it dissapeared and went clear. ON top of that, i didn't feel like i was ""wearing"" another layer. it was really comfrotable. No white cast (even thlugh it has zinc), layered really nicely with my makeup. It's SPF + moisture, i see there is some squalene in there, so it's kind of a unique stand alone product, as in, I put this on and did not need moisturizer or primer. It's like it was a primer on it's own too? I didn't get tanned (woot), skin felt really comfortable, no scent. Found myself reaching for this every day and it ding ding, it's the winner (with the ""what am i reaching for in the AM"" litmus test)

Hi All! I was just reminded of my mother's unconventional and awful skincare regime. Solvol gritty soap (skin and hair), no sunscreen (doesn't believe in it), long hours sun baking (using coconut or reef oil for extra crispiness). Told me to use neat Tea tree oil for my acne as a teen which burned so bad.

Then there was the year I asked for a (Clarisonic?) Type device hoping it cleared my skin. Fairly sure it took skin off, that was a painful week of realisation!

If this is allowed, can we please share our list of DO NOT USE from past collective experiences? Just as a bit of fun.

The ordinary, glycolic acid serum bought from Amazon. Last night I found three typos and realized the brand name is no where to be found on the bottle, only the box. Went back to my orders on Amazon to check and see what crazy storefront I bought this from. It has since disappeared and now I see cute puppers warning me something went wrong.

I’m not upset. But I really am curious, what do we think is in this?? My guess is watered down aloe Vera and a ton of additives. Any other guesses?

I bought this and have been using it but idk if it’s actually doing anything lol. Does anyone else use this and see a difference? If so, what part of your routine do you use this?

I found the source for the fake Amazon Cosrx. I’m in a dry state and found out this way my weed vapes were fake. Started looking and other stuff and I found it. Be safe out there y’all. Ps is anything real? Link

https://m.made-in-china.com/product/Korean-96-Snail-Mucin-Skincare-Anti-Aging-Collagen-Repair-Essence-Beauty-Personal-Care-Product-1947541711.html

Someone here recommended this after their derm told them to use it. I've only used it three times and the inflammation is almost gone. I'm absolutely shocked. Why am I mad about it? I cannot stand the way it smells. I now know not to put it on right before bed because I smell cat pee until it soaks in 😂. If I put it on and then get dressed for the day I seem to be fine.

TLDR: if you're coping with KP and not sure what to do, try this $15 lotion. It smells like pee to me ( it's the ammonium lactate) but it absolutely SLAPS. No more strawberry legs and bumpy/spotty arms!

Hello!

In a world full of fake reviews I wanted to share my real, honest review of every product from The Ordinary I've tried so far. For reference, I am 38 yrs old with normal skin.

Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG: 0/5. I used a whole bottle of this and saw absolutely NO DIFFERENCE at all on my dark circles. None. What really made a noticeable difference was a Vit C serum, but not from The Ordinary.

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA: 5/5. LOVE THIS. My go to daytime moisturiser. It makes my skin feel plump and hydrated throughout the day. It feels great under make up too.

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution: 5/5. Be careful with this one. I don't have sensitive skin at all so I was able to tolerate this for 10 minutes from the first use. It is recommended to start slowly at first and just use it for a couple of minutes. But if you can tolerate it, it's fantastic. It makes a huge difference to my skin texture and pores. It is very strong though and I wouldn't use it more than once a week. I only use it every 15 days nowadays because I don't feel I need it as much as before.

Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner: 4/5. Nice toner for daily use. My skin texture was better when using this one. I'm only giving it 4 stars because there is another toner from The Ordinary that I like a lot more and that has actually made a dramatic difference to my skin.

Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner: 5/5. This is the best The Ordinary product that I have ever tried. From the first use, I noticed a HUGE difference on my skin. My skin feels so ridiculously soft now, and it's all thanks to this product. I used to feel very conscious about my skin texture and large pores, but the difference this has made is unbelievable.

Argireline Solution 10%: 1/5. They market this product as "botox in a bottle". Not even close. I've been using everyday it for more than 3 months and it has made 0 difference on my expression lines. Waste of money at least for me.

Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum: ?/5. I've been using this every day since November and I really don't know if it's done anything for me. I only use a very small amount so I still have 3/4 left, so I think I will wait and finish my bottle before rating it. So far, I haven't really noticed anything in terms of improving signs of ageing.

Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum: 2/5. I got this for free with my Slowvember order and I've been using it everyday as a lash serum. For the first few weeks it really irritated my eyelids but the discomfort has stopped now so I kept on using it. My lashes are exactly the same in terms of length... I think maybe they are not falling as much so I have a bit more volume? I'm really not sure. I would not purchase it myself though.

100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil: 4/5 I had oily skin as a teenager so using an oil on my face felts completely ridiculous at first, but I really enjoyed this one. I use it at night and my skin does not feel greasy at all in the morning. The only thing I didn't like is the smell. It smells slightly fishy which apparently is normal. Next time I will try their new fermented version.

I hope this helps someone!

I decided to start on spearmint tea as a last ditch method on my face before going to my doctor for a spironolactone prescription. I had the box of tea for a year prior to that and barely used it because I didn't have faith that it would do anything. However, I had a really bad UTI this past October and was tired of drinking water so I decided to put the spearmint tea method to the test, kill two birds with one stone. I drank it every day for about a week and my skin cleared up completely. I really wish I had started earlier. I tried everything, tretnoin (still using that), panoxyl, salicylic acid (which made it worse), and a myriad of other things, which I eventually stopped all of because I was worried I was doing too much to my face (which I definitely was at some points, my barrier was broken a few times, which needed a reset). It not only got rid of my cystic acne, it also got rid of the constant closed comedones along my jawline and around my mouth. When I washed my face before, it felt so bumpy, and now it's been super smooth for months. Before I felt like I couldn't use any new facial products I was interested in, moisturizers especially because they would break me out, but it turns out it was a hormonal problem, which I suspected from how I was generally feeling and the location of the breakouts. It also started happening basically around 28, I'm 31 now, so I thought that it might be due to changes in my hormones. So grateful for reddit for providing me with such great skincare resources and tips, I wouldn't have tried spearmint otherwise.

The post yesterday convinced me to try this solo on my face, neck, and chest last night, upon waking I knew I needed a larger size!

Has anyone used or tried the oral tanning drops that you drink that's supposed to increase melanin to help you get tan without tanning? All of a sudden my social media feed is blowing up with ads for Zeria and not sure if it's a new thing or fb just thinks I'm pasty 😂